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Lawyers for Jackson's Doctor Accustomed to High-Profile Cases
A formidable team of lawyers has lined up to defend Dr. Conrad Murray, who was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. Murray's lead lawyer is Ed Chernoff, a partner at criminal defense firm Stradley Chernoff, who is handling the case with firm partners Matthew Alford and William Stradley. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:02:45 GMT)

A good defense is good offense
ELKO — The number of Elko County residents applying for and receiving concealed carry of a firearm permits continues to grow from year to year, and Sheriff Dale Lotspeich believes that trend will only continue through 2010 when looking at national trends and the state of the economy. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:42:54 GMT)

Prosecutor, defense attorney vying to replace district judge
The candidates seeking the post held by Judge Elizabeth Berry tout their experience. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:58:06 GMT)

Gary Coleman pleads guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief charge after domestic violence incident
Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April. (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:56:00 GMT)

Gary Coleman Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charge
Actor Gary Coleman pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief in conjunction with a domestic violence charge, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Gary Coleman arrested for outstanding warrant The April 18 incident involved an escalating argument between Coleman and his wife, Shannon Price, defense attorney Randy Kester told The Associated Press . Coleman was arrested on Jan. 24 for... Read More ... (Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:05:40 GMT)

Judge rebuffs Blagojevich's request for more evidence
The federal judge presiding over the criminal case against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich today declined to order the prosecution to give additional evidence to Blagojevich's lawyers well before the June trial, criticizing a recent defense filing as "oddly detached from the issues." U.S. District Judge James Zagel said prosecutors already have turned over a great deal of material and have agreed to ... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:43:12 GMT)

Courts Weigh Criminal Restitution for Victims in Child Porn Cases
It's been more than a decade since "Amy," as she's known in court papers, was first sexually abused by her uncle. The abuse ended long ago and he's in prison, but the pictures he made when she was 8 or 9 are among the most widely circulated child pornography images online. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:16:14 GMT)

Courts Weigh Criminal Restitution in Child Porn Cases
A woman who was sexually abused by her uncle as a child is now taking aim at anyone who would view those images and asking for restitution in hundreds of criminal cases around the country. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:09:24 GMT)

Former child actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief in Utah court
SALT LAKE CITY ( AP) — Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:15:56 GMT)

Defense contractor will pay $450M settlement with U.S., Britain
BAE Systems, whose worldwide defense contracting businesses include Ohio operations in the Dayton and Fairfield areas, has agreed to pay almost $450 million in the United States and Britain to settle longstanding allegations that it paid bribes to win contracts overseas.The largest portion of the penalty is a $400 million fine that the British company will pay to the U.S. government to resolve ... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:56:21 GMT)

Morning Report: Check It Out! Lawyers Racing!
In San Diego, a criminal defense attorney has not tried to win an election to become judge since 2002 and one hasn't actually succeeded since 1990. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:24:00 GMT)

Ex-VBHS students charged in false bomb threats to be in court today
VERO BEACH — Two former Vero Beach High School students charged with making false bomb threats to the school, forcing repeated evacuations, are scheduled to make pleas to criminal charges in court on Monday and be sentenced.Terms of the plea deals haven’t been disclosed.Defense attorneys and prosecutors declined comment prior to a court hearing before Circuit Judge Robert Hawley at 1:30 p.m ... (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT)

Prominent criminal lawyer R K Naseem allegedly attacked by former BJP MLA dies
Naseem, who was the defence counsel in prominent cases like Jessica Lall murder and Priyadarshini Mattoo rape and murder, breathed his last at Mata Channan Devi hospital where he was undergoing treatment since January 24. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:19:17 GMT)

Prosecutors: Charges in Jackson's death to be filed Monday
Criminal charges relating to Michael Jackson's death last summer will be filed Monday, Los Angeles prosecutors said. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:09:38 GMT)

Veteran prosecutor, 3 defense lawyers running for Reno justice of the peace
A veteran prosecutor is one of four lawyers vying for the six-year term of justice of the peace in Dept. 4 of Reno Justice Court. Scott Pearson is the sole prosecutor running for the seat held by Judge Harold Albright, who is retiring. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:56:36 GMT)

Airline faces criminal trial over fatal Concorde crash
PONTOISE, France—The manslaughter trial of Continental Airlines Inc. and five aviation officials whom prosecutors blame for the fatal 2000 crash of an Air France S.A. Concorde presents “ominous” possibilities for aviation insurers and policyholders, experts say. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:29:14 GMT)

Defense contractor to pay $400 million in fines
Defense company BAE Systems PLC says it will pay fines totaling more than $400 million after reaching settlements with Britain’s anti-fraud agency and the U.S. Justice Department to end decades-long corruption... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:16:55 GMT)

Garridos, Dugard 'acted as a family,' defense lawyer says
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Northern California couple charged with abducting and raping Jaycee Lee Dugard from South Lake Tahoe in 1991 are parental figures in a close, caring family who deserve in-jail visits with each other, a defense attorney said Friday. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:47:34 GMT)

Defense contractor to pay $400 million in fines
Defense company BAE Systems PLC said Friday it would pay fines totaling more than $400 million after reaching settlements with Britain's anti-fraud agency and the U.S. Justice Department to end decades-long corruption investigations into the company. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:42:53 GMT)

Defense says Garridos and Dugard were a family
The man accused of kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard was the patriarch of a family that vacationed together, ran a business and had special names for each other, according to court documents submitted by the defense and released Friday. Phillip Craig... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:31:38 GMT)

Defense contractor fined in corruption probe
LONDON — Defense company BAE Systems PLC said yesterday it would pay fines totaling more than $400 million after reaching settlements with Britain's anti-fraud agency and the U.S. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:03:33 GMT)

Doctor to face criminal charges in Michael Jackson's death
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County district attorney's office will file a criminal case against Dr. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:32:22 GMT)

Lacombe man convicted of murder in death of neighbor's son; he had said shooting was self-defense
Jared Graham, 20, is guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting of Travis Williams, 26, a St. Tammany Parish jury decided late Friday, rejecting Graham's claims that the killing was in self-defense. Graham admitted on the stand Friday that he... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:17:14 GMT)

Defense: Garridos and Dugard were a family
The man accused of kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard was the patriarch of a family that vacationed together, ran a business and had special names for each other, according to court documents submitted by the defense and released today. Phillip Craig... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:39:37 GMT)

Defense lawyers: Suspected kidnappers, Jaycee Dugard and her daughters 'acted as a family'
SAN FRANCISCO - Defense lawyers for the Northern California couple charged with abducting and raping Jaycee Dugard are trying to portray the suspects as parental figures in a close, caring family. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:29:55 GMT)

Blagojevich Lawyers Will Recast Strategy After Government Adds Charges
Criminal defense lawyers representing former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his campaign manager/brother Robert Blagojevich will rework their legal strategies after the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago lodged new extortion and bribery charges against the defendants on Thursday. The government had said that it would bring the new charges mainly to beef up its case in light of the possibility ... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:15:40 GMT)

Prosecution, defense rest in Etheredge case
WICHITA — Both the prosecution and the defense rested their cases this afternoon in the securities fraud trial of Thomas Etheredge. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:45:00 GMT)

Mayor hires former mayor for defense
Former Gary mayor Scott L. King, who once worked as a federal prosecutor, will join Fredrick Work at the defense table for George Pabey. It's the second time in little over a year King has counseled a mayor facing criminal charges. He also defended Dozier Allen, who served as Gary mayor for two months after King resigned the post 2006, against public corruption charges last year. King is one of ... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:18:48 GMT)

Congo-Kinshasa : Judges Fault Prosecutors As Second Defense Witness Appears
As the second defense witness in the Lubanga trial started testifying on Tuesday this week, judges berated the prosecutors for failing to tell the accused’s lawyers some important information they had collected about two of the defense witnesses in a timely way. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:47:43 GMT)

Defense says Brian Mitchell not a criminal mastermind
SALT LAKE CITY — Federal defense lawyers for Brian David Mitchell say their client is not a criminal mastermind or... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:13:01 GMT)

Candidates for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
A voter's guide to candidates for Texas governor in the March 2 election. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:53:32 GMT)

Attorney's law license suspended indefinitely
A well-known criminal defense attorney's law license has been suspended indefinitely in Ohio for making financial transactions that violated federal law and state attorney-conduct rules. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:37:22 GMT)

Jurors ask judge to define "voluntary intoxication" in Kenneth Shipp capital murder trial
Circuit Judge Bruce Williams told the seven-man, five-woman jury that voluntary intoxication is not a defense in a criminal trial, unless it can be shown that the defendant's intoxication had a bearing on one of the elements of the charge, in this case, intent to kill. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:50:36 GMT)

Judge cancels mass hearing vs. Thomas
In December and January, more than 20 criminal-defense attorneys filed motions in Maricopa County Superior Court to have County Attorney Andrew Thomas' office removed as prosecutor in their cases because of his ongoing battles with the court. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:50:26 GMT)

Court asks prosecutors, defense lawyers to share more evidence
For decades, defense attorneys have accused prosecuting attorneys of abusing their power by withholding evidence that may have cleared certain clients. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:10:26 GMT)

Criminal investigation launched into TCU student branding
FORT WORTH — The branding of a TCU student at an off-campus party last month is now the subject of a criminal investigation. An attorney in the case says many people could eventually be held liable. As News 8 first reported last week, the great grandson of Fort Worth publishing legend Amon Carter received second and third degree burns to his body in early January at a house in Breckenridge ... (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:02:58 GMT)

Report Points to New Colombian Threat: Paramilitaries’ Criminal Successors
The Human Rights Watch report says that criminal armies are spreading their reach across the country’s economy while engaging in a broad range of rights abuses. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:43:40 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced to prenatal doc visits
Criminal defense lawyer Adam Reposa had initially been sentenced to 90 days in jail for making an obscene gesture at a judge during plea negotiations in a DWI case. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:10:35 GMT)

Jackson's doctor meets with legal team
Michael Jackson's physician has been strategizing with his team of defense attorneys and is ready to surrender to authorities if prosecutors file charges, the doctor's attorney said. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:31:03 GMT)

Avvo Rates The Partners Of Florida Criminal Defense Firm Finebloom & Haenel As ‘Superb’
The Law Firm of Finebloom & Haenel is one of just three criminal defense law firms in the state of Florida with two of its partners rated at least a 9.8 by Avvo’s independent attorney rating system. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

Drug charges against defense attorney dropped
Charges were dropped Monday against a defense attorney accused of trying to smuggle drugs to a jail inmate believed to be affiliated with the Mexican Mafia prison gang. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:20:17 GMT)

Criminal science classes to start at Riversides La Sierra University
La Sierra University will launch a new bachelor's degree program in criminal science with classes that begin this summer. An open house for prospective students is set for noon on Feb. 26 in room 117 at the school's Ambs Hall. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:35:45 GMT)

Brian Mitchell not criminal mastermind like the Joker, defense attorneys argue
SALT LAKE CITY — Federal defense lawyers for Brian David Mitchell say their client is not a criminal mastermind or... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:35:54 GMT)

AP Source: Prosecutors to issue criminal complaint against Jackson doctor, eschew grand jury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors investigating Michael Jackson's death plan to file a criminal complaint charging the singer's doctor with involuntary manslaughter rather than seek a grand jury indictment, The Associated Press learned Tuesday, a strategy shift that will give an eager public an earlier look at evidence. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:10:06 GMT)

Ex-Asst. Sheriff Haidl: False tax return to recoup son's sex case cost
SANTA ANA – Former Assistant Sheriff Don Haidl knowingly filed a false tax return to try to recoup some of his fortune spent on the criminal defense of his son Greg Haidl, who faced sexual assault charges, according to court records filed this... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:30:36 GMT)

Galleon Prosecutors Gave Tapes to SEC, Defense Claims (Update1)
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Prosecutors gave lawyers with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wiretap recordings of ex-Galleon Group LLC trader Zvi Goffer without first obtaining court approval, a defense lawyer said in a bid to block the agency from using the tapes at a trial. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:38:15 GMT)

The Florida Defense Forces
Florida Defense Forces Website Updated with new information on it's status. The Florida Defense Forces website has one of the most in depth disaster information center in Florida. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:24:29 GMT)

Assembly Practices go on Trial with Former Pa. Rep
senior deputy attorney general calls Bonusgate behavior "a classic example of organized, institutional, criminal behavior" The Legislature's practices went on trial Monday along with a former state lawmaker and three of his aides, as prosecutors and defense attorneys described how taxpayer resources have been used to run campaigns while disagreeing sharply about who was to blame. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:57:19 GMT)

Preliminary Hearing in Kerman Double Murder Case
Fresno – Six of Fresno's top criminal defense attorneys were all in the same courtroom, defending suspects Chris Butler, Dawn Singh, Neko Wilson, Andrew Jones, Jose Reyes and Leroy Johnson. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:10:46 GMT)

Woman's retrial on criminal homicide charge gets under way
Prosecutors are seeking a first-degree murder conviction in the retrial of a North Union woman accused of killing her live-in boyfriend, but defense attorneys will seek to convince jurors that the shooting was an accident. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:14:57 GMT)

Assembly practices go on trial with former Pa. rep
The Legislature's practices went on trial Monday along with a former state lawmaker and three of his aides, as prosecutors and defense attorneys described how taxpayer resources have been used to run campaigns while disagreeing sharply about who was to blame. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:55:38 GMT)

Prosecutors: Artifact informant still being paid
New court papers indicate the undercover operative in a federal bust of artifact trading doesn't have a criminal record, wasn't promised leniency and is still being paid for his services. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:47:27 GMT)

Etheredge's Defense Attorneys Make Opening Statements, Call Witnesses
Defense attorneys for Thomas Etheredge make their opening statements and begin calling witnesses to the stand. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:23:58 GMT)

Criminal Defense Attorney Mounts Judicial Campaign
Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Keith M. Bowman said Friday he will run for an open seat on the Los Angeles Superior Court. Bowman, 43, said he had “been contemplating [running] for several years” and started putting together a committee about two weeks ago. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:20:01 GMT)

Update: Prosecution, defense talking about proceeding with DNA-testing 'Stocking Strangler' evidence
By the time court was adjourned near noon today, not much progress publicly had been made in determining whether to DNA-test evidence from Columbus’ 1970s “Stocking Stranglings” to see whether it matches convicted strangler Carlton Gary. But behind the scenes, negotiations between the prosecution and defense are ongoing, attorneys said. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:33:41 GMT)

Thai-ASEAN News Network
A pro-Thaksin Army general has filed treason charges against the defense minister and the Army chief after reporting to police to acknowledge criminal charges against him. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:26:18 GMT)

Plain Talk: Gableman's embrace of defense attorneys rings hollow
Wisconsin's newest member of the Supreme Court, Michael Gableman, now insists he really likes criminal defense lawyers. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:32:31 GMT)

Criminal charges for Cape Coral councilman hinge on intent
For Cape Coral Councilman Eric Grill, it's a fine line between civil court and possibly jail. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:16:10 GMT)

Moving to the defense
What would make a Coconino County prosecutor move across theaisle and become a private criminal defense attorney? (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:23:10 GMT)

Defense questions entry of new lawyer
THE defense in the criminal complaint against SPO1 Adonis Dumpit questioned the entry of appearance of a lawyer whom the prosecution reportedly hired to act as private prosecutor to speed up the case. read more (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:32:55 GMT)

Stanford D&O insurers must pay defense costs
HOUSTON—Insurers for directors and officers accused by federal authorities of operating a $7 billion Ponzi scheme must pay defense costs for the criminal defendants, a federal judge has ruled. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:29:52 GMT)

Manslaughter defense possible in abortion killing
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man accused of killing one of the nation’s few late-term abortion providers can try to build a case that the slaying was voluntary manslaughter because he sincerely believed it was necessary to save unborn babies, a Kansas judge ruled Friday. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:26:25 GMT)

Israel: Slain Hamas figure smuggled arms from Iran
Israeli defense officials say a Hamas commander assassinated in Dubai played a central role in smuggling weapons from Iran to Gaza militants. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:08:04 GMT)

Mother touts self-confidence from self-defense class
Petite mother of three Robyn Whitlock opened her eyes to find herself being straddled by an angry, 300-pound man. She was terrified -- but knew what to do. At first, she went along with him, anxious not to be hurt. Her heart pounding, she whispered, "I'll do whatever you want."As her assailant let down his guard for a brief moment, she coiled herself into a ball, rolled her body back, flipped ... (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:32:36 GMT)

McElroy: Burchett bill a slap at defense lawyers
Remember the climatic scene in "To Kill a Mockingbird?" Atticus Finch is cross-examining Mayella Ewell, the white woman who has accused a black man, Tom Robinson , of rape."Who beat you up? Tom Robinson or your father?"No answer."What did your father see in the window, the crime of rape or the best defense to it? Why don't you tell the truth, child, didn't Bob Ewell beat you up?"The truth does ... (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:46:00 GMT)

Ober|Kaler Adds Lateral to White Collar Defense Practice - Attorney Announcements
WASHINGTON, DC – January 29, 2010 The law firm Ober|Kaler announced today that Anthony J. Burba has joined the firm’s White Collar Defense and Health Law Groups in the Washington, D.C. office. (Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:38:05 GMT)

Shooting suspect will claim he acted in self-defense
Michael Moffett will claim he acted in self-defense when he goes on trial in March for allegedly shooting and killing a Milwaukee man on a Sheboygan street, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:05:59 GMT)

Rep. paid big bucks for legal defense
Pete Visclosky’s reelection campaign shelled out more than $41k last year to his former chief of staff. (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:51:36 GMT)

Judge Blasts Lawyer-Turned-Author on Ethics, Intellectual Honesty Over Defense of Ex-Client
Three years after publishing a book in which he criticized New York City Criminal Court judges as "belligerent" and "spoiled divas," a lawyer-turned-author has become the recipient of harsh words from the bench for his conduct in a proceeding involving a former client. David Feige left the Bronx Defenders to write "Indefensible," a chronicle of his legal career. Subtitled "One Lawyer's Journey ... (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:30:20 GMT)

Accused murderer Michael Moffett will argue self-defense in Sheboygan case
Michael Moffett will claim he acted in self-defense when he goes on trial in March for allegedly shooting and killing a Milwaukee man on a Sheboygan street, his attorney said this morning. (Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:04:35 GMT)

Defense plans to 'test' integrity of officers
others also read... Two police officers working on the "Surrey Six" murder investigation – who are now under investigation themselves – will be the focus of a defense lawyer for one of the accused in the case. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:35:11 GMT)

In His Own Defense, Man Admits Killing Abortion Provider
Scott Roeder’s lawyers want jurors to consider his opposition to abortion as a valid motive for shooting George R. Tiller. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:45:11 GMT)

Escrow funds to pay for Nunn’s defense
Fayette Circuit Judge James Ishmael has ruled that $137,000.87 held in a law firm’s escrow account may be released from the account to pay for former state Rep. Steve Nunn’s defense in criminal court. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:32:31 GMT)

Man takes stand in defense on charges of taking wife hostage
By ERICA BLAKE BLADE STAFF WRITER During often tearful testimony in which he insisted his actions were a result of several incidents concerning his children, Michael Swiergosz took the stand in his own defense Thursday on day two of his trial in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Swiergosz, 47, is charged with three counts of kidnapping, one count of felonious assault, two counts of rape, and one ... (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:22:52 GMT)

VISTA: Battle brewing over evidence in criminal cases
A defense attorney on Wednesday accused Vista-based prosecutorsof repeatedly withholding evidence that could favor accusedcriminals ---- an action that could potentially jeopardize adefendant's right to a fair trial. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:06:20 GMT)

Shelby County DA can't use seized funds for defense
In an opinion released last week, Attorney General Greg Abbott ruled that Shelby County District Attorney Lynda K. Russell could not use the same forfeited funds she is accused of illegally obtaining to pay for her legal defense in a July 2008 civil lawsuit. His ruling also stated that it would not be the duty of the county commissioners court to pay for that defense or the obligation of the ... (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:35:57 GMT)

Judge Puts 2 Insurers on the Hook for Defense Costs for Stanford, 3 Executives
Senior U.S. District Judge David Hittner of Houston issued on Tuesday a preliminary injunction that orders two insurance companies to advance defense costs to Stanford Financial Group executives facing criminal charges and civil litigation. Allen Stanford and three other Stanford Financial Group defendants -- Laura Pendergest-Holt, Gilberto Lopez Jr. and Mark Kuhrt -- filed the coverage suit ... (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:17:01 GMT)

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Tommie Boyd facing additional criminal charge
Former Lions wide receiver Tommie Boyd faces another criminal sexual conduct charge after authorities say the high school track coach had sexual contact with a third teen student. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:27:27 GMT)

Roeder To Testify In Own Defense
Prosecutors wrapped up their case against Scott Roeder. The defense takes over Thursday and the man accused of killing Dr. George Tiller is expected to take the stand in his own defense. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:10:26 GMT)

Defense To Begin In Scott Roeder Trial
The defense is expected to begin its case in the Scott Roeder case on Thursday. (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:54:54 GMT)

Reputed mobster to be sentenced for tax evasion
To the feds, Rudy Fratto is a top Chicago mobster.A man who posed a significant threat to the safety of a top federal mob witness.But to Fratto's defense attorney, he's something less than a criminal mastermind.Fratto, 65, of Darien, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion in October, left behind as evidence "a paper trail any first-year accounting student could not fail to pick up!" his attorney ... (Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:31:24 GMT)

Money from Nunn's home sale can pay for criminal defense, judge rules
Fayette Circuit Judge James Ishmael has ruled that $137,000.87 held in a law firm's escrow acco (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:58:15 GMT)

D & O insurers must pay defense costs in Stanford case: Judge
HOUSTON—Insurers for directors and officers accused by federal authorities of operating a $7 billion Ponzi scheme must pay defense costs for the criminal defendants, a federal judge has ruled. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:27:45 GMT)

Aggressive Criminal Defense Firm in Las Vegas is Dedicated to Affordably Clearing Up Driving Records
Experienced and aggressive attorneys have opened a criminal defense law firm in Las Vegas that will clear up driving records at very affordable prices. Nobody should keep driving illegally with warrants. Bridger Law Group is dedicated to helping clients avoid jail time and thousands of dollars in fines by quashing their warrants and handling their traffic tickets at reasonable prices. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

Lloyd's Ordered to Pay Alleged Swindler Stanford's Defense Costs
A U.S. federal judge ordered insurer Lloyd's of London Tuesday to pay for alleged swindler Allen Stanford's defense. Stanford and three other defendants sued the insurer after Lloyd's stopped ... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:12:11 GMT)

Judge: Stanford may use insurance funds for defense
Judge: Stanford may use insurance funds for defense (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:22:38 GMT)

Defense in artifacts sting seeks informant's records
A defense attorney is seeking an address book, recordings and other information in an attempt to challenge the integrity of an undercover operative key to a multistate investigation into illegal artifact trafficking. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:44:16 GMT)

'Habitual criminal' James Fuller gets life in prison
Defiant to the end, James Fuller told a Peoria County judge he wouldn't beg for mercy nor show remorse for a series of sexual assaults that he claims he didn't commit. But that didn't change a thing as Fuller, 44, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. It was a foregone conclusion that was the outcome of Tuesday's hearing as Fuller's past criminal history, which includes a 1981 rape ... (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:33:53 GMT)

Defense says blinded suspect meant no harm to officer
SAN BERNARDINO - Terrell Markham had no intention of harming the police officer who shot and blinded him after a foot chase in 2007 and ran because he was afraid of getting in trouble, his defense attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:31:53 GMT)

Defense predicts false testimony by convicted murderer in AIM slaying
The defense has asked a federal judge not to allow convicted murderer Arlo Looking Cloud to testify at the Feb. 16 murder trial of Richard "Dickie" Marshall and John Graham, saying Looking Cloud intends to provide false testimony about the 1975 slaying of American Indian Movement activist Annie Mae Aquash. (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:06:04 GMT)

Lloyds made to fund alleged swindler's defense
A US federal judge ordered insurer Lloyd's of London to pay for alleged swindler Allen Stanford's defense. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:37:42 GMT)

Lloyd’s Must Pay for Stanford’s Defense, Judge Says (Update1)
Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- R. Allen Stanford can use his companies’ Lloyd’s of London directors and officers insurance policies to pay lawyers to defend him against charges he defrauded investors of more than $7 billion, a U.S. judge ruled. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:12:15 GMT)

Reggae singer's defense says he's a victim of entrapment
An attorney for Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton says in court papers filed today he may use an entrapment defense in the Grammy nominee's federal drug case. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:09:00 GMT)

Defense attorneys in rare murder case demand evidence from prosecution
Heather Marie Ashford Photo by: Special to The Dispatch Four young defendants facing conspiracy and murder charges will wait another two months before setting a date for their preliminary hearing as their defense attorneys fight to get a hold of more evidence. Although the defendants have not officially entered pleas, they will eventually plea not guilty, which will trigger a preliminary hearing ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:39:03 GMT)

Defense attorneys in rare murder case demand evidence from prosecution
Robert Henry Barrios Photo by: Special to The Times Four young defendants facing conspiracy and murder charges will wait another two months before setting a date for their preliminary hearing as their defense attorneys fight to get a hold of more evidence. Although the defendants have not officially entered pleas, they will eventually plead not guilty, which will trigger a preliminary hearing ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:29:03 GMT)

Ukrainian PM says criminal charges against her in Russia dropped
Ukrainian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko said the criminal case opened against her in Russia was closed due to a lack of evidence. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:51:16 GMT)

Incumbent clerk of Criminal Court has one challenger
In 2006, when the controversial Kimberly Williamson Butler opted not to seek re-election as clerk of Criminal Court and instead run for mayor, 11 people lined up to replace her. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:02:14 GMT)

Bankruptcy, Criminal, and Family Law Attorney Keith Maynard Joins North Florida Law Firm of Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.
The North Florida law firm of Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A., with offices in downtown Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach, has announced the addition of a new associate, Keith Maynard, to the legal team. Maynard will be based in the firm’s downtown Jacksonville, Florida office, and will focus on family law, bankruptcy, criminal law, consumer law, foreclosure defense, and real estate law. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT)

Faith-healing defense introduces ‘silent killer’ concept
The defense in the faith-healing trial in the June 2008 death of 16-year-old Neil Beagley began its case Monday with a medical expert witness who said the teen's symptoms weren’t necessarily so bad that a reasonable person would think he could have died. The prosecution, laying its case ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:54:40 GMT)

Former prosecutor to work with defense attorney Ed Brass
SALT LAKE CITY — Working as a prosecutor for eight years was educational and rewarding, but there came a time when Kim... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:31:29 GMT)

Shooting Was Self-Defense?
A Florida man accused of killing a man last summer at a Billings hotel may argue the shooting was self-defense. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:44:39 GMT)

Drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years in prison
A California man who said he turned to crime when he couldn't support his family by legitimate means was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison on Monday. Francisco Reyes-Vizcarra's only previous criminal history was entering the country illegally, according to defense attorney Kristine Brown. His record revealed that he has been deported four times. But on Nov. 10, 2009, the 31-year-old was ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:50:00 GMT)

Etheredge Defense: Investors Bear Some Responsibility
In the Thomas Etheredge securities fraud trial the defense tries to prove that the former owner of Wild West World did not mislead investors. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:34:30 GMT)

Alan Dershowitz: A Legal Legend Passes
This past weekend, the world lost one of the greatest criminal lawyers of the past half century. As a prosecutor and defense attorney alike, Jack Litman was one heck of a lawyer. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:22:04 GMT)

Defense attorneys, court clerk plead guilty in ticket-fixing case
Four Johnston County defense attorneys and a former court clerk pleaded guilty Monday to illegally dismissing traffic cases, including drunken driving citations. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:12:47 GMT)

Defense opens today in Beagley faith-healing trial with medical experts
Defense attorneys will call medical experts to the stand Monday morning in the trial of Jeffrey and Marci Beagley, the Oregon City couple who are accused of criminally negligent homicide for failing to provide adequate medical care to their 16-year-old son, Neil Beagley. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:10:39 GMT)

Group airs courthouse concerns
The local judicial system is hurting. That much was clear during the Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar’s meeting Friday. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:08:41 GMT)

Justices to hear Arthur appeal
By Dennis Sherer, Staff Writer Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals justices will hear arguments Tuesday from defense attorneys seeking to have Tommy Arthur's capital murder conviction overturned. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:44:06 GMT)

Thai-ASEAN News Network
The Army chief reveals the result of a disciplinary probe against a pro-Thaksin general suspected of involvement in the grenade attack at his office will be forwarded to the Defense Ministry within this month. He also denies staging an arms seizure to frame the officer. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:40:57 GMT)

Candidates line up for Superior Court judgeships
By PAUL PAYNE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A Sonoma County prosecutor, a well-known criminal defense attorney and the dean of Empire Law School have emerged as possible candidates in the upcoming election for openings on the Sonoma County Superior Court bench. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:26:04 GMT)

Jay V. Surgent: Scarinci Hollenbeck
Jay V. Surgent was elected a partner of the law firm Scarinci Hollenbeck, Lyndhurst. He practices in the area of white-collar criminal defense. He was previously counsel to the firm. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:55:38 GMT)

First-year prosecutor gets attention
CALDWELL — In a county that saw its court case load double over a period of six years — from 4,145 in 2002 to 8,808 in 2008, newly-elected prosecuting attorney John Bujak made constituents some big promises — and those were just what Bujak refers to as "tier one" on his to-do list. First, an overhaul of the organizational structure would occur, vowed the former Nampa criminal defense attorney ... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:54:05 GMT)

Dossett Leath accused of killing 2nd husband
A Knox County Criminal Court jury today will begin deliberating the fate of Raynella Dossett Leath, 61, accused of killing her second husband in 2003.The jurors heard impassioned closing arguments Saturday afternoon, after the defense rested its case. A team of special prosecutors concluded its case on Friday."The rest of this woman's life is now in your hands," defense attorney Paula Ham told ... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:46:00 GMT)

Lawyers offer closing arguments in Dossett Leath murder trial
KNOXVILLE - For the second time, Raynella Dosset Leath's fate is in the hands of a Criminal Court jury.On Sunday morning, the jurors will begin deliberating the first-degree murder case in which she is charged with killing her husband, popular West Knoxville barber David Leath.The first trial ended last year with a deadlocked jury. Special prosecutors rested their case on Friday. The defense ... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:34:00 GMT)

Brown's defense of 'Jeans Day' fund leaves questions
In an attempt to smooth out the "Jeans Day" controversy in her office,Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown seemed only to add morewrinkles to it Friday. During a press conference, Brown tried to address questions about whather office does with the $3 a day or $10 a week her employees canvoluntarily fork over to wear denim to the office. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:44:25 GMT)

Defense: Brendan Dassey was under pressure to recant confession that he helped uncle Steven Avery kill Teresa Halbach
MANITOWOC Brendan Dassey was under tremendous pressure by family members to recant his confession that he and his uncle Steven Avery killed Teresa Halbach in 2005, according to evidence presented Friday at an appeals hearing. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:34:05 GMT)

Crime & legal issues notebook: Sen. Webb's bill to review criminal justice system gains support
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb's bill to undertake a broad review of the nation's criminal justice system — on the basis that the one we have isn't working — is one step closer to fruition. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:42:13 GMT)

UPDATED: Judge rules Koenig can't use insurance policy for defense costs
A Marin County judge has blocked an insurance company from continuing to pay for the criminal defense of Gary Armitage and James Koenig, who have been accused of masterminding a massive Ponzi scam.Judge Michael Dufficy issued the order Friday, a day after attorneys sparred over whether the men or their alleged victims should have access to a $5 million insurance policy.Attorneys for National ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:58:00 GMT)

Judge: No paying for defense
By KEVIN McCALLUM THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A Marin County judge has blocked an insurance company from continuing to pay for the criminal defense of Gary Armitage (shown) and James Koenig, who have been accused of masterminding a massive Ponzi scam. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:55:51 GMT)

Facebook Legal Defense: Social-Network Evidence as Alibi
Facebook may be great at connecting long-lost friends, but could it also be used as a legal defense? (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:14:50 GMT)

Facebook Legal Defense: Social-Network Evidence as Alibi
Facebook may be great at connecting long-lost friends, but could the social-networking site also be used as a legal defense? (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:13:14 GMT)

Colorado Lawyer Steven Louth Launches 24 Hour Lawyer Hotline Curvball.com
BOULDER, CO--(Marketwire - January 22, 2010) - As an experienced Colorado lawyer , Steven Louth has tried numerous felony jury trials with outstanding success, earning a reputation as one of Boulder County's most successful criminal defense attorneys. Now the Colorado attorney is experiencing success outside of the courtroom with the launch of the brand new, 24 hour lawyer hotline Curvball.com ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:02:58 GMT)

Dassey defense: Investigator wanted to pin murder on Avery
MANITOWOC Brendan Dasseys appeal attorneys contend a private investigator hired to help him after he was charged with raping and killing Teresa Halbach was disloyal and intent on helping convict Dasseys uncle for the murder. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:22:25 GMT)

Teen identifies Bay City man as attacker but defense attorney Ed Czuprynski says someone else confessed
The case against a Bay City man accused of groping a 12-year-old girl took another unexpected turn Thursday when defense attorney Edward M. Czuprynski said he has received information that police and prosecutors should have released to him eight months... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:20:47 GMT)

Tommie Boyd Arraigned, Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct
What's Your Reaction? ROSEVILLE, Mich. — Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Tommie Boyd has been charged with criminal sexual conduct after authorities say the high school track coach had sexual contact with a teenage student. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:38:21 GMT)

Mary Rose Wilcox's attorney seeks dismissal of charges
A defense attorney for indicted Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox is seeking to have the criminal charges against her tossed, alleging that the grand jury wasn't told of critical information and that, in some instances, was given misleading or false testimony. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:10:32 GMT)

Cop Richard Kern's defense in sodomy trial: Michael Mineo did it to himself
Lawyers for three cops charged in a sodomy attack on a suspect attacked the alleged victim in opening arguments Thursday as a liar who caused his own injuries while cuffed behind his back. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:06:00 GMT)

Lesbian defense feared in criminal case
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Prosecutors in New York said they are preparing to counter a possible lesbian defense in regards to a prostitution case involving two strippers. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:50:20 GMT)

New York Firm Buys Local Defense Contractor
Kuchera Defense Systems -- a local defense firm that has been under federal scrutiny for the past year -- has been sold. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:49:48 GMT)

Defense says agents cast shadow on wiretap push
Undercover agents who investigated one-time Stanislaus County sheriff's deputy Bob Holloway tes (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:36:34 GMT)

Criminal charges are thrown out in alleged surfing scuffle
In a case of surf rage heard in San Luis Obispo Superior Court this week, one surfer accused another (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:24:28 GMT)

Judge Barraza on Trial: Taped conversations forced, defense says
EL PASO -- Jurors in state judge Manuel Barraza's trial on Wednesday heard five tape recordings that prosecutors say prove he was seeking sex from women in exchange for judicial favors. But during cross-examination, the defense pointed out that FBI agents asked a witness to call Barraza, record him and force him to talk about sex. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:12:10 GMT)

Defendant attacks Hub defense lawyer
Middlesex Superior Court officers had to peel an accused murderer off one of Boston's best-known criminal... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:31:15 GMT)

Miscommunication led to disorder in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
"Any reasonable person, having gone through this ordeal, surely would realize that open communication, particularly during the hectic few hours before an execution, would benefit the interests of justice," a special master says. Has Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller learned that lesson? (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:52:55 GMT)

More candidates for Sonoma County judgeships
By PAUL PAYNE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A Sonoma County prosecutor, a well-known criminal defense attorney and the dean of Empire Law School have emerged as the latest possible candidates in the 2010 elections to fill openings on the Sonoma County Superior Court bench. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:56:00 GMT)

Insanity defense raised
WORCESTER - A Turners Falls woman is raising an insanity defense to charges of trying to murder her 2-year-old daughter with a pair of scissors in the laundry room of a Gardner apartment complex. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:22:28 GMT)

Accused cop killer gets veteran attorney
Filmore, Utah (ABC 4 News) - The man accused of killing a Millard County Sheriff's Deputy now has an attorney. Roberto Roman was in court Wednesday in Millard County. He is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox during a traffic stop near Delta on January 5. In court, a judge appointed veteran criminal defense attorney Stephen McCaughey and his ... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:20:59 GMT)

Veteran lawyer to represent accused cop killer
Fillmore » A judge on Wednesday appointed veteran criminal defense attorney Stephen McCaughey and his nephew Jeremy Delicino to represent an accused cop killer facing the death penalty. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:29:06 GMT)

Pamela Merchant: Is There a War Criminal Living in Your Backyard?
If you live in our nation's capitol, one of your neighbors is Mohamed Ali Samantar, the former Minister of Defense for Somalia under the brutal Siad Barre regime. Is he above U.S. law? (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:51:51 GMT)

Defense: Faith healers thought son had cold
The prosecutor in the trial of an Oregon City couple charged with criminally negligent homicide in the faith-healing death of their 16-year-old son said the teen should never have died. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:37:07 GMT)

Thompson takes stand, testimony ends
Testimony concluded Tuesday in the federal criminal trial of Mike Thompson, with the former executive director of Poverty Point Reservoir District testifying in his own defense. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:25:48 GMT)

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