A federal appeals court has affirmed the conviction of a Florida man who sold machine gun conversion devices to an undercover law enforcement agent, ruling that constitutional protections for firearm ownership do not extend to automatic weapons or their conversion mechanisms. Maxon Alsenat, 29, from Fort Lauderdale, was prosecuted after selling three machine gun conversion...
The legal podcast landscape has expanded dramatically, offering attorneys and legal enthusiasts a wide variety of content that goes far beyond traditional legal education and case analysis. An examination of current offerings reveals approximately 300 million American podcasts competing for listeners’ attention, with a notable segment dedicated to legal professionals seeking everything from career guidance...
A Colorado judge has handed down a 96-year prison sentence to a 33-year-old man who fired 59 shots into a bar after being removed from the establishment for fighting, striking a bartender in the neck and endangering multiple patrons. Jimmy Cazares was convicted in February on multiple charges including two counts of attempted murder, possession...
A Georgia man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after fatally shooting his wife’s ex-fiance during what should have been a peaceful child visitation exchange. Nicholas Michael Mimms, 37, received a life sentence following his February conviction for felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm in the death of 31-year-old...
A devastating domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, left eight children dead and two women hospitalized with serious injuries early Sunday morning. The suspected gunman, identified as 33-year-old Shamar Elkins, died following a police pursuit and officer-involved shooting. The victims included seven of Elkins’ own children and one cousin, ranging in age from 3 to...