An anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling could invalidate hundreds of criminal convictions in Oregon and Louisiana over challenges to Jim Crow jury laws. In a Louisiana case, the high court ruled last April that allowing convictions by nonunanimous juries violates the...
Month: January 2021
Alleged drunk driver kills pedestrian on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve may be the most dangerous evening of the year for persons who are driving. The most obvious danger is other drivers who may have consumed too much alcohol or other substances that interfere with the reflexes necessary to driving safely. Pedestrians face...
Is a failed appeal the end of the line?
A criminal conviction can feel earth-shattering. However, you have the right to appeal. But what happens if your appeal fails? Are you out of luck? Post-conviction relief may be an option A failed appeal does not necessarily leave you without any options. The law...
Alleged domestic violence incident leads to arrest
Families can be rough, even during the best of times. Though, during these especially trying times, when we are forced to spend even more time together, family squabbles can quickly escalate. After all, we may not have the option to just go to a friend’s house or...