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The Importance of the Chain of Custody

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In any criminal trial, it is important for the prosecution to be able to establish the chain of custody. The chain of custody is the “movement and location of physical evidence from the time it is obtained until the time it is presented in court.” This issue is particularly important in the world of drunken driving charges that rely on a blood test to prove that the individual was drunk while driving. Judges who preside over bench trials and jurors Read More

Howard Hughes and the Silver Slipper

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Another of Las Vegas’ most iconic signs belonged to the Silver Slipper Gambling Hall. Originally opened in 1950 on the Last Frontier property, it was named the Golden Slipper because the Silver Slipper name was already taken, but shortly after they opened, the Silver Slipper folded and the name moved to its new home on the Las Vegas Strip. The Silver Slipper was never a big casino, but due to its central Strip location and proximity to the Last Frontier, Read More