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Ninth Battling to Regain Spot as 'Most Reversed' Circuit
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Lets play a word association game. What are the first things you think of when you hear "Ninth Circuit"? Liberal. Western. Reversals. The Ninth's...
Impaired Judge and Incompetent Man's Plea to a Death Sentence
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Ronald Deere has been described in many ways, none of which are positive. Murderer. Incompetent. Suffering from either multiple personality disorder or...
Obstruction Instructions Don't Require 'Wicked' and 'Evil'
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Gabriel Watters had a slick car heist scheme. He allegedly went to New Orleans, post-Katrina, and towed a number of abandoned cars back home for resale....
Man Sues After Avoiding 5 Years of Prison Due to Sentencing Error
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Jesse Engebretson pled guilty to four counts of sexual assault in 1993. Because he had also been convicted of a felony burglary within five years of committing...
Rehearing Denied in Medi-Cal Provider Payment Cuts Dispute
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Newsflash: California is in the midst of a budget crisis. Also, the sky is blue. As part of Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to curb state spending and reduce the...
Law Student Gets Hardship Discharge of Student Loan Debt
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Like many law grads, Michael Headlund hasn't had the easiest time, economically. Though he graduated back in 1997, he's had the same experience as recent...