Only about a month after the governor’s Justice Reinvestment Panel set forth its recommendations, many of those recommendations are fixed to become law. The prison reform bill was passed by the Senate this week and by the House of Representatives earlier in the month. Now it awaits Governor Tom Corbett’s signature. [Read more…]

A new piece in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette examines the use of rewards in solving crimes. While offering money for tips isn’t new and is a practice used around the world, there is little evidence that it works—little data at all on how the rewards affect a case. [Read more…]

The Casino Carson City is a small establishment with a limited selection of table games and a restaurant that serves a basic American breakfast. Most of its patrons are locals, so expect a tame atmosphere and low stakes. There are several nearby hotels, but you will be hard-pressed to find a higher-class establishment. Nevertheless, if you want to try your luck at low-stakes gaming, this Carson City casino will be the ideal place for you.

Comstock Casino

The Comstock Casino in Carson City, Nevada offers non-stop gaming action, featuring slot machines and a full-service William Hill sportsbook. The casino’s Juan’s Mexican Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has a distinct south-of-the-border flair. For drinks, the casino’s bar features a variety of beverages and a large-screen TV. After a long day of gaming, sit down for a cocktail or meal at the Comstock Casino’s bar and lounge.

There is ample parking at Comstock Casino. Wheelchair-accessible, the casino offers a self-service soda and coffee bar, a sports book kiosk, and a restaurant and bar. Juan’s Mexican Grill offers authentic Mexican dishes. At the Comstock Casino bar, you can enjoy a tasty cocktail. Guests can enjoy a meal at Juan’s Mexican Grill, or stay afterward for live music and dancing.

Lucky Strike Casino

There is a new entropay casino coming to Carson City, Nevada. The Lucky Strike plans to have 68 parking spaces, a sportsbook, and a restaurant. The city is home to the Nevada State Capitol, which is located about two miles away. It was designed by architect Lehman A. Carson, and there is a post office, Civic Auditorium, and several restaurants. This city is located along the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada and the Eagle Mountains.

Lucky Strike Casino is expected to open next summer, and is located in a strip mall next to a Vietnamese restaurant. The casino is expected to have more than 50 video slot machines, poker machines, and a sports betting lounge. Lucky Strike also has a friendly manager who is eager to help you find a winning strategy. While this casino is small in size, it is still one of the most affordable in the state.

The Federal Hotel & Max Casino

The Federal Hotel & Max Casino is a historic downtown Carson City, Nevada, hotel. Located just 0.2 miles from the Nevada State Museum, the hotel is dog-friendly and offers free breakfast, Wi-Fi, room service, and free parking for cars and trucks. The hotel features a free fitness center. The Federal offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, and hair dryer. Pet-friendly rooms are available as well.

The Federal Hotel & Max Casino is a historic landmark and the former Wyndham Garden Carson City Max Casino. Its 91 guestrooms are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and 40-inch LED televisions with cable or satellite channels. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel, and rooms feature private balconies. Located near the State Capitol building and the Capital grounds, The Federal Hotel is a great place to stay for your next trip to Nevada.

The Carson Station

You’ll find more than 300 gaming machines and table games at The Capital Rewards Club at The Best Western Plus Carson Station Casino in Carson City. This player’s club is among the most rewarding in Northern Nevada. Members are rewarded for hitting four-of-a-kind on video poker, winning slot jackpots, or playing keno. You can also take advantage of daily, weekly, and monthly gaming promotions. You’ll find something for everyone to play at The Carson Station.

The Carson Station Hotel Casino is located on the grounds of the historic downtown district, just steps from the state capitol. The historic district is home to local shopping, seasonal farmer’s markets, and community events. Nearby attractions include Lake Tahoe, nine championship golf courses, and the Nevada State Train Museum with steam locomotives. Virginia City is another popular attraction, reminiscent of the old west. The hotel features remodeled rooms and 40-inch flat-screen TVs.

July 17, 2008 – Comprehensive article on DUI Enforcement in York County, and across Pennsylvania.  Interesting points include:

• Police statewide are stepping up DUI enforcement , sobriety checkpoints/roadblocks, and roving patrols
• Greater effort is going into getting convictions, including better police training in arrest procedures, and more resources for court officers to prosecute the cases
• There is no evidence any of these tactics are making the roads safer, or reducing drunk driving
• Proposed tougher drunk driving legislation includes impounding vehicles, and stricter ignition interlock laws
• There are also more innovative ideas for rehabilitation, including increased treatment programs for alcohol addicted repeat offenders, new technology monitoring devices, such as SCRAM alcohol detecting ankle bracelets, and proposed dedicated DUI courts, to better implement these ideas. The theory that has been successful in other states is that the DUI courts promote rigorous alcohol treatment and monitoring, instead of pure punishment at billigast abonnemang.

All in all, it is an interesting article worth the time to read for anyone interested in the state of drunk driving law in Pennsylvania.

March 8, 2008 – Crawford County, PA has started a DUI task force.  With a funding grant from PennDOT, local police departments will coordinate on DUI enforcement and deterrent efforts, that include additional DUI patrols and sobriety checkpoints and roadblocks. According to the Crawford county district attorney, one third of the district’s prosecutions are DUI related.  [news here].

March 6, 2008 – There is a new DUI court in Lebanon County, PA dedicated to second offense DUI/drunk driving offenders. Instead of mandatory jail time, participants are able to engage in a two year intensive alcohol treatment program. The new court is similar to what some counties (Bucks county) have for a drug court, offering treatment programs instead of harsh sentences for drug possession. See this news article for more details.

December 16, 2007 – An article in the Philadelphia Inquirer talks about how new technology automatic license plate scanners are being employed by Pennsylvania police departments. If you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, your car can be flagged simply by driving down the street if you pass by a police cruiser equipped with one of these devices. This makes it all the more imperative that you get legal help if you have a warrant for your arrest for failure to appear in court.

July 31, 2007 – An Article on DUI Convictions in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that cites statistics directly from MADD.  In the article, MADD claims that there were 1,616 traffic deaths in Pennsylvania in 2005, 636 of which were “alcohol-related traffic deaths”.  What is the source of the alcohol statistics? What is the definition of alcohol related? Does that mean that someone may have had one drink? The phrase alcohol related seems to be too closely chosen to be believed. If there is proof that the accidents they cite were caused by drunk drivers, why wouldn’t  they say that?