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By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Wisconsin and other states, texting while driving is a very dangerous activity that can lead to serious automobile accidents and personal injuries. The Wisconsin Senate recently passed a bill that would ban texting while driving and levy fines for texting while driving. Distracted driving has been a national problem that has only worsened with the number of texting phones in the hands of driving. There is plenty of time to text during the day – just don’t do it behind the wheel. Distracted driving is especially dangerous to children pedestrians and children on bicycles. Pay attention to the road and look out for children rather than that next text message. You can read more about this story at Wisconsin Senate Passes Texting While Driving Ban.

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By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Houston, Texas, police have charged a school teacher with a hit and run incident. The driver claims that she left the scene because there was a mob that had gathered and she feared for her safety. In leaving the scene of this pedestrian accident, there may have been evidence that left the scene with the automobile. When there is an automobile accident involving personal injuries, a person has a duty to remain at the scene of the automobile accident. There are similar laws in other States as well. It is certainly tragic that a young child (Destiny Garcia – age 8) died as a result of this incident. It is a loss that parents and family members will suffer for many years to come. You can read more about this story at Teacher Charged in Hit and Run Accident in Texas.

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By David Wolf, Attorney
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A Craigslist Ad – “Boy for Sale” has sparked a criminal investigation. The Craigslist Ad was posted for Spokane, Washington. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this matter. It is a crime to try to buy or sell a child. The Ad was eventually removed from Craigslist. Children are not pets or possessions to be bought, sold, or traded over the Internet or anywhere else. Illegal ads and acts are often posted on sites like Craigslist and Ebay because there is a limit to the screening process of these sites. The millions of items and services listed every day make it difficult to perfectly screen out disturbing ads like this one. Hopefully, investigators can track down the person who posted the Craigslist Advertisement. If there is a real boy that was going to be sold, child welfare services need to step in and provide this child and family some services. You can read more about this story at Boy Listed for Sale on Craigslist in Spokane, Washington.

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By Steven Smith, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In New York and other States, bus drivers, day care providers, and child care workers continue to forget children on school buses and school vans. What would appear to be a simple task of having every child exit the bus still cannot be completed by some people. A simple checklist or policy and procedure would prevent the problem of leaving a child unattended on school bus. In Brooklyn, New York, it was reported that a school bus driver and a matron left a 2 year old child on a school bus. A bystander noticed the child crying and located a nearby school security agent. Fortunately, after being evaluated at a local hospital, the child did not appear to suffer any serious personal injuries. You can read more about this story at New York 2 Year Old Left Alone on a School Bus.

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By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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US%20State%20Flag%20Texas.jpgIn Texas, a man was arrested for causing serious personal injuries to a child while he was babysitting the child. Brandon Deon Stewart, age 25, was arrested on criminal charges that he abused a 2 year old girl under his care. Police reported that there were severe liquid burns on the girl on her legs and genital area. There were no details as to how the incident took place or the liquids involved. You can read more about this story at Texas Man Arrested for Burn Injuries to Child. Like other criminal cases, this man will be entitled to defend himself. He may deny the allegations altogether. He may try to explain that it was an accident or that the injuries were caused by another person. He will entitled to the services of a private criminal defense attorney or a public defender.

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By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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U.S.%20State%20Flag%20Massachusetts.jpgIn East Bridgeater, Massachusetts, homeowners are assessing the damages after a party left their home and possessions in partial ruin after a teenage party went bad and violent. While the homeowners were out of town, the homeowners’ 18 year old son was encouraged to have a party. Once word of the party spread through Facebook, the party swelled in numbers and destruction. Doors were kicked in, furniture was ruined, and people (for whatever reason) urinated in all parts of the house. A police investigation ensued and arrests were made.

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By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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U.S.%20State%20Flag%20Oklahoma.jpgIn Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a mother has been charged with DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and Child Endangerment regarding an automobile accident. Slettie Yvonne Heard, age 25, was transporting 6 children in her vehicle at the time of the Oklahoma automobile accident. Ms. Heard will be entitled to a criminal defense lawyer or the services of a public defender regarding these charges.

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By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney

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U.S.%20State%20Flag%20Ohio.jpgIn Ohio and other States, detectives with a SVU (Special Victims Unit) investigated and arrested a mother and Dayton (Ohio) Public School bus driver on criminal charges of child endangerment. The criminal charges involve allegations that the mother (Kristal Hill – age 33) burned her 4 year old daughter with a spoon that had been heated from a stove. Ms. Hill will be entitled to a criminal defense attorney from the public defender’s office or a private law firm. The 4 year old girl had told different stories of the incident and this may be part of a possible defense of the case by the mother and her attorney.

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By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Connecticut, a bill is being proposed that would effectively change the statute of limitations for sex abuse cases in the State of Connecticut. Currently, the statute of limitations in Connecticut for sex abuse cases is 30 years past the 18th birthday of the sex abuse victim. The proposed Connecticut law would allow someone older than 48 years old to pursue a case as long as it was pursued in conjunction with the claim of a younger person. The Catholic Church is publicly opposed to the change in law as it would expose the church to additional claims and liabilities that would otherwise be stale under the current Connecticut law. One of the buzzwords used by church officials is the term frivolous lawsuits. The church has for years hidden sexual predators and child molesters behind its doors. To state that the claim of a 50 year old is frivolous ignores the years of injustice and abuse that was ignored and even hidden by the church. Judges and juries should be able to the weigh the facts of each year. The determining factor should not be the age of the victim pursuing the case but the facts, evidence, and testimony behind the claims of abuse, neglect, and child molestation. You can read more about this story at Catholic Church Against Changes in Connecticut Sex Abuse Laws.

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By David Wolf, Attorney

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U.S.%20State%20Map%20Washington.jpgIn Washington, a man pleaded guilty to the rape of a 4 year old girl. How was he caught? What evidence was there against him in the criminal case for the sexual abuse and sexual molestation of this Washington child? Well, it appears that the man posted a video of the heinous crimes on the Internet and thereafter another man reported him to the authorities. Brian Beston, age 36, pleaded guilty to the cirmes of sexual exploitation, child rape, and dealing in child pornography.

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