Lehman report may point way for criminal charges
Lehman report may point way for criminal chargesLehman report may point way for criminal charges (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:29:09 GMT)
Prosecutor says criminal cases related to prison riot coming soon
Seven months after inmates rioted and burned buildings at Northpoint Training Center, evidence in th (Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:06:38 GMT)
Lehman report may point way for criminal charges
An explosive report by a court-appointed examiner on the collapse of Lehman Brothers may prove to be a roadmap for prosecutors to bring criminal cases against the investment bank's former executives, legal experts say. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:36:04 GMT)
Lehman report may point way for criminal charges
By Dan Margolies (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:36:04 GMT)
Lehman report may point way for criminal charges
* Charges possible under securities fraud laws - experts (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:31:32 GMT)
Covington defense rests; closing arguments Tuesday
After calling two defense experts this morning, Richard Covington's lawyers rested their case, ending the evidence phase ofthe triple-murder trial that began five weeks ago. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:10:51 GMT)
FIRST ON ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM Commission: ‘severe concerns’ about Casey Anthony’s indigency request
The JAC said it is concerned with Casey Anthony’s request to have state funds used for part of her defense expenses The state commission that reviews and pays bills when public funds are used in criminal cases said it has "severe concerns" regarding Casey Anthony's request to be declared indigent. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:03:13 GMT)
Hess: No criminal case at reform school
MARIANNA — The state announced Thursday its long investigation into years of alleged abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys won’t result in any criminal charges.“In a nutshell, citizens are protected from being prosecuted for crimes that... (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:30:51 GMT)
Defense argues for acquittal in Veon trial
HARRISBURG — Defense lawyers in the six-week-old state legislative corruption trial made a final push for acquittal Thursday, attacking the credibility of witnesses, the quality of the evidence and even the prosecution’s handling of the politically charged case. (Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:36:30 GMT)
Shock jock Hal Turner will choose new defense team for third trial
With his two trials ending in hung juries, Internet radio shock jock and former FBI informant Hal Turner faces the prospect of yet another criminal trial in April on a charge of threatening to murder federal judges. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:46:33 GMT)
UPDATED: No criminal case at reform school accused of child abuse (DOCUMENT)
MARIANNA — The state announced Thursday its long investigation into years of alleged abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys won’t result in any criminal charges. “In a nutshell, citizens are protected from being prosecuted for crimes... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:40:59 GMT)
Prosecution witness rebuts insanity defense
Prosecutors called two forensic psychologists to the stand to rebut the defense's insanity defense Tuesday afternoon. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:12:16 GMT)
Defense: Confession In Braddock Toddler's Death Coerced
A defense attorney said a Braddock man accused of leaving his 23-month-old daughter outside to die in freezing weather made up the story he told police. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:16:25 GMT)
Defense says cabbie shooting not murder
The man prosecutors say fatally shot a Redwood City cab driver and fired on the drinking buddy with whom he was sharing a ride was suffering an epileptic seizure than left him unaware of his actions and is borderline retarded, his defense attorney told jurors yesterday during opening statements. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:26:12 GMT)
Congo-Kinshasa : ICC Prosecutors Tell Lubanga Witness He?s Just A Liar
Prosecutors in the war crimes trial of Thomas Lubanga at the International Criminal Court (ICC) today dismissed a defense witness as a liar and a self-seeker whose testimony could not be believed. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:02:50 GMT)
Accused killer rejects plea bid
A man facing a death penalty trial on charges of strangling his girlfriend and then forcing his daughter to help him dismember the body rejected a chance Wednesday to plead guilty for a life sentence. James Hawkins, 32, spent several hours discussing the prosecution's offer with his defense attorneys, but they eventually informed Criminal Court Judge Chris Craft that their client wants a trial ... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT)
Defense: Pa. man made up story about girl's death
PITTSBURGH—A defense attorney says a Pittsburgh-area man accused of leaving his 23-month-old daughter outside to die in freezing weather made up the story he told police. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:18:05 GMT)
Matinicus lobsterman testifies in own defense
ROCKLAND, Maine -- The Matinicus lobsterman charged with shooting a fellow fisherman on the town dock last summer took the stand in his own defense late Wednesday to describe how rising tensions … (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:46:03 GMT)
Defense lawyers kept unaware of tainted evidence
Defense attorneys were kept in the dark for some two years about the criminal history of a San Francisco Police Department crime lab technician who police say took cocaine from evidence samples. Deborah Madden, 60, was convicted in 2008 of misdemeanor domestic violence and vandalism and was sentenced to... (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:03:57 GMT)
Veon's defense ends without his testimony
HARRISBURG - After calling two dozen witnesses over three days, the defense in the corruption trial of former State Rep. Mike Veon rested yesterday without Veon or his three codefendants taking the stand. (Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:02:00 GMT)
Prosecution witness rebuts insanity defense
Prosecutors called two forensic psychologists to the stand to rebut the defense's insanity defense Tuesday afternoon. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:27:16 GMT)
Defense rests in Bonusgate trial
HARRISBURG - After calling two dozen witnesses over three days, the defense in the corruption trial of former State Rep. Mike Veon rested today without Veon or his three codefendants taking the stand. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:11:00 GMT)
Critz scrutinized over role in Murtha earmark
Roll Call reports that Mark Critz, John Murtha's former aide who won the Democratic nomination in the special election to succeed his late boss, attended a 2005 meeting of contractors and defense lobbyists to discuss an earmark which Murtha supported that later resulted in criminal convictions of three men. Critz wasn't available to comment for the story, but his spokesman said that while some ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:11:57 GMT)
Indictments Dismissed Against Lawyers Charged in 'Slayer Statute' Case
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled last week that criminal indictments against two lawyers must be dismissed, putting to rest a case that the state's criminal defense bar worried could threaten the livelihoods -- and liberty -- of lawyers whose clients are ultimately convicted. The lawyers were accused of stealing from the estate of a murder victim by accepting legal fees from his wife, who first ... (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:02:20 GMT)
Critz Attended Meeting on Earmark Project
Mark Critz -- the aide to the late Rep. John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania who was picked as the Democratic candidate to replace his boss -- attended a 2005 meeting of defense contractors and lobbyists and offered the congressman's support for an earmark project that resulted in criminal convictions for three men last year. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:59 GMT)
Critz Attended Meeting on Earmark Project
Mark Critz -- the aide to the late Rep. John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania who was picked as the Democratic candidate to replace his boss -- attended a 2005 meeting of defense contractors and lobbyists and offered the congressman's support for an earmark project that resulted in criminal convictions for three men last year. (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:58 GMT)
Criminal suspect's bond questioned
Both police and prosecutors asked the judge on Tuesday to raise Ralph Montoya's bond to a million dollars but their requests were denied despite his lengthy criminal history. Man confesses to double murder APD identifies victims in double homicide (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:58:13 GMT)
Criminal suspect's bond questioned
Both police and prosecutors asked the judge on Tuesday to raise Ralph Montoya's bond to a million dollars but their requests were denied despite his lengthy criminal history. Man confesses to double murder Victims were teachers in local community (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:56:03 GMT)
Area defense firm denies role in contract scheme
BEAVERCREEK — Defense contractor Universal Technology Corp. cooperated with a federal investigation that led to a former NASA official’s guilty plea to contract wrongdoing but knew nothing about the fraudulent scheme, the company’s president said Tuesday, March 9.“We had a clean bill of health,” Pat Adamson said. “We did no wrong in that.” (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:24:34 GMT)
Ben Roethlisberger’s Defense Attorney Goes On The Offensive
A high-profile defense attorney hired by Ben Roethlisberger disputes a college student’s claim that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:10:46 GMT)
Big Ben pays big bucks to retain defense attorney
A high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student’s claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a nightclub in Milledgeville, Ga. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:09:47 GMT)
Steelers QB attorney: ‘There was no criminal activity’
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — A high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student’s claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:07:59 GMT)
Bus driver faces criminal charges
A Derry bus driver being sued for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old student at The Brentwood School is now facing criminal charges for dispensing prescription drugs to the teen and at least one other minor, according to prosecutors. (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:10:11 GMT)
Ben Roethlisberger Hires Ray Lewis' Former Defense Lawyer
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired prominent Atlanta criminal defense lawyer Edward T.M. Garland, the attorney who defended Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens against murder charges in 2000. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:38:52 GMT)
Steelers QB Roethlisberger hires big name defense attorney
It looks like Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is going on the offensive in his latest sexual abuse claim by a 20-year-old. The QB is hiring a big time defense lawyer in Georgia to fight the latest claim of abuse that was handed to him on Thursday: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired prominent Atlanta criminal defense [...] (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:22:13 GMT)
N.J. high court: No campaign cash for legal defense
Former state Sen. Wayne Bryant cannot use leftover campaign money to pay for his defense against corruption charges because those costs are not "ordinary and necessary expenses of holding public office," the state Supreme Court ruled Monday. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:09:17 GMT)
Hecker's Defense Attorneys Quit
Former auto mogul Denny Hecker is looking for new representation, after both of his criminal defense attorneys reportedly resigned on Friday. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:38:22 GMT)
Hecker defense attorneys quit
Former auto mogul Denny Hecker is looking for a new criminal defense attorney after his two attorneys quit. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:15:16 GMT)
Gates to raise assault allegations over Afghan mayor
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in Kabul for talks on Monday, said he would raise allegations that an Afghan administrator at the heart of efforts to rid a town of the Taliban had a criminal record. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:41:17 GMT)
Gates to raise assault allegations over Afghan mayor
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in Kabul for talks on Monday, said he would raise allegations that an Afghan administrator at the heart of efforts to rid a town of the Taliban had a criminal record. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:41:17 GMT)
US defense chief lands in Afghanistan for meetings
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan early Monday as coalition forces continue to restore order in the town of Marjah, the first major test of the U.S. and NATO counterinsurgency strategy since President Barack Obama ordered 30,000 new American troops to blunt the Taliban's momentum. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:10:30 GMT)
Congo-Kinshasa : Two Testify As Lubanga Defense Reels Off Complaints
The Thomas Lubanga defense this week called two witnesses, but the highlight of the trial was the string of complaints made by the defense lawyers against the prosecution, as well as court reporters and translators. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:49:56 GMT)
US defense chief lands in Afghanistan for meetings
KABUL -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan early Monday as coalition forces continue to restore order in the town of Marjah, the first major test of the U.S. and NATO counter... (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:25:24 GMT)
US Defense Chief Lands In Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan as coalition forces continue to restore order in the town of Marjah, the first major test of the U.S. and NATO counterinsurgency strategy since a surge under President Barack Obama. (Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:34:40 GMT)
Motion: State Should Pay For Anthony's Defense
Casey Anthony remains in an Orange County Jail on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, manslaughter and lying to investigators. ORLANDO, Fla. -- Defense attorneys for Casey Anthony have filed a motion requesting that the court declare her indigent and have the taxpayers shoulder some of the cost of her defense in the first-degree murder trial in the death of her daughter ... (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:14:31 GMT)
Polansky enters not guilty pleas in sexual assault case
MILFORD -- The criminal defense lawyer for Superintendent of Schools Harvey Polansky provided an investigator's report and character references for his client Thursday in Milford Superior Court. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:04:53 GMT)
DNA Identification Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions
In criminal cases, there have been challenges on sufficiency grounds and concerns over the use of forensic DNA evidence as the sole or primary proof of guilt. Uncorroborated DNA matching might not be enough to satisfy the burden of establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:16:25 GMT)
Judge sets Handy's criminal trial to begin Monday
McALLEN — Jury selection in the trial of Hidalgo County Commissioner Sylvia Handy will continue as planned Monday, despite a last-minute defense plea for postponement. (Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:42:10 GMT)
Defense attorney asks judge to drop Lafayette case against Spork the dog
LAFAYETTE -- The criminal case against a 10-year-old miniature Dachshund that bit a Lafayette veterinarian technician should be dismissed because the city's vicious animal ordinance is flawed and state law should prevail, a defense attorney argued Friday. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:56:58 GMT)
New Afghan chief in Marjah has criminal record
The man chosen to be the fresh face of good Afghan governance in a town just seized from the Taliban has a violent criminal record in Germany — a revelation NATO said Saturday would not dim support for a man "doing good work" in southern Afghanistan. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:22:50 GMT)
New Afghan Chief in Marjah Has Criminal Record
KABUL The man chosen to be the fresh face of good Afghan governance in a town just seized from the Taliban has a violent criminal record in Germany, but Western officials said Saturday they are... (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:38:40 GMT)
New Afghan Chief in Marjah Has Criminal Record
The man chosen to be the fresh face of good Afghan governance in a town just seized from the Taliban has a violent criminal record in Germany, but Western officials said Saturday they are not pushing to oust him. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:33:04 GMT)
Defense attorney asks judge to drop Lafayette case against Spork the dog
LAFAYETTE -- The criminal case against a 10-year-old miniature Dachshund that bit a Lafayette veterinarian technician should be dismissed because the city's vicious animal ordinance is flawed and state law should prevail, a defense attorney argued Friday. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:56:50 GMT)
New Afghan chief in Marjah has criminal record
The man chosen to be the fresh face of good Afghan governance in a town just seized from the Taliban has a violent criminal record in Germany, but Western officials said Saturday they are not pushing to oust him. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:59:56 GMT)
New Afghan chief in Marjah has criminal record
The man chosen to be the fresh face of good Afghan governance in a town just seized from the Taliban has a violent criminal record in Germany, but Western officials said today they are not pushing t... (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:54:28 GMT)
New Afghan chief in Marjah has criminal record
The man chosen to be the fresh face of good Afghan governance in a town just seized from the Taliban has a violent criminal record in Germany, but Western officials said Saturday they are not (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:03:12 GMT)
New Afghan chief in Marjah has criminal record
The man chosen to be the fresh face of good Afghan governance in a town just seized from the Taliban has a violent criminal record in Germany, but Western officials said today they are not pushing to oust him. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:32:31 GMT)
Tanner's criminal record began in 2001
Michael Tanner, the man suspected of shooting a Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputy, and who, in turn, was shot dead, had a criminal record that stretched back nine years. But the criminal charges didn't turn violent until recently. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:25:47 GMT)
Focus: Prosecution, defense in Dr. Yazeed Essa trial
CLEVELAND -- The jury came back with a guilty verdict in the trial of Gates Mills Dr. Yazeed Essa. Tonight's In Focus will have a look at both the prosecution and the defense in the trial. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:28:56 GMT)
Hecker's criminal attorneys want out
Denny Hecker's criminal defense attorneys asked for court permission Friday to withdraw as counsel for the embattled former Twin Cities auto dealership mogul. (Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:01:03 GMT)
Motion Asks State To Pay Anthony's Defense Costs
FIRST ON CLICKORLANDO.COM Defense attorneys for Casey Anthony are asking taxpayers to shoulder some of the defense costs in her murder trial. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:23:19 GMT)
Defense attorney asks judge to drop Lafayette case against Spork the dog
The criminal case against a 10-year-old miniature Dachshund that bit a Lafayette veterinarian technician should be dismissed because the city's vicious animal ordinance is flawed and state law should prevail, a defense attorney argued Friday. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:30:41 GMT)
Man accused in teen's shooting death claims self-defense, posts bond
HOUSTON – A man facing murder charges in the shooting death of a 13-year-old girl was out on $50,000 bond Friday. Richard Calderon, 24, made his initial court appearance Friday morning. He’s accused of killing Alexis Wiley, the daughter of a TSU police officer, while the girl sat in the backseat of her mother’s car Wednesday night. Calderon reportedly told police the shooting was in self-defense ... (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:30 GMT)
Appeals delay planned April trial in Kaloko case
LĪHUE, Kauai — With his attorney David Minkin on Wednesday filing a notice of appeal of earlier rulings by 5th Circuit Judge Randal Valenciano on defense motions, the criminal case is effectively stalled pending appellate action by other state courts — either the Intermediate Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:01:08 GMT)
Gaudiosi guilty of robbery, criminal solicitation
James Gaudiosi, the Hudson man facing robbery and criminal solicitation charges in last summer’s Star Market robbery in Hudson, was found guilty of both counts by a Columbia County jury Thursday. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:19:36 GMT)
Criminal Traffic Attorneys Look to the Web to Reach New Clients
Gross & Romanick, P.C., a Fairfax Virginia based law firm established in 1980, announces a new media approach for its Criminal and Traffic Division. (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT)
Defense: Unsealed documents show secret deal with DA in Anderson case
NEW ORLEANS -- On Thursday, new documents were unsealed in the capital murder trial of Michael Anderson -- documents the defense says proves the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office had a secret to keep. Next week an Orleans Parish criminal district court judge will decide whether the convicted killer should get a new trial. It's been six months since Michael Anderson was convicted of five ... (Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:09:41 GMT)
Uptown man accused of beating his parents to death launches insanity defense
Michael SingreenThe man accused of beating his lawyer parents to death inside their Uptown home in January 2009 launched an insanity defense in front of a Criminal District Court judge Thursday. Judge Laurie White determined during a hearing that... (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:47:14 GMT)
Free Self-Defense Class After Rapes At Universities
Two Central Ohio universities are investigating rape cases, and Central Ohio authorities are offering a free self-defense course for women. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:07:36 GMT)
Judge weighs effort to call lawmakers in Veon case
HARRISBURG, Pa.—The judge in the criminal trial of former Rep. Mike Veon and three of his onetime aides is considering whether to let defense attorneys call current and former House Democratic lawmakers and legislative aides to the stand. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:49:10 GMT)
Defense attorneys to argue that father, not mother, killed infant
Attorneys for Courtney Diane Brundige Bishop, accused of murder and criminal abuse in the 2007 death (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:52:00 GMT)
Defense goes to work in trial for shooting at officer
Defense attorney Sean Howard began questioning witnesses Wednesday in a case involving two men accus (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:37:01 GMT)
Defense Lawyers in Case of Murdered D.C. Lawyer Call Evidence 'Grossly Prejudicial'
The criminal defense lawyers representing three men charged in connection to the murder of Washington, D.C., attorney Robert Wone are fighting to block federal prosecutors from arguing at trial that Wone was restrained, drugged, sexually assaulted and tortured. Defense lawyers said in court papers that the government should not be allowed to introduce evidence of uncharged misconduct that the ... (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:15:44 GMT)
Defense attorney on probation is removed from Morris County case due to conflict
ROBERT SCIARRINO/The Star-LedgerJohn Paragano, 43 right, a former Union Township Municipal Judge, leaves Superior Court, Morristown in 2009.MORRISTOWN -- A defense attorney was disqualified today from a case in Superior Court in Morristown due to a conflict of interest, a... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:47:22 GMT)
Defense attorneys to argue that father, not mother, killed infant
Attorneys for Courtney Diane Brundige Bishop, accused of murder and criminal abuse in the 2007 death (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:26:47 GMT)
Judge warns mother of Harlan Drake that trial could 'expose' her to criminal charges
CORUNNA, Michigan — A judge Wednesday told Harlan Drake’s mother that her son’s murder trial could “expose” her to criminal charges. The warning from Shiawassee Circuit Judge Gerald D. Lostracco came just days after prosecutors opened Drake’s murder trial with... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:08:46 GMT)
Fire keeps Manhattan criminal courthouse closed another day, delaying hearings, Lil Wayne sentencing
A fire that shut Manhattan's main criminal courthouse for a second day - delaying a slew of cases, including the sentencing of Lil Wayne - was an electrical accident, officials said Tuesday. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:46:00 GMT)
Loren-Maltese attorney joins race to replace Scott Lee Cohen
A criminal defense attorney who represented former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese has joined the growing list of Democrats who want to succeed Scott Lee Cohen as the party's lieutenant governor candidate. Another 25 political newcomers submitted their names to the state Democratic Party, bringing the total to 69. Two potential candidates who submitted their names already have dropped ... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:47:33 GMT)
Attorneys may temper cases in murder trial
A flurry of decisions made Monday in the murder case against Ricardo Roman Jr. may have the effect of muting accusations about past aggressive and criminal activities heard by the jury. Defense attorney Jeffrey Slocombe and Leelanau County assistant pr read more (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:15:03 GMT)
Prince Charles air-conditioning dispute moves forward in court
A Cumberland County judge denied two defense motions Tuesday in a criminal case involving window air conditioners at the Hotel Prince Charles. The rulings by District Court Judge Kim Tucker clear the way for the case to be heard in Environmental Court on March 30. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT)
Judge: Hecker can't re-raid his retirement account
Despite claims of poverty, Hennepin County District Judge Jay Quam didn't let Denny Hecker rewithdraw $100,000 to pay a criminal defense lawyer. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:07:47 GMT)
Santa Clara County approves adding public defenders to misdemeanor hearings
Beginning as early next month, public defense attorneys will, for the first time, be available in many crucial court proceedings for low-level criminal defendants in Santa Clara County. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:35:35 GMT)
'Toyota defense' could reverse criminal conviction
A man serving eight years for vehicular homicide because of a fatal crash involving his Toyota Camry is hoping for exoneration amid concerns over unintended acceleration in some of Toyota's vehicles. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:42 GMT)
Michael Anderson Defense Team Wants New Trial
The defense team for convicted murderer Michael Anderson says Anderson should have a new trial. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:35:59 GMT)
Smoke evacuates, closes NYC Criminal Courthouse
Smoke filled the lobby of the Criminal Courts Building in Lower Manhattan, forcing hundreds to evacuate. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:08:42 GMT)
Defense cries foul in Cummings case
Both defense attorneys in the case of a mentally disabled North Collins homicide victim questioned the legitimacy of the statements their clients gave police and raised the issue Monday of whether they can get a fair trial. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:58:58 GMT)
BAE Systems to pay $400M fine
Washington (CNN) -- British defense contractor BAE Systems has pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and was ordered to pay a $400 million criminal fine, authoritie... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:39:33 GMT)
British defense contractor to pay $400M fine
British defense contractor BAE Systems has pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and was ordered to pay a $400 million criminal fine, authorities announced. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:31:06 GMT)
Mother of Cuero shooting suspect says son acted in self-defense
CUERO - The mother of one of the men charged with the death of 26-year-old Isaac Gamez in Cuero said Monday that her son acted in self-defense. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:24:33 GMT)
Defense files motion for new trial for man convicted of killing 5
NEW ORLEANS -- Defense attorneys went to court Monday to seek a new trial for Michael Anderson, convicted late last year and sentenced to death in the massacre of five teenagers in 2006, trying to show conflicting testimony by the state's key witness and introducing two new witnesses who were not heard by the jury heard at the trial. Anderson's defense team introduced evidence at Monday's ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:02:56 GMT)
BAE To Pay U.S. $400 Mln Fine Over Foreign Bribes
SAN FRANCISCO -- British defense contractor BAE Systems PLC will pay a $400 million criminal fine to U.S. regulators for making false statements about the company's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act comp... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:26:03 GMT)
Inmate refuses to testify at Central City massacre post-conviction hearing
Defense attorneys for Michael Anderson, 23, this afternoon called an inmate to the witness stand, promising that he will testify that Telly Hankton -- described by police as perhaps New Orleans' most dangerous criminal -- admitted to the 2006 Central City massacre... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:47:18 GMT)
Alleged cop-shooter says self-defense
The lawyer for Keenan Childs, who is accused of shooting an off-duty Cincinnati police officer in North College Hill, told a judge her client acted in self-defense and that her client did not know Tom Owens was a police officer. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:42:31 GMT)
Defense attorney in long-running death penalty case asks to step down for health reasons
Defense attorney in long-running death penalty case asks to step down for health reasons (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:27:03 GMT)
Attorneys withdraw their disqualification requests
PHOENIX (AP) — Defense attorneys withdrew their requests Monday to disqualify the Maricopa County Attorney's Office from prosecuting 14 criminal cases but plan to make the requests again in the future. The move is aimed at getting testimony from a judge whose name wasn't put on a witness list by a deadline set in the cases. The defense attorneys say refiling the disqualification requests should ... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:24:20 GMT)
Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney Explains What It Takes To Get Clients The Best Criminal Defense
“A good criminal defense attorney is one that has a proven track record of success and an unequaled commitment to client services,” says Paoletti. “First and foremost, your attorney has to know their stuff and be familiar with police procedure.” (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:04:49 GMT)
In Trial, Karadzic Calls His Cause ‘Just and Holy’
Radovan Karadzic began to testify in his own defense on Monday against charges of war crimes and genocide. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:48:37 GMT)
Federal Officials Seek To Root Out Financial And Medicare Fraud
Reuters: "The head of the U.S. Department of Justice's criminal division told a gathering of criminal defense lawyers on Thursday that the division was using tools 'not often seen in white collar cases' to combat financial fraud," which includes Medicare. Lanny Breuer said that the "department was committed to fighting fraud 'from Wall Street to Main Street'" and "cited as an example ... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:41:02 GMT)
Al-Qaida growing in strength and numbers in Africa
Al-Qaida's terror network in North Africa is growing more active and attracting new recruits, threatening to further destabilize the continent's already vulnerable Sahara region, according to U.S. defense and counterterrorism officials. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:32:25 GMT)
Bosnian Serb leader opens defense against genocide
In this image taken from International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) TV camera, showing Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic as he gives his opening statement on Monday, March 1, 2010, at the U.N. war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:14:10 GMT)
Berks judge appointed to state criminal rules committee
The state Supreme Court has appointed Berks County Judge Paul M. Yatron to a criminal rules committee that makes recommendations to the court on criminal rules and procedures. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:16:18 GMT)
Stockpile Center to Clean Up Mess
The Defense National Stockpile Center has reached an agreement with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to clean up a building on its former location in Point Pleasant. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:58:06 GMT)
Former Enron CEO could see new trial
HOUSTON—It’s a 28-word word law that federal prosecutors have used for more than two decades to send high-profile public officials and corporate executives, including former Enron Corp. CEO Jeff Skilling, to prison. But the law’s future could be in doubt as Skilling’s appeal of his criminal convictions—in which he challenges the statute’s constitutional validity—is set to be heard by the U.S ... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:22:42 GMT)
Lawyers bemoan new client visitation policy
Several criminal defense attorneys say the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is keeping th (Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:48:05 GMT)
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Announces Publication of "Problems with Positive Identification: The ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 27, 2010) - Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd, has published a new article exposing one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:04:36 GMT)
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Announces Publication of "Problems with Positive Identification: The ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 02/27/10) - Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd, has published a new article exposing one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions. There have been 251 innocent people exonerated in this country by DNA evidence over the last two decades. More than 75 percent of those convictions involved mistaken identifications consisting of one or more witnesses identifying the ... (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:50:00 GMT)
Stover makes it a 3-way DA race
A Reno criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor announced Friday plans to challenge Washoe District Attorney Richard Gammick in the next election. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:12:36 GMT)
Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider objects to planned homicide defense by Scott Schmidt, who is ...
APPLETON Prosecutors this week filed a response in Outagamie County Court objecting to Scott E. Schmidts planned defense arguing he shot his estranged wife to prevent the felony crime of adultery. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:28:08 GMT)
Stover makes it a 3-way DA race
A Reno criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor announced Friday plans to challenge Washoe District Attorney Richard Gammick in the next election. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:58:54 GMT)
Attorney claims investigator for DA 'manhandled' him
A criminal defense attorney said he was hit Friday morning by an investigator with the Stanislaus Co (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:43:02 GMT)
Stover announces bid to become Washoe DA
A Reno criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor announced Friday plans to challenge Washoe District Attorney Richard Gammick in the next election. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:40:56 GMT)
Well-known defense attorney dies
A well-known Rhode Island defense attorney has died. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:41:10 GMT)
Justice Dept. To Launch Indigent Defense Program
The U.S. criminal justice system typically pits the defense against the prosecution. But defense lawyers for poor clients will get a hand from their usual adversaries when the Justice Department launches the Access to Justice initiative. A top constitutional lawyer is taking a leave of absence from Harvard to spearhead the project. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:11:58 GMT)
Defense rests as verdict on way
The defense rested Wednesday in the murder and kidnapping trial of Lawrence Robert Stinnett, and the jury is anticipated to begin deliberating today. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:50:03 GMT)
Defense lawyer, misdemeanor judge vie for felony bench
Defense lawyer, misdemeanor judge vie for felony bench (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:42:37 GMT)
Defense in slaying trial says witness is lying to save his own skin
A lawyer for accused killer Anthony McDaniel told jurors Thursday that one of the prosecution’s key witnesses is an ex-convict and gang member with a long criminal history.During opening statements in McDaniel’s trial, attorney Jan Helfrich described the witness, Robert Spann, whose gang moniker is “C-Rag,” as a desperate man who wanted years shaved off a long prison sentence by cooperating with ... (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:07:00 GMT)
Former Rwandan Defense Official Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Genocide
(RTTNews) - The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Thursday sentenced Lieut-Col Eprem Setako, a senior official at Rwanda's Ministry of Defense, to 25 years in prison after finding him guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:11:11 GMT)
Local self-defense expert shares tips to stay safe
Lee’s Summit resident Bob Thurman teaches women across the metro area about self defense and ways to stay safe. He shared these tips with the Journal. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:09:23 GMT)
Remarks by Lanny A. Breuer, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division at the American Bar Association ...
MIAMI, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following are remarks by Lanny A. Breuer, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division at the American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime: (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:09:00 GMT)
Defense: Kidnap suspect hears angels' voices
A California sex offender suspected of abducting a girl in 1991 and keeping her captive for 18 years is suffering from "serious mental illness," defense attorneys say in court papers. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:18 GMT)
Defense rests as verdict on way
The defense rested Wednesday in the murder and kidnapping trial of Lawrence Robert Stinnett, and the jury is anticipated to begin deliberating today. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:11:13 GMT)
Nurse accused of ignoring suspicious deaths gets $10,000 to help defense
The defense for a registered nurse accused of turning a blind eye to several suspicious deaths at a McHenry County nursing home received a huge boost Thursday when a judge agreed to give her $10,000 in county money to hire expert witnesses. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:49:07 GMT)
'Toyota defense' might rescue jailed Minnesota man
Ever since his 1996 Toyota Camry shot up an interstate ramp, plowing into the back of an Oldsmobile in a horrific crash that killed three people, Koua Fong Lee insisted he had done everything he could to stop the car. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:43:39 GMT)
Suspect's friends say shooting self-defense
Two women who were inside a Baird Lane apartment Monday night when a shooting occurred just outside their door say suspected murderer Clifton Williams acted in self-defense. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:04:35 GMT)
Defense attorneys file civil lawsuit against DA
Several defense attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit in federal court claiming that the Cameron County District Attorney and others in his office conspired to "black-ball" and "black-list" them. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:11:59 GMT)
Buffalo School Board approves paying acquitted teacher aide's defense costs
John M. Colazzi, the Buffalo teacher's aide who was acquitted last December of sexually abusing a 5-year-old autistic student at Buffalo's Discovery School 67, will have his legal defense bills paid by the Buffalo Board of Education. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:34:25 GMT)
PFT: Irvin won't face criminal rape charges
Though the civil lawsuit against Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin will proceed, Irvin need not worry about going to jail. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:26:07 GMT)
Trends, Updates in Cybercrime, Public Corruption and Other White Collar Criminal Issues on Tap at Upcoming ABA Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 10, 2010 – Trying cases in the post-Madoff landscape, the aftermath of mortgage fraud, and developments and trends in securities fraud enforcement are among the topics to be discussed during the 24th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime. The meeting — presented by the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal ... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:30:52 GMT)
Alleged child killer’s defense: He’s delusional
BROWNSVILLE — John Allen Rubio believes he is a hero, his attorney said Tuesday during the first day of a trial to decide whether the man is competent to stand trial for the deaths of three children. During opening statements Tuesday, defense... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:52:41 GMT)
Famed defense attorney addresses business leaders
BANGOR, Maine -- America's most famous criminal defense attorney urged area business leaders on Wednesday to hire ex-convicts through an early-release employment program at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:39:43 GMT)
Accused stabber pleads self defense
TROY — A woman charged with stabbing her 62-year-old landlord in the chest Monday told responding officers she acted in self-defense during a conflict a police report indicates began with a teddy bear. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:14:38 GMT)
Defense attorney to seek mistrial in murder trial of Clearlake men
LAKEPORT – New information about a previous conviction against one of the two men charged with a September murder in Clearlake led to a trial delay on Tuesday and a defense attorney's statement that he plans to seek a mistrial. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:53:57 GMT)
Riverside County supervisors delay vote on $6.9 million criminal-defense contract
Amid heated discussion over a technical error and whether one firm received special treatment, Riverside County supervisors on Tuesday delayed granting a new contract to handle criminal defense for poor defendants. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:17:50 GMT)
Alleged child killer’s defense: He’s delusional
BROWNSVILLE — John Allen Rubio believes he is a hero, his attorney said Tuesday during the first day of a trial to decide whether the man is competent to stand trial for the deaths of three children. During opening statements Tuesday, defense... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:22:38 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
A defense contractor facing up to 15 years in prison for accepting a $200,000 kickback got five years of probation Tuesday after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:39:19 GMT)
Defense up next in Serrano murder trial
Ricardo Serrano’s defense attorneys present their case Wednesday after Washington County prosecutors rested their weeklong presentation of evidence Tuesday in the 2006 Bethany murder trial. During a Tuesday morning hearing in Hillsboro, Washington County Circuit Judge Steven L. Price ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:09:50 GMT)
Bay County Criminal Defense director Janer announces candidacy for district judge post
Mark E. Janer, director of the Bay County Office of Criminal Defense, today announced his candidacy for District Court judge.Courtesy photoMark E. Janer Janer is seeking the position that will become available upon the retirement of District Judge Scott... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:02:01 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
A defense contractor facing up to 15 years in prison for accepting a $200,000 kickback got five years of probation Tuesday after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating problems with the Congressional... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:47:02 GMT)
Defense Contractor Gets Probation in Fraud Case
Defense contractor sentenced to 5 years probation in federal fraud case in Florida Probation - Law - Services - United States - Fraud (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:32:45 GMT)
Defense challenges fingerprint evidence in murder trial
KNOXVILLE - The defense attorney for a man accused in a fatal shooting at a North Knoxville laundromat sparred today with an expert who said his client's fingerprints were on the driver's side door where the fatal shot was fired.Attorney John Boucher tried to take Knoxville Police Department fingerprint expert Tim Schade to task over what he insisted is more fault-filled art than science.Schade ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:58:00 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
(AP:PENSACOLA, Fla.) A defense contractor facing prison time for accepting a $200,000 kickback has received five years probation after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating problems with the Congressional earmark process. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:44:03 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
A defense contractor facing up to 15 years in prison for accepting a $200,000 kickback got five years of probation Tuesday after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating problems with the Congressional earmark process. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:43:48 GMT)
2 more film office firings complicate criminal probe
The firings Monday of two more managers within Iowa’s Department of Economic Development promise to complicate an ongoing criminal investigation into misuse of state film tax incentives. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:18:40 GMT)
Child molester sentenced to 40 years
Tears running down his cheeks, convicted child molester Larry M. Gonzalez sat waiting at the defense table in Allen County Superior Criminal Court for his sentencing Monday afternoon. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:07:56 GMT)
3 NYC police officers are acquitted in sodomy case
A New York City police officer accused of sodomizing a drug suspect in a subway station was acquitted Monday after defense attorneys spent weeks chipping away at the credibility of the accuser, a self-professed gang member who admitted to smoking pot regularly. Two colleagues were acquitted of a cover-up. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:26:46 GMT)
F. Lee Bailey to address Bangor Chamber
BANGOR, Maine -- America's best-known criminal defense attorney will make an appearance in Bangor this week, but not in a courtroom. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:24:43 GMT)
3 NYC police officers acquitted in sodomy case
A New York City police officer accused of sodomizing a drug suspect in a subway station was acquitted Monday after defense attorneys spent weeks chipping away at the credibility of the accuser, a self-professed gang member who admitted to smoking pot regularly. Two colleagues were acquitted of a cover-up. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:07:53 GMT)
Armstrong criminal trial postponed to October
A 4th Judicial District judge today postponed the criminal trial of the Rev. Donald Armstrong of Colorado Springs to Oct. 18. The trial had been set to begin today. The change was due to scheduling conflicts between Armstrong’s defense attorney,... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:16:00 GMT)
Federal prosecutors launch criminal investigation over Toyota recall
View full size (AP Photo/Kyodo News, Nozomu Endo) Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda speaks to journalists in Nagoya, central Japan, last week. Toyoda said he would testify at a U.S. congressional hearing about the automaker's massive recalls in the United States. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:51:41 GMT)
New York Attorney Robert Simels, Serving a 14-Year Prison Sentence, Co-Owns Baltimore Condo with Kenny "Bird" Jackson ...
The News Hole by Van Smith: Robert Simels, the New York criminal-defense lawyer who for decades represented some of Baltimore's most notorious drug-world defendants, won't be using his Water Street condominium in downtown Baltimore anytime soon. In early January, he began serving a 14-year prison sentence for intimidating witn... (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:22:13 GMT)
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