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High court will hear appeal over illegal threats
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2014/06/17 12:38
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The Supreme Court will consider the free speech rights of people who use violent or threatening language on Facebook and other electronic media where the speaker's intent is not always clear.
The court on Monday agreed to take up the case of an eastern Pennsylvania man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for posting online rants about killing his estranged wife, shooting up a school and slitting the throat of an FBI agent.
A federal appeals court rejected Anthony Elonis' claim that his comments were protected by the First Amendment. He says he never meant to carry out the threats. He claims he was depressed and made the online posts in the form of rap lyrics as a way of venting his frustration after his wife left him.
At his trial, the jury was instructed that Elonis could be found guilty if an objective person could consider his posts to be threatening. Attorneys for Elonis argue that the jury should have been told to apply a subjective standard and decide whether Elonis meant the messages to be understood as threats.
Elonis' lawyers say a subjective standard is appropriate given the impersonal nature of communication over the Internet, which can lead people to misinterpret messages. They argue that comments intended for a smaller audience can be viewed by others unfamiliar with the context and interpret the statements differently than was intended. |
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Davis Law Group, PLLC - Detroit Area DUI/DWI Attorney
Top Attorney News |
2014/06/17 12:37
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DUI convictions are serious and should not be taken lightly. Don't make matters worse by representing yourself. A DUI charge does not have to affect the rest of your life. Take matters into your own hands and contact the professionals at The Davis Law Group, PLLC.We are highly skilled in the art of DUI defence, and out DUI defense attorneys know what to do to lessen your criminal punishments. A DUI conviction in Michigan can slap you with the following punishments:
* Time in jail or prison
* Driver's license suspension
* Loss of driving privileges
* Increased rates on auto insurance
* Alcohol and drug educational classes
* Conviction on your criminal record
* Points on your driver’s license
* Employment consequences
These are only several of the consequences you may face in addition to the expensive fees you may need to pay.
Our attorneys have a successful track record of winning DUI cases and have extensive experience in litigation felony and misdemeanor DUI Cases. We will represent you in the best light possible and support you every step of the way. If you're charged with DUI in the Detroit area, call the DUI Defense Attorneys at the Davis Law Group, PLLC for a free consultation. |
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Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson - Cardiff & Fallbrook Personal Injury Lawyers
Top Attorney News |
2014/06/13 15:41
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Located in Cardiff and Fallbrook, California, the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, APC, will help you if you or a loved one has been injured due to another's negligence. Personal injury due to negligence should not determine your future. You deserve to have justice served on your behalf and our experienced attorneys can help. We will answer all concerns and questions regarding your specific case to determine whether you are qualified to file for a personal injury lawsuit. We are dedicated to our clients and we welcome any challenges to your case. Our aim is to resolve claims and fight for compensation rights. We handle all types of personal injury cases:
Car Accidents
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Insurance Bad Faith
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At the Law Offices of Robert W. Jackson, we are advocates of justice and we fill fight for you. If you're in need of a Cardiff Personal Injury Lawyer, contact us today. |
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Appeals court backs NYC's 'Taxi of Tomorrow' plan
Court and Trial |
2014/06/13 15:41
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A plan to remake the New York's yellow cab fleet by requiring owners to purchase Nissan minivans is legal, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
The Appellate Division's ruling on the so-called Taxi of Tomorrow overturned a 2013 lower court decision that said New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission had overstepped its authority by requiring taxi owners to buy a specific vehicle.
Writing for the four-judge panel, Judge David B. Saxe called the Taxi of Tomorrow a "legally appropriate response" to the Taxi and Limousine Commission's obligation to produce a modern, standardized fleet.
The city's fleet of yellow cabs has traditionally included a variety of car models modified to serve as cabs. The taxi commission solicited proposals for an exclusive cab design in 2009 and chose the Nissan NV-200 in 2011.
But the Greater New York Taxi Association, an owners' group, said the city was improperly forcing owners to buy a vehicle they didn't want.
Under the plan, cab owners will be required to replace most cabs they retire with the NV-200, which has a suggested retail price of $29,700. Supporters of the cab point to safety features and such amenities as a roomy back seat and a panoramic roof. |
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Fla. court asked to keep ex-FBI agent's conviction
Law Firm Legal News |
2014/06/13 15:36
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Florida prosecutors are asking an appeals court to reconsider its decision to toss the murder conviction and prison sentence for a former FBI agent in a mob-style killing linked to jailed Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office filed a motion Thursday in the case of ex-agent John Connolly. A panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal last month ruled that Connolly's second-degree murder conviction was barred by the statute of limitations because a firearms enhancement was improperly applied.
Connolly is serving 40 years in the 1982 slaying of Miami gambling executive John Callahan. Although a hit man shot Callahan, testimony showed Connolly fed information to Bulger and others that led to his killing.
Prosecutors say the appeals decision was wrong and are seeking a rehearing. |
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