Monthly Archives: August 2011
Another faulty drug test
A 66 year old woman was held in jail 12 days because of a faulty drug test: In April, Janet Goodin of Warroad, Minn., was crossing into Canada for an evening of bingo with her daughters when an officer with … Continue reading
Filed under Police Misconduct, Science and Technology
An Open Letter to Clients at the Jail
When I told you not to share your discovery with anyone, I really meant to say do not share your discovery with anyone, even if it’s your cellmate/paralegal. The alternate title to this post could be: No thanks, I have … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
The Root Cause of DUI Law’s Failure
According to an article in the local paper today, the DUI laws are a failure. Despite decades of awareness campaigns about the public health hazard impaired driving poses, and all of the tough rhetoric about South Carolina’s zero tolerance for … Continue reading
Filed under DUI/DWI
Former Chanticleer David Sappelt called up to MLB
David Sappelt will make his MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds. The former Coastal Carolina centerfielder is scheduled to start tonight against the Chicago Cubs. He will lead off and play leftfield. Sappelt was called up from Triple-A Louisville where: … Continue reading
Filed under Coastal Carolina Baseball
Discretion
Solicitor Greg Hembree has dismissed the charge of leaving the scene of an accident against former Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce. I have written about discretion before and how it starts with the officer on the street and continues up … Continue reading
Filed under Prosecutorial Discretion
