Tag: law
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Alabama law makers drop sales tax on groceries by 3%
Alabama Reduces Grocery Sales Tax to Ease Financial Burden Alabama, known for its generous hospitality and Southern charm, has taken a step to ease the financial burden on its residents. Starting from September 1, 2023, the state has lowered the sales tax on groceries from 4% to 3%. This change aims to provide some relief…
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Florida off-duty deputy arrested after fleeing law enforcement at speeds up to 130 mph
An off-duty Polk County, Florida, deputy was allegedly clocked going 85 mph over the posted speed limit of 45 mph Sunday night, while fleeing his colleagues who were attempting to pull him over. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 22-year-old Jakob Kite of Polk County was arrested after the high-speed pursuit after driving well over…
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Missouri man convicted of killing police officer challenges state’s death penalty law
A man awaiting sentencing for killing a Missouri police officer is challenging the constitutionality of a state law that allows judges to hand down the death sentence. A jury in June convicted 45-year-old Ian McCarthy of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Clinton Police Officer Gary Lee Michael Jr. during a 2017 traffic stop.…
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Fugitive Danelo Cavalcante Spotted on Home Camera, Manhunt Underway
Escaped Murder Convict Sighted: Massive Manhunt Underway in Pennsylvania An escaped murderer, Danelo Souza Cavalcante, has been spotted in a residential neighborhood, setting off intensive efforts to recapture him. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office revealed this breakthrough through a statement on social media over the weekend. The district attorney’s office shared that Danelo Cavalcante,…
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New Texas Law Enforces Drunk Drivers to Pay Child Support
Texas Law Requires Drunk Drivers Who Kill Parents to Pay Child Support In a significant development, a new Texas law now holds drunken drivers accountable for providing child support if they cause the death of a child’s parent or guardian in a crash. The legislation, officially known as Texas House Bill 393 or Bentley’s Law,…