Court Articles

1). Supreme Court Justices Unethical Behavior? By : Chris McElroy
We have all read about Jack Abramoff and how lobbying is done in Washington. Trips, dinners, campaign funding, and other perks paid for by lobbyists in return for favors the politicians can do for their clients. But our Supreme Court Justices should be beyond reproach. They are not elected, but appointed. They are in that position for life or until they decide to retire.
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2). May I Take Your Deposition, Sir? By : James Monahan
Deposition is the act of taking a witness’ sworn testimony outside of court. It can only be done in well-defined circumstances. Some jurisdictions recognize an affidavit as a form of deposition.
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3). Xbox Murder By : Market Junction
It happened on August 6, 2004. A gruesome murder. At approximately 1am, six individuals were stabbed and then beaten to their deaths. The murdered victims were Michelle Ann Nathan, 19; Erin Belanger, 22; Francisco Ayo-Roman, 30; Anthony Vega, 34; Roberto Gonzalez, 28 and Jonathan Gleason, 17. Most of the victims were asleep when the attack occurred.
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4). Forcible Rape Defense; False Accusations in Relationship and Date Rape Cases By : William F. Nimmo
Forcible rape and attempted forcible rape between people who know each other, either casually or well, make up a sizeable percentage of the false accusations in the criminal justice system. The cry of rape or abuse is a familiar cry when a relationship goes sour or when a woman has second thoughts after a night of sex or near intimacy. While there are certainly legitimate claims of rape and attempted rape in the world, from the defendant’s perspective there are good reasons to view each claim with skepticism.
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5). Finite Element Analysis: Post-processing By : Steve Roensch
The following four-article series was published in a newsletter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). It serves as an introduction to the recent analysis discipline known as the finite element method. The author is an engineering consultant and expert witness specializing in finite element analysis. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS: Post-processing by.
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6). The Whistleblower Protection Law By : James Monahan
A whistleblower is a person who tells on something he believes is an illegal act. The employees are the most commonly known whistleblower. They tell on their employers which they suspect is doing or committing an illegal act.
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7). Federal Prison Report By : Jason A Martin
Recently the Federal Bureau of Prisons released an update of their prison population, which included breakdowns of race, sex, sentences and offenses. Currently, there are 189,984 inmates in the United States federal prison system. The breakdown of the information is at times typical and yet surprising other times. Did you know that the average age of a federal inmate is 38? Federal prisons, as you might know, are located all around the United States.
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8). Marines on Trial for Raping Filipino Woman By : Jason A Martin
It happened back in November in the Philippines. A woman, called by the pseudonym “Nicole,” was allegedly raped by four U.S. Marines. The trial for this incident is now six weeks long, and Nicole has taken the stand. The defendants are Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith, Lance Cpl. Dominic Duplantis, Lance Cpl. Keith Silkwood and Staff Sgt. Chad Carpentier. It is alleged that Smith raped Nicole while the other three U.
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9). Criminal Defense Lawyers: Reducing Murder to Manslaughter By : William F. Nimmo
Reducing murder to manslaughter is a task that presents itself in many murder cases. Depending on your state or jurisdiction you may be able to reduce murder to manslaughter by eliminating the element of “malice.” Classically, this is where the defendant acts by being provoked into a sudden quarrel or into a state of mind known as the “heat of passion.
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10). Finite Element Analysis: Pre-processing By : Steve Roensch
The following four-article series was published in a newsletter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). It serves as an introduction to the recent analysis discipline known as the finite element method. The author is an engineering consultant and expert witness specializing in finite element analysis. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS: Pre-processing by.
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11). Do You Download Music Over A File-Sharing Network? By : Jason A. Martin
It can be estimated that millions of people around the world share music over a file-sharing network. For this article, I am addressing the issue in America mainly because I am not aware of the laws in other countries. Do you think it is illegal to download music from file-sharing networks? What about music you already own? An important recent court decision will answer these questions directly and you might be surprised.
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12). Structured Settlement – Definitions, Do’s and Don’ts By : medical malpractice
What is a Structured Settlement? A Structured Settlement is a Settlement in which you receive “Structured” payments on a regular basis. In other words, it is a payment plan, in which, instead of getting a large lump sum, you receive smaller payments in increments. These increments go on weekly, monthly or yearly cycles. These settlements are often known as a win-win situation because the payer needs to come up with a lot less money up-front and the payee has a steady stream of income coming in at all times.
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13). How to Become a Notary Public By : James Hunt
A notary public is someone who is authorized by the courts to serve as an impartial witness and acknowledge and certify signatures and documents. A notary public...
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14). Why Attorneys Should Consider Using Video Depositions By : Ronald A. Peer
A typical scenario: you're a litigator or trial attorney preparing a case and you have a number of witnesses to depose, so you pick up the phone to call your trusty court reporter to arrange the depositions … but have you considered the advantages of using a videographer at the same time? There are many reasons to a video record a deposition: 1. If a key witness cannot attend a trial, a videotaped deposition can often be the next best thing.
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15). Courtroom FEA: FEA = Finite Element Analysis By : Steve Roensch
As a product liability professional, it is important that you know what Finite Element Analysis (FEA) can do for you. If you don't, your adversary might. Whether you serve plaintiffs, defendants or both, you're probably already familiar with FEA. Simply put, if a loss, injury or death is due to something bending or breaking, FEA can help explain the failure.
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16). Finite Element Analysis: Introduction By : Steve Roensch
The following four-article series was published in a newsletter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). It serves as an introduction to the recent analysis discipline known as the finite element method. The author is an engineering consultant and expert witness specializing in finite element analysis. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS: Introduction by.
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17). Courtroom FEA: Does FEA apply to my case? By : Steve Roensch
Many attorneys hire metallurgists to study failures across many industries. Similarly, finite element analysis is regularly applied to a vast array of products. As discussed in previous issues of Courtroom FEA, FEA applies when something bending or breaking is an issue. The following collage presents some of the industries that FEA is applied to. The blue text lists some of the products the author has experience with (collage available at www.
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18). Labor Law Protects Employer and Employee in Case of a Wrongdoing By : James Hunt
Labor law is also known as employment law in some parts of the world. These terms can be used interchangeably as they are used to refer to the same thing...
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19). Americans Fear Crime By : Market Junction
Are you afraid of crime? Do you think about becoming the victim of crime often? According to the Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, many Americans fear becoming the victim of crime often. As I will show in this article, the fear crosses all lines—sex, race, education, age and profession. Subjects were asked if they were afraid to walk alone around their neighborhood or any area within one mile from it at night.
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20). Get Rid of your Child Support Headaches! By : Donald P. Schweitzer
Copyright 2006 Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer Mary Smith’s divorce was final and she hoped her headaches were over. The court had ordered her ex-husband to make monthly payments in support of their two children, and although the amount of support was not much, Mary expected the money would help her in paying for the children’s clothing, food, and shelter.
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21). Finite Element Analysis: Solution By : Steve Roensch
The following four-article series was published in a newsletter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). It serves as an introduction to the recent analysis discipline known as the finite element method. The author is an engineering consultant and expert witness specializing in finite element analysis. FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS: Solution by.
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22). Courtroom FEA: But how does FEA work? By : Steve Roensch
Many legal professionals are exposed to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the courtroom. Having a fundamental understanding of how the method works can help an attorney (i) recognize when FEA can strengthen a case, (ii) choose a capable expert and (iii) develop meaningful challenges to the opposition's expert. As discussed in the last issue of Courtroom FEA, if a loss, injury or death is due to something bending or breaking, FEA can help identify the cause of failure and hence the responsible party.
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23). The Juvenile Lawyer By : Hege Crowton
Sadly, today many youths get into trouble with the law. In fact, in many parts of the world and in the United States itself, this trend is on the rise. While sociologists and social workers along with the police and the courts are trying to resolve the causes of youthful delinquency, once a crime has been committed it is time to contact a juvenile lawyer.
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24). Courtroom FEA: But my expert has hand calculations By : Steve Roensch
Hand calculations are good. It is very important that design engineers do hand calculations. It is very important that engineering expert witnesses do hand calculations. For everything but the simplest of part geometries, hand calculations of stress are generally rough estimates. Often they are only in the ballpark of the true maximum stress levels.
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25). Lawyer A Career in Legal Services By : Kevin Pederson
Lawyers or attorneys are sought after for proper justice. The educational requirements to be a lawyer are 7 years of studies followed by a written bar exam. There are many areas of specializations. Irregular work timings and tremendous pressure are a part of lawyers job.
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