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Category: Criminal Law
California Marriage, MySpace Hoax & Auction Sites at War
One big story and a couple of notes: Biggest legal news is the California Supreme Court’s 4-3 decision allowing gay marriage on equal protection grounds (172 pg. opinion). Called “revolutionary,” … Continue reading “California Marriage, MySpace Hoax & Auction Sites at War”
Update: Jensen Guilty of Poisoning Wife
As I suspected, the “letter from the grave” was too much to overcome. After 32 hours of deliberation over three days, Mark Jensen was found guilty of murdering his wife. … Continue reading “Update: Jensen Guilty of Poisoning Wife”
‘Letter from the Grave’ Trial Goes to Jury
Interesting case and test of “Reasonable Doubt” standard. Not-guilty will be a surprise. If you look up information about poisons on line, and then that type of poison is found … Continue reading “‘Letter from the Grave’ Trial Goes to Jury”
MySpace Hoax Suicide: Prosecutor Will Not Bring Charges
http://stcharlesjournal.stltoday.com/articles/2007/12/03/news/sj2tn20071203-1203stc_meier.ii1.txt Update from the source that originally broke this story. The prosecuting attorney will not bring charges. (original story, a must-read if you have interest in this case) The family of … Continue reading “MySpace Hoax Suicide: Prosecutor Will Not Bring Charges”
Family’s Rage Grows: No Charges in MySpace Hoax Death
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/28/us/28hoax.html?em&ex=1196398800&en=b1408a7356b77eef&ei=5087%0A You may’ve heard about this, but the details are beyond shocking. If this deeply malicious behavior toward a minor by a 47 year-old is not in fact a crime, then it … Continue reading “Family’s Rage Grows: No Charges in MySpace Hoax Death”
Odyssey Marine, Louis Montgomery (Updates)
Two interesting matters that have been dormant for some time, worthy of an update. Odyssey Marine v. Spain update: A report in El País newspaper has revealed that the 500,000 coins … Continue reading “Odyssey Marine, Louis Montgomery (Updates)”
(Update) Louis Montgomery: Outraged Octogenarian (new Video)
Good article and excellent video from Jason Kotowski writing for The Bakersfield Californian showing the painted wall and more. I am coming around to the understanding that the subject wall is … Continue reading “(Update) Louis Montgomery: Outraged Octogenarian (new Video)”
(Update) Outraged Octogenarian: Whose Fence Was It Anyway?
This story has some legs in California. Any of these three links should work for the video: http://www.kget.com/mostpopular/story.aspx?content_id=69d2f9b3-ac17-4472-9fb7-09d351703540 http://www.kget.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=17879 http://www.kget.com/mediacenter/?videoId=17879 The video accompanies a brief report that the accused, Louis … Continue reading “(Update) Outraged Octogenarian: Whose Fence Was It Anyway?”
Deputy Pole-Axed by Outraged Octogenarian. Paint Roller as Deadly Weapon?
…I’d say only if it killed you. This story (which is real, to my knowledge) is too good to pass up, and includes some interesting legal issues. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. … Continue reading “Deputy Pole-Axed by Outraged Octogenarian. Paint Roller as Deadly Weapon?”
