Missing a criminal court date is serious. A person is guilty of bail jumping in the second degree when they have been released from custody in connection with a felony charge, and when they do not appear on the required date or within thirty days. Therefore, the People were not
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Non-Human Rights: Kiko Will Not Be Moved To Better Home
The Nonhuman Rights Project wanted to have Kiko (a chimpanzee) placed in a better facility and commenced a habeas corpus proceeding (used for illegal confinement of people) . The relief requested was denied. The appellate court noted that even if they agreed with NRP that Kiko should be deemed a
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NYLS Innocence Clinic Gets New Trial for Daycare Business
On the morning of June 6, 2001, two and a half year old Brittney was left in the care of the Rene, who operated a daycare business at her home. Brittney did not exhibit any signs of injury prior to being dropped off at approximately 8:30 a.m. that day. At
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General Release Does Not Extinguish Subro Rights
Insureds' jewelry burglarized, September 2008. Insurer, Unitrin, promptly pays a portion of claim. October 2008, Unitrin sends a letter to building owner and management company notifying them of a lien interest. Insureds then asserted a claim against the building for balance not covered by Unitrin. Building's insurer, OneBeacon, subsequently paid the
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Mini-van Used to Transport Passenger For a Fee Once Doesn’t Constitute “For Hire”
The New York State Department of Financial Services permits auto insurers to exclude coverage for claims arising "while the motor vehicle is used as a public or livery conveyance." However, a New York appellate court held that the single, isolated use for money3 by the insured owner of a mini-van
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