Commonwealth v. Harvey J. Bigelow – 14th Amendment
475 Mass. 554 (2016)59 N.E.3d 1105 COMMONWEALTH v. HARVEY J. BIGELOW. SJC-11974.Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, Bristol.January 8, 2016.September 27, 2016.Complaint received and sworn to in the Taunton Division of…
Arizona – Chapter 289 – Peace Officers and Other Law Enforcement Personnel
Arizona – Chapter 289 – Peace Officers and Other Law Enforcement Personnel CHAPTER 289 – PEACE OFFICERS AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL GENERAL PROVISIONS NRS 289.010 Definitions. RIGHTS OF PEACE OFFICERS…
DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS UNDER COLOR OF LAW
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Substantial Truth Doctrine
Substantial Truth Doctrine The substantial truth doctrine is an important defense in defamation law that allows individuals to avoid liability if the gist of their statement was true. Defamation is…
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Eighth Circuit rejects qualified immunity for police supervisory and subordinate officers in crowd control operation Immunity Fail – 1st & 4th Amendment Mike Callahan – The Objectively Reasonable Officer Jury…
Indecency and the Electronic Media
Indecency and the Electronic Media The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines indecency in the broadcast industries as “language or material that, in context, depicts or describes, in terms patently offensive…
Court Role and Structure – Hierarchy of the US Courts
Court Role and Structure – Hierarchy Structure of the US Courts Federal courts hear cases involving the constitutionality of a law, cases involving the laws and treaties of the U.S.…
What Is Age-Appropriate Sexual Curiosity?- Stages of Sexual Behavior in Children
What Is Age-Appropriate Sexual Curiosity?- Stages of Sexual Behavior in Children Part of growing up is learning about and interacting with aspects of human sexuality. For parents, this can be…
Brown v. Davenport – 14th Amendment
Brown v. Davenport, 20-826 The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Brown v. Davenport, a case concerning the application of the “harmless error” standard of review when a criminal…
Pro Se
Pro Se, Sui Juris, In Propia Persona and Pro Per Information Pro Se is defined as someone that is representing themselves in court or other legal proceedings. Please Read! We…