criminal law

North Carolina Frees Inmate

Rob McKinney
February 19, 2010 20:55

A North Carolina special state innocence commission recommended that a man convicted of murdering a prostitute be set free.A three judge panel found by "clear and convincing evidence" that Gregory F.Taylor was innocent and had been convicted with questionable evidence and...

Defenses: Collateral Estoppel on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

February 19, 2010 05:00

Alevras v. Tacopina, 399 F.Supp.2d 567, (N.J. 2005);  NJ Underlying criminal action. Student Contributor: Colleen Gaedcke Facts: The plaintiff was prosecuted and indicted on various counts of criminal violations in federal criminal court. He was appointed counsel but later retained the...

The Truth About Crime

Rob McKinney
February 18, 2010 15:53

The John Jay College of Law has announced a special showing of the BBC documentary "The Truth About Crime". The documentary is a fascinating study of the effects of crime and law enforcement in a town in England.It will be shown on the web and you can register here to watch the...

Damages for Loss of Liberty for Legal Malpractice

February 18, 2010 05:56

Lawson v. Nugent, 702 F. Supp. 91, (N.J. 1988); 1988 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14576 NJ Underlying criminal action. Student Contributor: Coleen Gaedcke Facts: The plaintiff retained the defendant as defense counsel after being indicted for robbery of a post office. Upon the advice of the defendant, the...

Gun Charges in Nashville

Rob McKinney
February 16, 2010 22:01

Gun charges in Nashville ,Tennessee are serious business especially if you have a felony record.Rule 1,if you have a record please do not carry a weapon.You may wind up charged in federal court.There may be some new laws in Tennessee this term in the state legislature like the guns in bars...