Posts in December, 2013

Dec 26 Nonviolent drug offenders among those pardoned by President Obama

For many years now, law enforcement has taken an aggressive stand on drug offenses. Mandatory minimums and elaborate sting ...

Dec 23 Judge dismisses charges against couple accused of theft

Handling finances for another person can be a very challenging responsibility. Every transaction can be scrutinized and when ...

Dec 20 Judge: Homicide charges dropped against drunk driver

Being charged with drunk driving can be upsetting enough without worrying about the possibility of also facing a stack of ...

Dec 18 Will New York students face criminal charges for hazing incident?

There are many people facing criminal charges in New York who never intended to hurt anyone. People make mistakes and in some ...

Dec 13 Controversial ruling for affluent teen drunk driver

A recent drunk driving case made national headlines because of the controversial and unpopular defense of the young teen who was ...

Dec 11 Proposed Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana in New York

We have seen a dramatic shift in public opinion regarding marijuana use and possession in recent years. People are becoming more ...