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Federal Judge Finds City of Calhoun's Misdemeanor Bond Policy Remains Unconstitutional

For the second time, a federal judge in Georgia has labeled as unconstitutional a North Georgia city's misdemeanor bail policy that allowed defendants…
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Kane Alleges Montco Judges' 'Personal Animus' in Appeal of Conviction

Former state Attorney General Kathleen Kane is pointing to a decision allowing a Montgomery County judge to oversee her criminal case as part of the reason why her criminal conviction should be overturned. Kane, who was convicted last year on perjury and related charges over leaking confidential information, has filed a brief to the state Superior Court, asking that her sentence be vacated, her conviction overturned and the charges against her dismissed.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sealing Law Is Step in Right Direction

Travis Talbot writes: The recent victory for Raise the Age advocates came with a potential added benefit for New Yorkers of all ages. Appended to reforms aimed at more fairly dealing with the state's juvenile population is a statute that attempts to bring New York up to speed with the majority of states on the question of just how long someone should be haunted by isolated mistakes in their past.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Williams' Lawyer: DA Made 'Poor Decisions,' but None of Them Crimes

Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams spends more than he should, can't keep track of his finances, and has a messy personal life, but that doesn't make him a criminal, his lawyer told jurors in his corruption trial Tuesday.
11 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Virtual Currency 'Miners' Ordered to Pay $12.4 Million

A Ponzi scheme involving online currency has come to a crashing halt with two Connecticut technology companies hit with a $12.4 million default judgment.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Millions of Criminal Records May Be Sealed in Florida

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a public records bill that could possibly result in the sealing of millions of criminal history records.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Report Says Force Justified in Death of Florida Inmate, 75

A 75-year-old black inmate died after corrections officers used force while moving him to a psychiatric observation cell in a Florida jail, but no criminal charges were filed because the officers' actions were justified, according to internal documents from the jail and sheriff's office.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The People v. Ackridge

Delay Due to Prosecutors' Failure to Show Due Diligence in Producing Defendant in Court
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Prudential Ins. Co. of America v. Govel

Parties Denied Judgment in Interpleader Suit Over ERISA Governed Life Policy's Proceeds
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

The People v. Husain

Guilty Plea to Factually Supported Amended, Erroneously Described Offense Affirmed
2 minute read

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