Felon Rights

STATE v. CHAMBERS - Leagle.com

STATE v. CHAMBERSLeagle.com... and (4) failing to set aside defendant's sentence as an habitual felon on the grounds that the sentence violated defendant's constitutional rights. ...STATE v. ROOKLeagle.comSTATE v. BETTISLeagle.comSTATE v. McLEODLeagle.comall 56 news articles »

PEOPLE v. PADILLA - Leagle.com

PEOPLE v. PADILLALeagle.comOn September 2, 2009, appellant executed a felony advisement, waiver of rights, and plea form in which he acknowledged and waived his constitutional rights ...PEOPLE v. JONESLeagle.comall 22 news articles »

Appeals court should uphold Washington's ban on convicted felon voting - Seattle Times

Appeals court should uphold Washington's ban on convicted felon votingSeattle TimesRevoking felons' voting rights is a temporary and justifiable loss of liberty, similar to the loss of freedom brought on by a prison sentence. ...Political Caucus| Should Washington prohibit felons behind bars from voting?Seattle TimesInmate voting: The 9th's chance for redemptionTheNewsTribune.comall 4 news articles »

Washington's discriminatory system should not deny convicted felons right to vote - Seattle Times

Seattle TimesWashington's discriminatory system should not deny convicted felons right to voteSeattle Times... Rights Act "demands that such racial discrimination not spread to the ballot box." Of course, Washington's recently amended felon disfranchisement law, ...and more »

Courtnee Brantley to be offered plea deal - ABC Action News

ABC Action NewsCourtnee Brantley to be offered plea dealABC Action NewsProsecutors said she did not report that alleged cop killer Dontae Morris, a convicted felon, was in possession of a weapon. Morris was the passenger in ...and more »

Serial plaintiff sues 100s over disabilities

Eyewitness News has been investigating lawsuits based on alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Santa Barbara Police Department cites 21 for driving without a license at weekend DUI checkpoints

The police department checked 958 vehicles at checkpoints on Las Positas Road, Foothill Road. Bath Street and San Andreas Street.

Issues fill execution case

Gregory Wilson is sentenced for execution later this month in a brutal Northern Kentucky slaying. The evidence against him is strong, but the quality of his lawyers still raises questions.

Man accused of shooting at his brother in Clay County

Clay County sheriff's deputies arrested a Starke man in connection with the attempted murder of his brother after getting reports that the man fired a gun at his brother during a fight over drugs.

Polk Felonies

The following is a portion of the final Circuit Court felony criminal case dispositions filed in Bartow during June 2009. For a complete explanation refer to the court files because the circumstances of each case vary. If the judge withheld adjudication the person has not been judged guilty by the court.