McCrery Gets Full Sentence Despite Pleas for Leniency

McCrery Gets Full Sentence Despite Pleas for Leniency - Portsmouth, NH Patch:

Julianne McCrery stood motionless Friday morning as Rockingham Superior Court Judge Tina Nadeau imposed a 45-year-to-life sentence on the Texas woman for smothering her 6-year-old son, a sentence Nadeau levied moments after listening to requests for a lighter sentence and emotional testimony from McCrery and her family.

Message to Austin and Isabella-It's Grampies Birthday

To Austin and Isabella,
Another year has gone by that Grampie and I have missed you both, hoping maybe next year you'll be with us, giving a reason to celebrate.He would like nothing better than spending his birthday with the two of you, but beyond matter's out of our control, you are being kept from us.
We just wanted you both to know you haven't been forgotten and not a day goes by that be don't think about you.
Austin, Grampie misses all the good times you spent together. Working on his truck, playing baseball, building thing's, taking walks, feeding the duck's which you loved so much and all the other thing's you two did together. Life just isn't the same without you.
Isabella, Grampie misses seeing your cute little face, even though he didn't get to spend any time with you, but we watched you grow inside your Mommy and talked to you all the time. So much time we've missed with our little Princess, needlessly.
You both mean the world to us and we wish you were here. We will never stop loving you both and pray you are safe. Here's hoping you're home with us soon.
Love forever and always, Grampie and Grammy

New York State Bar Association Family Court Task Force Holds Second Hearing

The Children’s Law Center » Blog Archive » New York State Bar Association Family Court Task Force Holds Second Hearing:

A State Bar Association Task Force designed to address issues related to the Family Court system, particularly its impact on children and families, will convene the second of four statewide hearings Wednesday, January 11, in New York City.

New York Family Courts Open to the Public

New York Family Courts Open to the Public:

The idea of going to court can be daunting. Those who have had no prior encounters with the law may suddenly find themselves needing to go to court for a domestic matter such as divorce, child custody or child support. One way to calm fears regarding a court appearance is to observe other hearings to see what goes on in the courtroom beforehand. In New York, Family Courts are open to the public, a rule that top court officials recently reaffirmed. People may also benefit from following a few courtroom etiquette tips during their hearings.

Juvenile court sees a range of problems, misdeeds

Juvenile court sees a range of problems, misdeeds - herald-mail.com:

Mom shrugged.

"No comment," the woman said when asked by Assistant Public Defender Brian Hutchison in Washington County juvenile court if she agreed that her son would be better off remaining in foster care.

Family supports son during battle with dependency

Family supports son during battle with dependency | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com:

When leaders of a Wisconsin Rapids dentist office learned prescription drugs were missing, they discussed getting help for the person responsible.

Because Family Is Forever…

The Bohol Standard Online Edition:

I have been a neutral observer of the ongoing saga involving Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona. Tomorrow is the start of a rather long and tedious, and could be damning, impeachment trial. This trial will be publicized and will be watched by millions of Filipinos here and abroad.