News: Criminal Defense

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that those individuals who have been convicted of crimes related to domestic violence are no longer allowed to carry or own firearms. The passing of this ruling has been the work of several agencies and organizations, which promote non-violence, gun control and domestic harmony.

While many people who live in the city of Seattle have little to no trouble getting their hands on marijuana for medical purposes, those who live in more rural or suburban areas have difficulty.

Recent reports have shown that runaway children are being put in jail for periods of time- an action that is illegal in all states. One young girl was put into a county jail for

The state of Arkansas recently added legislation that will make aggravated cruelty of animals a felony. The lawmakers’ hopes were that the bill would

A Seattle woman recently learned that her brother was killed by his wife, and that his adult stepchildren helped their mother load the body into the trunk of a car and roll it into a ditch.

A law created a few years ago in California was supposed to bar convicted sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of schools, parks and other areas where children might be playing. The idea was to remove the temptation for convicted felons. However, the plan has backfired, and now convicted sex offenders are having difficulty trying to find places to live. Many can only afford to live in the areas where they are not allowed to purchase or rent a home.

Anna Pastuszuwska and Andy Somora, formerly of Chicago, decided they wanted to get married on the beach in Lakeside, Michigan.  The couple wanted to have their wedding there because they had spent many wonderful times in the resort when they were dating.  After the ceremony, the wedding party proceeded to the Burnison Art Gallery for the reception.