Most of us would probably be perfectly content settling down in the famous Aloha state and collecting revenue from 3 successful businesses. Mr. Albert Hee, however, an apparently successful business owner and family man, was not so content in Hawaii. Hee mastered what he thought was a foolproof way to live financially unrestrained by failing
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East Tennessee Resident Receives 16 years for Carjacking and Violation of Hobbs Act
A Loudon County Tennessee resident charged with violating the Hobbs Act and Carjacking recently received a 16-year sentence due to crimes committed early last year, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. At trial, the government introduced evidence that Joshua Hayworth, 25, of Loudon, TN, used an air soft pistol on January
Read More2 Florida Brothers Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Illegal Bath Salt Distribution
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, two Florida brothers, Michael Loren Sheaffer, 35, of Pinellas Park, Florida and Matthew Shawn Sheaffer, 35, of Holiday, Florida were convicted of possessing and distributing a controlled substance known as “bath salts” and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Both brothers were sentenced on January 27,
Read MoreNew Law Limits Passports for Tax Delinquents
The U.S. government will soon be able to revoke passports from those who haven’t paid their taxes, and prevent those who are delinquent from obtaining a new one. Congress will implement this new law in December, targeting those who owe $50,000 or more in unpaid taxes. There are some exceptions, however, for Americans travelling for
Read MoreBurning Man not amused by Quizno’s Commercial
Burning Man is known to many as an event enjoyed by peaceful hippies. However, after a commercial aired by the sandwich business Quizno’s, Burning Man’s legal team is stepping out of their peace zone with the threat of a lawsuit. The commercial, aired shortly after this year’s Burning Man, shows characters from a sci-fi film
Read MoreHypnosis: A Party Trick Becomes a Crime
Many people have been hypnotized as part of a show or party trick. Others claim that hypnosis has aided them in sleeping, dieting, and even stopping smoking. Some people don’t trust hypnosis and may not have a clear idea of what it is. No matter your personal stance on it, the modern understanding is that
Read MoreWhy Some Trials Take Years to Close: The Case of James Holmes
Many people may wonder why some criminal trials can take years to come to a close, such as the case of James Holmes, the infamous mass murderer who killed 12 people and injured 70 more in a shooting rampage during a theater showing of The Dark Knight in 2012. Holmes’ trial is still ongoing, with
Read MoreTennessee Horse Soring Case Paused Due to Search Warrant Issues
In a case reported by the Daily Times, defense attorney Rob White won his motion to suppress evidence gathered regarding a horse-soring case in Maryville, TN. White’s clients, horse trainer Larry Joe Wheelon, owner of Larry Wheelon Stables in Maryville, TN, and his employee Randall Gunter, are facing charges of aggravated animal cruelty charges after
Read MoreWhat to Do When Criminals Get Away-Safety First!
In light of recent events in Crossville, Tennessee, it’s a good idea to know what to do when the police are searching for an armed criminal. If you are in the near vicinity of a criminal on the run, go in your house and lock your doors and windows. Do not allow your children outside
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules on Police Detaining Defendant at Traffic Stop in Order to do “Dog Sniff Test”
Traffic stops are a touchy subject. Many go smoothly-you get pulled over, find out why, then drive off with a warning or, at most, a ticket. When they don’t go smoothly they can result in arrests, car chases, and in the most extreme cases, death is a possibility. So when you get pulled over by
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