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No Bailout for Harris County, Texas After 5th Circuit Declares County Misdemeanor Cash Bail System Unconstitutional

The Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision that the cash bail system in Harris County, TX violates the equal protection and due process rights.

03/05/2018

How can Alexa call 911 in an emergency?

While the Echo cannot interpret the phrases "Call 911" or "Call the police", it can integrate with a smartphone app and activate calls from the phone itself.

07/13/2017

What happens when your attorney/lawyer comes to court late?

The US Court of Appeals upheld the conviction when defendant appealed saying that his attorney showing up seven minutes late to trial violated his rights.

05/10/2017

When Arbitral Awards Go Against Regulatory or Statutory Law

The federal court, Southern District of New York, has addressed the argument that the arbitral award should be set aside upon showing of disregard for the law.

12/05/2016

You Snooze, You Lose: Pittsburgh Lawyer Falls Asleep at Trial

A Pittsburgh lawyer admitted that his client's conviction may have been the direct linked to the fact he had taken some cold medicine the day of the trial.

11/29/2016