Reckless

Milwaukee’s ‘Enough is Enough’ Launches Court Watch to Scrutinize Felony Sentences for Reckless Drivers

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Milwaukee, WI — In response to growing concerns over reckless driving incidents in Milwaukee County, a local advocacy group, Enough is Enough, has mobilized volunteers to monitor the judicial proceedings involving such cases. This new initiative aims to scrutinize the sentencing of individuals convicted of reckless driving felonies, with about 800 cases currently on the docket. The group was spurred into action by personal tragedy, following the loss of Erin Mogensen, a 32-year-old who was pregnant when fatally struck by a reckless driver last fall. Her mother, Ruth Ehrgott, is at the forefront of the … Read more

Rebecca Grossman Faces Immediate Jail Time After Verdict in Fatal Reckless Driving Case

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Los Angeles, California – After being found guilty of second-degree murder in a case involving the death of two young boys, Rebecca Grossman was immediately remanded into custody by the judge. Despite her plans to appeal the verdict, Grossman was sent to jail ahead of her sentencing, leaving many wondering how this is possible. In criminal cases, when sentencing is not conducted immediately after a guilty verdict, there are several options available to the judge. The defendant may be kept in custody if they were already confined, ordered into custody right away, or required to … Read more

Miami Beach Cracks Down on Spring Breakers and Reinforces Strict Marijuana Laws, Sending a Clear Message to Reckless Partiers

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Miami Beach, Florida – In anticipation of the upcoming spring break season, Miami Beach commissioners have made a move to tighten marijuana laws within the city. The commission recently voted to eliminate the optional civil penalty that had been in place for individuals found with 20 grams or less of marijuana. This decision was made in an effort to crack down on reckless behavior and create stricter consequences, effectively putting an end to the anything-goes party atmosphere. Commissioner Alex Fernandez, who sponsored the change, expressed his support for the decision, stating, “We’re shutting the door … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $26.2 Million in Punitive Damages to Man Injured in Reckless Truck Crash

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Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia jury has awarded $26.2 million to a man injured in a truck crash, with $25 million of that amount being punitive damages. This significant verdict comes just weeks after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to establish a fixed rule limiting the ratio of punitive and compensatory damages. The plaintiff’s lawyers at Morgan & Morgan declined a settlement offer of $1.46 million from the defendants. The case involved Patrick Clemmons, who claimed that he suffered neck and back injuries, as well as a concussion, when his semi-truck was rear-ended by a … Read more