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Federal Courts Officer Suffering From Effects of Stroke Properly Terminated

Officer Suffering From Effects of Stroke Properly Terminated

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Officer Koessel had a stroke. About eight months later, he was cleared to return, full-time, sans overtime. He was assigned to desk duty, though he was allowed...

Federal Courts Summ. Judgment Affirmed in Ski Waiver, Adaptive Skier Case

Summ. Judgment Affirmed in Ski Waiver, Adaptive Skier Case

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

"In 2008, Plaintiff, a legally blind child with cerebral palsy and cognitive delays, was severely injured while skiing at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado.'...

Federal Courts A Truly Titillating Topical Discussion of Ancient Abolished Writs

A Truly Titillating Topical Discussion of Ancient Abolished Writs

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts 10th Cir Issues Cranky Deportation Order; Yells at 9th Circuit

10th Cir Issues Cranky Deportation Order; Yells at 9th Circuit

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts Mr. Cush's Curtilage Not Violated by 'Knock and Sniff'

Mr. Cush's Curtilage Not Violated by 'Knock and Sniff'

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

Federal Courts SCOTUS Decision After Sentencing Won't Save You From Waiver

SCOTUS Decision After Sentencing Won't Save You From Waiver

By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

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...

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