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ABRA Sets Guidelines for Alcohol Delivery Apps
By Julia Cole, Junior Editor It is becoming increasingly easy for Washingtonians to avoid last-minute beer runs by requesting that alcohol be delivered to their home with just a swipe of a finger. Two smartphone app-based services that deliver beer, wine, and liquor to one’s doorstep have been approved to...
Read MoreInterview With A Juvenile Defense Attorney
As much as we criminal lawyers complain about the juvenile detention system in Washington, D.C., we sometimes forget that there are other hard-working juvenile defense attorneys in other states who have a rough go of things as well. We got to speak to Jill Ruane about some of the issues she faces...
Read MoreOklahoma Judge Sentenced Teen to Attend Church for 10 Years
An Oklahoma district judge’s decision to sentence a 17-year-old to ten years of church attendance has caused quite a stir in the public and legal community. Despite numerous people asking legitimate questions about whether or not this type of sentence is constitutional, Judge Mike Norman is standing by his decision....
Read MoreFBI Arrest State Senator Malcolm Smith in Corruption Probe
New York State Senator Malcolm Smith, along with five other politicians, are facing charges in a public corruption probe initiated by the FBI. Authorities arrested Smith and New York City Councilman Dan Halloran at their homes Tuesday morning. Officials also arrested Bronx Republican Chairman Jay Savino and Queens GOP vice...
Read MoreChoking Becomes Felony Offense In An Attempt to Increase Severity of Punishment in Domestic Abuse Cases
If you’ve ever been involved in a domestic dispute, you understand firsthand what a contentious issue domestic violence can be within the household, for law enforcement, and in the courtroom. Choking is recognized as a common form of violence used in domestic violence cases. Due to a lack of evidence often associated...
Read MoreDC Police Continue Crackdowns for Prostitution-Related Offenses
Over the weekend, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested 60 people for what’s referred to as “prostitution-related crimes.” This term encompasses both the solicitation of customers seeking to receive sexual favors in exchange for money and the offering of payment for sexual acts or contact. The recent roundup of suspects included not just...
Read MoreTennessee Man on Deathbed Confesses to Murder, Then Recovers and Gets Life Sentence
Law enforcement is not able to solve every crime that is committed. When they are not able to collect enough clues to solve the case or they are not able to track down a suspect, the case grows cold. Every now and then, they will get a break in the...
Read MoreDrug Schedules in DC
What are the different drug schedules? Under the law, there are five different schedules of drugs. These schedules are set up based upon two basic criteria. The first is the potential for abuse or addiction of that drug and the second is the current medical use of that drug, meaning...
Read MoreFootball Stars Sidelined Over Domestic Abuse
Professional football players are viewed by most fans as gods among men; titans here on earth who go to battle every week in intense matches that require both physical and mental stamina. The unfortunate truth is that nobody is perfect, and even the strongest players can succumb to emotional difficulties....
Read MoreDC Handgun Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
UPDATE: Oct. 3, 2014: The plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit that brought about the District of Columbia’s new concealed carry law have asked the federal judge who reviewed the matter to block the law’s implementation, according to the website guns.com. The motion in Palmer v. D.C. challenges the structure of...
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