Judges to be Merciful

A few years ago the United States Supreme Court held that the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are advisory. Today, in a pair of unrelated cases, the court held that the more… Full article »

Convicted Perpetrator in Bridegroom Murder Ready to Appeal Sentence

Fresno, Fresno County: The initial brief in the Fresno court of appeals has been filed for the murder conviction of Ted Blackmon. Blackmon, 27 years old, had his public defender… Full article »

Arrests Commence in Palo Alto Shooting

San Jose/Palo Alto, Santa Clara County: A man was taken into custody by East Palo Alto police for allegedly shooting a man multiple times on the 25000 block of Fordham… Full article »

The Erosion of the Right to Confrontation in Child Sexual Abuse Trials

Few criminal cases have higher stakes than those involving accusations of child sexual abuse. The accusation alone can permanently damage a person’s reputation in the community. A conviction may bring… Full article »