Should Judges Consider Facebook Posts at Sentencing?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. on January 30, 2012 5:03 AM
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About a month ago, Tomasz Maciaszek stood before Illinois Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak and apologized for a 2008 reckless driving incident that left a teenager dead. He told the judge he's been "haunted" by the girl's death, secluding himself in sorrow.
But prosecutors refuted those statements, presenting the judge with print-outs from Maciaszek's Facebook page.
Was this appropriate? Should judges consider Facebook when sentencing?
Judge Bertani-Tomczak doesn't think so. She returned those print-outs earlier this week, reports the Herald-News, subsequently telling the parties that she had "not seen anything or looked at anything."
She chose to take Maciaszek's apology at face value, pointing to a convicted defendant's right to give a final statement. She called it "the law of the land."
This very well may be true, but is that right absolute? Doesn't the prosecution have a right to refute mitigating evidence? Shouldn't a judge want to know when a convicted defendant is falsely showing remorse?
Notwithstanding potential foundation and hearsay issues, Facebook provides the opportunity to do both of these things.
Prosecutors have not spoken about the content of those print-outs, but it's not hard to speculate. Maciaszek could be pictured partying, or he could have checked-in at other locations. He could have made statements about the case and his guilt.
All of this is arguably relevant.
Ultimately, Facebook has changed the way we practice law. We use it to vet jurors and track down witnesses. It factors into divorce cases and mistrials. Why shouldn't judges use Facebook when sentencing?
Kudos to Findlaw:
http://blogs.findlaw.com/technologist/2012/01/shoud-judges-consider-facebook-posts-at-sentencing.html?DCMP=NWL-pro_downloadthis
It is a general and indisputable rule that where there is a legal right, there is also a legal remedy - Blackstone Commentaries, P 23
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Preparing for your SSDI Hearing
Preparing for your SSI Hearing.
Administrative Law Judges are very busy, so it's best to have your presentation prepared well beforehand.
1. understand the main issue in your case – reduce it to one or two sentences.
2. learn about the judge and how he conducts hearings. Most want to do the right thing but they have very different styles.
3. Think about capacity for specific activities.
4. Think about pain – use a 1 to 10 scale (if your lawyer believes judge will be responsive).
5. Recognize that in most cases, the issue will boil down to whether you are reliable.
Your Attorney can help you prepare for these vital steps - a small bit of homework can act to your advanatage.
Administrative Law Judges are very busy, so it's best to have your presentation prepared well beforehand.
1. understand the main issue in your case – reduce it to one or two sentences.
2. learn about the judge and how he conducts hearings. Most want to do the right thing but they have very different styles.
3. Think about capacity for specific activities.
4. Think about pain – use a 1 to 10 scale (if your lawyer believes judge will be responsive).
5. Recognize that in most cases, the issue will boil down to whether you are reliable.
Your Attorney can help you prepare for these vital steps - a small bit of homework can act to your advanatage.
SSI Disability Radio
A superb, and FREE source of SSI Information is found at http://www.ssdradio.com/.
Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg covers the full range of SSI and SSDI issues, and answers many questions from an insiders perspective. Available via RSS Feed.
One of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients has to do with the delays that plague the Social Security disability system. Why should a claimant have to wait 2 to 3 years to get a decision on his application?
When you file your claim, there are 5 different points in time where you can be approved:
Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg covers the full range of SSI and SSDI issues, and answers many questions from an insiders perspective. Available via RSS Feed.
One of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients has to do with the delays that plague the Social Security disability system. Why should a claimant have to wait 2 to 3 years to get a decision on his application?
When you file your claim, there are 5 different points in time where you can be approved:
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
SWAT teams dispatched as gun battle unfolds near Escobares | escobares, swat, teams - TheMonitor.com
SWAT teams dispatched as gun battle unfolds near Escobares | escobares, swat, teams - TheMonitor.com: "
SWAT teams dispatched as gun battle unfolds near Escobares
November 09, 2011 5:58 AM
Ildefonso Ortiz and Jared Taylor
The Monitor
ESCOBARES — Gunmen crossed the Rio Grande into the United States near a shootout between where the Mexican military and a group of gunmen was taking place.
Several area SWAT teams responded about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to a ranch near Escobares, just across the U.S.-Mexico border, where a shootout broke out south of the Rio Grande."
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SWAT teams dispatched as gun battle unfolds near Escobares
November 09, 2011 5:58 AM
Ildefonso Ortiz and Jared Taylor
The Monitor
ESCOBARES — Gunmen crossed the Rio Grande into the United States near a shootout between where the Mexican military and a group of gunmen was taking place.
Several area SWAT teams responded about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to a ranch near Escobares, just across the U.S.-Mexico border, where a shootout broke out south of the Rio Grande."
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Empire State Building | gbNYC Real Estate Group | Green Building in New York City
Empire State Building | gbNYC Real Estate Group | Green Building in New York City: "Empire State Building to Lease Full Floor of LEED-Eligible Pre-Built Offices
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011 | BY Stephen Del Percio | COMMENTS { 0 }
Spurred by the success of its other green prebuilt office suites, Malkin Properties has completed construction on an entire floor of new LEED-eligible offices on the Empire State Building’s 65th floor."
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Spurred by the success of its other green prebuilt office suites, Malkin Properties has completed construction on an entire floor of new LEED-eligible offices on the Empire State Building’s 65th floor."
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The Top 5 Legal Issues to Consider on Green Construction Projects | gbNYC Real Estate Group | Green Building in New York City
The Top 5 Legal Issues to Consider on Green Construction Projects | gbNYC Real Estate Group | Green Building in New York City: "The Top 5 Legal Issues to Consider on Green Construction Projects
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007 | BY Stephen Del Percio | COMMENTS { 8 }
I had the opportunity last week to attend an excellent CLE that was offered by American Land. The program focused on the legal issues that attorneys must remain particularly mindful of when advising clients on green real estate projects. Accordingly, here are gbNYC’s top five legal issues that green construction projects may present to participants. While parts of the following list were offered by one of the lecturers, I’ve augmented it and included links to pertinent posts here at gbNYC that expound on each where appropriate."
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007 | BY Stephen Del Percio | COMMENTS { 8 }
I had the opportunity last week to attend an excellent CLE that was offered by American Land. The program focused on the legal issues that attorneys must remain particularly mindful of when advising clients on green real estate projects. Accordingly, here are gbNYC’s top five legal issues that green construction projects may present to participants. While parts of the following list were offered by one of the lecturers, I’ve augmented it and included links to pertinent posts here at gbNYC that expound on each where appropriate."
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O Brave New World - Citing Orwell, justices appear wary of GPS surveillance by police - Law.com
Citing Orwell, justices appear wary of GPS surveillance by police - Law.com:
Citing Orwell, justices appear wary of GPS surveillance by police
Marcia CoyleContactAll Articles
The National Law JournalNovember 8, 2011
Police use of GPS surveillance and society's expectations of privacy clashed in the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday as justices weighed new technology and its impact on Fourth Amendment rights."
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Citing Orwell, justices appear wary of GPS surveillance by police
Marcia CoyleContactAll Articles
The National Law JournalNovember 8, 2011
Police use of GPS surveillance and society's expectations of privacy clashed in the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday as justices weighed new technology and its impact on Fourth Amendment rights."
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Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge | The White House
Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge | The White House: "The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release June 30, 2011
Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge
Private sector partners, local governments commit more than $500 million and 300 million square feet to improving energy efficiency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative America meeting in Chicago the 14 initial partners committing to the Better Buildings Challenge. "
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Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release June 30, 2011
Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge
Private sector partners, local governments commit more than $500 million and 300 million square feet to improving energy efficiency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative America meeting in Chicago the 14 initial partners committing to the Better Buildings Challenge. "
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
SSI and SSDI Cases per year - Bowen v. Yuckert, 482 US 137 - Supreme Court 1987 - Google Scholar
Bowen v. Yuckert, 482 US 137 - Supreme Court 1987 - Google Scholar: "The Secretary decides more than 2 million claims for disability benefits each year, of which more than 200,000 are reviewed by administrative law judges. Department of Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration 1986 Annual Report to Congress, pp. 40, 42, 46."
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SSI DIsability Contintued - Bowen v. Yuckert, 482 US 137 - Supreme Court 1987 - Google Scholar
Bowen v. Yuckert, 482 US 137 - Supreme Court 1987 - Google Scholar: "The initial disability determination is made by a state agency acting under the authority and supervision of the Secretary. 42 U. S. C. §§ 421(a), 1383b(a); 20 CFR §§ 404.1503, 416.903 (1986). If the state agency denies the disability claim, the claimant may pursue a three-stage administrative review process. First, the determination is reconsidered de novo by the state agency. §§ 404.909(a), 416.1409(a). Second, the claimant is entitled to a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) within the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals of the Social Security Administration. 42 U. S. C. §§ 405(b)(1), 1383(c)(1) (1982 ed. and Supp. III); 20 CFR §§ 404.929, 416.1429, 422.201 et seq. (1986). Third, the claimant may seek review by the Appeals Council. 20 CFR §§ 404.967 et seq., 416.1467 et seq. (1986). Once the claimant has exhausted these administrative remedies, he may seek review in federal district court. 42 U. S. C. § 405(g). See generally Bowen v. City of New York, 476 U. S. 467, 472 (1986)."
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Monday, November 07, 2011
Green Lease Law
The term Green Lease is hot - but what does it mean, how is it implemented and what are the changes from a traditional lease?
Boma is the leader and provides the answers in this paper:
http://www.greenrealestatelaw.com/2009/02/introduction-to-green-leasing/
Boma is the leader and provides the answers in this paper:
http://www.greenrealestatelaw.com/2009/02/introduction-to-green-leasing/
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Friday, November 04, 2011
SSDI Five Step Process for Disability Determination
The Secretary has established a five-step sequential evaluation process for determining whether a person is disabled. 20 CFR §§ 404.1520, 416.920 (1986). Step one determines whether the claimant is engaged in "substantial gainful activity." If he is disability benefits are denied. §§ 404.1520(b), 416.920(b). If he is not, the decisionmaker proceeds to step two, which determines whether the claimant has a medically 141*141 severe impairment or combination of impairments. That determination is governed by the "severity regulation" at issue in this case. The severity regulation provides:
"If you do not have any impairment or combination of impairments which significantly limits your physical or mental ability to do basic work activities, we will find that you do not have a severe impairment and are, therefore, not disabled. We will not consider your age, education, and work experience." §§ 404.1520(c), 416.920(c).
The ability to do basic work activities is defined as "the abilities and aptitudes necessary to do most jobs." §§ 404. 1521(b), 416.921(b). Such abilities and aptitudes include "[p]hysical functions such as walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying, or handling"; "[c]apacities for seeing, hearing, and speaking"; "[u]nderstanding, carrying out, and remembering simple instructions"; "[u]se of judgment"; "[r]esponding appropriately to supervision, coworkers, and usual work situations"; and "[d]ealing with changes in a routine work setting." Ibid.
If the claimant does not have a severe impairment or combination of impairments, the disability claim is denied. If the impairment is severe, the evaluation proceeds to the thirdstep, which determines whether the impairment is equivalent to one of a number of listed impairments that the Secretary acknowledges are so severe as to preclude substantial gainful activity. §§ 404.1520(d), 416.920(d); 20 CFR pt. 404, subpt. P. App. 1 (1986). If the impairment meets or equals one of the listed impairments, the claimant is conclusively presumed to be disabled. If the impairment is not one that is conclusively presumed to be disabling, the evaluation proceeds to the fourth step, which determines whether the impairment prevents the claimant from performing work he has performed in the past. If the claimant is able to perform his previous work, he is not disabled. §§ 404.1520(e), 142*142416.920(e). If the claimant cannot perform this work, the fifth and final step of the processdetermines whether he is able to perform other work in the national economy in view of his age, education, and work experience. The claimant is entitled to disability benefits only if he is not able to perform other work. §§ 404.1520(f), 416.920(f).
Bowen v. Yuckert, 482 US 137 - Supreme Court 1987
Monday, October 31, 2011
SSDI Disability Definition
"Disability" is defined in the Social Security Act as the "inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment...." 42 U.S.C. §§ 423(d)(1)(A), 1382c(a)(3)(A) (1982). The Social Security Act further provides that an individual "shall be determined to be under a disability only if his physical or mental impairment or impairments are of such severity that he is not only unable to do his previous work but cannot, considering his age, education, and work experience, engage in any other kind of substantial gainful work which exists in the national economy...." 42 U.S.C. §§ 423(d)(2)(A), 1382c(a)(3)(B) (1982 & Supp. III 1985).
The Secretary has established a five-step sequential evaluation process for determining whether a claimant is disabled. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1520, 416.920 (1986); see Bowen v. Yuckert, ___ U.S. ___, 107 S.Ct. 2287, 2290-95, 96 L.Ed.2d 119 (1987); Campbell v. Bowen, 822 F.2d 1518, 1521 (10th Cir.1987). If a determination can be made at any of the steps that a claimant is or is not disabled, evaluation under a subsequent step is not necessary.
Step one determines whether the claimant is presently engaged in substantial gainful activity. If he is, disability benefits are denied. If he is not, the decision maker must proceed to step two: determining "whether the claimant has a medically severe impairment or combination of impairments." Bowen v. Yuckert, 107 S.Ct. at 2291. This determination is governed by the Secretary's severity regulations, 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1520(c), 416.920(c) (1986), is based on medical factors alone, and, consequently, does not include consideration of such vocational factors as age, education, and work experience. Pursuant to the severity 751*751 regulations, the claimant must make a threshold showing that his medically determinable impairment or combination of impairments significantly limits his ability to do basic work activities, i.e., "the abilities and aptitudes necessary to do most jobs." 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1521(b), 416.921(b) (1986); accord Bowen v. Yuckert, 107 S.Ct. at 2291. Presumptively, if the medical severity of a claimant's impairments is so slight that the impairments could not interfere with or have a serious impact on the claimant's ability to do basic work activities, irrespective of vocational factors, the impairments do not prevent the claimant from engaging in substantial gainful activity. Bowen v. Yuckert, 107 S.Ct. at 2293. If the claimant is unable to show that his impairments would have more than a minimal effect on his ability to do basic work activities, he is not eligible for disability benefits. If, on the other hand, the claimant presents medical evidence and makes the de minimis showing of medical severity, the decision maker proceeds to step three.
Williams v. Bowen, 844 F. 2d 748 - Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 1988
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Gunshots, shootings reported in Uptown ~ Chicago News Report | Chicago Crime | News
Gunshots, shootings reported in Uptown ~ Chicago News Report | Chicago Crime | News: "Gunshots, shootings reported in Uptown
Posted by Chicago News Report
Like a deadly alarm clock, gunshots awakened several residents in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood early Friday morning.
Starting around 3:24 a.m., shootings were reported at Windsor and Hazel, and at Wilson and Broadway.
After speaking with the gunman's alleged target, investigators said the shots were actually fired on 4500 block of North Sheridan Road, near Sheridan and Windsor.
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Posted by Chicago News Report
Like a deadly alarm clock, gunshots awakened several residents in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood early Friday morning.
Starting around 3:24 a.m., shootings were reported at Windsor and Hazel, and at Wilson and Broadway.
After speaking with the gunman's alleged target, investigators said the shots were actually fired on 4500 block of North Sheridan Road, near Sheridan and Windsor.
"
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid Helping Low-Income Residents One Case At A Time
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Helping Low-Income Residents One Case At A Time:
"Cabrini Green Legal Aid Helping Low-Income Residents One Case At A Time
The Huffington Post Aixa Velez First Posted: 01/12/11 01:03 PM Updated: 01/12/11 01:20 PM
Read More: Cabrini Green, Chicago, Chicago Impact, Chicago Volunteering, Impact, Legal Aid, Volunteering, Chicago News
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CGLA Executive Director Robert B. Acton
For about 10 years, the Cabrini-Green neighborhood has seen many changes. Pricey condos went up, and the infamous housing projects were torn down. While the Chicago Housing Authority hopes the area will one day be a mixture of expensive townhomes, affordable rentals and public housing units, it is currently a neighborhood in transition."
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"Cabrini Green Legal Aid Helping Low-Income Residents One Case At A Time
The Huffington Post Aixa Velez First Posted: 01/12/11 01:03 PM Updated: 01/12/11 01:20 PM
Read More: Cabrini Green, Chicago, Chicago Impact, Chicago Volunteering, Impact, Legal Aid, Volunteering, Chicago News
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CGLA Executive Director Robert B. Acton
For about 10 years, the Cabrini-Green neighborhood has seen many changes. Pricey condos went up, and the infamous housing projects were torn down. While the Chicago Housing Authority hopes the area will one day be a mixture of expensive townhomes, affordable rentals and public housing units, it is currently a neighborhood in transition."
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Changes In Legal Aid Could Affect your Right To Justice | Article Directory | LinkZee | Link Building
Changes In Legal Aid Could Affect your Right To Justice | Article Directory | LinkZee | Link Building: "
Changes In Legal Aid Could Affect your Right To Justice
August 1, 2011 BigDaddyCash
Courts in the UK are coming under increasing pressure to relegate personal injury claims so that they have less relevance than criminal cases. In most instances personal injury cases have a victim and a culprit, whether through negligence, lack of training or ignorance. However, because no crime has been committed and there is very unlikely to be a prison sentence handed down, the government is proposing that legal aid is withdrawn from such cases. They see the personal injury world of the law as a victim, legitimate or otherwise, chasing money from some-one who’s fails to do their job properly in some way.
While car insurance companies are increasingly becoming drawn into this kind of case with accident victims claiming whiplash and back injuries, injuries which are very hard for doctors to identify and prove one way or another, this would appear to be the case. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to personal injury claims."
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Changes In Legal Aid Could Affect your Right To Justice
August 1, 2011 BigDaddyCash
Courts in the UK are coming under increasing pressure to relegate personal injury claims so that they have less relevance than criminal cases. In most instances personal injury cases have a victim and a culprit, whether through negligence, lack of training or ignorance. However, because no crime has been committed and there is very unlikely to be a prison sentence handed down, the government is proposing that legal aid is withdrawn from such cases. They see the personal injury world of the law as a victim, legitimate or otherwise, chasing money from some-one who’s fails to do their job properly in some way.
While car insurance companies are increasingly becoming drawn into this kind of case with accident victims claiming whiplash and back injuries, injuries which are very hard for doctors to identify and prove one way or another, this would appear to be the case. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to personal injury claims."
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Friday, October 28, 2011
Social Security Disability Five Step Process
The Social Security Administration employs an oft-repeated five-part sequential evaluation process for determining whether a claimant is disabled. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520; Bowen v. Yuckert, 482 U.S. 137, 140-42, 107 S.Ct. 2287, 96 L.Ed.2d 119 (1987); Williams v. Bowen, 844 F.2d 748, 750-53 (10th Cir.1988). Step one requires a claimant to establish she is not engaged in "substantial gainful activity." See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1520(b), 404.1572. Step two requires the claimant to establish she has a "medically severe impairment or combination of impairments." See id. §§ 404.1520(c), 404.1520a-404.1523. Step three asks whether any "medically severe impairment," alone or in combination with other impairments, is equivalent to any of a number of listed impairments so severe as to preclude "substantial gainful employment." See id. §§ 404.1525-404.1526 & pt. 404, subpt. P, App. 1. If listed, the impairment is conclusively presumed disabling. See id. § 404.1520(d) If unlisted, the claimant must establish at step four that her impairment prevents her from performing work she has previously performed. See id. § 404.1520(e), (f). If the claimant is not considered disabled at step three, but has satisfied her burden of establishing a prima facie case of disability under steps one, two, and four, the burden shifts to the Commissioner to show the claimant has the residual functional capacity (RFC) to perform other work in the national economy in view of her age, education, and work experience. See id. § 404.1520(g).
Fischer-Ross v. Barnhart, 431 F. 3d 729 - Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 2005
431 F.3d 729 (2005)
No. 04-3509.
United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
Fischer-Ross v. Barnhart, 431 F. 3d 729 - Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 2005
431 F.3d 729 (2005)
No. 04-3509.
United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Stages of a DUI Case - FindLaw
Stages of a DUI Case - FindLaw: "Stages of a DUI CaseEmail16ShareThis31
DUI cases, like all criminal cases, follow a specific set of stages beginning with an arrest and at times ending with DUI (or DWI) penalties and possible appeal. The following resources provide a chronological overview of what to expect at each stage of a DUI / DWI case, including the drunk driving arrest, booking bail, arraignment, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, the trial itself, sentencing and appeals."
Stages of a DUI CaseEmail16ShareThis31
DUI cases, like all criminal cases, follow a specific set of stages beginning with an arrest and at times ending with DUI (or DWI) penalties and possible appeal. The following resources provide a chronological overview of what to expect at each stage of a DUI / DWI case, including the drunk driving arrest, booking & bail, arraignment, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, the trial itself, sentencing and appeals.
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DUI cases, like all criminal cases, follow a specific set of stages beginning with an arrest and at times ending with DUI (or DWI) penalties and possible appeal. The following resources provide a chronological overview of what to expect at each stage of a DUI / DWI case, including the drunk driving arrest, booking bail, arraignment, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, the trial itself, sentencing and appeals."
Stages of a DUI CaseEmail16ShareThis31
DUI cases, like all criminal cases, follow a specific set of stages beginning with an arrest and at times ending with DUI (or DWI) penalties and possible appeal. The following resources provide a chronological overview of what to expect at each stage of a DUI / DWI case, including the drunk driving arrest, booking & bail, arraignment, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, the trial itself, sentencing and appeals.
- DUI Preliminary Hearing - In this court proceeding, the judge decides if there is enough evidence for a trial.
- DUI Pre-Trial Motions - In this stage, the prosecutor and DUI lawyer appear before the judge to argue over admittance of evidence, testimony and other matters.
- DUI Trial - Evidence and facts of the DUI case are presented to a jury or judge, who apply the law to determine whether the defendant is guilty.
- DUI Sentencing - The stage of a DUI case following a guilty plea or conviction where DUI penalties are decided.
- DUI Appeals - After a DUI conviction, an individual may ask a higher court to review his or her case for legal error.
At each of these stages, remember the Expert Witness. Police are often not Trained Breathalyzies+r operators and this can win your case hands down. Additionally, examine Custody questions closely. - Blog Operator
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Protesters Flood Loop To ‘Take Back Chicago’ « CBS Chicago
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Daley Plaza, along with four other locations, was where protesters gathered Monday afternoon before marching to the Art Institute. (Credit: CBS)
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Updated 10/10/11 – 5:14 p.m.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Thousands of protesters have begun flooding into downtown Chicago at five different locations, to participate in simultaneous marches to “Take Back Chicago.”
As CBS 2’s Kris Habermehl reports, the Take Back Chicago protest was organized by the Chicago Teachers Union, labor groups and other organizations.
They will march "
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Daley Plaza, along with four other locations, was where protesters gathered Monday afternoon before marching to the Art Institute. (Credit: CBS)
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Banking Conferences, Chicago Teachers Union, homes, jobs, Kris Habermehl, Occupy Chicago, protest, schools, Take Back Chicago
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Marilyn Monroe Sculpture: Inappropriate?
Updated 10/10/11 – 5:14 p.m.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Thousands of protesters have begun flooding into downtown Chicago at five different locations, to participate in simultaneous marches to “Take Back Chicago.”
As CBS 2’s Kris Habermehl reports, the Take Back Chicago protest was organized by the Chicago Teachers Union, labor groups and other organizations.
They will march "
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Sunday, October 09, 2011
Chicago Lawyer Magazine - Law and Wellness
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Law and Wellness: Recognizing the signs of depression
October 1, 2011
By Martin Dolan
Dolan Law Offices P.C.
I recently saw "The Beaver," a rather dark tale of Walter Black, played wonderfully by Mel Gibson. Walter is a married, father of two and an ex-CEO of a toy company. Walter, we quickly come to learn, suffers from severe depression, where all he does all day is sleep in a prescription-induced coma. He is finally thrown out of his home one night by his long suffering wife.
That night he goes to a liquor store, loads up on alcohol and goes to put it in his trunk. Because most of his belongings are in his trunk he decides to throw them out in the liquor store trash container to make room for his box of bottles. In the trash he finds an old puppet, a raggedy old beaver. He takes thebeaver back to his motel where he decided to kill himself. Walter's attempts are unsuccessful, but the beaver plays a central role in battling his illness.
Law and Wellness: Recognizing the signs of depression
October 1, 2011
By Martin Dolan
Dolan Law Offices P.C.
I recently saw "The Beaver," a rather dark tale of Walter Black, played wonderfully by Mel Gibson. Walter is a married, father of two and an ex-CEO of a toy company. Walter, we quickly come to learn, suffers from severe depression, where all he does all day is sleep in a prescription-induced coma. He is finally thrown out of his home one night by his long suffering wife.
That night he goes to a liquor store, loads up on alcohol and goes to put it in his trunk. Because most of his belongings are in his trunk he decides to throw them out in the liquor store trash container to make room for his box of bottles. In the trash he finds an old puppet, a raggedy old beaver. He takes thebeaver back to his motel where he decided to kill himself. Walter's attempts are unsuccessful, but the beaver plays a central role in battling his illness.
Lessons in the Law Cook County Style
The sad saga of my involvement with a Crack Addict, efforts to help her, and the 81 days in Cook County Jail that were my reward have been covered here and at the MercyLakefront Blog at length, but the lessons have had to wait.
The lessons are what many know, but do not say:
http://paralegalprofs.blogspot.com/2011/06/law-and-cook-county-jail_26.html
http://paralegalprofs.blogspot.com/2011/07/after-cook-county-jail-and-law.html
Justice in Cook County is only available at a Price.
This is also how COOK TREATS ITS SENIOR CITIZENS!
When this silly case, initiated by a Crack Addict and her well heeled family was initiated, I Had already been a.) Threatened by an "Alleged" Chicago Police Officer (known only as "Jeff"), threatened by the Landlord of the Loreli Hotel at 1039 W Lawrence Chi, IL 60640 (where the Crack Dealing, Use and Prostitution took place and gang members, but I was at the mercy of these criminals. The law was defending the criminals (the crack dealer and his prostitute) and threatening me. I proceeded since I had proof of the crimes that had taken place = all carefully preserved at my Google Account, for potential litigation.
The wealthy daddy of the young addict had told me that "There were judges and cops we both might have to meet", the sister had threatened me with legal action, and the addict and prostitute had threatened me with |"Jail or some other misery" and her 5'1" pimp had threatened to "Beat the shit " out of me - a really great laugh!
On the fourth Court appearance, I presented my Public Defender. Ms. Elyse Epstein with a sample of the over 600 EMAILS that were involved in this case, which charged me with EMAIL HARASSMENT - by the next court appearance, she had decided that "All Discovery was closed" = when I objected, she bluntly told me "You can fire me" - I was upset since there was additional evidence of Credit Card Fraud but could do nothing. On the Fourth Appearance, I laughed at a stupid mistake of the States Attorney, the Judge changed my Bond to $25,000.00 so I sat in Cook County Jail for 81 days awaiting Trial.
While held in Minimum Security At County Jail, I was told nothing regarding reaching my Attorney. My Early Feb I learned that I could place a call Toll Free but the only times were before Trial began at 555 W Harrison, which made it 8:55-9:00 AM and between 3:00 and 4:00 PM - after Court. Since the Phones were turned off from 2:30 until 3:30 PM and there was no clock in our that was also impossible. Thus, I could not reach my PD From Dec 8, until Feb 25, when I Finally met with them at the Jail.
MY two PD's met with me two days before the trial, so NO EVIDENCE I had so carefully preserved could be had and they were not interested anyway = their ONLY interest was "DID YOU HAVE SEX WITH KPM?" - I told the truth.
So what happened to 5'1", Tattooed Monkey, Drug Dealer and Pimp Ricardo Prietro, Loreli Hotel, 1039 W Lawrence, #316 Chi, IL 60340 and his Crack Addict, KPM? Nothing - they got off scott free.
At trial, the Judge found me Guilty and sentenced me to time served but spent five minutes lecturing the 22-year-old Drug Addict and prostitute
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http://paralegalprofs.blogspot.com/2011/06/law-and-cook-county-jail_26.html
http://paralegalprofs.blogspot.com/2011/07/after-cook-county-jail-and-law.html
Justice in Cook County is only available at a Price.
This is also how COOK TREATS ITS SENIOR CITIZENS!
When this silly case, initiated by a Crack Addict and her well heeled family was initiated, I Had already been a.) Threatened by an "Alleged" Chicago Police Officer (known only as "Jeff"), threatened by the Landlord of the Loreli Hotel at 1039 W Lawrence Chi, IL 60640 (where the Crack Dealing, Use and Prostitution took place and gang members, but I was at the mercy of these criminals. The law was defending the criminals (the crack dealer and his prostitute) and threatening me. I proceeded since I had proof of the crimes that had taken place = all carefully preserved at my Google Account, for potential litigation.
The wealthy daddy of the young addict had told me that "There were judges and cops we both might have to meet", the sister had threatened me with legal action, and the addict and prostitute had threatened me with |"Jail or some other misery" and her 5'1" pimp had threatened to "Beat the shit " out of me - a really great laugh!
On the fourth Court appearance, I presented my Public Defender. Ms. Elyse Epstein with a sample of the over 600 EMAILS that were involved in this case, which charged me with EMAIL HARASSMENT - by the next court appearance, she had decided that "All Discovery was closed" = when I objected, she bluntly told me "You can fire me" - I was upset since there was additional evidence of Credit Card Fraud but could do nothing. On the Fourth Appearance, I laughed at a stupid mistake of the States Attorney, the Judge changed my Bond to $25,000.00 so I sat in Cook County Jail for 81 days awaiting Trial.
While held in Minimum Security At County Jail, I was told nothing regarding reaching my Attorney. My Early Feb I learned that I could place a call Toll Free but the only times were before Trial began at 555 W Harrison, which made it 8:55-9:00 AM and between 3:00 and 4:00 PM - after Court. Since the Phones were turned off from 2:30 until 3:30 PM and there was no clock in our that was also impossible. Thus, I could not reach my PD From Dec 8, until Feb 25, when I Finally met with them at the Jail.
MY two PD's met with me two days before the trial, so NO EVIDENCE I had so carefully preserved could be had and they were not interested anyway = their ONLY interest was "DID YOU HAVE SEX WITH KPM?" - I told the truth.
So what happened to 5'1", Tattooed Monkey, Drug Dealer and Pimp Ricardo Prietro, Loreli Hotel, 1039 W Lawrence, #316 Chi, IL 60340 and his Crack Addict, KPM? Nothing - they got off scott free.
At trial, the Judge found me Guilty and sentenced me to time served but spent five minutes lecturing the 22-year-old Drug Addict and prostitute
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Ricardo Priteo, Drug Dealer and Pimp, Rom 316
Loreli Hotel
1039 W Lawrence
Chi, Ill 60640
The Best little WHOREHOUSE on Lawrence
I lost all my clothes, half of my law books, my apartment, and the rest. Fortunately, with help from C4 I got back my law books and my PC was safe. It was hard to loose it all, at 59 years of age, while the real criminals got off with only a five minute sermon and the Drug Dealer and Pimp got away with it all.
This is JUSTICE IN COOK COUNTY.
AVAILABLE FOR A PRICE!
Saturday, October 08, 2011
WLS 890AM
WLS 890AM: "
Three dead, 20 wounded by citywide shootings
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Posted 10/08/11 8:21 a.m.
CHICAGO (WLS) - At least three people are dead and 20 others, including 10 teenagers, were wounded in apparently separate shootings during a bloody 13 hours throughout the city Friday and early Saturday.
The first murder happened Saturday night in the Lake View neighborhood.
A 29-year-old man -- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Louis Cotto -- was standing with a group of people on a corner in the 3900 block of North Ashland Avenue when he was shot in the chest and back about 1:20 a.m. in a possible drive-by shooting, police said.
About 4 a.m., a male was shot dead in the 400 block of South Pulaski Road, police said. Further details were not immediately available."
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Three dead, 20 wounded by citywide shootings
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Posted 10/08/11 8:21 a.m.
CHICAGO (WLS) - At least three people are dead and 20 others, including 10 teenagers, were wounded in apparently separate shootings during a bloody 13 hours throughout the city Friday and early Saturday.
The first murder happened Saturday night in the Lake View neighborhood.
A 29-year-old man -- identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office as Louis Cotto -- was standing with a group of people on a corner in the 3900 block of North Ashland Avenue when he was shot in the chest and back about 1:20 a.m. in a possible drive-by shooting, police said.
About 4 a.m., a male was shot dead in the 400 block of South Pulaski Road, police said. Further details were not immediately available."
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Friday, October 07, 2011
The Estrin Report: Forbes Rates Paralegals as the #1 Most Underrated Job in the U.S.
The Estrin Report: Forbes Rates Paralegals as the #1 Most Underrated Job in the U.S.: "Forbes Rates Paralegals as the #1 Most Underrated Job in the U.S.
When have you ever heard the paralegal career called "low-stress"?
According to Forbes magazine, CareerCast.com has published a list of the 10 most underrated jobs in the U.S. and the paralegal career is #1. The publication goes on to say that the job involves little contact with the public and doesn’t require employees to breathe in toxic fumes or lift loads of 50 lbs. or more. The average salary is $47,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That and the relatively low unemployment rate (approximately 4%), land paralegals in the number one spot on CareerCast.com’s list of Underrated Jobs in the U.S."
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