The New York Times reports state employees caring for people with developmental disabilities or mental illnesses, although found culpable of wrongdoing in internal disciplinary proceedings, were not fired. The state still manages to fire only about a quarter of those recommended for job termination, even when the recommendation is based on physical abuse. This puts […]
Wrongful arrest and imprisonment
A 22-year-old man has filed a federal lawsuit against a southeastern New Mexico county after his attorney says the man was kept in county jail for 21 days without pending charges against him. It turns out that the case against this young man had been dismissed prior to his wrongful arrest and imprisonment. In the […]
Criminal sentencing reform
Attorney General Holder has announce that he intends to take steps to reduce the number of people serving time in prison for drug offenses. This move is long overdue. Criminal Defense Lawyers have been requesting that the law regarding sentencing of criminal defendants allow for more leniency for many years. The United States imprisons hundreds […]
Alcohol safety at public events
New Mexico State University President Garrey Carruthers is voicing support for the possibility of selling beer and wine during sports events at the Las Cruces school’s Pan American Center. Mr. Carruthers says selling beer and wine at the center would be a good revenue-maker for NMSU and shouldn’t have a downside if handled appropriately. On […]
Assisted living facility / nursing home abuse
Many older people who are unable to live alone live in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Federal and State laws regulate nursing homes, reducing unsafe conditions for the residents. However assisted living facilities are largely unregulated. Diane Rehm recently discussed this issue on her radio program. Tragically, intentional and negligent abuse occurs against the […]
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