Criminal

Supreme Court to Weigh Effects of Bad Plea Advice

Monday, October 31, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

Supreme Court to Weigh Effects of Bad Plea Advice

from the New York Times

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Topic: Criminal Law

Judge unseals court documents at center of Enquirer lawsuit

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

Judge unseals court documents at center of Enquirer lawsuit

from cincinnati.com

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20111026/NEWS010702/1102 70321/Court-documents-Enquirer-suit-unsealed?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News

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Topic: Criminal Law

Teacher sex trial: Stacy Schuler was legally 'insane,' psychologist testifies

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

Teacher sex trial: Stacy Schuler was legally 'insane,' psychologist testifies

from cincinnati.com

http://news.cincinnati.com/a rticle/20111026/NEWS010702/111026020

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Topic: Criminal Law

Increased mental health services needed

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Lori G. Levin

In my practice, I continually deal with mental health issues, whether in
the criminal and juvenile justice arenas or when they factor into in civil cases. Many of these issues manifest themselves when the
afflicted are juveniles or young adults. When children's mental health
issues are virtually ignored, they will not disappear.
Although most persons who suffer from mental illness never interface with the criminal or juvenile justice systems, many
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Topic: Criminal Law

The Difference between Felonies and Misdemeanors in Ohio

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by Thomas R. Koustmer

When charged with a crime, it makes a considerable difference whether the defendant is looking at misdemeanor or felony charges. This holds true in any state, and Ohio is no exception.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

Dr. Phil Guest Arrested For Domestic Abuse

Friday, October 21, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

A scheduled guest on "The Dr. Phil Show" is arrested for domestic abuse at a Los Angeles hotel.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

SF Supervisor Proposes Tax Break for Hiring of Felons

Thursday, October 20, 2011 by Alanna D. Coopersmith

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Topic: Criminal Law

Cleveland man awarded $1.5 million after false rape charge

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by Simon W. Johnson

Cleveland man awarded $1.5 million after false rape charge

from The Morning Journal

http://www.morningjourna l.com/articles/2011/10/19/news/mj5166700.txt

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Topic: Criminal Law

Tougher Penalties Proposed for Driving While Distracted

Monday, October 17, 2011 by Timothy S. Farrow

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 5,500 people died and half a million were injured in 2009 (the most recent year for which statistics are available) in accidents involving a distracted driver. The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering distracted driving-related bills (S1950 and A2816), which would create tougher penalties for driving while distracted.... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law