Laws that would usher in landmark adjustments to the prison justice procedure in New Jersey has been awaiting remaining motion for a yr. The bill stems from an 18-thirty day period exertion by a bipartisan fee, which scrutinized penalties for many prison expenses and encouraged the elimination of prolonged, obligatory […]
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Courts need to interpret unclear laws in favor of flexibility, not bureaucratic preference
A federal appeals courtroom in Denver is taking into consideration a controversial problem: Does a “bump stock” — a firearm increase-on that will allow bullets to be fired in fast succession — transform an regular rifle into an unlawful machine gun? In 2018, the federal company that regulates firearms concluded […]
Traffic laws favor drivers over pedestrians
South Dakota traffic laws place more responsibility on pedestrians to be on the lookout for errant drivers than they do for drivers to watch out for walkers, joggers and cyclists when it comes to assigning liability in vehicle versus pedestrian accidents. The state criminal and civil laws are unique among […]