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NJ court upholds decal law for young drivers
Lawyer News |
2012/08/10 12:09
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Young drivers in New Jersey will have to continue displaying a red decal on their license plates.
The state Supreme Court upheld "Kyleigh's Law" in a ruling Monday.
In a unanimous opinion, the high court ruled that requiring the decals doesn't violate federal privacy laws or laws against unreasonable search and seizure. An appeals court had ruled similarly last year in a challenge brought by two parents.
The law is named for a New Jersey teenager who was killed in a 2006 crash. It's meant to aid police in enforcing restricted privileges for young drivers.
Opponents say displaying the decals could leave teen drivers vulnerable to predators. But a report last year found only one reported incident in which an underage driver was stopped by someone impersonating a police officer.
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Fed. appeals court denies ex-Ill. governor appeal
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2012/08/08 12:09
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A federal appellate court in Chicago has denied an appeal filed by imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals released a 16-page ruling on Monday denying the 78-year-old Republican's appeal.
A ruling in his favor could have led to Ryan's release from an Indiana prison. It was widely seen as his last chance to get out of prison early.
Ryan is nearing the end of a 6 1/2-year sentence. He's due to be released in mid-2013.
The U.S. Supreme Court in April ordered the appeals court to revisit Ryan's arguments to overturn his conviction.
Last year, the lower court rejected arguments that the 2006 convictions should be tossed because prosecutors never proved Ryan took a bribe. |
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Dennis Wheeler - San Francisco Bankruptcy Lawyer
Lawyer News |
2012/08/07 10:53
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Bankruptcy is the legal process of getting the chance to discharge and clear out most of your debts, giving you the opportunity for a clean, fresh financial start. Our knowledge in the field will give us the advantage over others and when we file your case, we can immediately help stop the harassing phone calls and letters, stop creditor lawsuits, stop foreclosures and repossessions, and stop wage garnishments and all other attempts at collection.
Bankruptcy is not right for everyone. Depending on your financial situation, we will advise you the best route to take. If you are dealing with financial burden, we highly encourage our clients to explore all options, including bankruptcy, although some can be hesitant.
Our free initial consultation will allow us to discuss
- Other debt relief plans aside from bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy options
- What your situation is and what would provide you the most debt relief
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County's court records found in open recycling bin
Court Watch News |
2012/08/03 16:44
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Court administrators in Madison County say they'll do a better job of disposing of public records after court documents turned up in an open recycling bin.
The Alton Telegraph reports that one of its reporters responding to a tip found hundreds of the court records plainly visible in the container outside the county's complex in Wood River.
The records showed names of victims, including minors, dates of birth, addresses, telephone numbers, detailed accounts of why an order of protection was needed and Social Security numbers.
Madison County Interim Circuit Clerk Judy Nelson says a hauler who waited a couple of weeks to cart off the documents won't be used again. Nelson says the records instead will be disposed of immediately. |
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