That would depend on whether the State of Texas’ definition of terrorism applies, and whether he was also charged under Federal law.

It doesn’t appear that he was tried and convicted yet.  Bail is what lets you get out of jail pending your trial.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Half-life 3 confi—...

Shhh. You’ll give away my secret.

Not all lawsuits are about wealth transfers (though those beat the hell out of six-guns at high noon as a dispute resolution device).

It’s unconstitutionally vague. If the regulation is so vague as to be effectively meaningless, it violates the constitution. I edited a law review article about it once.

The dudes who drive their pickup trucks with tattered and dirty flags make me crazy. I always want to run them off the road and then ask them if I can burn their flags for them.

Nah. This young man violated one of the oldest criminal laws in this country, though it’s not listed in any statute book. And you won’t find it in a hornbook or see it on a syllabus in a criminal law class.

That’s when I stick out my hand and clear my throat in the “I’m owed a tip” tone of voice.

Hand only goes over the heart for the pledge, not the anthem.

1 in 3 patients who die in the hospital have sepsis.  It’s bad news.

So old. So perfect. I think that makes it a classic.

“The enemy of my enemy is my enemy’s enemy. No more. No less.” Maxim 29, Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries.

Hey.

If they made it retroactive, it would create a huge due process issue.  I almost hope they do, so the change can easily be challenged in court.

Hey now. Why is that word a slur? I’ve known a lot of cocksuckers. Generally, they’ve either been good friends or great lovers. Let’s not insult the vast numbers of folks (black and white, male and female) who’ve dedicated time and effort to mastering the fine art of fellatio by implying that they’re racists.

I love this shirt. I love what it does.

I have a similar monk, but he’s what Aang would be like if Airbenders mastered Drunken Monkey Kung Fu.

Mike, I was just lamenting your absence from Kotaku and discovered what happened. I cannot express how sad I was about your ordeal yesterday, and how happy this post makes me. Welcome back! You’ve been missed.