Legal News & Notes

Should Bayshore Driver Get a Sentence Reduction After Deadly Crash?

May 23, 2018 was a truly awful day for two families. A family lost a young mother and her toddler who died after being struck by a car on Bayshore Boulevard. Another family figuratively lost their son after he hit and killed the woman and her…

Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty in Billion Dollar Fraud Case. Will She Face Consequences?

Back when Elizabeth Holmes was featured on the cover of Time magazine, her company Theranos was valued at around $9 billion. This week, Holmes was found guilty in four of eleven federal criminal fraud charges. What led to the downfall of…

Why Did Jury Deliberations in Ghislaine Maxwell’s Case Take So Long?

When a trial ends, people are eager for a conclusion. They want to hear the verdict as soon as possible. But sometimes, the verdict can take hours or even days. We saw an example of this in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. On December 29,…

If Facebook Removes Your Post, Is It Violating Your Freedom of Speech?

As Facebook has become more strict with its regulation of who uses their platform and how they use it, many people are asking whether or not their actions are legal. Many are claiming that Facebook (which officially changed its company name…

How Much Jail Time Could Parents of Oxford School Shooter Get?

Another senseless tragedy occurred on November 30 in Michigan at Oxford High School when 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley brought a gun to school and turned it on his classmates, injuring seven and killing four. While many of the details are as…

Why Is the Jussie Smollett Case Just Now Making It to Trial? 

It’s been almost three years since the public experienced emotional whiplash as it related to the case of Jussie Smollett. The public went from being disgusted by the alleged hate crime against Smollett to being confused and angry when they…
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If Trump Ignored Positive COVID-19 Results, Could He Be Liable for Getting Someone Sick?

Many people abide by COVID-19 social rules. If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay away from other people to prevent spreading the illness. But, not everybody follows these rules -- which leads to questions. Are the rules really…

Breaking Down the 7 Charges Kyle Rittenhouse Faced at His Trial

A jury recently made their decision on the multiple charges facing Kyle Rittenhouse, a teenager who shot and killed two people during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In a case that gained significant public attention, most people now know…
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How Much Jail Time Faces Electric Scooter Rider Who Hit and Killed a Bicyclist?

Electric scooters can be found across many major cities. Companies like Lime, Spin, and HOPR place scooters around cities so pedestrians can catch a quick ride. But, most people who hop on an electric scooter probably never think the ride could…