Maine Justice: Dumb Laws from America’s Northeast
Maine is a state known for its northeastern charm, delicious local seafood, and rocky coastline, but there are a few crazy laws in the state that help to define its unique identity even further. For example, it is illegal in the state of Maine…
Heading Down South? Beware of these Loony Laws in Louisiana!
In the home state of the Big Easy, you might expect that there are some crazy laws to govern the nation’s most party-friendly city. In fact, New Orleans itself has a few wacky laws, including the prohibition of “fancy” bike riding. Throughout the state…
No Ice Cream Cones in Your Back Pocket: Strange Alabama State Laws
Every state has a handful of strange and silly laws, and Alabama is no exception to the rule with laws on the books stating that you are not allowed to carry ice cream cones in your back pocket or flick boogers into the wind.…
Answering Common Questions about Domestic Violence Charges
Considering that the net for domestic violence offences in Arizona has been cast very wide, there are a number of situations in which you or a loved one may be charged with domestic violence despite lack of evidence, lack of intent, or even lack…
New Sentencing Bill Will Help Prosecutors Coerce Guilty Pleas From Drug Defendants
It’s already easy enough for attorneys do coerce a guilty plea from a defendant in a drug case: 97% of federal drug defendants end up pleading guilty. If that number sounds high, prepare for it to possibly go higher thanks to the new Sentencing…
New York’s Questionable State of Mind: Silly NY Laws
Attorney Janet Altschuler has dedicated her practice to defending those who face criminal charges in Tucson. While many of the clients who seek out Janet Altschuler for legal representation face trumped-up charges based on wildly outrageous laws, residents of Southern Arizona can at least…