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October 17, 2021

Mark McCown: 'Finders keepers' is not exactly the law - The Tribune | The Tribune - Ironton Tribune

Dear Lawyer Mark: I have a legal question for you. If you find somebody’s wallet out in the street or on a sidewalk, what do you legally have to do with it? Is there a law that says you have to give it to the police or find the owner? My neighbor found a purse the other day, and it had some pretty good money in it. We were tempted to just keep it, because everyone can use some money these day...
October 16, 2021

Prostitution sting in Bowie County highlights recent change to Texas law - Texarkana Gazette

TEXARKANA, Texas -- A felony arrest for soliciting prostitution in Texarkana last week highlights recently enacted changes to Texas law. Effective Sept. 1, individuals charged with solicitation face six months to two years in a Texas state jail. Before that date the offense was a Class B misdemeanor. Individuals with a prior conviction for solicitation may now be charged with a third-degree f...
October 16, 2021

New National Poll Suggests Majority of Voters Supports Law Enforcement Reform - The People’s Vanguard of Davis

Photo: Mark Makela/Getty Images By Noe Herrera and Hannah Adams PHILADELPHIA, PA – A new national poll suggests there is strong bipartisan support for law enforcement to refocus their attention on the most serious and violent crimes rather than common crimes. The Safer Cities Poll, conducted by Data for Progress, found 78 percent of likely voters believe “police departments should shift a sig...
October 16, 2021

Community members in Viroqua hold rally showing support for local law enforcement - News8000.com - WKBT

Community members in Viroqua hold rally showing support for local law enforcement  News8000.com - WKBT
October 16, 2021

State Senator Lauren Book Backs Law to End Court Fees for Kids - Coral Springs Talk

https://coralspringstalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/BARON.mp4 By Kevin Deutsch A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers, including Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, filed legislation this week to eliminate costly court fees charged to juveniles. Currently, Florida charges children and their families a wide range of fees and costs for their involvement in the criminal justice system, re...
October 16, 2021

Several crashes keep law enforcement busy overnight in Josephine County - KDRV

GRANTS PASS, Ore-- Law enforcement and first responders were kept quite busy early Saturday morning in Josephine County because of several early morning crashes between one and three. According to Rural Metro Fire, one of those crashes included a rollover right around the 3400 block of New Hope Rd, that took out a utility pole being used as an anchor for larger power poles. Firefighters state...
October 16, 2021

Ohio working to bring attention to move over law - NBC4 WCMH-TV

COLUMBUS (WCMH) – This year alone, more than 500 move-over-related crashes have occurred in Ohio, causing at least 21 deaths. Ohio Department of Transportation workers and state officials are teaming up to remind drivers of Ohio’s Move Over Law. Ohio’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over and slow down for any stationary vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road, no matter t...
October 16, 2021

Joey Patsourakos: Retired law officer's mission is to make a difference - Charleston Post Courier

Joey Patsourakos: Retired law officer's mission is to make a difference  Charleston Post Courier
October 16, 2021

Virginia's early voting trend continues following law changes, pandemic effects - WHSV

(WALB) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — More Virginia voters are choosing to cast their ballots early, following a trend that started last year. About 370,000 people in the Commonwealth have voted as of October 14, with about two and a half weeks left until Election Day. About 192,000 people voted early in 2017 for the last gubernatorial election. The increase is a product of pandemic effects and Virgin...
October 16, 2021

Florida Republicans Want to Put Ban on Mask Mandates in State Law - FlaglerLive - FlaglerLive.com

Sen. Keith Perry., a Gainesville Republican, filed the bill to enshrine bans on mask mandates in state law. (Facebook) Amid a series of legal battles, a Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a proposal that would put into state law a ban on school districts requiring students to wear masks. The proposal (SB 452), filed by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, also would bar cities and counties from...