The 10th Anniversary of Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death: An Opinion Editorial The 10th Anniversary of Eric Garner’s Chokehold Death: An Opinion Editorial Partly Cloudy Skies Over New York City According to the National Weather Service, cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 78F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. However, […] More
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The Dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s Criminal Charges and the Role of Prosecutors Last week’s dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s criminal charges related to the tragic “Rust” movie shooting has raised concerns around the nuances of case-building and the role of prosecutors. Several legal experts have pointed out that the case is a “glaring example” of the […] More
Riverside County Death Penalty Murder Trial Begins Riverside County jurors have begun hearing testimony in a death penalty murder case that spans over two decades. Terry Cheek, aged 32, was allegedly strangled to death in April 1998, while leaving her home in Jurupa Valley for the night shift at work in San Juan Capistrano. Her […] More
Harris County to seek death penalty in Fernando Esqueda murder case Background Harris County prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Dremone Francis, the second suspect charged in the murder of Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Court records reveal that Francis is the neighbor of the first suspect, Ronald “Ronnie” Palmer Jr., who is charged with capital […] More
The Importance of Ensuring the Fair Treatment of Employees in the Gig Economy The Rise of the Gig Economy The gig economy has exploded in recent years, with more and more people opting for freelance work over traditional employment. Companies such as Uber, Lyft, and TaskRabbit have created platforms that allow individuals to work on […] More
Will Slashing Public Defender Caseloads Ensure Justice for Indigent Defendants in Washington? Introduction The state Supreme Court of Washington is mulling over a proposal to reduce the volume of cases public defense attorneys handle each year, with the aim of providing better legal representation for indigent defendants statewide. The question is whether such a move […] More
The case of Ruben Gutierrez: Understanding the Supreme Court’s stance on 11th-hour reprieves for death row inmates The Background Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death row inmate, was granted a stay of execution from the U.S. Supreme Court only 20 minutes before he was scheduled to be executed. Gutierrez was convicted of capital murder for the […] More
Withdrawal as an Act of Faith: An Open Letter to President Biden The Parable of the Man by the River President Biden, during your recent interview with George Stephanopoulos, you mentioned that you would withdraw from the race “if the Lord Almighty comes down and tells [you]” to do so. The parable of the man […] More
Stetson University College of Law Wins 2024 Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition The Stetson University College of Law team has taken home the top prize at the 2024 Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition. The event was sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division and took place at the Annual Florida Bar Convention. The competition […] More
The Possible Implications of a Pending RICO Lawsuit Against a National Plaintiffs’ Asbestos Firm Background For the past three decades, lawyers who provide legal services have been largely immune from Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) liability, even if their clients engage in criminal conduct. However, this legal advice protection may not extend to […] More
California Court Ruling Could Lead To Dismissal Of Over 100 Cases California Court Ruling Could Lead To Dismissal Of Over 100 Cases A recent ruling by a state appellate court in San Francisco County Superior Court could result in the dismissal of over 100 cases and possible appeals for accused parties deprived of their right […] More
Delay of Texas Death Row Inmate’s Execution – A Rare Ruling by the Supreme Court Delay of Texas Death Row Inmate’s Execution – A Rare Ruling by the Supreme Court Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death row inmate, was granted a request to stay his lethal injection just 20 minutes before he was scheduled to be […] More