Criminal Law

a brighter day
Having a tiny baby is all about small victories. Becca is now five weeks old. Last night, for the first time ever, she woke up not three times, but twice. Cue the choir! And cross your fingers for us...

Jury out 3 hrs & 7 questio
Jury out 3 hrs & 7 questions already and still debilitatering. I hope this is a good sign. Cross fingers & toes please for me.

Undocumented Gang Members Run Risk of Being Deported
"Go Back to Your Country!? This is what several gang members in Los Angeles could be hearing soon if some local politicians have their way. Dennis Zine, a Los Angles City Councilman, proposed a policy last week that would require police officers from the LAPD to report gang members who are in the United States (US) ?undocumented? (and/or illegally) to Immigration officials! As part of the policy, police officers would be required to report ?undocumented? gang members who are not even under arrest to Immigration...

NC Considers Raising JJ Age
Officials in North Carolina are meeting today to discuss raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18. Cross your fingers…

The lawyer as witness: a basic rule of cross examination
McElhaney on Litigation reminds us that the point of cross examination is to tell the jury your side of the case. Jim McElhaney writes (excerpt): ?Because,? said Angus, ?trying to argue the case gets in the way of your most important job on cross?which is to be the real witness...

Bob Barr For President Dems Cross Fingers
For months he's been tinkering with the idea, and now he may be ready to take the plunge. Bob Barr, a former Congressman from Georgia, could end up as this year's Libertarian presidential candidate...

Real Estate Brokers
Questions home sellers should ask potential brokers

Real Estate Brokers
The role brokersplay

Gulf War Syndrome
Panel Confirms it's Real, and Identifies Causes

Anthem Blue Cross
Settles with California

Horizon Blue Cross
Settles Anorexia Class Action

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Settle with California

Unsuitable Blood
FDA fines Red Cross $4.6 million for distributing tainted blood products.

Blue Cross Blue Shield
alleging they have refused coverage for austic children