Elvis Presley is best known for his massive influence on rock and roll as we know it, appropriately nicknamed "The King" or "The King of Rock and Roll." While his musical legacy has lived on for years and deserves to be recognized, many people are not nearly as aware of the legal legacy that has followed Elvis throughout his life and even after his death. As we approach the 43rd anniversary of his death, we'd like to explore the lawsuits that Elvis and his estate have been involved in over the years.
Elvis Presley's Legal Legacy
Ryan Beasley Comes To Popular Teacher's Defense
Attorney Ryan L. Beasley is representing Lisa Houston, the Upstate teacher who lost her job following the viral video of a mischaracterized classroom episode.
A sliding scale for criminal fines and traffic tickets?
To a brain surgeon or corporate executive, a speeding ticket is no big deal. They probably have that much cash in their purse or wallet. When a retail clerk or maid gets that traffic ticket, it hurts. It may mean the rent is late or they can't buy food. It can have a domino effect.
'PIL' task force on opioid trade will cast a wide net
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a coordinated and unprecedented effort to combat the scourge of prescription opioid abuse in America. By cracking down on the supply side, federal law enforcement hopes to reduce overdose deaths and the crime and family strife associated with painkiller addiction.
Report suggests federal agencies secretly helping local police
There is nothing wrong with federal agencies working with local law enforcement. Unless the feds are passing along unlawfully obtained information or concealing their secret surveillance.
The consequences of underage DUI are harsh and long-lasting
Jail or loss of driving privileges may not even be the worst part of a DUI conviction. The long-term aftermath can be just as devastating.
How are federal criminal charges different?
Criminal prosecutions can be brought in state or federal court. What is the difference between a state crime and a federal crime? What triggers federal charges? Is federal court any different than state court?
Oh, man. Even the computers are racist?
Recently we wrote about racial bias in plea bargains. For the same crime with no prior convictions, researchers found that white defendants, on average, had better outcomes than their black counterparts. (You get probation, but you go to jail.)
When does theft become a felony in South Carolina?
Most states set a certain dollar amount to differentiate between misdemeanor theft and felony theft. South Carolina has one of the highest thresholds in the nation for grand larceny (felony) charges. This prevents filling our prisons with low-level offenders and people who steal to feed drug addictions.
Are cellphones fair game for law enforcement?
Mobile phones were once the exclusive domain of business moguls. Today, even 10-year-old kids have cellphones. Increasingly, law enforcement is using that fact to track the whereabouts of suspects and obtain data about private communications.
