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 Another federal court has upheld the 2007 conviction of reputed Ku Klux Klan member for the kidnapping of two black teenagers who were tied to weights and dropped into the Mississippi River alive. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in New Orleans upheld the conviction of James Ford Seale on a 2-1 vote.Seale was convicted for the abduction of Charles Eddie Moore and Henry Hezekiah Dee. He is serving three life sentences. Read more... Court Upholds James Ford Seale's Conviction originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at 23:08:31.  Attorneys for music producer Phil Spector have filed a complex 148-page motion appealing his 2009 murder conviction asking the appeals court to overturn the jury verdict and order a new trial. Spector was found guilty of killing actress Lana Clarkson in a second trial after the jury deadlocked in his first trial.Spector was sentenced in May 2009 to serve a 19 years to life sentence. Read more... Phil Spector Appeals Murder Conviction originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 at 17:49:28.  The family of Casey Anthony has raised over $300,000 to pay for her defense lawyers, but now the money is gone and the case hasn't even gone to trial. Her lawyers are requesting that taxpayers pick up the rest of the bill for her defense.
Poll: Do you think taxpayers should be required to pay for Casey Anthony's defense? See Also: Casey Anthony Wants State to Pay Legal Fees Weekly Crime Polls Image: Police photo Weekly Crime Poll: Should Taxpayers Pay for Anthony's Defense? originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 01:36:40.  The FBI has warned the public about the practice of car cloning - the practice of stealing the identity of a legal vehicle and putting it onto a stolen car so that it can be registered and sold. The warning came after the arrest of 17 people in the Tampa area who were major players in the car cloning enterprise.The FBI hopes a planned national database will eliminate the car cloning practice. Read more... FBI Warns Public About Cloned Cars originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 00:09:05.  Attorneys for a Florida woman facing murder charges for the death of her 2-year-old daughter have requested that taxpayers help pay for her mounting legal expenses. Casey Anthony's lawyers also want to exclude some of the evidence against her at trial for the death of Caylee Anthony.A trial date has been tentatively set for May 2012 as Casey remains in jail. Read more... Casey Anthony Wants State to Pay Legal Fees originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 12:56:08.  Less than a week after a registered sex offender was arrested for the death of 18-year-old Chelsea King, the skeletal remains of a 14-year-old girl have been found in a remote section of an Indian reservation north of San Diego. Authorities have identified the remains as those of Amber Leeanne Dubois, but would not say what lead them to the location.Amber disappeared Feb. 13, 2009 while walking to school in Escondido, California. Read more... Remains of Amber Dubois Found originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 02:01:46.  Initially accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy, Nebraska teacher Stephanie Draper ended up pleading no contest to charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and procuring alcohol for a minor. She is one of several teachers recently added to our photo gallery of women who prey on children.More Photo Galleries: Photo: Mug ShotTeachers Behaving Badly: Stephanie Draper originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 00:38:36.  Registered sex offender, John Rober Gardner III is currently in jail after pleading not guilty to murdering 17-year-old Chelsea King.Criminal History Gardner served five years on a six-year sentence for lewd behavior with a minor. He attempted to sexually assault at 13-year-old. He accepted the plea deal and avoided an 11-year sentence. A psychiatrist had recommended the longer sentence because Gardner showed no remorse whatsoever.
Should sex offenders be allowed to enter into plea deals that result in shorter prison sentences?
2) No. Sex offenders should never be able to plead guilty to a lesser crime in exchange for a shorter sentence. 3) Undecided. It would depend on the severity of the crimes. 4) None of the above.
Photo: Mug Shot Weekly Crime Poll: Sex Offenders and Plea Deals originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 07:25:28.  The FBI has added the case of Rupinder Kaur Goraya to its list of missing or kidnapped persons that the agency is actively investigating. Goraya, a registered nurse from Fort Myers, Florida, left home in October 2007 to seek a job in New York and has not been seen or heard from since.More Photo Galleries:
Missing: Rupinder Kaur Goraya originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 00:05:02.  For years visitors to Anthony Sowell's neighborhood reported a foul smell that everyone blamed on the sausage-making business nearby. But when police finally searched Sowell's home the real source of the stink was revealed - the remains of 11 decomposing bodies. Read more...Serial Killers: Photo: Mug ShotProfile: Accused Serial Killer Anthony Sowell originally appeared on About.com Crime / Punishment on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 00:01:47. | | | | RELATED ARTICLES The New Drug Recall Lawyers Given the monstrous size and profitability of drug companies, some plaintiff lawyers are considering focusing more of their practice on drug litigation. In fact, shortly after Mercks announcement of the Vioxx recall, some large plaintiff firms started aggressive media campaigns aimed at bringing in prescription drug injury victims.The media blitz has been non stop. Billboards, TV, web marketing, radio, and direct mail are just some of the marketing vehicles that attorneys have used to try and find new cases for them to work on.Many plaintiff law firms are no longer focusing on chasing run of the mill car accidents. Some of them have gone so far as to reposition themselves as “drug recall lawyers,” seeing that the future of their practice may be shaped by the initial outcome of these new pharmaceutical cases. Bush and Kerry Differ on Immigration Policies Up until the final debate at Arizona State University, the issue of immigration had not been much discussed.Both presidential candidates know very well that illegal immigration is a hot button topic in our country, and each man is now trying to use it to his political advantage.Since the eighties the Democratic Party has, in general, supported immigrants and has been for fair and just immigration laws. However, there are those members of the party who claim that the presence of millions of undocumented immigrants undermines the bargaining power of the US born labor force.On the other side, the Republican Party traditionally has been against immigrants, but is increasingly reaching out to the Latino population. Advocates of free markets within the party have flat out called for the opening of the borders. Dealing With Insurance Companies Every accident cause damages, may it be property or your physical body. It is important to apply for insurance before you encounter such circumstance so that you will be able to recover the money and properties you lost. Legal Protection for Same-Sex Couples Has anyone considered a compromise solution to the issue of legalization of same-sex marriages Personal Injury Lawyer The history of the Personal Injury Lawyer is littered with interesting facts about the U.S. legal system and contingent fee based practices http://www.glofin.com. While many critics accuse trial lawyers of bringing frivolous lawsuits into the American legal system, nothing is farther from the truth.Personal Injury Lawyers advance their clients services and cash for case costs while funding companies like Global Financial 866-709-1100 advance cash to Plaintiffs against their pending settlements.Personal Injury Lawyers provide a valuable service to the American Justice system by working for a contingent fee which is only payable if there is recovery for their client. If there is no recovery for their client then the Personal Injury Lawyer will receive nothing and therefore these lawyers will only take cases that have merit. There is no advantage to the lawyer accepting a “frivolous lawsuit” because there is a high likelihood of no recovery and therefore no fee to the lawyer. USCIS formerly INS continues to expand online InfoPass service. Citizenship and Immigration Services formerly Immigration and Naturalization Services, INS continues to rollout its immigration information by appointment system called InfoPass, with three new USCIS districts added last week. Atlanta, Boston and Houston are the newest additions, making the system now available in almost all major metropolitan areas with large immigrant populations. These areas include Los Angeles, New York and Miami. Checklist for Hiring a Private Investigator Looking for an old friend Want to know if your spouse is cheating Need to check out a potential tenant or employee Divorce Online Sevice. Why Should We Lose Money And Time Applying For Divorce Attempts to use the worldwide Web as an effective means of struggle against bureaucracy are undertaken constantly and sometimes successfully. Today it is possible to fill in a tax declaration, apply for bankruptcy or to receive a legal consultation. And lately there are sites offering online divorce services. Pleas & Court Appearances in New York Criminal Courts At arraignment, the District Attorney may offer a plea to a lesser charge than what you were arrested for originally. Pleas are offered to unburden an extremely congested criminal court calendar, as well as to get rid of lesser criminal cases so the District Attorney can rightfully concentrate on the more serious crimes. How Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Works An injured person contacts a company that offers pre-settlement lawsuit funding, sometimes at the suggestion of an attorney. The finance company contacts the lawyer who is handling the case, and obtains information about the case. Based upon that information provided, the loan company estimates the value of the likely eventual settlement or verdict, and offers a cash advance to the injured person based upon that estimate. The fee may be a flat fee, or a monthly fee that accrues each month the loan is outstanding. When the case settles, or the defendant pays after losing in court, the loan and associated fees are paid to the finance company. The legal fiction of common law marriage During a radio-talk show appearance, a caller told me about his unfortunate brush with the legal fiction of common-law marriage. He had been living with a woman for several weeks when he came home one evening to find the woman, his TV and assorted other property missing. He called the police, who mistakenly informed him that the woman was his common-law wife and so they couldn’t help him. Just War In an age of terrorism, guerilla and total warfare the medieval doctrine of Just War needs to be re-defined. Moreover, issues of legitimacy, efficacy and morality should not be confused. Legitimacy is conferred by institutions. Not all morally justified wars are, therefore, automatically legitimate. Frequently the efficient execution of a battle plan involves immoral or even illegal acts. Foods and Diets Litigations Why is that food processing and commerce are not strictly regulated by law so as to prevent health problems generated by an inadequate diet Unhealthy products encourage an unhealthy diet, appealing the consumer by their availability within reach and the invading advertising. If the food producers are controlled by health officials, then it must be that the regulations are too lax in as far as marketed foods are concerned. If you rent a home, protect it by buying Renters Insurance. Renters insurance is often overlooked by people who are renting their house or apartment.Many people don’t realize that their landlord’s insurance only covers the building that you live, there in no coverage for your personal belongs.Renters insurance usually offers full coverage to protect your belongs from fire, flooding, theft, and many other types of perils.Most renters’ policies are actually very inexpensive, especially when compared with regular homeowners insurance; and it’s easy to get a renters insurance quote.People who rent their homes or apartments may not realize that they may need liability insurance. You could be held responsible for injury to another person if they were injured in your rented residence.Fortunately, most renters insurance will guarantee personal liability coverage.Renters insurance will be able to help protect you in case of a liability lawsuit against you.In addition, if the place you are renting becomes unlivable for any reason, most renters’ insurance policies will allow additional living expenses.This means that your insurance will pay for your hotel room or any other expense you may have if your home become unlivable. I Comply, You Comply, We Comply ... Are You Sure Failure to follow corporate formalities may expose corporate officers, directors and shareholders to personal liability. Maintaining good records, including corporate minutes, on a timely basis goes a long way toward maintaining the limited liability benefit of a corporation. Psst.. Pass It On.. I Found Out Its a Hoax.. When you receive an email telling you about a virus, what do you do with it Do you send it to everyone in your address book to help them protect themselves too The Attorney ~ The Latest Super Hero in a Society Gone Mad Are you looking for a career or want to take legal action An attorney may be the the answer for you, also known as a lawyer. Whatever the matter, attorneys help all individuals - people and companies in a court of law. Generally specializing, allow them to be proficient when it comes to the legalities within their selected field. How to Select a Divorce Lawyer Selecting a divorce lawyer to handle your family law case is a very important decision.The following are a few important criteria to help in finding the right divorce lawyer. Divorce: Coping With The Family Law Process The Emotions How the Jury System Should be Reformed Our current jury system is ailing. It is beginning to fail us. O.J. Simpson being found not guilty is just one example of that problem. People with loads of evidence against them are found not guilty, while others with far less evidence against them are found guilty. Mass murderers are often sentenced to life in prison, while many others who commit just one murder are sentenced to death. People tried separately for the same crime often get much different verdicts and/or much different sentences. I know the Constitution guarantees the accused a right to a jury of his or her peers, but times have changes over the last 200-plus years and we need to make adjustments accordingly. There are two changes I would suggest we make as soon as possible. |
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