With Congressman Ernest Istook sitting in as guest host for Andy, he and Paul discussed the 9th Circuit’s decision on California’s Proposition 8, which banned same sex marriage. In a most interesting and informative conversation, they disagreed about why the Court ruled that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Next, Ernest asked Paul about the Huguely trial, which started today. He’s the UVA Lacrosse player charged with 1st degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love. Paul offered that the evidence described thus far in the prosecutor’s opening statement seems overwhelming.
Finally, “justice” in the context of an auto collision was described by Paul as being improbable… who would agree to money for the damage being involved in a collision can cause?
Andy and Paul talked about two Supreme Court decisions. The first involved the right to privacy vs. the right to be safe theme, where the police put a GPS tracking device on a suspected drug dealer’s car. First convicted, the dealer claimed his 4th Amendment right to privacy was violated. The Supreme Court eventually got the case and agreed, indicating that police needed a Warrant before placing such a device intended for “extended” use. Thus the question becomes, what is extended use?
Next, Andy asked Paul about another Supreme Court recent decision, where the Justices ruled that a binding arbitration provision in a consumer credit card contract was legal. Here, poor consumers who were not told about onerous expense provisions were denied of their right to file a lawsuit against the credit card companies because of a provision in the contract requiring binding arbitration. Guess who picks the arbitrator?
Finally, Andy asked Paul about the movement in Montgomery County, Maryland to fine drivers who illegally pass school buses when the bus has it lights and STOP sign arm displayed. Debate is going on in the county now about the amount of this potential fine, specifically whether the fine should be $100 or $250. Paul offered that it should be $1500.
Paul’s legal tip for the day involved picking the “right” doctor if you are involved in an auto accident. If the doctor works for insurance companies doing what they call “Independent Medical Exams,” stay away!
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Today we have an incredible show for you starting with John Hinckely … he’s the I love Jodie Foster so I shot the President person that now wants his freedom – should his petition be granted? Conrad Murray was sentenced for his involvement in the death of Michael Jackson and the very difficult news out of Penn State and Syracuse University continues with both Jerry Sandusky and Bernie Fine now accused of multiple instances of molesting young men.
In cases that have spanned years now, the FCC is now before the Supreme Court to find resolution to their rulings on Indecency. Pepper Spray has become a very dangerous weapon of choice, a Florida Student dies in a Hazing Incident and the makers of Vioxx have to pay 950 Million.
In our visit with Paul at his law office today … Things you Absolutely have to know about your Personal Injury Case, and answers to your email questions. In News Follow up, two missing persons cases out of Aruba are back in the news this week and Mel Gibson, Lindsay Lohan and Courtney Love all make it to our Celebrity News.
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The events at Penn State became one of the nation’s top legal stories this week – we will be looking at the crime and the victims and questioning the priority given to protecting the University’s football staff. After weeks of covering the Conrad Murray Trial in the death of Michael Jackson, the jury came back with their verdict and Paul will help us sort out the aftermath. In a very sad story of war, a U.S. Soldier is found guilty of murdering civilians in Afghanistan while a Ft. Hood serviceman faces more serious charges than in his original indictment.
Big business takes a hit as both a pharmaceutical company and several insurance companies are hit in the corporate pocket book … Texas is once again the focus of a capital punishment case and in our visit with Paul at his law offices this week, we take a look at the final stages of a personal injury case. I
n Celebrity News we ask, what do Justin Beiber and Mel Gibson have in common? For Lindsay Lohan, after making promises local authorities say there’s no room at the County Jail, the Texas judge that took a belt to his teenage daughter and was caught on tape screaming at her to “submit” was not charged with a crime and, in a quest for a good news piece…Gabrielle Giffords spoke with a clear voice in her first interview since her horrific injuries 10 months ago…
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Today we lead off with the jury now deliberating in the Conrad Murray Case…will he be found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. Once again, we’ll be giving some focus to the dangers of addiction and specifically to pain killing opiates … new reports continue to show what is fast becoming an issue of epidemic proportions.
In Honolulu, a case that will leave you with your mouth open…well, at least when I told my wife, that was her reaction….In Texas a judge’s version of corporal punishment goes viral on YouTube and in this weeks legal Segment, Paul and I will talk about Personal Injury cases and finally, I get to ask Paul about my favorite sub head in his book…it reads…Show Me The Money.
Lindsay Lohan has another day in court, Justin Bieber hopes he never has to go to court, Brittney Norwood leaves court with a guilty verdict, Casey Anthony’s latest court proceeding is sealed, and Julian Assange is told by a British Court that he’ll have to appear in a Swiss Courtroom.
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