New Jersey bill to end prison-based gerrymandering (SB 1055) passed the Senate's Committee on State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation.
New Jersey bill to end prison-based gerrymandering passes first step
May 15, 2012 By
Added New Jersey bill to end prison-based gerrymandering passes first step to the Prisoners of the Census Blog.
Good Cop
May 15, 2012 By
For those of you who believed that YouTube exists only to show officers behaving badly, here are three proving it's not (entirely) so.
1. The Maine State Trooper: This one's been around the web for years. This Trooper endures all sorts of abuse from the driver and his reaction? He just slowly, but surely tells the man everything he's supposed to. Slowly.
2. Chat 'em Up: There's nothing too spectacular about this one. Two protesters were pretty much being ignored until this state police officer came out to check on someone wearing an orange jump suit. The protesters seem impressed.
3. Open Carry: In this case it's fairly obvious that the guy walking around openly carrying a firearm is hoping to provoke something. The officer comes up and starts a typical safety check (you have a right to open carry - conversely, other citizens have a right to be worried when they see a guy walking down the street armed), but he quickly cottons to what's going on and turns it. By the end of the video he turns right into the camera, makes sure he's centered, and announces his name, badge number, and department.
1. The Maine State Trooper: This one's been around the web for years. This Trooper endures all sorts of abuse from the driver and his reaction? He just slowly, but surely tells the man everything he's supposed to. Slowly.
2. Chat 'em Up: There's nothing too spectacular about this one. Two protesters were pretty much being ignored until this state police officer came out to check on someone wearing an orange jump suit. The protesters seem impressed.
3. Open Carry: In this case it's fairly obvious that the guy walking around openly carrying a firearm is hoping to provoke something. The officer comes up and starts a typical safety check (you have a right to open carry - conversely, other citizens have a right to be worried when they see a guy walking down the street armed), but he quickly cottons to what's going on and turns it. By the end of the video he turns right into the camera, makes sure he's centered, and announces his name, badge number, and department.
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Posted Originally at CrimLaw - http://crimlaw.blogspot.com
It’s about time
May 15, 2012 By
The Prison Policy Initiative research database was updated with a link to It's about time
Aging Prisoners, Increasing Costs, and Geriatric Release,
[PDF] by Vera Institute of Justice.
Former Miss Teen Arizona Arrested for DUI
May 15, 2012 By
Former Miss Teen Arizona, Tori Vance, was arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles on May 5. The beauty queen was pulled over after police witnessed her make an illegal u-turn. The penalties for a DUI in Los Angeles include …
Pennsylvania
May 15, 2012 By
The Prison Policy Initiative research database was updated with a link to Pennsylvania
Parole and Life Imprisonment,
[PDF] by Jon E. Yount.
MARIN DUI COLLISIONS MAKE NEWS
May 15, 2012 By
According to an article in Monday's Marin Independent Journal, the California Highway Patrol responded to five suspected driving under the influence (DUI) collisions in the Marin County area over two days.
When You Are Going to Rob Someone Keep an Eye on the People Around You
May 15, 2012 By
Oops, ummm, Officer I was just, ummm . . .
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Posted Originally at CrimLaw - http://crimlaw.blogspot.com
MARIN DUI COLLISIONS MAKE NEWS
May 15, 2012 By
According to an article in Monday's Marin Independent Journal, the California Highway Patrol responded to five suspected driving under the influence (DUI) collisions in the Marin County area over two days.
Small Claims Judgment Award Overturned In Honda Hybrid Case
May 14, 2012 By
Los Angeles, CA – -California Superior Court Judge Dudley Gray overturned a $9,867 small claims judgment awarded to the owner of a Civic hybrid who claimed Honda fraudulently overstated its fuel economy. Heather Peters pursued a claim in small claims court instead of being part of the class-action lawsuit settlement. The settlement under law, gave Hybrid owners $100 or $200 each. Judge Gray said Honda’s advertising slogans are general and not specific promises of anything. Peters said she is unable to appeal this decision. I have been following this case ...
Woman Fired By Houston Chronicle For Not Disclosing Work As An Exotic Dancer
May 14, 2012 By
Houston, TX — A woman was fired from her full-time job as a newspaper reporter covering Texas high society over her past work as a stripper. Sarah Tressler, 30, worked for the Houston Chronicle covering high society, general assignments, human interest stories, and men’s and women’s fashion for two months. The Chronicle was tipped off by a rival newspaper, and a short while later she was told by an editor that she was fired for not disclosing her dancing experience in her profile or on her job application. ...
