In Oklahoma City, it’s illegal for a minor to possess a “broad-tipped” permanent marker. Here’s the ordinance: § 35-201. – Prohibition on possession of aerosol spray paint by minors. No person under the age of 18 years may possess an aerosol spray paint container or broad-tipped indelible marker on any…
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Happy Judge Pens Humorous Order Canceling Trial
Not many Orders merit a block quote on Legal Juice. This one, from the case of Kissel v. Schwartz … out of Kentucky, most definitely does. So, without further ado: “And such news of an amicable settlement having made this Court happier than a tick on a fat dog because it is…
Granny Socks It To Burglars
Burglary is one thing, but punching an elderly woman in the process? Not cool, and in this case, not effective either. Turns out granny can take care of herself, and then some. As reported by thisisnottingham.co.uk: Joan Parmenter, 79, discovered Luke Clay with his brother, Lee Clay, in her front…
What Do You Do When Your Neighbor Is In Jail?
If you’re this lady, you plunder her home! And then do it again! The plunderer’s timing wasn’t the best, as reported by The Tampa Bay Times: At first, on Wednesday, she helped herself to some craft supplies. And a knife. A purse. One hundred CDs. The window curtains. Shellie Leonard…
Boatload Of Cash Found In Walls After Owner’s Death, Sale Of House. Whose Is It?
If you went to law school, you probably read the title of the post and thought, hmm, that sounds like a question on a law school exam. If you’re a normal person, you probably thought “finders, keepers.” So, who gets the money? As reported by azcentral.com: An Arizona court says…
So You Say The Car Is Where?
Hey, younger drivers are going to make mistakes, especially after they’ve had something to drink. Here’s the latest installment of “Yikes” as reported by The Hamilton Spectator (Ontario): A Burlington teen faces careless driving charges after crashing into a home. Halton police say ‘miraculously’ no one was injured when the…
Cat Makes Itself At Home In Neighbor’s Yard, And The Neighbor Get’s A Ticket?
For real. Apparently it wasn’t the first time Michael Rainey’s cat mistook neighbor Joseph Loflin’s yard for a litter box. As reported by Click2Houston.com: “‘Your cat has been back there defecating in my back yard,'” [former police officer] Loflin said he told his neighbor. “I used the slang word, the…
Nobody Likes A Backseat Driver. But This? Yikes.
Let’s just say this lady does not take criticism well, especially when she’s behind the wheel. What did she do when her husband took exception to her driving? As reported by The Argus Leader (South Dakota): A Sioux Falls woman tried to run down her husband with a Chrysler New…
You Do Not Want To Bring Home A Bad Report Card To This Woman
Hawaiian mom Ijeva Matavele had not been pleased when her 14-year-old daughter failed 2 classes. The girl agreed to get tutoring, and things … did not improve. As reported in the Honolulu Advertiser: The daughter… skipped tutoring classes and hung out with friends. On the day her report card was…
Man Who Has Seen Too Many Movies Clings To Roof Of Car As It Is Being Stolen
Beginning at the beginning – it’s a hunk of metal, plastic and glass.It can be replaced. A brain splattered all over the pavement can’t. From The Orlando Sentinel: Val Jacques was playing chess at a Christian community center on Central Boulevard in Orlando on Friday afternoon, police say, when he…