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Savannah, Georgia, has an interesting vibe on the streets of its historic district. People smile and laugh as they shop and walk around with plastic cups, or “to-go cups,” containing alcohol. After stopping at a restaurant for a bite and a drink, if you like, the establishment will give you a plastic cup to which … Continue reading Comparison of Laws: Georgia (United States)
Recreational marijuana is legal within the state of Maine, as is true here in the State of Colorado. In 2016, Maine approved a referendum legalizing marijuana. Implementation was a work in progress for some time. The then- and current- (as of this writing) governor of Maine is a conservative man who has injected objections to … Continue reading Comparison of Laws: Maine (United States)
Iceland’s unique position in Europe has impacted its legislation. Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). Due to the EEA Agreement, the single market of the European Union (EU) is extended to Iceland. The EEA Agreement is based on the primary legislation of the EU. The Agreement incorporates hundreds of acts made … Continue reading Comparison of Laws: Iceland
Unlike the legal system of Colorado, in Italy, prosecutors are part of the judiciary. In Italy, the judiciary is said to be fully separated from other constitutional powers. Contrary to important principles in our justice system, in Italy there is a rule requiring all cases to be prosecuted. The Italian constitution does not permit prosecutorial … Continue reading Comparison of Laws: Italy
The Republic of Ireland has the mar of discrimination and disenfranchisement in its history. Catholics and Protestants battled for power in the 1600s. In the 1640s and 1680s, Catholics won significant authority over Protestants, with political power returning to Protestants in the early 1690s. However, many Protestants were in fear of … Continue reading Comparison of Laws: Ireland
Masterson Hall law firm is embarking on a new project comparing the laws applicable in the State of Colorado to the laws applicable around the world. Of course, the laws written by the Colorado State Legislature, as interpreted by the Colorado Judiciary, apply in the State of Colorado. The Constitution of the United States also … Continue reading Comparison of Laws: Overview
It is not only criminal defendants that have been formally charged with a crime that have 5th Amendment rights. Witnesses called to testify in the trial of another person may also have 5th Amendment rights. What is the 5th Amendment Right? The right to remain silent, or right against self-incrimination, is found in the 5th … Continue reading Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer: Witness Rights and Immunity
It is a general rule of law that attorneys are not permitted to impede the investigations of witnesses conducted by other lawyers. This is particularly true in criminal law, where depositions are generally not conducted. Example of Lawyers Impeding Investigations The following is an example of a lawyer improperly interfering with the investigation of another … Continue reading Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer: Conduct in Witness Investigations
Lawyers in a criminal case (the prosecutor and the defense attorney) cannot encourage witnesses from refusing to speak to the other lawyer about the case. However, as one court said, “[i]ndeed, witnesses have a choice whether to speak with counsel […]” about what they have seen and heard. Nonetheless, it is improper for an attorney … Continue reading Colorado Criminal Defense: Sanctions for Advising Witnesses Not to Participate in Investigations by Attorneys
The attorney-client privilege is intended to protect the client in the attorney-client relationship. Its purpose is to encourage clients to be open and honest with their lawyers. Where the Protection May be Found In Colorado, there is a specific statute setting forth the requirement that an attorney not be examined without the consent of his client about any … Continue reading Colorado Criminal Defense: Basics of the Attorney-Client Privilege