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Federal Courts Denial of Disabled Litigant's Unlicensed Advocate Not Misconduct

Denial of Disabled Litigant's Unlicensed Advocate Not Misconduct

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

It ain't easy being a trial judge. Litigants of all shapes, sizes, and abilities appear before you, and for some with special needs, they are entitled to...

Federal Courts Amy and Vicky, Child Porn Victims: No Joint and Several Liability

Amy and Vicky, Child Porn Victims: No Joint and Several Liability

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

You'd have to imagine, at some point, that either Congress (ha!) or the Supreme Court will step in and clear up the confusion surrounding restitution for those...

Federal Courts Restitution Awards Don't Require Juries in Petty Criminal Cases

Restitution Awards Don't Require Juries in Petty Criminal Cases

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Lawrence M. Stanfill El once worked with Kyle Carmin as fellow work-study interns with adjacent workspaces at the Department of Veteran Affairs in Portland,...

Federal Courts 9th Cir Judge: DOMA, Ore. Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

9th Cir Judge: DOMA, Ore. Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

Most of us are waiting to hear the Supreme Court's thoughts on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's Prop. 8 ban on gay marriage. Judge Harry...

Federal Courts 9th Cir Judge Margaret McKeown to Head Fed. Judges Ass'n

9th Cir Judge Margaret McKeown to Head Fed. Judges Ass'n

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

If you are a practicing attorney in California, you’ve seen what the budget apocalypse has done to the state courts. Some courthouses have closed in the name...

Federal Courts CSU East Bay Professor Pedophile Gets Conviction, Plea Vacated

CSU East Bay Professor Pedophile Gets Conviction, Plea Vacated

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on

The acts committed by former Cal State University East Bay Criminal Justice Professor Kenneth Kyle, and his accomplice Tessa Vanvlerah, are too disturbing to...

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