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Supreme Court Eases Armed Career Criminal Act Test for ‘Violent Felony’
The high court ruled that a state-law robbery counts towards triggering the mandatory 15-year sentence enhancement under the “three strikes” provision in the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA).
Read More »In Florida, Confusion on Restoring Felons’ Voting Rights
Confusion abounds regarding implementing the Voting Restoration Act, which restores voting rights to some former convicts in Florida.
Read More »Florida Voters Restore Ex-Felons’ Voting Rights
Under the newly approved amendment, Florida residents who’ve been convicted of a felony can have their voting rights restored after they complete all terms of their sentence, including parole, probation, or restitution.
Read More »Winter of Discontent – Baby, It’s Cold Outside (and Inside)
All I know is that Jack Frost isn’t just nipping at my nose; he’s trying to bite the whole thing off.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Mangrove Lightning’ by Randy Wayne White
A perfect book for the beach, a relaxing day on the couch, or picking something up while waiting at the airport, 'Mangrove Lightning' by Randy Wayne White is delightful from the beginning and never lets up.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Last Stop: Paris’, A Novel of Romance and Suspense by John Pearce
In "Last Stop: Paris" by John Pearce we follow the trail of an international killer who has nefarious plans to boost the price of gold by whatever means necessary.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Cooler Than Blood’ by Robert Lane
"Cooler Than Blood" by Robert Lane is a fast moving story with its share of surprises.
Read More »The Winter of My Discontent
There are so many possibilities of warmer places with year round sun, destinations where a shovel is only used to make a sand castle on the beach.
Read More »Music Review: Someone Like Tommy – Someone Like Tommy
The excellent debut EP by Sam Pinkerton's folk/pop band.
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