The Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer

Just posted the newest episode of my podcast which we started back up after over a year hiatus. My co-host Oscar Michelen and I discuss how our practices are being affected by Covid-19 and give some advice to other solo and small law practices. Please feel free to share with any attorneys you think might be interested.

The Federal Commission on School Safety recommends eliminating guidance statements made jointly by the Obama administration’s Department of Education (DOE) and Department of Justice in 2014, which critics say discourage elementary and secondary schools from reporting to law enforcement students who may pose safety risks. #DOE #SchoolSafety #DOJ #schoolshooting #civilrights https://crimlawny.com/school-safety-report-urges-undoing-o/

Under no circumstances should men be allowed to abuse women. They also shouldn't be subjected to a law that unfairly discriminates against them either. #titleix #sexualassault #college #collegedisciplinedefense https://collegedisciplinedefense.com/title-ix-discriminati/

Statements in person or on social media containing words that can be interpreted as a threat to a school could result in your child being arrested. Just because they were joking will not stop an arrest. Please talk to your children to avoid using threatening language toward a school.

Law enforcement leaders portrayed these massive raids as intended to put out of business two rival street gangs, known as 2Fly and the Big Money Bosses. But many charged had no association with either gang. https://crimlawny.com/nyc-anti-gang-raids-swept-up-many-yo/ #gangs #bronx120 #gangraid #nypd #prosecutor #marijuana

Sending our kids off to college opens them up to another world of temptations, ones that can pose serious potential consequences. That's why it's crucial to educate on a school's code of conduct them before sending them off on their own. #collegediscipline #codeofconduct #criminaldefenseattorney #titleix #studentdefense https://crimlawny.com/what-a-criminal-defense-attorney-tel/

This "Do Not Call" list includes cops with proven misconduct charges. Should this list be made public? https://crimlawny.com/new-york-das-list-cops-who-may-be-pr/ #nyc #nypd #districtattorney #policemisconduct #newyork #prosecutors

New York needs to reexamine its law to combat sexual misconduct on college campuses. While the purpose is laudable, the law itself deprives students of due process rights and makes it easier for innocent students to be found guilty. https://collegedisciplinedefense.com/new-yorks-enough-is-e/ #newyork #sexualmisconduct #sexualassault #Titleix #college #enoughisenough #dueprocess #affirmativeconsent

Unfortunately the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal on a case in which there was evidence that the jury that convicted a homosexual man made anti-gay remarks during deliberations. Check out more on this disappointing story in my latest blog article: https://crimlawny.com/high-court-wont-hear-killers-appeal-/ #antigay #supremecourt #SCOTUS #appeal #jurybias #gayrights

https://collegedisciplinedefense.com/higher-ed-often-loses/ #TitleIX #DueProcess #DueProcessViolation #DOE #SexualMisconduct #CollegeDisciplineDefense

With so many inmates with drug abuse problems, jails are now becoming an integral part in the fight against opioid addiction. Read more in my latest blog article: https://crimlawny.com/enlisting-jails-in-the-fight-against/ #drugaddiction #jails #MAT #opioids #opioidaddiction #addiction #inmates

After the passage of #proposition64 conduct that formerly could bring substantial prison time is now decriminalized, but what can be done to make life easier for those with marijuana-related criminal records? Check out my latest blog article on the topic. https://crimlawny.com/california-prosecutors-public-defend/ #California #marijuana #pot #potconvictions #reform