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Assault
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Cruise Law News
U.S. Cruise Passenger Dies in Naples After Assault, Attempted Robbery
By Jim Walker
Reuters is reporting that an American tourist died in Naples yesterday, after thieves assaulted him while trying to steal his Rolex watch a week ago. The article states that Oscar Antonio Mendoza, age 66,…
Morristown New Jersey Criminal Law Post
Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault
The difference between aggravated assault and simple assault often hinges on the nature of the injuries to the alleged victim and whether or not a weapon was involved.
Idaho Criminal Defense Blog
Blackfoot Sex Charges Dismissed – Lessons In Discernment
KTVB news reported last night that all felony charges filed against five former Blackfoot high school football players have been dismissed, leaving only misdemeanor charges of battery. A few weeks…
Legal Profession Blog
Attorney Disbarred For, Among Other Things, Assault On His Own Father
The Louisiana Supreme Court disbarred an attorney who was charged with three counts of misconduct.One set of charge arose out of the search of the attorney's law office and seizure of his…
Legal Profession Blog
Out Of Their League
A New Jersey attorney has been censured for misconduct in the representation of a client for injuries sustained in a bar fight with NBA star Carmelo Anthony. The client told the…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Kenny Britt Bar Fight
By Rob McKinney
It appears Kenny Britt may avoid any criminal charges from a bar fight that happened on Second Avenue in Nashville a couple of weeks ago.No reports have surfaced from the…
Family Law Prof Blog
German Case on HIV Infection
By Family Law
From MyWay:DARMSTADT, Germany (AP) - A Germancourt has found a girl-band singer guilty of causing bodily harm to anex-boyfriend by having unprotected sex with him despite knowing she wasinfected with…
Legal Profession Blog
Former DA Pleads Guilty, Suspended By Consent
The North Carolina State Bar and a former county district attorney recently agreed to an order of interim suspension in the wake of misdemeanor charges involving assault and misuse of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“‘Pukemon’ apologizes, then goes to jail”
Main July 30, 2010"‘Pukemon’ apologizes, then goes to jail"The title of this post is the headline of this breaking news story from the Philadelphia Inquirer, which reports on the sentencing…
Legal Profession Blog
Attorney Stabbed By Opposing Party in Domestic Case
This article from the Minneapolis-St. Paul StarTribune.com reports a brutal stabbing attack of an attorney by the opposing party in a domestic case:Sheikh Nyane, 32, who was charged with assault and attempted…