If you have successfully beaten the system (way to go New Jersey!), and are getting paid on an ongoing basis, why would you take an on-the-books job? See, that’s how you get caught. As reported by NJ Advance Media for nj.com: [Former Piscataway, New Jersey teacher] John Brishcar, 59, of…
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Contempt And 5 Days For That? Nah.
As reported by the Spokesman-Review: Spokane County Superior Court Judge Sam Cozza apparently has a dim view of people swearing in his courtroom. He halted proceedings midway through Friday’s first appearance docket after a teenager got up and stormed out of the courtroom, leaving a string of expletives in his…
A Very Strange Fighting Style Indeed
It’s a big world, and there are lots of different fighting styles – boxing, kung fu, jujitsu (jiu-jitsu), MMA, taekwondo, to name a few. And then there’s this gent’s fighting style, unlikely to be replicated by anyone, ever. As reported by The Santa Cruz Sentinel: A 24-year-old Santa Cruz man…
You’re Taxing Santa?
What about the kids? If they find out the government is trying to tax Santa Claus, how can they believe? As reported by Reuters: The [Ukraine] government faces $9 billion in foreign debt repayments next year and its budget deficit almost tripled in January-October this year to more than $4…
Questionable Police Tactic, Even If Legal
Yes, what we as a society want is for people not to trust police officers. That’ll foster a great police/citizen relationship. This ruse used by police in Ohio will not only undermine the ordinary citizen’s trust in the police, it won’t do jack in the “war on drugs.” As reported…
So It Turns Out Crime Victims Have Access To Craigslist Too!
Craigslist is a fantastic marketplace. You can literally buy and sell anything, or so these gents thought. As reported by The Colorado Springs Police Department: On 02/01/14 at approximately 1700 hrs. Officer M. McCormick, was dispatched to the 1600 block of Loraine St. to investigate a reported burglary. Upon arrival…
Drinking Just Got A Little Easier For New Zealanders Under 18
The Juice does not have a problem with parents letting an older teenager have a drink in their own home. But this New Zealand law goes way, way beyond that, and extends outside of the home. In fact, it’s not clear what the outer limits are. As reported by The…
The Bird Gets It If You Don’t Follow Legal Juice On Twitter And Like It On Facebook
If you don’t follow Legal Juice on Twitter (@LegalJuice), the bird gets it. And lest you feel complacent because of Mr. Wile E. Coyote’s track record, rumor has it that he is ending his longstanding relationship with Acme for “a more reliable supplier.” When asked if maybe he’s the problem,…
Not Your Typical Day At The Library
Maybe she just had the wrong public building? Trust The Juice – you won’t guess what this woman did at the library. As reported by The Hunterdon County Democrat, via nj.com: On Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 at 1617 hours, Patrol Officer Mazellan responded to the Readington Library for a woman…
You’ve Heard Of “Helicopter Moms”?
Yes, of course you’ve heard of helicopter moms. But what about helicopter dads? They don’t get a lot of ink. This gent is the exception! As reported by The Guardian An Italian father who forced his teenage daughters to ski competitively and eat a macrobiotic diet because he was concerned…