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Story Archives of 'Law'Genes in the CourtsBy Virginia Prescott on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.Who can forget the moment in the O.J. Simpson trial back in 1994 when the infamous bloody glove first put DNA evidence in the public eye?
Washington Post reporter Rick Weiss has been following the use of genes in court trials, and he spoke with Fair Game host Faith Salie about the possibility of DNA testing that could predict whether a released convict would break the law again. Listen to the original interview here. (Photo by j / f / photos) listen:
  Non-Lethal Weapons from UNHBy Andrew Walsh on Friday, April 25, 2008.
Online Rogue Pharmacies Selling Prescription Drugs to AddictsBy Dianne Finch on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.Last year, 168 people died from drug overdoses in the state – many from prescription pain killers. But for those who don’t have prescriptions – narcotics can still easily be bought on the internet through rogue pharmacies. NHPR’s Dianne Finch reports that state senators are considering a House-backed bill that aims to crack down on the practice. listen:
Attorney General Opposes Death Penalty StudyBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up a bill that would create a study commission to examine the death penalty. The House has already passed the measure. But New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports the Attorney General warns passing the legislation could affect the two capital cases her office is pursuing. listen:
Judge Coffey Suspended 3 Years For Shielding Husband's AssetsBy Josh Rogers on Friday, April 18, 2008.Supreme Court punishment is 12 times longer than that sought by the judicial conduct committee. It comes as lawmakers ready for removal proceedings backed by Governor Lynch. listen:
Advocates Push for Impeachment ResolutionBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 15, 2008.Wednesday/Today the New Hampshire House is scheduled to take up a resolution to impeach President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Supporters insist the move is needed to keep the executive branch in check. Critics say this is nothing more than hollow political posturing. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Gregory Floyd is Back in CourtBy Chris Jensen on Friday, April 11, 2008.It has been 11 months since Liko Kenney killed Franconia police officer Bruce McKay. There was a third character in that tragedy last May, a passerby named Gregory Floyd. Seeing Officer McKay in trouble, Floyd killed Kenney. The Attorney General's office exonerated Floyd for that killing, But Floyd's got a history of getting into trouble and on Tuesday, he's once again headed for court. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Two Very Different Death Penalty DefendantsBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, April 10, 2008.The two defendants in New Hampshire facing the death penalty couldn’t be more different. There’s John Brooks, a white millionaire who’s charged with plotting and hiring men to kill an associate. Then there’s Michael Addison, an indigent black man, who is charged with shooting a Manchester police officer. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports on whether money, race and class may shape the outcome of these two cases. listen:
Can Michael Addison Get a Fair Trial in NH?By Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.Attorney’s for Michael Addison are going to court Thursday. listen:
The Second Amendment on TrialBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.For the first time in decades the US Supreme Court has the chance to define once and for all “the right to bear arms”. The case stems from a controversial ban on guns in D.C., which has made its way through court after court. And now, groups on both sides of the gun issue eagerly await the Justices’ ruling expected in June. Guests
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Today, it's commonplace, and has led to the release of hundreds of prisoners doing time... and the conviction of thousands of others. Genes are regularly called upon for testimony, and there’s more to come.