2013 Criminal Law Legal News Archives

March 2013

Aurora Shooter's Catch-22

Friday, 8 March, 2013

James Holmes, on trial for killing 12 people and wounding 58 others in a shooting spree at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, is set to enter a plea next week. Holmes’ attorneys filed motions last week indicating they are prepared to assert an insanity defense, but want the court … continue reading

February 2013

U.S. House Approves Renewal of Violence Against Women Act

Thursday, 28 February, 2013

In a vote today that crossed party lines, the House passed the Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), both renewing the original law first passed in 1994 and extending protections for Native American, undocumented immigrant and LGBT women. This vote, 286-138, came on the heels of a … continue reading

California 3rd Strike Inmates Receive Sentence Review

Thursday, 14 February, 2013

A California judge, Honorable William Ryan, has begun the process of reviewing over 1,000 petitions from prisoners serving life sentences for committing a 3rd strike felony who are requesting a reduced sentence.  The reviews come only three months after California voters approved Proposition 36, which allows for non-serious and non-violent … continue reading

January 2013

Church of Scientology Sued for Fraudulent Use of Donations

Monday, 28 January, 2013

A new lawsuit filed against the Church of Scientology, along with other recent bad publicity, may send the controversial religion into a state of decline. Two formerly-dedicated members of the Church, Luis and Rocio Garcia of California, are bringing a federal suit claiming that donation funds were misused and that … continue reading

'Heroes' Actress Tawny Cypress Sued By Ex-Husband for Assault

Tuesday, 8 January, 2013

Former star of hit TV series “Heroes” Tawny Cypress is creating drama on screen, and off. According to news reports the 36-year-old actress is being sued by her former husband Bill Charles for assault. The lawsuit claims that on his way into a restaurant, Charles was hit over the head with … continue reading