By A. Adam Mehrfar
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January 14th, 2011
Although having sex with a 13 year old girl hardly makes Mr. Polanski a sympathetic figure, his recent arrest brings into the spotlight the often inherent unfairness of America’s strict liability statutes and specifically the crime of “statutory rape”. As is the case in New York, most states have laws that make it a crime [...]
By A. Adam Mehrfar
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April 30th, 2010
Banker charged with Possession of Cocaine – Wall Street firm, Job and Bonus at serious risk- Case Dismissed within 11 days of Arraignment! Top Charge – Unlawful Imprisonment – factual allegations not pretty- no offer at the start, final result ACD! Shoplifting Case- Client accused of stealing more than $400 in merchandise- Result = ACD! [...]
By A. Adam Mehrfar
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March 12th, 2010
The recent news that the NBA Star Gilbert Arenas received a sentence of 30 days in halfway house and 2 years probation for unlawful possession of firearms calls to mind the infinitely unjust sentence imposed upon the NFL player Plaxico Buress in New York not too long ago. Whereas Arenas will not even serve one [...]
