October 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Norris Legal Group

October 4^th, 2011

Why the Constitution is Unconstitutional (an academic musing)

I try to keep this blog limited to the practical aspects of the law that the layman can appreciate or apply. This post wanders off into the world of the purely academic. I do so because 1) it’s interesting and 2) it’s the Constitution—you know the very document our entire Federal Government is based on.… Read More

October 4^th, 2011

The (quiet) radical shift in sentencing over the last thirty years: no death penalty for juveniles, but a life sentence for stealing golf clubs is okay

The media is a fickle thing. We talk about Amanda Knox, Casey Anthony, Michael Jackson’s doctor, and just about anything other trial that is sensational. Anyone heard of Graham v. Florida? Atkins v. Virginia? Didn’t think so. On the first day of the 2011-2 term for the Supreme Court I thought I would discuss the revolutionary changes in criminal punishment from the last thirty years that have been swept under the rug.… Read More

October 2^nd, 2011

Runaway bride: can I get that ring back?

Although the bride need not actually run away like Julia Roberts or Jennifer Wilbanks, couples get engaged and break it off all the time. Many times the bride will show her revocation by handing the ring back, but does the groom have a right to get the ring back?… Read More

October 1^st, 2011

Temporary marriage licenses: “Until [Insert Term Here] do us part”

The legislature in Mexico City (D.F.) is surprisingly progressive (for better or worse) compared to the United States. The local government recently made gay marriage legal, despite opposition from the Catholic Church. Now, they are debating the implementation of temporary marriage licenses.… Read More

Month: October 2011

Why the Constitution is Unconstitutional (an academic musing)

The (quiet) radical shift in sentencing over the last thirty years: no death penalty for juveniles, but a life sentence for stealing golf clubs is okay

Runaway bride: can I get that ring back?

Temporary marriage licenses: “Until [Insert Term Here] do us part”

The Ghost of Elkins

Norris Legal Group and Ferguson Case Orr Paterson Successfully Defend Case on Appeal

Temporary Change to Ventura County Child Custody Recommending Counseling (Mediation)