by Lea Bickerton | Jan 8, 2009 | Jail Conditions
A federal judge has confined Alabama Sheriff Greg Barlett to his own prison after finding him in contempt of court for under-feeding prisoners. In a widely criticized practice, many Alabama sheriffs are permitted to keep the profit they make from feeding inmates....
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 7, 2009 | Fair Trial, High Profile Cases
An Ohio attorney held in contempt of court for refusing to try a case three hours after meeting his client has won his appeal. In August 2007, Public Defender Brian Jones requested a continuance after he discovered that the client he had just met was facing a trial...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 7, 2009 | News Update, Police Misconduct
While a survey indicates that almost 98% of emergency room doctors suspect that police use excessive force, many national police groups dispute the findings.For more information, go to:http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-01-06-police-force_N.htm Share this:Click...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 6, 2009 | Special Courts
In light of the special circumstances that surround veterans who are charged with crimes, judges in Allegheny County are in the process of creating a special court for veterans. Judge Michael E. McCarthy said, “This would help veterans who have suffered...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 6, 2009 | Criminal Records and Employment
In an effort to help former convicts gain employment, many major cities are removing questions regarding criminal history from their employment applications. In some cities, questions about an applicant’s criminal background will still be applied for those...
