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The Role of a Criminal Law Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

I have been in the legal field for over 30 years and a paralegal going on eight years. Then, an opportunity came along to work for the County Public Defender’s Office, defending people in misdemeanor, felony, and now the only paralegal in the office on capital cases. Preparing legal memorandums is one of my favorite things to do.

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US Supreme Court rules reckless offenses do not qualify as ‘violent felony’

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit that “reckless” crimes qualify as violent felonies for purposes of the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA). ” Petitioner Charles Borden Jr. ” Petitioner Charles Borden Jr.

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Can the ‘War’ on Gun Violence Learn From the Mistakes of the War on Drugs?

The Crime Report

As states slowly started to legalize and decriminalize certain drugs, authorities have moved to less punitive approaches to address the social costs of addiction. The relationship between anti-gun and anti-drug initiatives becomes clear when looking at felony convictions. How Should We Regulate ‘Dangerous Products’?

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As Life Without Parole Cases Rise, Finding Public Defenders Grows Harder  

The Crime Report

Most states have no rules, and someone just out of law school could handle a life-without-parole case in Illinois or Nebraska. South Carolina requires just three years of experience in criminal law; Arkansas specifies that lawyers should have handled at least one homicide trial. Other states have minimal standards.

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‘Outrageous Outcomes’: Plea Bargaining and the Justice System

The Crime Report

We also have a much higher rate of plea bargain cases than the rest of the world: almost 20 percent higher than just about any other common law country. TCR: The first part of your book focuses on the roots of the current legal system in English Common. Plea bargaining coincided with overt classism in the legal system.

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Switzerland AG drops decade-old Russia money laundering investigation

JURIST

The post Switzerland AG drops decade-old Russia money laundering investigation appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. Hermitage and any other parties involved have 10 days to file an appeal against the order dropping the charges.

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Roughing the Protester? Activist Tackled by Rams Players Files Police Report and Threatens Lawsuit

JonathanTurley

Now, the activist with Direct Action Everywhere has filed a police report and is threatening legal action. PETA and other groups have called the activists “heroes” f or their actions but prosecutors are seeking convictions for felony burglary and theft charges. Indeed, it was expected that citizens would intervene.

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