Police in Texas made quite an unusual stop. Hans Solo, Chewbacca and others were all stopped for speeding. In this case it worked out fine. But if you are stopped for speeding you need to appeal your speeding ticket. Paying a Massachusetts speeding will lead to a fine and increased insurance premiums. Patrick Donovan is… Read More
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What is a Continuation Without a Finding?
Not every criminal case in Massachusetts ends with either a guilty or a not guilty. One way a case can end is with a continuation without a finding. A continuation without a finding or CWOF is a plea where the defendant admits that he or she could be found guilty without actually being found guilty…. Read More
Laquan McDonald Shooting Video
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Cop Assaults Disabled Veteran With Video
Sgt. Garry Wilson, a police officer in the Riviera Beach Police Department is facing criminal charges after arguing with a disabled veteran about a handicapped parking space. On August 11, Army veteran Isiah James encountered Wilson outside of a Walgreens pharmacy. James video the encounter with the officer who doubted James’ disability. Wilson is heard… Read More
Juror fined posting on Facebook
Three words cost a juror one thousand dollars. “Dying from boredom” was posted to Facebook by Kimberly Ellis while she was a juror in a criminal case in New York. This clearly violated the judge’s order not engage in any social media. In addition to posting about her boredom, Ellis also posted details about the… Read More
Here’s What Happens When You Swear at a Judge
Hopefully after the second time, a Florida man learned the hard way it is never a good idea to swear at a judge in court. The man faced Judge John Hurley for an arraignment. After the Judge decided to hold the man without bond, meaning he would be incarcerated until the end of his case,… Read More
Judges Asks DA to Explain Why No Charges In Video Courtroom Attack
A judge in Denver has taken an unusual step and scheduled a hearing to find out why the District Attorney has not taken out criminal charges against a sheriff for a courtroom assault before the statute of limitations expire. A September 2012 video shows a sheriff assaulting Anthony Waller in a Denver courtroom. Waller who… Read More
Lawyer Allegedly Groped Beer Cart Attendant on Golf Course
Christopher Hale, 59, a Wisconsin lawyer has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a female golf course employee. Hale a member of The River Club of Mequon is alleged to have assaulted the beer cart attendant. After spending one night in jail Hale was freed after posting a $10,000 bail. Hale was arrested… Read More
Man Charged In OJ Simpson Stolen Heisman Trophy
Lewis Eugene Starks Jr. has been charged with receiving stolen property after he allegedly tried to sell a replica Heisman Trophy given to OJ Simpson. If convicted Starks could serve up to six years in prison. The trophy was stolen from the University of Southern California in 1994. It was given to the school in… Read More
Ten Funniest Mug Shots of 2015 (So Far)
Funniest Mugshots of 2015…So far When someone is arrested the first thing police must do is a take a booking photo or a mugshot. Most will admit this is not their finest hour. However theses are the leasding contenders for mugshot of the year. Let us know what you think. Patrick Donovan is a Massachusetts… Read More
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