Happy Birthday Exclusionary Rule! Mapp v. Ohio Turns 59
Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961), cited in every motion to suppress evidence, was decided 59 years ago today. […]
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Celebrity Does Matter – Mike Davis Sentencing
Local TV celebrity Mike Davis received a lesser sentence for more child porn images than another local man – did his (former) celebrity status help him avoid decades in prison?
Two Cases. Similar Facts. Does celebrity matter?
Does being a celebrity mean lighter criminal sentences? Two local cases may tell us.
Crimes of Violence
Crimes of violence can range from lower-level misdemeanors to serious felonies. Unlike other crimes, crimes of violence necessarily involve third […]
Criminal Law – Overview
Criminal law arises when someone has been charged with a crime or is a suspect in a criminal investigation. It […]
Misdemeanor v. Felony – What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?