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Legal Briefs: Summing-up the Totality of Circumstances in Use Of Force Investigations

Review Use of Force Cases like an Investigator: gather all the facts, consider the circumstances, ask the right questions, and apply the current law.
Mar 16, 2021
LL Kaplan
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Use of Force Part II: The Elements of 18 USC 242

While the first two elements of 18 USC 242 are pretty straightforward, the last two are the ones that usually drive the investigation.
Feb 16, 2021
LL Kaplan
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Legal Briefs: Untangling a Few Knots about Use of Force

Between the Myths and Misconceptions, the Real Law on Use of Force May Be Surprising.
Feb 4, 2021
LL Kaplan
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The Presidential Turkey Pardon: No "Fowl" Here!

While Abe Lincoln granted clemency to his son's pet turkey in 1863, it took another century before presidential poultry pardons became the norm.
Nov 23, 2020
LL Kaplan
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Criminal Culpability : From Dunking to Insanity to Free Will and Beyond?

Determining criminal liability has evolved from the early sink or swim days, but does neuroscience hold the future answers?
Nov 3, 2020
LL Kaplan
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Getting the Congressional Hook: Impeachment and the 25th Amendment

Both Impeachment and the 25th Amendment provide Congress with a Constitutional process to say 'you're fired!'
Oct 12, 2020
LL Kaplan