What are the limits of martial law?
Megans law is a set of rules and regulations that restrict the number of people who can be in a place at any one time.It’s the result of the military and police seizing power from the civilian government in the aftermath of the 2003 military coup that ousted the government of Prime Minister Ngo Dinh […]
Why Supermax: Law of Demand
A supermax prison is a state-run supermax in the Nevada desert where prisoners can be kept for as long as they want. In theory, a supermax should be designed to be as peaceful as possible. But the reality of supermax prisons in the United States is that they’re not. The average supermax inmate is on the receiving end […]
A law limiting handgun purchases in Maryland
The Maryland House has approved a bill that would limit handgun purchases by felons, domestic abusers, fugitives, fugitive spouses, and certain individuals who have a history of violent crimes.The legislation would also require law enforcement agencies to report to the governor a list of firearms owners that are prohibited from purchasing guns.The bill, introduced by […]
The New Newton’s Third Law of Gravity
Wired title Newton’s third Law of Gravitation article Wired – August 12, 2018 10:24:50As we look forward to the launch of the National Security Agency’s (NSA) new spy satellite, the Intercept reports that a number of laws of gravity have been added to the US law code to try to limit the effectiveness of its […]
Italian police officer convicted of abusing child for a year
Italia’s police force is facing a fresh scandal after a court found an officer guilty of abusing a child for three years.The court in Turin convicted an officer of molesting the then 13-year-old son of a policewoman.It was not immediately clear what sentence the officer, identified only as Roberto, was to serve.He has been on […]
How to use a Texas law shield in court to get your vehicle back
An administrative law judge has ruled that the Texas Vehicle Code can be used to shield an owner from civil penalties for failing to have the vehicle towed.In a recent decision in the case of James H. “Joey” Davis, a motorist who claimed that he was owed $5,000 in back taxes and fees, Judge John […]