Sunday, January 14, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Elkhorn Loses to Omaha
Well, it's a sad day in Elkhorn. The city has lost its battle to prevent Omaha from annexing it. Over 7,000 people that chose not to live in the Big 'O' have had that choice taken from them.
You can read the opinion here.
The part I found most surprising was that Omaha was allowed to create a path to Elkhorn by annexing a bunch of land between the two cities and annex Elkhorn at the same time, as shown here. That just seems wrong.
I'd like to know if any people living in Omaha are bothered by this.
You can read the opinion here.
The part I found most surprising was that Omaha was allowed to create a path to Elkhorn by annexing a bunch of land between the two cities and annex Elkhorn at the same time, as shown here. That just seems wrong.
I'd like to know if any people living in Omaha are bothered by this.
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Sunday, August 27, 2006
Must a criminal suspect "unequivocably" ask for counsel?
To summarize: The police badger a suspect into a confession. During the interrogation, they prevent him from asking for counsel by interrupting him whenever he is about to ask. The prosecutor then argues that the suspect was required to "unequivocally" ask for counsel.
Does anyone see anything wrong with this?
Police are in a position of power in the interrogation room, and it is very easy to press suspects into going along with what the police want, even, in some cases, when the person is innocent. That's the reason we have the "right of counsel." Police should not be allowed to prevent suspects from invoking this right simply by cutting them off whenever the suspects start to say they want an attorney.
Does anyone see anything wrong with this?
Police are in a position of power in the interrogation room, and it is very easy to press suspects into going along with what the police want, even, in some cases, when the person is innocent. That's the reason we have the "right of counsel." Police should not be allowed to prevent suspects from invoking this right simply by cutting them off whenever the suspects start to say they want an attorney.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Neb. tries to oust trooper linked to KKK
Nebraska makes the national news again....
You can argue that his views haven't influenced his job and that his private life activities should not impact his job, but let's face it. Once it has become public knowledge that he's a Klansman, every time he is involved in any contact with minorities, there will be suspicions and allegations of misconduct, and all the incidents will have to be investigated. He's created a major headache for the Patrol.
You can argue that his views haven't influenced his job and that his private life activities should not impact his job, but let's face it. Once it has become public knowledge that he's a Klansman, every time he is involved in any contact with minorities, there will be suspicions and allegations of misconduct, and all the incidents will have to be investigated. He's created a major headache for the Patrol.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Omaha City Council Passes Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
Key provision: The ordinance doesn't apply to offenders already living in the restricted areas.
To all sex offenders living outside of Omaha: You have until June 30 to move here and get a good spot....
You can read the entire ordinance here.
To all sex offenders living outside of Omaha: You have until June 30 to move here and get a good spot....
You can read the entire ordinance here.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Denise Richards' Divorce Petition Against Charlie Sheen
After two months on hiatus, I'm ready to go again.
Denise Richards' petition contains very serious accusations against Sheen, including statements that he visits teen porn sites and trolls for sex on the Internet. This seems a little amazing, considering not only that Denise is an incredible hottie, but also that Charlie could probably walk down the street and find any number of attractive girls willing to hook up with him, even knowing that he is married. In fact, it's kind of reminiscent of when Hugh Grant was caught with the hooker years ago.
Just goes to show that this kind of activity is not the province of ugly fat men with no financial prospects.
Denise Richards' petition contains very serious accusations against Sheen, including statements that he visits teen porn sites and trolls for sex on the Internet. This seems a little amazing, considering not only that Denise is an incredible hottie, but also that Charlie could probably walk down the street and find any number of attractive girls willing to hook up with him, even knowing that he is married. In fact, it's kind of reminiscent of when Hugh Grant was caught with the hooker years ago.
Just goes to show that this kind of activity is not the province of ugly fat men with no financial prospects.
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