Nebraska’s Darrel Parker was pardoned from his murder charges years ago when the federal court found that his confession was “coerced and involuntary.” Parker was convicted of murdering his wife, Nancy Parker, who was found dead by Darrel on December 14, 1955. She was said to have been writing out Christmas cards when she was attacked; Darrel found her beaten, raped, strangled, and bound in their bed when he came home around noon. Darrel was called in for questioning where he was interrogated by John Reid, namesake of the Reid technique of interrogation. Darrel explained that Reid grabbed him by
Archive for August, 2012
80-year-old Man Wants Full Exoneration for Murder Charges
31 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Record Expungement, Criminal Sentencing, Exoneration, Murder | No CommentsArmed Robber Hits Two Scottsdale Banks
30 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | Armed Robbery, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Theft Crimes | No CommentsA man robbed two Scottsdale banks in the same day by using a note. The notes mentioned the robber was armed and that he wanted 100, 50, and 20-dollar bills. The first bank he robbed was a Bank of Arizona branch located on Scottsdale Road. He then went to a Bank of America near Happy Valley Road and used a similar note. The suspect was seen driving a light blue car with a missing hubcap. The fact that the robbery suspect claimed to have a gun changes this crime from a normal robbery to armed robbery. The state of Arizona
Randy Travis Gets Citation for Assault
29 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | assault, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing | No CommentsCountry singer, Randy Travis is in trouble with the law yet again. He received a citation for a Class C simple assault on Thursday, Aug 23 after he was involved in an altercation between his fiancé and her estranged husband. Apparently, his fiancé and her ex were arguing over visitation issues for their son. It’s unclear exactly how Travis got involved, but he reportedly left the scene with torn clothes. A police spokesman has said that there is no evidence to show that Travis was intoxicated at the time. Travis was arrested earlier this month for a DUI after he
Examples of Disorderly Conduct: Chris Brown & Drake in Bar Brawl
28 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | assault, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Offenses, Disorderly Conduct | No CommentsOn June 14, 2012, NYPD officers showed up to the New York nightclub, W.i.P. at 4am to investigate a fight between two hip-hop artists, Chris Brown and Drake. Though the celebrities were nowhere to be found when police arrived, witness accounts claimed their involvement. Allegedly, Brown sent a bottle of champagne to Drake’s table, and Drake’s entourage responded by approaching Brown and initiating a fight. What happened exactly continues to remain unclear, as witness testimonies varied significantly. Four women and one man went to the hospital after suffering minor lacerations during the fight, and it was reported that Brown’s bodyguard,
Rising Basketball Star, Tony Farmer Gets Prison Sentence for Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend
27 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | assault, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Misdemeanor Crimes | No CommentsOne of United States’ top 100 college basketball recruits, Tony Farmer was sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The Ohio state judge told Farmer he would be eligible for early release after serving 180 days. Farmer’s coach and ex-girlfriend spoke on his behalf telling the judge that he’s a good kid and doesn’t belong in prison, but after the Ohio state judge saw the video of Farmer assaulting his ex-girlfriend, she decided not to grant any leniency. Arizona Revised Statute 13-1203 states that a person commits assault by: Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing physical harm to
Arizona Criminal Terminology
24 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law | No CommentsIn Arizona, it can be difficult to understand the terminology of the law without a legal degree or background. Below is a list of some common criminal terms and their meanings: Intentionally or “with the intent to” – I. The person’s objective is to commit an offense listed in Arizona’s Revised Statutes. Knowingly – II. The person is aware that the act they are committing is against one of the Arizona’s Revised Statutes. Recklessly – III. The person is aware of and consciously disregards a substantial risk. A person who is unaware of the risk due to voluntary intoxication is
Computer Tampering Laws in Arizona
23 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | Computer Crimes, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Felony Crimes, Internet Crimes | No CommentsComputer hacking may not seem like a serious crime in comparison to others dangerous acts, but illegally accessing a computer system with the intent to alter, destroy, or damage it can have very real and damaging consequences for both victim and criminal. The punishments for computer crimes in Arizona range from a class 6 felony up to a class 3 felony. Arizona Revised Statute 13-2316 defines computer tampering as: A.R.S. § 13-2316 A. An individual who acts without permission or goes beyond authorized use commits computer tampering when the individual: Accesses, alters, damages, or destroys a computer system with the
Aggravated Criminal Damage in Arizona
22 August 2012 by jacksonwhite | Criminal Damage, Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Sentencing, Felony Crimes | No CommentsAggravated Criminal Damage Criminal damage can become aggravated criminal damage when a person intentionally or knowingly damages or defaces a school, a cemetery, a mortuary, an agricultural infrastructure, or a place that’s used for worship. If the value of the property damaged is more than $10,000, you’re looking at the following punishment: Type of Property Type of Crime Place of Worship School Cemetery or Mortuary Class 4 Felony Agricultural Infrastructure Class 3 Felony If the value of the property damaged is between $1,500 and $10,000, you’re looking at the following punishment: Type of Property Type of Crime Place of Worship
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