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9th Cir.: It's Still Illegal to Wear Medals You Didn't Earn
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
In 2009, Elven Joe Swisher was convicted of wearing military medals he didn't earn. Swisher had, in fact, been a member of the military: He served in the...
One-Word Mistake by Judge Nixes Conviction, 50-Year Sentence
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
I will now explain the presumption of innocence and the people's burden of proof. The defendant has pleaded guilty to the charges. The fact that a criminal...
FBI Agents Cut DSL, Posed as Repairmen to Conduct Search: Motion
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Las Vegas is set to become the focal point for a Fourth Amendment issue that's as brazen as it is kooky. Suspecting several high rollers staying at Caesars...
Wash. Sup. Ct. Hears Arguments in Backpage Escort Service Ad Case
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Washington's Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case styled J.S. v. Village Voice Media, but known better as the "Backpage" case. Backpage.com is...
9th. Cir. Strikes Ariz. Law Denying Bail for Undocumented Immigrants
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Arizona and harsh immigration laws go together like peaches and cream, Laverne and Shirley, Joe Arpaio and civil rights claims. Arizona's Proposition 100,...
9 From the 9th: 4 More to SCOTUS, 1 That Won't Bore You to Tears
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Medicaid enforcement. ERISA plans with fiduciary duties. And inflated natural gas prices. What do these three things have in common? None of them would pique...
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