South Carolina Federal Defense Attorneys Fox News is reporting that a Connecticut man convicted in a deadly home invasion bragged in a letter from death row that he has murdered 17 people and collected victims' sneakers as trophies. He also ridiculed his accomplice as "not even worthy" of being his partner in crime. The New Haven Register reported over the weekend that it had obtained a letter that Steven Hayes allegedly wrote from prison, where he has been sentenced to death for the 2007 home invasion that resulted in the death of a … [Read more...]
I Don’t Understand the Federal Sentencing System
ONCE ARRESTED Every individual who has been charged with a crime is entitled to a reasonable bond. What is considered reasonable depends upon the type of crime committed, whether you are a flight risk, and whether you are a danger to the community. Nobody wants to sit in jail for months or years before the government decides to call his case. We understand that individuals who have been charged with crimes still have family obligations and need to be released on bond in order to effectively assist in preparing for trial. Bond … [Read more...]
Did you get a NY Traffic Ticket?
Out of State Residents If you received a New York traffic ticket but have a drivers license from another state, you need to read this page by the NY Traffic Ticket Blog. Should You Fight Your New York Ticket? The Drivers License Compact requires member states (see states below) to report traffic ticket violations issued to a driver to the state where that motorist has a license to drive (home state). The reason behind sharing this information is so that the home state can determine whether to give the licensed driver points and so insurance … [Read more...]