Argument transcript in case involving tolling of habeas time limits

The transcript in Wall v. Kholi is here.

“Petition for Certiorari Filed in Pineda-Moreno, The Ninth Circuit GPS Case”

Orin Kerr at The volokh Conspiracy explains why he thinks the petition should be denied: The puzzling part about the panel decision in Pineda-Moreno was that it essentially undid the government’s concession: It held that the warrantless search was okay…

Christina Muniz, Dubbed “Worst Mother Ever,” Get… – Phoenix New Times (blog)

Christina Muniz, Dubbed "Worst Mother Ever," Get…
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anymore — was sentenced in Maricopa County Superior Court this morning. Christina Muniz, 29, was sentenced to three years probation and 30 days in jail

Susan Brock, Wife of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock, Pleads Not … – Phoenix New Times (blog)

Susan Brock, Wife of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock, Pleads Not
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The case is being handled by the Pinal County Attorney's Office, but Brock is held without bail at a Maricopa County jail.Her next court appearance is

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Detention Officer Charged in Fatal… – MyFox Phoenix


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Guzman works at Maricopa County's 4th Ave Jail for six years. He lives in Avondale. Trejo leaves behind a young daughter and a husband, who just returned
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Argument transcript regarding regulation of violent video games

The transcript in Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants is here.

County urges probe of Arpaio spending – Phoenix Business Journal


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County urges probe of Arpaio spending
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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is adopting the adage “follow the money” in its latest salvo against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, asking federal prosecutors
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You’re Busted… For Believing this DUI Myth!

A lot of people believe that they are required to take a field sobriety test. However, did you know that you CAN decline to take a test?

Weird DUI News Roundup for August

Here’s a round-up of the latest bizarre DUI news from across the country, including an update the goat rescued in a DUI checkpoint.

Bride-to-Be Gets DUI Hours Before Wedding

According to an Associated Press article, a bride headed home from her bachelorette party was driving drunk with a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit. She was arrested only a few hours before she was scheduled to make her vows.

The Seattle Times reports that she was pulled over for going 90 m.p.h. and weaving in and out of traffic on an interstate highway.

When state troopers pulled her over, she said she would be getting married the following afternoon.

This wasn’t her first DUI, and the process apparently went quickly as she was booked and released in time to make her wedding.

Florida Man Gets Arrested for DUI Twice in 48 Hours

The Gainesville Sun released a report on Antony David Dees and his two DUI arrests in two days.

Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run on Thursday, August 19 at 3 a.m. Witnesses and physical evidence linked Dees to the incident which occurred barely 48 hours after being charged with refusing to submit to a breathalyzer test.

Dees was additionally charged with DUI causing property damage, hit and run, leaving the scene of the crime, and driving on a suspended license. He was booked into the Alachua County Jail with a bond set at $170,000.

North Pole DUI Retrial

The Anchorage Daily News reports that a North Pole woman will get a retrial because she claims she was only driving drunk to escape her ex-boyfriend.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the woman had grounds for an acquittal under the necessity defense. She will be acquitted if she can prove that she felt she had no other option to escape her violent ex-boyfriend and that drunk driving was safer than remaining where she was.

Strange DUI Update: Woman Convicted, Goat Gets New Home

A few weeks ago, we published a story about a routine DUI stop that turned into animal cruelty charges when a goat was found tied up in the very hot trunk of a car during the middle of summer.

If you’re wondering what happened to the goat and the driver, the news is out: The Associated Press reports that Fiona Enderby has been convicted of animal cruelty under Virginia law and has been fined $100.

As for the goat, WSET News reports that he has been adopted by Danny Johnson, owner of Peaks and Otter Winery, and has been named Trunk, in honor of his harrowing ordeal.

According to Johnson, he’s become quite famous and people come to the winery solely to visit him. He’s also become quite popular with the goat ladies, and is expecting kids. Fairy tales do come true.

Sigler on the Methodology of Desert

Mary Sigler (Arizona State University – College of Law) has posted The Methodology of Desert (Arizona State Law Journal, Forthcoming) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In a series of books and articles Paul Robinson (along with various coauthors) builds…