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New York Legislation to Close Gun Show Loophole; New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Rochelle Berliner Explains the Bill and Effects on Gun Buyers, Sellers and Distributors
New York Legislation to Close Gun Show Loophole; New York Criminal Defense Lawyer Rochelle Berliner Explains the Bill and Effects on Gun Buyers, Sellers and Distributors
Queens, New York (PRWEB) December 28, 2011
Ten firearms dealers were charged with illegal gun sales over the past eight months, as stated in an announcement by the Office of the Attorney General on December 4, 2011, after New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman conducted a series of undercover gun show investigations exposing sellers who allegedly did not properly observe current gun laws. Schneiderman’s weapons sting is part of the Attorney General’s fight against illicit gun sales and weapons trafficking in New York. Schneiderman, with the help of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), aims to tighten New York’s current gun laws and increase punishments for violators.
Last week, Senator Gillibrand announced her support for Schneiderman and his goal of increasing gun control when she introduced the “Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2011” into federal legislation. If accepted, Gillibrand’s bill would toughen penalties for dealers convicted of illegal gun sales in New York as well as persons charged with weapons trafficking throughout the state and across state lines. Several factors led to the crackdown on vendors and gun shows, including the increase in weapons crimes involving guns in the state of New York.
New York weapons defense attorney Rochelle Berliner explains, “New York City already has some of the most restrictive local licensing requirements for Federal firearm dealers in the country. The proposed legislation brings controversy into question concerning states’ rights to choose the definition of what is “reasonable” gun control, and it could end up punishing persons, such as gun shows operators, who have very little or no control over whether the law is actually being obeyed.”
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) gun crime statistics in the US for 2010, gun violence in New York increased 7 percent from 2009 to 2010 and accounted for over 60 percent of all crimes reported. A nationwide spike in police gun deaths in U.S also contributed to lawmakers’ urgency to reform gun control policy. To date, there have been166 police deaths nationwide in the past 11 months, an increase from last year’s 146, according to a spokesperson at The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Senator Gillibrand and Attorney General Schneiderman argue gun trafficking begins with the ease of an unqualified person’s ability to purchase weapons at gun shows. The weapons sold without proper protocol at gun shows subsequently end up on the streets, either to be used directly to commit a crime by the buyer or resold illicitly to someone else, becoming virtually untraceable of current location and origin of the weapon. The proposed bill by Senator Gillibrand would make all such transactions illegal, and a dealer could face a fine of up to $ 2,500 per violation, in addition to a suspension of their license for up to six months.
Under the federal Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, an amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, firearms dealers with Federal Firearms Licenses are required to enter buyers into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) maintained by the FBI. Currently, gun sales in violation of the Brady Act can result in a misdemeanor offense; however, unlicensed private sellers are not subject to the Brady Act.
“On a federal level, private sellers who rent a booth at a gun show are not required to conduct a background check on their buyers, but New York laws state all firearm exhibitors must conduct a national instant criminal background check prior to all firearm sales or transfers, including sales or transfers of rifles or shotguns at a gun show,” states Berliner, a gun sale defense lawyer in Queens.
The Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2011 would punish individuals engaged in a conspiracy to traffic guns equally to those who actually traffic a gun, and alleged offenders could face up to 20 years in prison. Those accused of organizing gun trafficking operations would be subject to additional sentencing and could potentially serve five consecutive years in prison. Furthermore, the new bill would make the sale of two or more firearms illegal if the seller has reason to believe the buyer intends to use the guns to commit a felony. Penalties may increase depending on the quantity of guns trafficked.
Additionally, the proposed bill aims to eliminate the illegal flow of guns into New York by cracking down on gun trafficking into New York from across state and national borders through the creation of a unified national policy on gun sales that includes background checks, no matter in which state the gun sale occurred.
According to Berliner, “The proposed legislation would create a huge ambiguity in regard to the seller’s understanding of the buyer’s intentions and the seller’s understanding of the law, specifically regarding what constitutes a felony crime in the state of New York.”
Rochelle Berliner of the Law Office of Rochelle S. Berliner is a Queens criminal defense attorney committed to the protection of men and women accused of crimes throughout the areas of Queens County, New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn) and Bronx County, including Jackson Heights, Astoria, Rosedale, Chelsea, Washington Heights, Harlem, Bushwick, Flatbush, South Bronx, Williamsbridge and all other neighborhoods of New York City.
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Has Freedom Of Religion in this country contributed to The destruction of The Family?
Question by rabidkitty: Has Freedom Of Religion in this country contributed to The destruction of The Family?
Has Freedom of religion been translated into freedom NOT to believe contributed to
-Rise in Premarital sex
– availability of Abortion
-No fault divorce
Have these contributed to the Destruction of the family unit?
Best answer:
Answer by Bride of Squidward
Yes.
Add your own answer in the comments!
George Washington (Part 1)
George Washington was a conservative landowner who helped transform a bunch of quarrelsome states into a cohesive nation – and drafted the American Constitution.
George Washington was a conservative landowner who helped transform a bunch of quarrelsome states into a cohesive nation – and drafted the American Constitution.
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GAO Validates Drug Court Effectiveness
GAO Validates Drug Court Effectiveness
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) December 19, 2011
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals is proud to announce that the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its fourth report on Drug Courts last week, concluding once again that Drug Courts reduce recidivism and save money. The report, ADULT DRUG COURTS: Studies Show Courts Reduce Recidivism, but DOJ Could Enhance Future Performance Measure Revision Efforts, validated existing Drug Court research by examining over 30 scientifically rigorous studies involving more than 50 Drug Courts throughout the country. The GAO was established to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government. The scope of this report was mandated by the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
Of the 32 Drug Court programs reviewed, 31 showed reductions in recidivism. Of those that performed statistical comparisons, the large majority (72%) reported statistically significant reductions in crime for the Drug Court participants. This conclusion is very much in line with those of several scientific meta-analyses, which all found that 75% to 80% of Drug Courts significantly reduced crime. In the GAO analysis, Drug Court participants were found to have up to a 26 percent lower rate of recidivism than comparison groups. Re-arrest rates for Drug Court graduates were found to be up to 58 percent below comparison groups.
“GAO reports are objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, and held to the highest research standards,” said Dr. Doug Marlowe, Chief of Science, Law and Policy with the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. “This report reinforces the scientific merit of Drug Court research, confirming that Drug Courts are a proven solution for reducing drug abuse and crime. We know beyond a reasonable doubt that at least 75 to 80 percent of Drug Courts achieve reliable and significant reductions in crime. This translates into large cost-savings for taxpayers averaging more than $ 6,000 per participant.”
The GAO reviewed 11 cost-benefit studies published between 2004 through 2011. These studies provided information to determine net-benefit, defined as the monetary benefit of reduced recidivism accrued to society from the Drug Court program through reduced future victimization and justice system expenditures, less the net costs of the Drug Court program. Drug Courts were found to have a cost-benefit as high as $ 47,852 per participant.
“The GAO report leaves little doubt that Drug Courts must remain a cornerstone of criminal justice reform,” said West Huddleston, CEO of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. “Now more than ever, we must invest in cost-effective programs with proven results. Drug Courts break the cycle of drug addiction and crime, and do so with greater effectiveness and at less expense than any other strategy.”
The GAO included in its review the National Institute of Justice’s Multi-Site Adult Drug Court Evaluation (MADCE), which it called “the most comprehensive study on Drug Courts to date.” This five-year study published in July also confirmed that Drug Courts significantly reduce recidivism and drug use. Additional benefits were found to include increases in employment, education, family functioning and financial stability. The MADCE cost-benefit analysis determined benefits of $ 6,208 to society per participant. The GAO concluded, “This is the broadest and most ambitious study of Drug Courts to date; it is well done analytically, and the results, as they relate to the impact of Drug Courts, are transparent and well described.”
In addition to examining Drug Court research, the GAO analyzed improvements made to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Drug Court grant program since the last GAO review in 2002. The GAO report indicated that steps taken by the Bureau of Justice Assistance within DOJ to redesign performance measures, including a new process used to assess a sample of Adult Drug Court grantees’ performance across a range of variables, have improved the implementation of federal Adult Drug Court grants. The GAO concluded that while there are still areas for improvement, DOJ’s process of revising its performance measures adheres to key practices.
“The Bureau of Justice Assistance within the Department of Justice continues to demonstrate outstanding leadership in administering and reporting on Adult Drug Court grants, and striving to improve data collection,” said Huddleston. “The GAO report clearly demonstrates the importance of new BJA performance measures, and the responsibility of grant recipients to comply with reporting requirements.”
About the National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Drug Courts combine rigorous drug treatment and accountability to compel and support drug-using offenders to change their lives. After 22 years of innovation, there are now over 2,600 Drug Courts located in all 50 states. Since 1994, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), a non-profit organization 501 (c) (3) representing over 27,000 multidisciplinary justice professionals and community leaders, has worked tirelessly at the national, state and local level to create and enhance Drug Courts. NADCP and its professional services branch, the National Drug Court Institute, have directly trained 65,440 Drug Court professionals from all fifty states and U.S. territories as well as fourteen other countries. The Drug Court field has grown from 347 programs in 1998 to 2,600 Drug Courts currently in operation. NADCP is recognized as the experts in the field of addiction and the criminal justice system. For more information, visit http://www.AllRise.org.
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UFOs, Aliens, and the Question of Contact – 4 of 8
This video (in 8 parts) explores the secrecy surrounding the greatest cover-up of all time, presenting an overview of the UFO phenomenon, aliens, abductions, disclosure, and hyperdimensional realities. Full length video: veilofreality.wordpress.com Full youtube playlist: www.youtube.com Resources & Further Reading Based on “UFOs, Aliens and the Question of Contact” by Bernhard Guenther veilofreality.wordpress.com Books: – High Strangeness: Hyperdimensions and the Process of Alien Abduction – Laura Knight-Jadczyk – The Wave Series – Laura Knight-Jadczyk – The Secret History of the World – Laura Knight-Jadczyk – Bringers of the Dawn – Barbara Marciniak – The Ra Material – Carla Rueckert, Don Elkins, and Jim McCart – UFO’s and the National Security State: The Chronology of a Cover-up – Richard M. Dolan – Taken: Inside the Alien-Human Abduction Agenda – Karla Turner, Ph.D – Masquerade of Angels – Karla Turner, Ph.D – Into the Fringe – Karla Turner, Ph.D – The Love Bite: Alien Interference in Human Love Relationships – Eve Lorgen – The Threat – David M. Jacobs, Ph.D – Operation Trojan Horse – John Keel – Gods of Eden – William Bramley – Alien Agenda – Jim Marrs – The Stargate Conspiracy – Picknet and Prince – DMT — The Spirit Molecule – Dr. Rick Strassman – The Active Side of Infinity – Carlos Castaneda – In Search of the Miraculous – PD Ouspensky – Gnosis – Boris Mouravieff – Political Ponerology – Andrew M. Lobaczewski – The Mask of Sanity – Hervey Cleckley Websites …
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G. Edward Griffin on the Federal Reserve System
The author of “The Creature From Jekyll Island,” G. Edward Griffin, on the cartel structure of the Federal Reserve System and the 1910 “money trust” meeting on Jekyll Island responsible for drafting the principles of the Owners-Glass Bill/Federal Reserve Act signed into law by President Wilson. Clip from the film “FIAT EMPIRE – Why the Federal Reserve Violates the US Constitution.” “This Telly Award-winning documentary on the Federal Reserve System was inspired by the well-known book, “The Creature From Jekyll Island” by G. Edward Griffin, and features presidential candidate, RON PAUL. To order a high-quality DVD or VHS tape (by mail) with up to 160-minutes of additional interviews, go to www.FiatEmpire.com To get instant downloads in a range of qualities, go to www.mecfilms.com and select from the “Documentaries” menu. Find out why some feel the Federal Reserve System is a “bunch of organized crooks” and others feel its practices “are in violation of the US Constitution.” Discover why experts agree the Fed is a banking cartel that benefits mainly bankers, their clients in need of easy money and a Congress that would rather increase the National Debt than raise taxes. Produced by William L. Van Alen, Jr., the 1-hour documentary is a co-production between Matrixx Productions and Cornerstone Entertainment and features interviews by, not only G. Edward Griffin, but Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas); MOVIEGUIDE Founder, Ted Baehr; and constitutional attorney, Edwin Vieira (4 …
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The Second Amendment – America’s most vital amendment but one which is under constant threat and attack. Watch this and pass it on as widely as possible and wake up more people. Also, visit jpfo.org for other download options.
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Religious Right Anti-Birth Control Amendment
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إقرأ كتاب: عمرو خالد في ميزان الشريعة I start by the name of Allah, and ask Him to endow upon us the clear understanding of alsunna of the Prophet. A man named ^Amr Khalid, who is an Egyptian Accountant that suddenly became a big fan for many people for claiming to be a so-called modern “scholar” or caller to Islamic knowledge. He uses a certain way to attract students from women and men, but has ignorance built up due to reading un-authentic books and making his own opinions in the religion.. He has many other beliefs that are not from a Qur’an or Sunnah. The question is not how this man became to that position or why?. The issue is with his false and abhorrent sayings that no two Muslims can accept or to believe in!! Among the deviant sayings of Amr Khaled are: -He claims that people can have any religion or belief that want. (Freedom of beliefs) -By using his weak and ill slang language he attributes to Allah attributes of the creations. -He claims that Allah “awaits” at nights for the repentance of the sinful Muslim. -He claims that Satan (Shaytan, the devil) did not commit kufur!!! He has many other beliefs that are not from a Qur’an or Sunnah. We ask Allah to protect us and you from such beliefs, and to guide us always to the true path of Ahlus-Sunnah. Hence: Beware of the teachings of Amr Khaled, and warn from them. Allah knows best www.alsunna.org .
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Amendment II Presents Military-Focused Bullet Proof Products to Blue Star Mothers
Amendment II Presents Military-Focused Bullet Proof Products to Blue Star Mothers
Albuquerque, New Mexico (PRWEB) January 05, 2012
Families of those currently serving honorably in the United States military and those who have served themselves have united together to make the most protective combat apparel, RynoHide™, more accessible to US troops. Their goal is to significantly reduce casualties and decrease potentially life-threatening injuries to soldiers in the line of fire.
The Rio Grande Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America will now be able to facilitate the access of RynoHide™ products to soldiers through Thank A Warrior Foundation.
Amendment II’s military Combat Ready Uniforms (CRUs)™ are created with RynoHide™ protection, a revolutionary compound developed by Amendment II, LLC, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. RynoHide™ armor is the focal point of a developmental line of tactical body armor that has never before been available. It has the capacity to protect front line personnel at all potential threat points on the body. Combat Ready Uniforms™ have the exact look of standard military uniforms, yet they provide unrivaled protection.
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-political organization. They are a nationwide conglomerate of mothers who now have, or who have had, children serving honorably in the military. They promote patriotism and support American troops.
Thank A Warrior Foundation, a non-profit organization, similarly honors Americans serving their country as military heroes. The foundation provides exceptional and rewarding outdoor opportunities and experiences for members and veterans of the US Military and their families. Thank A Warrior recognizes the need to bring as many troops home safely as possible, and has therefore pledged to help groups like the Blue Star Mothers obtain Amendment II’s products.
Thank A Warrior Foundation has provided a major step in achieving this vital goal. All who are associated with the Rio Grande Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America are now, through the Thank A Warrior Foundation, able to obtain RynoHide™ products, manufactured exclusively by Amendment II, at a significant discount. John Fierro, Executive Vice President of Amendment II, soon hopes to present this offer on a national scale.
Amendment II’s innovations promise to drastically reduce tactical vulnerabilities because they address and overcome the life-saving limitations of uniforms currently in use by the United States Department of Defense.
Amendment II is a veteran and minority owned business established specifically to save the lives of the men and women who put their lives on the line every day in dangerous jobs from security and law enforcement to military combat. Through research, development, and manufacturing, Amendment II constantly works to improve the line of personal defense available using cutting edge technology. The mission of Amendment II is simple: They want to save lives. Veterans and civilians who have dealt with the ravages of war agree with that vision.
The founder launched Amendment II based on his personal field experience with nearly a decade in the US Armed Forces during which he performed over 75 Secret Special Operations missions. His technical expertise formulated during his military tenure as well as success in entrepreneurship have provided a solid foundation through which a viable and critical business has emerged. Consistent with this vision, Amendment II is a business about cutting down on casualties and injuries.
For more information (Press Only) contact:
John Fierro – Executive Vice President, Amendment II
john.fierro(at)amendmentII(dot)com
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Nice The Constitution photos
Some cool The Constitution images:
A capstan on the USS Constitution
Image by JonnyL
The USS constitution is the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy. Its called Old Ironsides cos those pesky English cannonballs bounced off the sides.
I believe that bits of wood are placed into those square slots and men push the capstan around – making a big winch.
USS Constitution anchored in York River, Yorktown, VA for reenactment of American victory over Lord Cornwallis one hundred and fifty years ago.
Image by Boston Public Library
File name: 08_06_007663
Title: USS Constitution anchored in York River, Yorktown, VA for reenactment of American victory over Lord Cornwallis one hundred and fifty years ago.
Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)
Date created: 1931-10-18
Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.
Genre: Glass negatives
Subjects: Constitution (Frigate); Sailing ships
Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.
Collection: Leslie Jones Collection
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.
Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.
USS Constitution Navy Yard, Boston. First time in 32 years has the capstan pulled the anchor up as it did years ago.
Image by Boston Public Library
File name: 08_06_008023
Title: USS Constitution Navy Yard, Boston. First time in 32 years has the capstan pulled the anchor up as it did years ago.
Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer)
Date created: 1931-05-12
Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in.
Genre: Glass negatives
Subjects: Constitution (Frigate); Sailing ships; Sailors; Hoisting machinery; Anchors
Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve.
Collection: Leslie Jones Collection
Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department
Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones.
Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.
