Sentencing Law
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Crime, Lawsuit of the Day, Ridiculousness, Sentencing Law
Lawsuit of the Day: State v. Butts
In our experience, the toilet paper in courthouse buildings isn’t worth stealing. It’s a far cry from Charmin. But we’ve never been to central Iowa, where apparently courthouse visitors enjoy two-ply plushness. From the AP: Police blame a woman named Butts for stealing toilet paper from a central Iowa courthouse, and while they’re chuckling, the […] -
Crime, Habeas Corpus, Monica Lewinsky, Oral Sex / Blow Jobs, Sentencing Law, Sex
We Sure Hope It Was Worth Two Years in Prison
Defendant Genarlow Wilson, who served two years behind bars for having consensual oral sex with another teen, has been ordered released from prison. Wilson’s habeas corpus petition was granted, despite defense counsel being named “B.J. Bernstein.” (If former President Bill Clinton were asked if Monica’s ministrations were worth it — the impeachment, the ignominy, the […] - Sponsored
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Celebrities, Paris Hilton, Prisons, Sentencing Law, You Go Girl
If This Doesn't Violate the Eighth Amendment, We Don't Know What Does
A friend of Paris Hilton, who saw the hotel heiress during her all-too-brief house arrest, had this to say about how Hilton was treated in jail: “It’s so cruel what has happened to her. She wasn’t allowed to wax or use a moisturiser. Her skin is so dry right now.” Judge Michael Sauer: Have you […]
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Celebrities, Paris Hilton, Prisons, Sentencing Law, State Judges, You Go Girl
Breaking: Paris Hilton Is Heading Back to Jail!
Apparently Judge Michael Sauer agreed with the 60 percent of ATL readers who viewed her release from prison as “a miscarriage of justice.” From TMZ.com, the authoritative source for all things Paris: Paris Hilton was just ordered back to jail in Lynwood to serve out the remainder of her sentence! She’ll get credit for 5 […] -
Celebrities, Paris Hilton, Prisons, Reader Polls, Sentencing Law, You Go Girl
Paris Hilton's Jail Break: What Do You Think?
If you’ve been away from the news cycle today, read our two prior posts. If you’re up to speed on this story, go ahead and vote: Opinion Polls & Market Research -
Celebrities, Nauseating Things, Paris Hilton, Prisons, Sentencing Law, You Go Girl
Paris Hilton: Her Rash Release from Prison?
On the subject of Paris Hilton’s recent release from jail, Entertainment Tonight reports: L.A. County Sheriff Spokesperson STEVE WHITMORE told reporters that due to “medical issues,” the heiress had been “reassigned” at about 2:00 a.m. Thursday and would finish out her sentence on house arrest…. Sources close to the Hilton family tell ET the medical […] -
Celebrities, Paris Hilton, Prisons, Sentencing Law, You Go Girl
Breaking: Paris Hilton Has Checked Out of Jail
Did the jailhouse toiletries fall short of the Hilton family’s high standards? Probably. But that’s not why Paris Hilton was just granted early release from jail (as first reported by TMZ.com). Due to medical reasons, Hilton will instead serve 40 days of house arrest. She’s being fitted for Martha Stewart’s favorite accessory: an ankle bracelet. […] -
Crime, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Politics, Sentencing Law
Thirty Months for Scooter Libby
Thirty months? Judge Walton, that was way harsh. Paris Hilton won’t even serve thirty days. Guess the mash notes from former Administration officials like Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz, or Beltway insiders like Mary Matalin and James Carville, didn’t help much. Thoughts on the Libby sentence from Guidelines guru Doug Berman are available here and […] - Sponsored
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Attorney Misconduct, Divorce Train Wrecks, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Legal Ethics, Morning Docket, Paris Hilton, Raoul Felder, Sentencing Law, Trials
Morning Docket: 06.05.07
* Yawn… [MSNBC] * Job opportunities for the disbarred. [ABANet] * Libby sentencing today. [CNN] * Advice for Paris. [WSJ Law Blog] * Polsky divorce settlement hits $184 million. [CNN]
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Crime, Immigration, Media and Journalism, Morning Docket, Sentencing Law, Sports, Trials, War on Terror
Morning Docket: 05.14.07
* Padilla trial set to open. [AP via How Appealing] * Heck of a plea bargain. [CNN] * Will they sue like Imus? [BBC News] * Deportes Perros: former teammate says Vick likes dog fighting. [Atlanta Journal-Constitution] * Immigration reform: enforcement through local xenophobia. [Jurist]
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Death Penalty, Deaths, Drugs, Prisons, Sentencing Law, Violence
When This Guy Says It's Time To Change the Formula
Maybe it’s time to change the formula. The inventor of the three-drug cocktail used by many states to carry out the death penalty now believes it’s due for an overhaul. As reported by CNN: “[T]here are other agents that work much faster and much easier,” [Dr. Jay] Chapman said, specifically pointing out an anesthetic called […] -
Ann Althouse, Cars, Celebrities, Crime, Drinking, DUI / DWI, Lesbians, Paris Hilton, Prisons, Sentencing Law, You Go Girl
Prison Makes Even a Hampton Inn Look Luxurious
Hampton Inn is the dumpy and unacceptable no frills, budget-oriented brand within the Hilton Hotel family. But compared to the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, where Paris Hilton will be serving out a 45-day sentence for violating the terms of her probation, a Hampton Inn looks like the Waldorf Towers. At this grim […] -
Art, Crime, Education / Schools, Football, Morning Docket, Patents, Sentencing Law, Sports, Supreme Court, Technology
Morning Docket: 04.25.07
* Alaskan attorney survives icy spill. [CNN] * “Scream” thieves sentenced in Norway court. [MSNBC] * ABA hosts legal technology expo. [ABA] * Supreme Court hears arguments in high school sports recruitment case. [Washington Post] * Timetable of VOIP litigation. [WSJ Law Blog]
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Celebrities, Fabulosity, Fashion, Naomi Campbell, Sentencing Law
She Doesn't Wake Up For Less Than $10,000 A Day
Unless required to do so as part of court-ordered community service. But even when scrubbing toilets, she still looks like a million bucks. From the NYT: First there was a cry, then a murmur, and finally a swoon. Naomi Campbell, the millionaire fashion model, emerged yesterday from a grimy Department of Sanitation garage in a […] -
Crime, Hotties, Jury Duty, Racism, Sentencing Law
Looks Aren't Everything -- Except to Criminal Juries
Do we pay too much attention to appearances here at ATL? Maybe. Who else would sponsor a U.S. Attorneys hotties contest? But at least we’re honest about our superficiality — unlike jurors in criminal cases. From the Evening Standard (London): Good looks could help guilty defendants dodge justice, researchers have said…. [A recent study showed] […] -
Blogging, Celebrities, Deaths, Media and Journalism, Morning Docket, Naomi Campbell, Politics, Sentencing Law
Morning Docket: 03.08.07
* Is he a journalist? Well, he’s done the time, so let’s give him credit for the crime. [Washington Post via How Appealing] * It’s for a slightly different reason this time, but the U.S. still self-righteously refuses to run for seat on the UN Human Rights Council. [Jurist] * I’m not sure I’d even […]
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CIA, Crime, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Politics, Sentencing Law, White-Collar Crime
Scooter Libby Guilty on Four of Five Counts
Every time we step away from our computer, big news breaks. Here’s a thread for discussion of the verdict in the Scooter Libby case. We’ll update this post with comments and links as we read the coverage. *************************** Okay, so here’s the Washington Post lede (which we like better than the NYT and AP ledes […] -
Crime, Judge of the Day, Perverts, Pornography, Sentencing Law, State Judges, State Judges Are Clowns
Judge of the Day: Ronald Kline
State court judges are still icky. From the Legal Reader: A former Orange County Superior Court judge collapsed in court Tuesday upon learning he was being sentenced to 27 months in prison for possessing child pornography on his home computer. Ronald Kline fell into his attorney’s arms as Judge Consuelo B. Marshall was announcing his […] -
Affirmative Action, Alberto Gonzales, Crime, Dahlia Lithwick, Death Penalty, Department of Justice, Eavesdropping / Wiretapping, Education / Schools, Federal Judges, Habeas Corpus, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Jury Duty, Linda Greenhouse, Morning Docket, SCOTUS, Senate Judiciary Committee, Sentencing Law, Supreme Court, Trials, War on Terror, White-Collar Crime
Morning Docket: 01.18.07
* AG Gonzales: Federal judges are unqualified to make national security decisions. [MSNBC] * AG Gonzales: Federal judges should be making national security decisions. [MSNBC; Washington Post] * Affirmative action takes center stage at Boalt. [WSJ Law Blog] * Dahlia asks, “Have the Supreme Court’s opinions become suggestions in Texas?” [Slate] * Linda discusses the […]
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Affirmative Action, Celebrities, Constitutional Law, Environment / Environmental Law, Morning Docket, Murder, Sentencing Law
Morning Docket: 12.19.06
* Affirmative action not gone quite yet for Michigan schools. [AP via How Appealing] * Convicted debutante killers not so happy at sentencing. [CNN] * Nebraska corporate farming ban violates dormant commerce clause; Nebraska will appeal to the Supreme Court. [Jurist] * Dracula Jr.’s a lawyer. [WSJ Law Blog] * 13 States and DC sue […]