Last year we shared a story about a Judge in Kentucky who relieved a jury because he believed they would be biased on race. Judge Stevens determined that an all-white jury in the mixed community of Louisville could not necessarily offer a fair verdict against a black defendant. So he dismissed the jury in the interest of […]
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Next week, the ballots of 9 states have some sort of marijuana related legislation for voters to decide on and the results may significantly change the landscape of legal marijuana across the country. Where is Marijuana Legal Now? Currently 4 states (Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska) and the District of Columbia have legal medical and […]
Ballot selfies are when people take pictures of themselves at the voting booth or with their completed ballot and then share it with others, typically on social media. It seems like a simple thing and selfies are ubiquitous, but not all states consider them benign. In fact, in Colorado, ballot selfies are illegal and this […]
The elections are less than a month away and while most of us are looking forward to it simply being over with, there are some very important state and local proposals to learn about. Here are the amendments, propositions and ballot questions you can expect to see in Denver. Amendments Amendments are constitutional and affect the […]
Drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are an increasingly popular hobby for some people and they serve as a valuable tool for others; however, they are so new that regulation is evolving too. In fact, journalist Kjell Redal recently created a beautiful aerial video of Boulder but also got some flak for violating Boulder’s drone rules. While […]
This week, two men in Denver were indicted on 169 counts of operating a major Spice ring, here and across state lines. So what is Spice and why is it so dangerous? Spice is a drug composed of synthetic cannabinoids and it is unregulated; therefore, it can be purchased by anyone wherever it is sold, usually places […]
After Al Jazeera ran a story late last year accusing several players of using HGH (human growth hormone) including Peyton Manning, there was a great deal of concern about how this would affect Manning’s legacy now that he is retired. But he participated in interviews with the NFL and was cleared. However, he was not the only […]
“We’re hiring. Get off that protest line and put an application in. We’ll put you in your neighborhood and we will help you resolve some of the problems you’re protesting about.” Chief David Brown, Dallas Police When Dallas police were struck down on July 7, one of Chief Brown’s many thoughtful responses included this call to serve. […]
On July 26 the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 26 years old. This civil rights act not only barred discrimination against those with disabilities but advanced services, accommodations and access across all public agencies. Are Prisons Complying with the ADA? A new report indicates that these advances are not being provided to inmates with disabilities and that those with […]
Recently a major law firm announced they would be using a robot, called Ross, to aid with their legal research. And last year a coder in the UK created a site that could be used to handle parking tickets which has skyrocketed in popularity. Both of these innovations may just be a peek into the […]