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Why Should You Hire an Appellate Lawyer?
Are you planning to make an appeal to reverse a trial court verdict that was not in your favor? Several trial court attorneys are willing to help with appeals, but you will likely need the expertise of an appellate attorney. Here’s why you should hire a lawyer specializing in appeals rather than sticking to your trial court attorney.
By John M5 years ago in Criminal
Saturn in Retrograde I Prolog
Note: I wrote Saturn in Retrograde in 2004, in one white-hot week of insoiration. Back then, the subject of violence and mass-casualty shooting incidents was very rare. Over a decade later, it is, alas, all-too-common. This novel was based on a school shooting tragedy of the period. It has become, in our era, I feel a novel that was strangely prophetic. But, you'll have to decided. I plan on posting the various chapters seperately.
By Tom Baker5 years ago in Criminal
Cocaine Drug Effects
Cocaine drug effects can vary widely according to the individual, the dosage of the drug taken and whether the drug is smoked or injected. Cocaine has been found to have both short term and long term effects and can be particularly hazardous to the individual's mental health and physical health as a result.
By Charlotte lollar5 years ago in Criminal
A Disturbing History of Serial Killers You Probably Didn't Know About
Author's Note: Before I get started on Richard Chase, I first want to apologize for the dry content. I know that most of the articles I have written have been somewhat boring as they are very factual and linear, so I have an idea to get you guys more involved. I am going to highlight certain facts throughout the story as they are presented, and later on time them all in together to form a basic psychological profile so that you guys can comment things that I've missed or even correct me if I'm wrong. I will end this by saying thank you to all of you that have been following this series as well as my other series.
By Matthew Easter5 years ago in Criminal
United States of America
It has been an open Pandora's box for gross staff abuse of prisoner's rights. Prison employees file false disciplinary charges against inmates in retaliation for inmates writing complaints. The legal argument is aimed at improper prison conditions of an over 100 year old prison and their racist authority toward African Americans. I decided to do a little more about my situation than the average prisoner in my situation. First of all, take a look at the commissary, commissary staff made jokes with several inmate workers. Saying things like, "How much do you think we could sell the pre-cooked chicken for?" Dollar amount was speculated among staff and inmates, like a business deal in hope of high profit. Don't hesitate to seek an audit of funds and prices on the commissary for embezzlement of money.
By Organic Products 5 years ago in Criminal
My Friend, Mentor, and Business Partner Is a Convicted Criminal
It has been two years since my last story, which means I have, once again, broken my promise to keep my writing consistent on all platforms. I do not want to imply that I have stopped writing altogether, only that my hand has been occupied with a project that demanded focus. Since my last post here, I have published a book and come very close to a second volume about an event of great significance in my life - even if I lacked awareness of that significance until recently.
By Peyton J. Dracco5 years ago in Criminal
Human Trafficking is right Here in Westchester County
Photo by EpicTop10.com When Lauren Pesso saw an ad in search of a human trafficking fellow at My Sister's Place in White Plains, it was surprising to her that the issue actually existed in Westchester. "You might see it in your own neighborhood and not even know it," said the LMSW at a presentation at the Somers Library. So raising the issue's profile at the local level is an important aspect of their work at this domestic violence shelter and a building block in someday ending this worldwide atrocity.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Criminal
The Job
Eight months, one week, four days, three hours, fifty-four minutes, and twenty-four seconds. That is how long it has been since the last job. Eight wonderful, peaceful months. Each day just as calm and quit as the last. My daily routine was simply really. 4:30 am, wake up. Run five miles, come back to the apartment, have breakfast. At 7 am go for a shower, arrive at the local coffee shop at 9 am. Enjoy two cups of coffee, read local Paper. At 12 noon, order lunch, the local favorite of grilled ham and cheese with buttered bread, and a third cup of coffee, eat. Take a nice stroll through the local running trails. At one point in time the hidden bodies would bother me, but they only calm my nerves now as I walk. And be back at the at the apartment by 3 pm. Prepared dinner, simple meat and veggie side dish. Clean all dishes. Clean the whole apartment from top to bottom. Take a shower and be in bed by 8 pm. Nothing every change. That is until today, upon getting home, a figure covered from head to toe in black tactical gear is waiting. I take a second to scan the area, as I grab the nearby vase and smash it into the intruder’s head. They draw a knife; I grab their wrist and use my elbow to snap their arm. Using my free hand, I catch the knife. Using all my strength I shove it into the left side of the attacker’s head. the Lifeless body now hits the floor. Opening my coat closet I pull out my silenced cult 45 and check the rest of the apartment. As I clear it the landline rings. Upon picking it up and placing it up to my ear, the snappy voice on the other end stated one thing, “we need you again, Silverstone.” And the line goes dead. I sigh heavily and set to work, five minutes later I head out. As I make my way north two blocks, an explosion can be heard. I turn back to glance and see the apartment complex has caught fire, I grin and head forward to the next job.
By MrzWriter 5 years ago in Criminal
The Six Mile Wayfarer Inn of death
Whether it be for business or pleasure, most of us have stayed in a hotel or motel. Although it's not home, we still expect good accommodations to at least make us feel at home. I have simple tastes and only need a bed and a shower. Today, we usually feel safe when we stay overnight while traveling.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
Internal Trafficking Within the UK
Everyone has heard of human trafficking; everyone knows that children are trafficked from city to city within the UK for sexual exploitation, right? Where did you get your understanding from? The news? A poster? A colleague or friend? So, what is trafficking? Who is a victim? Who is an offender? Is the media a cause of moral panics around trafficking?
By Janine S White5 years ago in Criminal
MEDINA
Living the Movie Inspired by the sweet confidence of love, I was hit with yet another vision. The idea behind our movie, Holding, was even more ambitious than Medina. It meant obtaining the Spanish government’s approval and cooperation to film drug searches and arrests at their borders. Back then, people were routinely sentenced to six years and a day for even the smallest quantity of drugs, with far more time for larger quantities. We would shoot scenes, panning into various Customs agents uncovering contraband, with actual live shots of smugglers’ faces, as they realized they had just bought themselves long sentences in some horrific prison. We also filmed inside those jails, where young European and American tourists spent years, sometimes entire lives, being caught with little more than a personal stash.
By Scott Adlai Stevenson5 years ago in Criminal
The Bitter Truth
An undistinguishable chatter filled the room. Someone was speaking on the Secret Service’s earpiece and he listened intently while touching his right ear. Then, he looked at both women and they gave him their undivided attention.
By Ed Silva5 years ago in Criminal