Posts in category "Society, Politics and Religion"
Victory in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
We recently won a case in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals,
It is encouraging to see a higher Court acknowledge and remember the purpose of our Constitutional protections against police misconduct.
“Moreover, we are deeply troubled by the way in which the Government attempts to spin these largely mundane acts into a web of deception. Although these matters generally only come before this Court where a police seizure uncovers some wrongdoing, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge that the exclusionary rule is our sole means of ensuring that police refrain from engaging in the unwarranted harassment or … read more »
A Vision of Society Where it is Easier for People to Be Good – by Scott Holmes
On any given day my life is filled with conflicting and contradictory moments of beautiful grace and bitter sorrow. Four kids, four dogs, a lively legal practice, and a commitment to living in a manner that lets the divine sparks flicker and fire in every one I meet and everything I see. I feel like I am surfing on a spiritual surf board, gliding across beautiful waters and wiping out continually.
This week was no exception. I spent time in jails, I spent hours talking with people facing life in prison, and I watched my son Caleb play soccer with a … read more »
