Criminal Law

MO, KS have different takes on felony murder
Joe Lambe's got a good piece here about a murder case from Lawrence where two guys allegedly went to rob a third...

Suppression and change of venue in Emporia murder case
Here and here are a couple of Emporia Gazette articles reporting that Judge Wheeler granted a motion for change of venue and also substantially restricted the state's evidence in a Lyon County felony murder prosecution after remand from the Kansas Supreme Court in State v...

Supreme Court of the State of Washington holds that the crime of "attempted first degree felony murder" does not exist
Supreme Court of the State of Washington holds that the crime of "attempted first degree felony murder" does not exist: According to today's unanimous ruling, "It follows that a charge of attempted felony murder is illogical in that it burdens the State with the necessity of proving that the defendant intended to commit a crime that does not have an element of intent...

Federal judge stops TX execution
The inmate here didn't actually fire the murder weapon -- he was the getaway driver...

Appellate Court Reviews Trial Court?s Actions On Remand De Novo
This doesn?t come up often, but the rule is good to keep tucked away for when you need it...

People v. Chun (Cal. Supreme Court - March 30, 2009)
This is the type of work you can do when -- as a court -- you've got a little extra time on your hands...

Crime Categories
How you can tell a misdemeanor from a felony.

Copyright Lawsuits: Critical Issues Before Filing Copyright
Federa Rule 11(b) Considerations

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I did test negative on drug/alcohol test. I was escorted to the lab in the hospital I work in and asked in front of my co-workers who would be doing my drug testing. My test results were also sent to the office of the nu
hi, i just thought id give my sympathy as i too am in the mist of fighting a def...

Do felony warrants in one state show up when you use your passport or does there have to be a reason for the border patrol to search for warrants.
Since 9/11 the NSA/homeland security can hear you sneeze across three states. Th...

What is the law regarding disclosing felony conviction on an aplication after the crime is 7 years old or older?
It's not like Bankruptcy where it automatically expunges itself after 7 yea...

What is the most time, if any, that a minor charged wwith a second degree felony will serve
The laws of the state in which the arrest occurred will govern. Hopefully you ar...

Daniel V. Leccese Sr.
$250,000 fine for felony mail fraud.

Christopher Fairchild
guilty verdict for helping Tommy Baldridge murder James Mollette.

Malpractice at Nursing Home Results in $125K Settlement
Zyprexa Overdose Nursing Home to Pay $125K