SCOTUSBlog
MAY 20, 2024
Colorado 23-831 Issues : (1) Whether a prior misdemeanor conviction that elevates a subsequent offense from a misdemeanor to a felony is an element of the subsequent offense that must be found by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt under Apprendi v. New Jersey ; and (2) whether this court should overrule Almendarez-Torres v.
JonathanTurley
AUGUST 31, 2022
Aladin was charged with robbery, which is a second degree felony, and Whettstone and Lawrence were charged with first degree misdemeanor assault. The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million. million payment in attorney fees.
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JonathanTurley
APRIL 2, 2022
Aladin was charged with robbery, which is a second degree felony, and Whettstone and Lawrence were charged with first degree misdemeanor assault. The jury in June 2019 awarded the Gibsons $44 million in compensatory and punitive damages. A judge later reduced the award to $25 million. million payment in attorney fees.
The Crime Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The move amends the civil code so a victim can sue the perpetrator for damages, including punitive damages. Gavin Newsom a bill adding the act to the state’s civil definition of battery. If the measure is approved by the full California Assembly Friday, it will make the state the first to outlaw this form of sexual battery.
The Crime Report
JANUARY 5, 2022
Moore is seeking punitive damages in excess of $75,000 against Trump, as well as additional costs. Of that charge, more than 160 people have already plead guilty and receive generally no jail time for the misdemeanor. Are More Prosecutions Coming? The most common offense has been trespassing on restricted property.
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