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United States Supreme Court created a entirely new exception to the hearsay rule. Michigan v. Bryant

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Mike Baker

Holding: A statement given to police by a wounded crime victim identifying the person who shot him may be admitted as evidence at the trial if the victim dies before trial and thus does not appear. The Court concluded that … Continue reading →

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HB 2281 (you know, Arizona’s other new racist law) Ethnic Chauvinism

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Mike Baker

Chicano Studies Teach “Ethnic Chauvinism,” Says AZ School Chief Tom Horne HB 2281 (you know, Arizona’s other new racist law), the one ostensibly meant to protect American students from anti-American curriculum in the state’s public schools. The law forbids any … Continue reading →

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Illinois Supreme Court OK’s taking driver’s license for underage drinking

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Mike Baker

People v. Boeckmann Direct appeal from the circuit court of Clinton County. JUSTICE KILBRIDE delivered the judgment of the court, with opinion.Chief Justice Fitzgerald concurred in the judgment and opinion.Justice Garman specially concurred, with opinion, joined by JusticeThomas.Justice Freeman dissented, … Continue reading →

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Cancellation of Removal/Battered-Spouse Provision-7th Cir. 2010

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Mike Baker

Benaouicha v. Holder (Hamilton) Oral Argument | Full Text Bd. did not err in affirming IJ’s order denying alien’s request for cancellation of removal based on alien’s allegation that he was battered spouse as contemplated under 8 USC section 1229b(b)(2)(A). … Continue reading →

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