Criminal Law

Brian Douglas Schmitt Sr. sentenced to thirty years to life in state prison following a jury trial for felony sex offenses against a child The Verdict Brian Douglas Schmitt Sr. of Petaluma, aged 78, has been sentenced to spend thirty years to life in state prison following a jury trial for committing four felony sex […] More

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Vermont May Delay Raise the Age Legislation Until 2025 Vermont officials are considering a delay to “Raise the Age” legislation, which raises the age at which young offenders can remain in juvenile proceedings. The new age is due to be implemented in July 2021, but there are concerns that the state’s Department for Children and […] More

California Assembly Introduces Bill to Combat Retail Theft California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced on Thursday the introduction of the California Retail Theft Reduction Act, which aims to combat retail theft. This comes nearly four months after the formation of a bipartisan select committee and two hearings. The legislation was created in response to a […] More

The Connection Between Street Vendor Laws and Shoplifting Crimes in Blue States The Connection Between Street Vendor Laws and Shoplifting Crimes in Blue States The Consequences of Washington, D.C.’s Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act After the Washington, D.C. City Council decriminalized street vending without a license last year, shoplifters began ransacking stores and then setting […] More

The Maryland General Assembly’s 2024 Legislative Session Prioritizes Juvenile Crime and Justice Reforms The state of Maryland is grappling with the issue of juvenile crime, which has been on the rise in recent years. The 2024 legislative session, which began on Wednesday, January 10 in Annapolis, has put a focus on tackling this issue, with […] More

The Legal and Social Implications of the Recent Incident of Shooting at a Home in West Richland Understanding the Legal Implications of the Incident The recent incident of shooting at a home in West Richland highlights the serious legal implications of gun violence. According to reports, a man was arrested for shooting at a home, […] More

Georgia Divorce Lawyer Shot and Killed by Estranged Husband of Client Introduction A Georgia divorce lawyer was killed in his office in Lawrenceville on Wednesday evening. The victim, Doug Lewis, was shot by Allen Tayeh, the estranged husband of one of his clients, before the assailant set fire to Lewis’ office, with his remains still […] More

Opinion Editorial: Addressing Overcrowding at Caddo Correctional Center Addressing Overcrowding at Caddo Correctional Center: A Call for Systemic Change The Problem of Overcrowding For over 18 years, the Caddo Correctional Center (CCC) has been operating above its designed capacity of 1,070 inmates. As of November 12, 2023, the jail was housing 1,376 individuals, with close […] More