Criminal Law

If ever a homicide was justified... Part II
Earlier today, Seth gave us a story about a man who shot his wife for turning off the TV, definitely a case where the punishment fits the crime. Likewise, Hughstan Schlicker, a 15-year-old teenager, shot his father in the head…

Mother is Charged With Homicide After Son Dies in Car
A mother of a 17 year-old month boy went in to work at Hooters Tuesday morning and when she returned to her car when her shift was over she realized she had forgotten her son was still in the vehicle...

Louisiana Man Kills Girlfriend During Gun Demonstration
Curtis C. Murray of Gretna, Louisiana has been arrested for negligent homicide after he shot and killed his girlfriend while showing her a gun. Averyell Davis, 23, died after receiving a shot to the abdomen...

CRIMINAL NEWS: Man's juvenile case can be opened, judge rules
Man's juvenile case can be opened, judge rules from Courier Journal In an extremely rare ruling, a judge has ordered that the juvenile file of a man now charged with murder as an adult be opened so the public can evaluate if homicide charges against him 12 years ago were properly handled.

What To Do When Someone Dies
When someone who owns property in California dies anywhere in the world, a probate may be required in order for the heirs to get the property. Here is a checklist of steps to consider when someone dies to be sure that person's affairs are properly and completely wound-up.

Pink Panties Not Funny To Homicide Investigator
From here: … Last year, Action News Five took you inside “The First 48″. We showed Mason and others at work. Now, we’ve uncovered more drama behind the scenes at Memphis Homicide...

Discouraging Union Organizers
Strict work place rules

VA Sets New Benefit Rules for Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses
Agent Orange-Related Ilnesses VA Sets New Benefit Rules

Refco
Ex-CEO Gets 16 Years

Nail Guns
Injury Rate More Than Doubles in Three Years

US Army Helicopter Crashes On Campus
1 Crew Member dies

Unarmed Suspect Shot
Riverside, CA to pay $800,000 settlement in wrongful death shooting.

Two Teens Shot At
Homeowner to pay undisclosed settlement in endangerment lawsuit.