A magistrate has jailed a teen for answering his mobile phone in court.

The 17-year-old let his mobile ring with the music of US rapper Akon before he answered the call while sitting in the front row of Darwin Magistrates Court yesterday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Although it makes global headlines, many people are uninformed of the actual logistics of Canada's annual Atlantic Seal Hunt. This article clears much of the hype surrounding the seal hunt.
Those pictures of little baby white seals getting clubbed? They're all older than 20 years. picked by tundramonkey 1 year ago

They are defying a court ruling and state that they will defend their stance in states other than California as well.
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*Use of the Starbucks logo and name does not imply ownership by Plime. Please don't sue them. Or me...I have no money. picked by moe 5 months ago

The first of nine cases filed by parents who claim a mercury-based preservative in vaccines caused their child's autism will soon go to court. There has been no link proven between vaccines and autism, but if the court decides in their favor, affected children could benefit from a trust fund. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a woman's claims that she suffered physical, emotional, and mental damage from a 2-day violent exorcism when she was 17. Texas state court gave the church a blank ticket to do whatever they want because it would be religious practices. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

On December 10th the Supreme Court decided two companion cases that essentially hold that the Federal Sentencing guidelines really are just guidelines. In other words, the sentencing court, after giving them consideration, is free to disregard them and impose the sentence the court thinks is appropriate in a given case. To understand the significance of this development, here is a brief overview... read full post picked by bhartzer 9 months ago

"A state appellate court ruled Thursday that child welfare officials had no right to seize hundreds of children from a polygamist sect's ranch on April 3."

the saga continues... picked by ybcool 3 months ago

Most Americans know very little about the workings of the U.S. Supreme Court or its members, but mention Justice Clarence Thomas, and you are likely to start an argument. He is the court's only African American, and its most conservative member. He is arguably the most influential black man in the country, yet he is reviled by many in his own race for his opposition to government programs intende... read full post picked by capriccio 11 months ago

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that NASA should be blocked from conducting background checks on low-risk employees at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, saying the practice threatens workers’ constitutional rights. picked by maxriter 8 months ago

CARLISLE, Pa. - A Pennsylvania man says he had one alternative when his brother didn't show up to give him a ride to court: start walking. picked by bevissimo 3 months ago

A seven-year old mongrel has appeared in a local court in India's eastern Bihar state charged with breaching the peace by barking at passers-by and even biting some of them. picked by AutumnLotus 1 month ago

A court has issued what could be at least a local first: an order of protection for a duck. picked by keroberos32 5 months ago

The Supreme Court will consider whether putting them in a park means giving other religions a place in the sun too. When the Supreme Court ruled 46 years ago that official prayers in public schools violated the 1st Amendment, it infuriated those who claimed that public institutions should reflect the fact that this is "one nation, under God" -- the God of the Jewish and Christian Scriptu... read full post picked by doggylives 5 months ago

A Magistrate has issued an arrest warrant for a man who failed to turn up to court because he is "God" and above the law. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Attorneys in the case of a 91-year-old Palisade man accused of sexual assault spent Wednesday morning in court trying to determine whether the aging man was fit to stand trial.

It turns out he wasn't. picked by mutil8or 5 months ago

Adrian Apgar, the Polk County man who has twice made headlines after nude encounters with alligators -- including one that attacked him -- has been arrested, accused of missing a court appearance. picked by sicc 3 months ago

A Canadian court has lifted a 12-year-old girl's grounding, overturning her father's punishment for disobeying his orders to stay off the internet. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

The U.S. Supreme Court this week hears arguments about whether the death penalty can be imposed for child rape, taking up for the first time in more than 30 years whether a crime other than murder can be punished by execution. picked by JDRucker 5 months ago

Massachusetts' highest court says a man who impersonated his brother to have sex with the brother's girlfriend cannot be convicted of rape. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

This is a crazy looking court that cost close to $2 million to build for this match between Federer and Nadal. I can not believe the Spanish Islands are hosting this. picked by JuicyFruit 1 year ago