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Legally Weird Police Seek Sexual Assault Suspect After Woman in Vegetative State Gives Birth

Police Seek Sexual Assault Suspect After Woman in Vegetative State Gives Birth

By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on

The recent story involving an Apache woman in a vegetative state who unexpectedly gave birth is disturbing on so many levels. Thankfully, law enforcement and...

Legally Weird Taxidermy Law: Is It Legal to Stuff Your Pet?

Taxidermy Law: Is It Legal to Stuff Your Pet?

By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on

Odds are, when you see a mounted animal, the first thing you think of isn't, "Do you have a permit for that?" But perhaps it should be. Taxidermy requires both...

Legally Weird Woman Sues Hospital for Emotional Distress After 'Pulling the Plug' on a Stranger

Woman Sues Hospital for Emotional Distress After 'Pulling the Plug' on a Stranger

By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on

Shirell Powell has filed a lawsuit against St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx for removing life support from Frederick Williams. Any first year law student...

Legally Weird 'Possible Burglar' Captured After 2-Day Stay in Restaurant Vent

'Possible Burglar' Captured After 2-Day Stay in Restaurant Vent

By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on

There's a reason Santa uses chimneys instead of grease vents. But some people have to learn the hard way. And this suspect might learn that when he does hard...

Legally Weird UPS Driver Faces Burglary Charges for Helping Porch Thieves

UPS Driver Faces Burglary Charges for Helping Porch Thieves

By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on

Who knew porch pirating was a team sport? Turns out one seasonal UPS driver in Florida teamed up with two buddies to cherry pick the best packages to steal....

Legally Weird 5 Weirdest Legal Stories of 2018

5 Weirdest Legal Stories of 2018

By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on

We live in a weird, weird world. Even our legal system, designed to makes things a little more predictable and a little less weird, is not immune from the...

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