Charges Dismissed Against Rick Perry

9 years ago

I’m not a big fan of the former Texas governor Rick Perry, or of Texas for that matter. But I’ve…

Is the president gonna take away my guns?

9 years ago

The other day a client asked me whether I thought he should go out and buy a firearm. “Why do…

Do IIDs prevent drunk driving?

9 years ago

An “ignition interlock device” (IID) is a device that can be installed in a car which prevents the car from…

Nebraska Ends Death Penalty

10 years ago

This month was surprising. The federal jury in Massachusetts that heard the evidence against Dzokhar Tsarnaev chose to sentence the…

What’s a medical marijuana “cooperative” or “collective”?

10 years ago

In 1996 California voters passed the landmark Compassionate Use Act which allows individuals to possess or cultivate marijuana for personal…

Reductions in sentences for federal drug offenses

10 years ago

The United States Sentencing Commission has reduced the penalty for most federal drug crimes. Effective November 1st of last year,…

Voters pass Prop 47: minor offenders shouldn’t be felons

10 years ago

This year, California voters made clear that they don’t think it’s costly or wise to send people who commit minor…

Second Amendment right to bear arms

11 years ago

Six years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court held in District of Columbia versus Heller that the Second Amendment of the…

Senator Mark Leno proposes cell phone kill switch

11 years ago

A bill introduced by California Senator Mark Leno was approved by the Senate Energy Utilities & Communications Committee yesterday. If…

Rap song or confession to murder?

11 years ago

I read in the New York Times today about Antwain Steward from Newport News, Virginia. Mr. Steward was arrested for…