What the hell is going on in this country? When did we, the majority, stop speaking up for ourselves? Crimes against common sense seem to happen every week, yet most of us stay silent. Or is it that the media only highlights those who scream the loudest, leaving the impression that what they demand must be implemented? … [Read more...]
Recognizing Enemies of the State
As if the current COVID-19 pandemic hadn’t created enough chaos in our lives yet another outrageous, race-based police brutality case emerged to engulf the nation in its terrifying aftermath.Righteous street protests were infiltrated by agitators whose sole goal was to create mayhem, destroy property and upset the delicate balance of a society just getting back on its feet. … [Read more...]
Murder as a Public Service?
On the evening of May 14, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska James Fairbanks went to the home of Mattieo Condoluci and shot him dead. Candoluci, 64, was a twice convicted pedophile and Fairbanks, 43, had spent years working with troubled kids in the Omaha Public School system.After the body was discovered the dead man’s daughter, Amanda Henry, was quoted saying, “Murdering my dad was a horrible thing but children are much safer now.” … [Read more...]
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Citizen’s Arrests
Nearly every state has a citizen’s arrest law allowing civilians to detain someone if they have witnessed a crime being committed. Some of these laws allow only felony suspects to be held until law enforcement arrives while others also allow those suspected of “breach of peace” misdemeanors to be held.Does this mean you can use any force necessary to restrain the Peeping Tom outside your daughter’s window or the neighborhood vandal who is spray … [Read more...]
Policing During a Pandemic
The classified ad might read: Looking for college educated applicants who can handle serious on-the-job stress, constant public criticism and loss of co-workers by suicide. Must be skilled in handling firearms, life-and-death conflicts, domestic abuse suspects, the mentally ill and drug addicts. Training in murder, arson, cybercrime and white-collar crime investigations a plus. Must feel comfortable in a bullet proof vest. Average salary: $56,300 … [Read more...]
The Pandemic Spawns a Litany of Litigation
(Top photo courtesy Flickr & www.weisspaarz.com) It is a sure bet that lots of lawyers have not stopped working during the stay-at-home pandemic quarantine. Judging from the number of COVID-19 related lawsuits that have been filed lawyers may be the most fully employed of all the occupations, excluding health care workers.The number of lawsuits stemming from the pandemic increases every day. … [Read more...]
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