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Brian Beasley is the Legal Adviser for the High Point Police Department in High Point, North Carolina. In order to justify his exorbitant (not really) salary and keep his officers informed of the latest changes in the law, he writes legal updates from time to time. Brian knows that officers aren’t generally enthusiastic about reading something entitled “Legal Update” so he tries to include some humorous footnotes to encourage them. Since he began writing these updates, officers from other agencies have asked to be added to the mailing list, but Brian decided that creating a blog was by far a more arrogant and geeky option.

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    Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?

    21 Nov

    Posted by Brian Beasley In Legal Update

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    Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?:
    High Point’s Aggressive Solicitation Ordinance
    Legal Question of The Week

    Vol. 1, Number 21
    November 21, 2008 

    Brian Beasley
    Turkey (Eater) and Legal Adviser, HPPD 

    Welcome to the Thanksgiving Edition of Legal Question of the Week!  There will not be a legal update next Friday, as I will be too stuffed to extend my arms in order to type on the keyboard.  Instead, in a tryptophan induced coma, I will relax comfortably in my easy chair with gravy still dripping from my chin thinking fondly of those crazy enough to venture out to the shopping centers on the busiest shopping day of the year.1

    Of course, with Thanksgiving upon us, we know that Christmas2 is right around the corner.  It is a season marked with joy, warmth, more turkey, and the spirit of generosity and goodwill towards your fellow men and women.  So it is in keeping with this spirit that the High Point City Council has passed a new ordinance designed to stop people from harassing you for money as you merrily spend it all on Christmas presents that you don’t need and can’t afford anyway. Read More

    1. Recently referred to as “Black Friday,” the Friday after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year.  If you ever see me shopping on Black Friday, take me immediately to HP Regional for a Psych evaluation.  I’d rather spend 21 straight days in jury selection or practice tax law than go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. ↩
    2. “Or your winter holiday of choice.”  Sincerely, the Political Correctness Police. ↩
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    The Little Rascals – Street Gang Act of 2008

    14 Nov

    Posted by Brian Beasley In Legal Update

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    The Little Rascals:
    Our Gang(s) and the Street Gang Suppression Act of 2008
    Legal Question of The Week

    Vol. 1, Number 20
    November 14, 2008 

    Brian Beasley
    Consigliere and Legal Adviser, HPPD 

                If you remember back in late August, my legal update covered the new legislation that affects the criminal laws in our great state.  One of those new laws was the Street Gang Suppression Act.  I briefly told you about it in that update, but it is a fairly complex piece of legislation that deserves a closer look.  As those of us in law enforcement are aware, gangs are a growing problem in our area. Read More

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