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Criminal law — Driving under influence — Search and seizure — Citizen’s arrest

Oct 06th, 2017 in News by admin

Where out-of-jurisdiction officer who observed injured defendant with damaged motorcycle blocking traffic at intersection detained defendant at scene pending clearance by medical personnel and arrival of trooper without intending to make citizen's arrest, improper citizen's detention occurred -- Even if…


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Evidence Insufficient To Support Award Of Loss Of Earning Capacity–trial Court Abused Discretion In Denying Defendant’s Motion

Aug 31st, 2017 in News by admin

EVIDENCE INSUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT AWARD OF LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY--TRIAL COURT ABUSED DISCRETION IN DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR REMITTITUR OR NEW TRIAL, AND ALSO ERRED IN DENYING SETOFF FOR AMOUNT FOR WHICH PLAINTIFF’S HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RELEASED ITS LIEN AND WAIVED…


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