criminal law

Is GPS Evidence Ready for Prime Time?

November 14, 2008 21:23

Craig Ball, in his article, GPS Evidence Might Drive Your Case Home, writes:Think how many murders, rapes, burglaries, robberies, thefts, kidnappings and drug deals could be solved -- and innocent persons exonerated -- by reliably placing suspects in space and...Craig Ball, in his article, GPS...

Attorneys: QB Michael Vick expects return to NFL

November 14, 2008 16:53

By STEVE SZKOTAK Associated Press Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Imprisoned NFL quarterback Michael Vick expects to return to pro football, according to his bankruptcy attorneys who laid out a plan to pay creditors based in part on his anticipated earnings. “The Debtor has every reason to...

Fashion designer convicted in LA of sexual assault

November 14, 2008 16:52

By THOMAS WATKINS Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ An up-and-coming fashion designer who has worked with A-list celebrities was convicted Thursday of sexually assaulting seven girls and women, some of them aspiring models lured to Los Angeles with promises of jobs and stays at luxury...

Calif. man indicted in nationwide anthrax hoax

November 14, 2008 16:43

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ A federal grand jury indicted a Sacramento man Thursday on 13 charges related to a series of anthrax scares across the country that turned out to be hoaxes. The indictment accuses Marc Keyser, 66, of mailing threatening packages to...

An Obama Christmas? Podgor's White Collar Crime Wish List

Kathy Stanchi
November 14, 2008 15:59

Over at White Collar Crim Prof Blog, Ellen Podgor has her White Collar Crime wishlist for the Obama administration. Some very good ideas - and the good news is that these folks might even believe in such ideas as: don't...Over at White Collar Crim Prof Blog, Ellen Podgor has her White Collar Crime...