Convicted of violent crimes. What sentence fits this crime?

Serious Crime · Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

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Your callConvicted of violent crimes. What sentence fits this crime?

TL;DR

1The defendant made during a 2002 carjacking, threatening to kill the driver.
2Years later, he was caught with a stolen gun multiple times despite those convictions.
3The court had to decide if his old violent acts mean he shouldn't have guns now.

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A man claims he should own guns after two DUI convictions. Should he be allowed?

Your callShould a man with two DUIs be allowed to own guns?

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1A man has two past convictions from over 20 years ago.
2He wants to restore his right to own firearms, arguing the law is unconstitutional in his case.
3The court must decide if his past offenses justify a permanent ban on his firearm ownership.

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Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

Trump bans CNN and other news outlets from the White House. What happens next?

Your callDid the President unlawfully ban news organizations from the White House?

TL;DR

1President Trump announced on social media that he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from the White House for negative reporting.
2Three news organizations and their reporters sued him, claiming their press passes were revoked without due process and for retaliatory reasons.
3They asked the court to order their passes restored while the legal battle continues over the ban.

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Serious Crime · California Court of Appeal

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Your callDid poor jury instructions convict the defendant of kidnapping a minor?

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1The defendant was convicted of crimes including kidnapping for ransom and assault against minors.
2He argued the jury got wrong instructions about the kidnapping and assault charges.
3The court had to decide if these instructions were proper or not.

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Court reconsiders if workers must exhaust remedies before suing for fiduciary breaches

Your callShould workers need to exhaust their internal remedies before suing?

TL;DR

1Five former employees of Inland Fresh Seafood say their pension plan was mismanaged, costing them tens of millions.
2They argue the company overpaid for stock, claiming it was based on false financial projections.
3The company the lawsuit, saying the workers must exhaust administrative remedies first.

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Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

The National Park Service cut down hundreds of trees without warning. Should they stop?

Your callCan the government keep clearing trees from East Potomac Golf Course?

TL;DR

1In just five days, the government approved a plan to remove hundreds of trees from a popular golf course.
2Local golfers and a preservation group argue these trees were healthy and essential for the park's character.
3They rushed the decision without a proper environmental study or clear reasons for urgency, prompting the lawsuit.

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Your callWith no crime committed, should deputies have broken that window at all?

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Your callShould a sergeant who waves off a witness face discipline?

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Your callShould the sergeant face charges over that sworn report?

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Your callShould a man with two DUIs be allowed to own guns?

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1A man has two past convictions from over 20 years ago.
2He wants to restore his right to own firearms, arguing the law is unconstitutional in his case.
3The court must decide if his past offenses justify a permanent ban on his firearm ownership.

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Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

Your callDid the President unlawfully ban news organizations from the White House?

TL;DR

1President Trump announced on social media that he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO from the White House for negative reporting.
2Three news organizations and their reporters sued him, claiming their press passes were revoked without due process and for retaliatory reasons.
3They asked the court to order their passes restored while the legal battle continues over the ban.

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Serious Crime · California Court of Appeal

Your callDid poor jury instructions convict the defendant of kidnapping a minor?

TL;DR

1The defendant was convicted of crimes including kidnapping for ransom and assault against minors.
2He argued the jury got wrong instructions about the kidnapping and assault charges.
3The court had to decide if these instructions were proper or not.

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Everyday Law · Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Your callShould workers need to exhaust their internal remedies before suing?

TL;DR

1Five former employees of Inland Fresh Seafood say their pension plan was mismanaged, costing them tens of millions.
2They argue the company overpaid for stock, claiming it was based on false financial projections.
3The company the lawsuit, saying the workers must exhaust administrative remedies first.

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Everyday Law · District Court, District of Columbia

Your callCan the government keep clearing trees from East Potomac Golf Course?

TL;DR

1In just five days, the government approved a plan to remove hundreds of trees from a popular golf course.
2Local golfers and a preservation group argue these trees were healthy and essential for the park's character.
3They rushed the decision without a proper environmental study or clear reasons for urgency, prompting the lawsuit.

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The cut down hundreds of trees without warning. Should they stop?