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I had a call this morning from a guy who wanted to know if I thought DUI was a big deal. It would be a big deal if I was charged with any crime, facing time in jail and the loss of my driver’s license. How big a deal? Just think about these three consequences if you mishandle this.
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Reputed Boston mobster Enrico Ponzo is leaving Idaho in the custody of the United States Marshal’s Service, headed to Beantown to face charges arising out of his life before Marsing. United States Magistrate Judge Ron Bush refused Ponzo’s request to remain free and appear voluntarily at his next hearing, finding that he had been too successful at hiding his true…
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I am back from a sentencing today and again it is obvious. What matters when it comes to sentencing is the protection of society. So says virtually every judge you encounter in any courtroom in any sentencing proceeding.
How can you best demonstrate that your conduct does not pose a risk to the community? That’s what it usually comes down…
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