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A Truly Titillating Topical Discussion of Ancient Abolished Writs
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Twelve years ago, Damaris Rawlins was arrested for driving under the influence in Kansas City and was taken to the local drunk tank. Upon arrival, she engaged...
10th Cir Issues Cranky Deportation Order; Yells at 9th Circuit
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
In the overly-formal world of appellate courts, it's refreshing to run across the oddly non-staid opinion from time to time. Nothing breaks the monotony like...
Mr. Cush's Curtilage Not Violated by 'Knock and Sniff'
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Theodore McDowell, known colloquially as “Cush” by his loved ones, was recently convicted of one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more...
SCOTUS Decision After Sentencing Won't Save You From Waiver
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Abasi Baker's Fourth Amendment rights were probably violated. He was convicted of seven counts of robbery, the use of a firearm in relation to a crime of...
Rubber Fetus Dolls and Free Exercise of Religion in Schools
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Relentless is a religious youth group in Roswell, New Mexico which is affiliated with a local religious institution. Youth group members routinely engage in...
En Banc Rehearing for Hobby Lobby Obamacare Challenge
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
This could get ugly. In the days before Christmas, Holly Lobby was given neither 2 turtle doves, nor 11 pipers piping. Instead, the self-described "evangelical...