Stumbled across this interesting Wikipedia entry. Read more here
List of wrongful convictions in the United States
My cup of joy is full
The entire field of cuteness psychology was founded by a Nazi… Read More
Dog sworn into Illinois state’s attorney’s office
Dog sworn into Illinois state’s attorney’s office to provide support for sexual assault victims Read More
Giving it 200%
BOTH the 200-percent rule AND the shift-to-I rule apply when a sentencing court imposes consecutive sentences on offenses that arise out of the “same criminal episode.” Read More
Important Merger Case
State v. Dearmitt 299 Or App 22 (2019) : Trial court erred in failing to merge sexual-abuse convictions. During the same criminal episode, defendant subjected the victim to sexual intercourse and anal penetration. Court found that no exception to merger under antimerger statute applied.