Uncivil Law

A person defaulted on their tax bill for their house and the house was seized. Fortunately, the house sold for $25,000 MORE than the tax bill! Unfortunately, the state of Minnesota is keeping all the money :(

The ATF is not allowed to build a "gun registry". But they do have nearly 1 BILLION records now in an electronic database. So what is going on, and is ATF violating the law?

People have sued various entities related to the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. While many of the parties have been dismissed from the lawsuits, in this decision a district court rules that the lawsuit against Donald Trump for conspiring (!) with the proud boys to attack the capitol. What is this? Let's discuss!

This is a companion case to the case we discussed yesterday, where the government dropped an issue at trial. In today's case, they drop an issue on appeal. As before though, no problem - the court is here to save the day!

During a traffic stop, a passenger (who was a convicted felon) was found with a firearm. During the trial, the prosecutor dropped the ball. In today's case, we discuss the court of appeals, who thoughtfully bailed out the prosecutor and upheld the conviction.

The Satanic Temple, an organization that literally names itself after the devil, believes it has been defamed by Newsweek. First, how can you POSSIBLY defame Satan? Second, so many other problems.

Kim Potter was a police officer that shot someone during a traffic stop, thinking that she was using her taser. She has been sentences to two years. The trial judge in imposing the sentence used the word "mistake" multiple times. So is the conviction and sentence just? Let's discuss!

The FAA has proposed new regulations for drones. What is the latest, and how might it affect you?

Prompt for comments: The word "convoy" in the phrase "freedom convoy" is racist because ...

The Canadian Trucker Protest may have come to something of an end (for the moment), so how should we understand it? Well, our friends in the media have some thoughts! Maybe we can learn what to think from them (lol)

After the federal government ditched net neutrality, California wanted to adopt it for its self. But the cable companies objected, arguing California lacked the power to institute the policy on a state wide level. In today's episode, we discuss the FCC's decision to change the regulatory status of internet providers from title 2 to title 1, and how that decision impacts California.

Support out sponsor and this channel at http://aura.com/uncivillaw Michael Avenatti previously went to prison for extorting Nike. Now he is going to prison for cheating Stormy Daniels. And his troubles are not over yet!

Today involves a story of a pregnant teenager who worked in a doctor's office. She was given the doctor's prescription pad (!). 50k-150k pills in forged prescriptions later, her lawyer makes some questionable decisions at sentencing. Can she get her sentence reduced? Let's discuss!

Hayley Paige is a fashion designed that sold her name to JLM for use as a brand name. The relationship has since gone sour. The trial court ordered several of her social media account to be turned over to JLM, but the court of appeals has granted (in all likelihood a very temporary) reprieve.

Students for Fair Admissions is a group that was formed specifically to challenge the affirmative action programs at Colleges. Recently, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, so in today's episode we give a preview of what is to come.

Tasha K made up facts about Cardi B. A jury has found that Tasha K defamed Cardi B and must pay $4M in damaged. Tasha K has pledged this is just the beginning. Spoiler alert : It is not.

In yesterday's episode, we covered a recent 9th circuit case upholding gun rights. But every such case has always been reversed during an en banc. Recognizing his fate, the judge saves the en banch the time by writing a decision reversing himself and roasting the 9th circuit. It's hilarious

The second circuit considered a case coming out of California where all the gun shops were completely closed for 2 months due to covid regulations, even as other stores such as bike shops were allowed to remain open. In this case, the 9th circuit considers whether the restrictions on gun shop operations violated the principles of the 2nd amendment and of Heller. Let's discuss!

Justice Breyer has announced he is resigning from the Supreme Court. Let's take a look at the potential replacements!

Just before their 18th birthday, a transgender woman with a criminal record went into the women's bathroom at a Denny's and purulently assaulted a ten year old. The Los Angeles prosecutor has said that probation will be more than enough for this repeat criminal offender. California is a silly place

Drew Clinton raped a girl. He was found guilty. Then, Judge Robert Adrian says how about not guiilty because prison was too much for this young man. This is a thing that happened.