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Clarett agrees to plead guilty in criminal cases
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett agreed Monday to plead guilty to aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon. The deal would send him to prison for at least 3½ years and end two criminal cases against him. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:57:08 GMT)
Liberia: Criminal Court C Grants Motion for New Trial In NASSCRORP Case
The newly assigned Judge of Criminal Court C at the Temple of Justice, William Ware, has granted the September 15, 2006 motion filed by the Attorney-General of Liberia and Justice Minister, Frances Johnson-Morris, to set aside the verdict that set free 11 former officials of the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCROP) in a financial scandal case. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:45:58 GMT)
Marlinga said he worried about appearance of bribery
DETROIT -- Carl Marlinga admitted to a grand jury that he suspected that his agreement to "go along with" a suspect's plea bargain and meetings with defense attorneys regarding a criminal case and campaign contributions could appear to be bribery. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:08:04 GMT)
Agency seeking money for offices
Public defender offices have lawyers on staff to handle criminal defense for people who cannot afford their own lawyers. The state currently has public defender offices in Minot, Williston and Dickinson, and plans to open an office next May in Grand Forks. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:08:33 GMT)
New county magistrate has 10 years experience with Public Defender's Office
A local criminal defense attorney will be taking the bench in early October as a Larimer County Court magistrate. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:12:17 GMT)
Insanity defense defended locally by national expert
ONTARIO -- Criminal defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity aren't getting a get-out-of-jail-free card, Dr. Phillip Resnick said Monday. "On average they spend more time in a psychiatrict institution than they would have in a prison, if they were convicted," he said. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:35:27 GMT)
Defense appeals general's 20-yr graft sentence
MOSCOW, September 19 (RIA Novosti) - Lawyers acting for a general sentenced to 20 years in prison on massive corruption charges have appealed the verdict, a defense team member said Tuesday. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:00:18 GMT)
Rwanda: Gakwaya Fired; Rwanda Demands Details
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has finally terminated the contract of Callixte Gakwaya, the Lead Defense Counsel in the case of genocide suspect Yusuf Munyakazi. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:21:03 GMT)
Congressman asks Pentagon to finish Tillman probe
A California congressman urged the Pentagon on Tuesday to complete its criminal investigation into the friendly fire death of Corp. Pat Tillman, who was killed in Afghanistan after quitting the NFL to join the U.S. Army Rangers. Rep. Mike Honda faxed a letter to acting Defense Department Inspector General Thomas Gimble. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:36:38 GMT)
Congressman wants to finish Tillman probe
A California congressman urged the Pentagon on Tuesday to complete its criminal investigation into the friendly fire death of Cpl. Pat Tillman, who was killed in Afghanistan after quitting the NFL to join the U.S. Army Rangers. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:23:24 GMT)
Former teacher testifies that teen admitted mutilating homeless man, but in self-defense
LAS VEGAS (Court TV) - Dixie Tienken's home is always open to former students seeking guidance. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:38:34 GMT)
Demoted deputy has familiar foe as lawyer
Former Fayette County Sheriff’s Chief Detective Bruce Jordan is appealing his demotion and 10-day suspension and has hired noted criminal defense attorney Lee Sexton to represent him during the process. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:39:40 GMT)
Relentless violence irks Iraq lawmakers
Lawmakers angered by relentless violence in Iraq demanded Tuesday that the defense and interior ministers explain what they are doing to put an end to the death squads that have killed hundreds of Iraqis. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:10:49 GMT)
Lawyer nominated to fill vacancy on Metro sex board
Mayor Bill Purcell on Tuesday has tapped Jim Todd, a former prosecutor, to serve on Metro’s Sexually Oriented Business Licensing board. Todd, currently a criminal defense attorney in private practice, has worked as an assistant district attorney in both juvenile and adult courts. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:32:18 GMT)
Argentina dirty-war criminal gets life sentence
A retired police commissioner was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison for murder, torture and kidnappings during Argentina's "dirty war," in one of the first sentences since amnesty laws were scrapped last year. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:48:14 GMT)
Lakin attorney blasts accusers
High-profile criminal defense attorney Scott Rosenblum on Tuesday gave some of the first public comments on the child sex abuse allegations made in a civil lawsuit against his client, the former attorney and Metro East powerbroker Tom Lakin. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:18:53 GMT)
North Dakota public defender agency seeking money for offices
Public defender offices have lawyers on staff to handle criminal defense for people who cannot afford their own lawyers. The state currently has public defender offices in Minot, Williston and Dickinson, and plans to open an office next May in Grand Forks. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:21:02 GMT)
Davidson County briefs: Attorney chosen to be on sex board
Mayor Bill Purcell on Tuesday tapped Jim Todd, a former prosecutor, to serve on Metro's Sexually Oriented Business Licensing board. Todd, a criminal defense attorney in private practice, has worked as an assistant district attorney in juvenile and adult courts. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:18:19 GMT)
New judge expels defiant Saddam from genocide trial
A new judge expelled a defiant Saddam Hussein from his genocide trial on Wednesday and defense lawyers stormed off in protest after the government sacked the chief judge, throwing the month-old case into turmoil. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:54:41 GMT)
John N. Maher Government Trial Lawyer Joins Epstein Becker & Green's National Litigation Practice
John N. Maher joins Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.'s Chicago office as a member of the firm in the National Litigation practice with a focus on White Collar Criminal Defense, Government Contracts and Health Law. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
New judge expels Saddam from court
A new judge expelled a defiant Saddam Hussein from his genocide trial on Wednesday and defense lawyers stormed off in protest after the government sacked the chief judge, throwing the month-old case into turmoil. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:57:08 GMT)
Marlinga testifies at his federal corruption trial
Former Macomb county prosecutor Carl Marlinga took the stand in his own defense today in his criminal trial in federal court (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:50:37 GMT)
Judge expels Saddam from court, defense walk out
A new judge expelled a defiant Saddam Hussein from his genocide trial on Wednesday and defense lawyers stormed off in protest after the government sacked the chief judge, throwing the month-old case into turmoil. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:53:59 GMT)
Self-defense law put to test
A Covington man charged with homicide wants to use a new law that permits broader powers of self-defense in what could be an early test of the legislation. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:42:18 GMT)
CORRECTED: Argentina dirty-war criminal gets life sentence
Corrects name in sixth paragraph to Chicha Mariani from Chica Mariana. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:37:22 GMT)
Shark
CBS, channels 4, 12 Time slot: 10-11 p.m. Premiere: Sept. 21 Rating: 3.5 stars What's up: Trying to end a long dark night of the soul after his shady but brilliant defense sets a wife-beater free with lethal consequences, criminal defense attorney Sebastian Stark switches sides, bringing his win-at-all-costs ethos to the district attorney's office. ''Your job is to win,'' he tells the young (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:15:20 GMT)
Weapons rap for man tied to Proof death
The man authorities say killed the rapper Proof in lawful defense of another man during a nightclub shootout was convicted Wednesday of two weapons charges related to the incident. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:56:35 GMT)
Federal Judge Denies KPMG Request for Jury Trial on Defense Fees
A federal judge Monday denied accounting firm KPMG's request for a jury trial over the issue of whether it should advance defense costs to its former employees who are now facing criminal tax fraud charges. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:12:17 GMT)
Federal Judge Denies KPMG Request for Jury Trial on Defense Fees
A federal judge Monday denied accounting firm KPMG's request for a jury trial over the issue of whether it should advance defense costs to its former employees who are now facing criminal tax fraud charges. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:56:11 GMT)
Press Release: Canada UN Mission Repeatedly Refused Delivery Of Israeli Crimes Petition
This Petition demands that The United Nations General Assembly immediately establish an International Criminal Tribunal for Israel (ICTI) as a ‘subsidiary organ’ under U.N. Charter Article 22 to prosecute the Israeli Prime Minister Olmert, Defense Minister Peretz, Chief of Staff Halutz and Israel’s other top generals and war criminals for their infliction of international war crimes, crimes (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:31:13 GMT)
Man Who Allegedly Shot Rapper Proof Guilty of Weapons Charge
The man authorities say shot rapper Proof in lawful defense of another man found guilty of weapons charges related to the incident. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:01:47 GMT)
Supreme court hears arguments over payments to defense lawyers
The Alabama Supreme Court is considering whether the state owes millions of dollars to court-appointed defense lawyers who claim they were wrongly denied payments meant to cover their overhead expenses. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:21:37 GMT)
Supreme court hears arguments over payments to defense lawyers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court is considering whether the state owes millions of dollars to court-appointed defense lawyers who claim they were wrongly denied payments meant to cover their overhead expenses. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:30:35 GMT)
Iraqi Defense Ministry says insurgents kidnapping people to use in car bomb attacks
Iraqi insurgents are no longer using just volunteers as suicide car bombers but are instead kidnapping drivers, rigging their vehicles with explosives and blowing them up, the Defense Ministry said Thursday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:11:50 GMT)
Iraqi Defense Ministry says insurgents kidnapping people to use in car bomb attacks
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi insurgents are no longer using just volunteers as suicide car bombers but are instead kidnapping drivers, rigging their vehicles with explosives and blowing them up, the Defense Ministry... (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:04:49 GMT)
Supreme court hears arguments over payments to defense lawyers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court is considering whether the state owes millions of dollars to court-appointed defense lawyers who claim they were wrongly denied payments meant to cover their overhead expenses. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:30:53 GMT)
Rwanda: Trial of Officers of Former Rwandan Army is in Its Last Phase
The last phase of the trial called Militaries I that regroups officials of the former Rwandan armed forces before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has started with the presentation of the evidences for the defense of General Gratien Kabiligi. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:06:08 GMT)
Iraqis using kidnap victims as bombers
Insurgents are now using unwitting kidnap victims as suicide bombers — seizing them, booby-trapping their cars without their knowledge, then releasing them only to blow up the vehicles by remote control, the Defense Ministry warned Thursday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:38:11 GMT)
Lt. Gen. Eikenberry Holds Defense Department News Briefing
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 23:57:10 GMT)
Iraqis using kidnap victims as bombers
Insurgents are now using unwitting kidnap victims as suicide bombers — seizing them, booby-trapping their cars without their knowledge, then releasing them only to blow up the vehicles by remote control, the Defense Ministry warned Thursday. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 02:04:47 GMT)
Lifelong criminal out of chances, judge says
EASTON | For Jeffrey Hoppock, the difference between serving a state and local sentence was his 21-year-long criminal history. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:16:32 GMT)
Supreme court hears arguments over payments to defense lawyers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. The Alabama Supreme Court is considering whether the state owes millions (m) of dollars to court-appointed defense lawyers who claim they were wrongly denied payments meant to cover their overhead expenses. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:49:12 GMT)
Woman claims defense: Wife offers her own testimony in Perusquia homicide trial
A woman accused of murdering her husband in 2003 testified Thursday that he raped her repeatedly but she didn’t report it because she loved him and didn’t want him to end up with a criminal record.Bernadette Gonzalez Perusquia, 33, is claiming self-defense in the death of Juan Perusquia, 26, whom she has admitted shooting during an argument. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 13:26:00 GMT)
Teen Alleges Counselor Raped Her
A Suffolk County judge decided Friday that criminal charges will be filed in a case where an at-risk teenager alleges a counselor at a home where she'd gone for help raped her. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:02:54 GMT)
A year after Rita bus fire, criminal trial set to begin
Four days before Hurricane Rita slammed into Texas last year, cars in Houston were already slowing; the pneumatic hiss of truck brakes and the rumble of idling car engines could be heard all over the city's freeway system. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:28:14 GMT)
Dwek defense claims he was under duress
In a twist to Solomon Dwek's real estate empire meltdown, Dwek said he will use his own "fear" as a defense to PNC Bank's claim that he defrauded it of more than $21 million — and gave millions in assets to an uncle. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:22:23 GMT)
France to probe bin Laden death report leak
France's Defense Ministry said on Saturday a secret service report saying al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had died could not be confirmed but said it would launch an inquiry into the leak of secret documents. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:34:40 GMT)
France to probe bin Laden death report leak
France's Defense Ministry said on Saturday it could not confirm a newspaper report quoting French secret services as saying al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden had died but would launch an inquiry into the leak of secret papers. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:33:59 GMT)
Court Expert Accused of Lying About Credentials
A Valley man often called to testify as an expert in criminal cases is in jail. He's accused of lying about his expert credentials and duping local defense attorneys. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 03:52:56 GMT)
DA: No charges in youth’s shooting
No criminal charges will be filed against Bruce Gosnell Jr., who fatally shot a 16-year-old boy he thought was breaking into his home in Albany, Linn County District Attorney Jason Carlile has decided. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 03:58:20 GMT)
Setting an example: 'Justice' star Walker knows the importance of role models
Eamonn Walker, who stars as defense lawyer Luther Graves in the new Fox series "Justice" (Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on WFXT, Ch. 25), remembers the precise moment he decided to become an actor.... (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 04:10:17 GMT)
Merck Insurance Carriers Jump Ship Over Vioxx Disaster
According to Merck's August 7, 2006, SEC filing, "At this time, the Company believes that its insurance coverage with respect to the Vioxx Lawsuits will not be adequate to cover its defense costs and any losses." (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 10:09:24 GMT)
Cops' best friend: Criminals' worst enemy
By Katy Brandenburg News-Post Staff FREDERICK -- Man's best friend can be a criminal's worst enemy, especially when it's a police dog bearing down on him at 25 miles per hour. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:05:32 GMT)
HP chief tackles boardroom scandal head-on
Embattled Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd, trying to seize control of a burgeoning boardroom spying scandal, faces renewed questions this week over a news-leak probe that spurred the forced resignation last week of HP's chairman. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:23:58 GMT)
Rwanda: ICTR to Open Monday the Trial of a Former Collaborator
Starting next Monday, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) will judge one of its former collaborators. Siméon Nshamihigo used to work at the ICTR for a defense team before his arrest in 2001. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:20:18 GMT)
Tuesday, September 19, we spoke at the UN
A delegation led by the Bush Crimes Commission delivered our verdict: that George W. Bush is guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He is a criminal and does not speak for us. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:05:37 GMT)
Merck Insurance Carriers Jump Ship Over Vioxx
According to Merck's August 7, 2006, SEC filing, "At this time, the Company believes that its insurance coverage with respect to the Vioxx Lawsuits will not be adequate to cover its defense costs and any losses." (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:35:35 GMT)
1st MS-13 Trial to Reveal Hierarchy
Law enforcement officials say the MS-13 street gang has wreaked violent havoc in parts of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, committing murders, assaults, rapes and robberies as part of a coldly calculated criminal conspiracy. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 03:36:10 GMT)
DA: No charges in youth’s shooting
No criminal charges will be filed against Bruce Gosnell Jr., who fatally shot a 16-year-old boy he thought was breaking into his home in Albany, Linn County District Attorney Jason Carlile has decided. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:29:00 GMT)
Houston's chief prosecutor a 'rock star' by night
The only lawyer who's less popular with the public than a criminal defense lawyer, Randy Zamora jokes, is a municipal courts prosecutor who enforces speeding tickets. It may be harsh, but Zamora, 37, can get away with it: after all, he's Houston's chief prosecutor at Municipal Courts. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:54:58 GMT)
Ohio Soldier Killed in Iraq
The Defense Department says an Ohio soldier has died of injuries suffered when his patrol met with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Iraq. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:54:09 GMT)
1st MS-13 Trial to Reveal Hierarchy
Law enforcement officials say the MS-13 street gang has wreaked violent havoc in parts of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, committing murders, assaults, rapes and robberies as part of a coldly calculated criminal conspiracy. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:13:03 GMT)
Flagstaff to open court for mentally ill defendants
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - A program designed to divert mentally ill criminal defendants from jail and help them get treatment is set to begin here next month. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:20:23 GMT)
1st MS-13 Trial to Reveal Hierarchy
Law enforcement officials say the MS-13 street gang has wreaked violent havoc in parts of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, committing murders, assaults, rapes and robberies as part of a coldly calculated criminal conspiracy. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:17:29 GMT)
Best lawyers in America
♦ Gray & Friend LLP, 927 S. Harrison St., announced that Frank J. Gray has been selected to be included in “The Best Lawyers in America” for 2007 in the specialties of commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:54:48 GMT)
Wiley Trial Closing Arguments Happening Tomorrow Morning
The jury in the murder trial of Nicholas Wiley has gone home for the day. They will return tomorrow morning, when they will hear closing arguments from the prosecution and defense. Then, deliberations will begin. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:12:10 GMT)
Doc: Nicole may have been raped
MANILA -- A forensic gynecologist, who testified as an expert witness for the defense panel in the controversial rape case filed by a 23-year-old Filipino woman against four US servicemen, agreed with the prosecution that the lack of injuries does not necessarily mean the absence of sexual assault. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:13:34 GMT)
House leaders stall defense bill action
House leaders are holding up action on a major defense bill, demanding that unrelated measures on immigration and court security be attached. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:35:49 GMT)
Western Hemisphere Defense Ministers To Meet in Nicaragua
Western Hemisphere defense ministers will discuss forming common approaches to addressing transnational threats, strengthening regional security cooperation, and emphasizing the links among democracy, security and economic opportunity at the seventh Western Hemisphere defense ministerial, to be held October 1-5 in Managua, Nicaragua. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:19:28 GMT)
Behrman case proceeds in secret
MARTINSVILLE — A judge again met privately today with both attorneys in the Jill Behrman murder case to discluss legal matters related to the upcoming trial of John R. Myers Jr., including a new motion filed by Myers' defense attorney. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:09:17 GMT)
Court Stops Scheduled Thursday Execution
Houston -- The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Monday halted the lethal injection of condemned inmate Derrick Frazier. Frazier faced execution Thursday over the 1997 deaths of 41-year-old Betsy Nutt and her 15-year-old son, Cody. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:55:26 GMT)
House leaders stall defense bill action
House leaders are holding up action on a major defense bill, demanding that unrelated measures on immigration and court security be attached. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:30:37 GMT)
Ohio Soldier Killed in Iraq
The Defense Department says an Ohio soldier has died of injuries suffered when his patrol met with enemy forces using small arms fire during combat operations in Iraq. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:05:02 GMT)
Jeffs can wear civilian clothes in court appearances
Captured polygamist leader Warren Jeffs will appear in court Wednesday with a sort of "dream team" of criminal defense lawyers and wearing something a little more appropriate for a man considered by thousands to be a "prophet of God." (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:18:41 GMT)
POLITICAL BRIEFS
House leaders holding up defense bill House leaders are holding up action on a major defense bill, demanding that unrelated measures on immigration and court security be attached. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:11:16 GMT)
Marion County judge facing complaint, possible suspension
A judge for the Marion County Circuit Court could face censure and possible suspension for his conduct at criminal trials in 2004 and 2005. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:20:43 GMT)
Teen convicted of murdering attorney's wife to be sentenced
MARTINEZ -- Lawyers for a teenager convicted of murdering the wife of a prominent criminal defense attorney plan to argue Tuesday that their client should receive the lightest possible sentence because of his age and unstable childhood. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:42:26 GMT)
City lawyer's license on hold
WORCESTER - A veteran Worcester criminal defense lawyer has had his license to practice law suspended for three months for commingling a client's funds with his own money and failing to cooperate with the Board of Bar Overseers' investigation of that and four other matters. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:51:51 GMT)
Trial of Japan's Internet kingpin unfolds as witness waffles under defense grilling
A key prosecution witness in the trial of a disgraced Japanese Internet maverick acknowledged under cross-examination by defense attorneys Tuesday that his memory was hazy about pivotal claims he made in earlier testimony. - (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:01:43 GMT)
Former federal prosecutor joins Seyfarth Shaw
Former federal prosecutor Kevin McGrath, who spent much of time going after organized crime figures, has joined Seyfarth Shaw LLP as a partner in its Boston office, charged with building out its white collar criminal defense practice. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:01:09 GMT)
Western Hemisphere Defense Ministers To Meet in Nicaragua
Western Hemisphere defense ministers will discuss forming common approaches to addressing transnational threats, strengthening regional security cooperation, and emphasizing the links among democracy, security and economic opportunity at the seventh Western Hemisphere defense ministerial, to be held October 1-5 in Managua, Nicaragua. High-level U.S. Department of Defense officials will join (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:09:47 GMT)
Their loss is our gain as police claim the tools of the criminal trade
In the last 12 months, Metro Police seized $1,040 from Moran Matias after allegedly finding bags of methamphetamine and powder and rock cocaine in his pickup truck. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:01:11 GMT)
Uruguayan high court reinstates criminal libel verdict In blow to press freedom, court sets course at odds with region
New York, September 26, 2006— The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed that the Uruguayan Supreme Court of Justice has reinstated the criminal defamation conviction of journalist Carlos Dogliani Staricco for stories describing a local mayor’s handling of a constituent’s property tax debt. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:50:10 GMT)
Warner rejects immigration addition to defense bill
Republican leaders in the House and Senate were blocked Tuesday by a senior GOP senator in their efforts to add immigration, handgun and Internet gambling measures to a defense bill. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:06:32 GMT)
Career criminal gets 31 years in prison
A federal judge on Tuesday doled out a 31-year prison term for a Knoxville man who kicked off his career as a criminal at the age of 15 with a robbery spree that left two people shot. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:14:08 GMT)
Politics figures in call to drop case
A defense attorney has asked a judge to dismiss criminal charges against a Katy man, claiming prosecutorial misconduct and conflict of interest because the prosecutor has financial and personal ties to the victim. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:42:23 GMT)
Politics figures in call to drop case
A defense attorney has asked a judge to dismiss criminal charges against a Katy man, claiming prosecutorial misconduct and conflict of interest because the prosecutor has financial and personal ties to the victim. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:10:32 GMT)
Retired Federal Criminal Investigator Announces the Opening of Contreras Associates International, LLC: Seeks Job
We are pleased to announce the opening of Contreras Associates International (CAI): a professional private security investigative, consulting, and training agency. CAI specializes in criminal and civil defense, attorney expert consultant in almost any legal issues, Defense Attorney expert consultant in drug and money laundering conspiracies and celebrity high profile cases, crime and loss (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:35:17 GMT)
Naomi Campbell A No-Show In Court
Supermodel Naomi Campbell didn't show up in court for a hearing on charges that she assaulted her maid with a cell phone. At first a bench warrant for her arrest was issued, but Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Evelyn Laporte took back the warrant after Campbell's attorney explained. Defense Attorney David Breitbart says the prosecutor knew Campbell was going to be absent and agreed not to seek her (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:23:22 GMT)
Libby hearing focuses on classified White House papers
Highly sensitive White House documents will be part of a closed-door hearing Wednesday ahead of the criminal trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the former aide to Vice President Dick Cheney. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:30:19 GMT)
Teen to serve life without parole for killing lawyer's wife
A California judge sentenced 17-year-old Scott Dyleski to life in prison without parole for bludgeoning the wife of a prominent criminal defense attorney to death. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:04:46 GMT)
Southern California Freight Co. Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements Related to Military Moving Program
A southern California freight company today has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $120,000 criminal fine for making false statements related to the Department of Defense's (DOD) program to ship military household goods between Europe and the United States and between the United States mainland and Hawaii, the Department of Justice announced. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:53:52 GMT)
Defense: Frat recruit wasn't badly hurt
In the first major courtroom test of the state's anti-hazing law, a prosecutor Wednesday described for jurors how an aspiring Florida A&M University fraternity member was pummeled with boxing gloves so hard he briefly lost his hearing. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:48:06 GMT)
Lawyers cite self-defense for Hells Angels in Nevada casino brawl
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Defense lawyers said Wednesday that Hells Angels were defending themselves and didn't plot a deadly brawl with rival Mongols motorcycle gang members during a southern Nevada biker rally in 2002 as a federal prosecutor said. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:21:21 GMT)
Hinckley debate highlights differences between district attorney candidates
The three candidates vying to fill the seat of Salt Lake district attorney are as diverse ideologically as they are professionally. A debate among the candidates-a Democrat and chief criminal prosecutor, a Libertarian defense attorney and a Republican civil prosecutor-was held at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Tuesday. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:04:42 GMT)
Defense attempts questions alleged victim of teacher
September 28, 2006 - The defense poked holds Wednesday morning in the testimony of a former Hanna High School student who has accused a teacher of having improper sexual relations with her. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:17:01 GMT)
U.S. Magistrate Klein, veteran defense attorney, dies
U.S. Magistrate Theodore Klein, recognized as one of the sharpest legal minds in South Florida during a storied career as a federal prosecutor, defense attorney and judge, died Wednesday afternoon of a lung disease. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:30:47 GMT)
Lawyers cite self-defense for Hells Angels in Nevada casino brawl
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Defense lawyers said Wednesday that Hells Angels were defending themselves and didn't plot a deadly brawl with rival Mongols motorcycle gang members during a southern Nevada biker rally in 2002 as a federal prosecutor charged. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:19:50 GMT)
Defense Lawyer Admits Violating Probation
Court Hearing Stemmed From Drunken-Driving Conviction A prominent Hartford defense lawyer admitted Wednesday that he violated conditions of his probation from a drunken-driving conviction. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:52:30 GMT)
Lawyers seek to dismiss Karr porn case
Key evidence that's gone missing in the child pornography case against John Mark Karr could set the one-time JonBenet Ramsey murder suspect free from criminal charges for a second time. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:05:12 GMT)
Top medical leaders come to accused doctor's defense
Just days after Dr. Anna Pou appeared on 60 Minutes to defend herself against charges that she intentionally gave lethal doses of painkillers to several patients in the harrowing days after Hurricane Katrina, two large medical groups have come to her defense. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:50:39 GMT)
Testy Cross-Examination During Pier 34 Trial
Tempers were rising on Thursday during testimony in the criminal trial stemming from the fatal Pier 34 collapse, with the defense attorney complaining that a witness isn’t answering questions, and both the defense and prosecuting attorneys earning a warning from the judge to behave. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:56:00 GMT)
Lawyers for Hells Angels claim self-defense in trial in Las Vegas
Witness testimony is expected to begin Friday in Las Vegas for 11 Hells Angels accused of racketeering attempted murder in a deadly brawl with a rival motorcycle gang at a southern Nevada casino in 2002. Defense lawyers spent a second day Thursday urging jurors not to believe government contentions that Hells Angels plotted and started the brawl with Mongols during the annual Laughlin River Run. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:58:33 GMT)
Defense Attorney Among Members Of N.C. Innocence Commission
A prominent criminal defense attorney most recently involved in the Duke University lacrosse case is one of the members of the newly appointed members of the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 01:54:07 GMT)
Jury in Las Vegas asked to doubt 'snitches' in Hells Angels case
LAS VEGAS, 5:38 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP): Defense lawyers asked jurors Thursday to doubt the word of government informants and former Hells Angels who are expected to testify that the motorcycle club is a criminal ring that plotted a bloody casino brawl against a rival gang in 2002. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:02:35 GMT)
Defense attorney among members of N.C. Innocence Commission
A prominent criminal defense attorney most recently involved in the Duke University lacrosse case is one of the members of the newly appointed North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:40:33 GMT)
Japan defense minister says China "concern," not threat
Japanese Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma said on Friday that China's military build-up was a concern rather than a threat, retracting earlier comments that had triggered a rebuttal from Beijing. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 04:07:06 GMT)
Defense Attorney Among Members Of N.C. Innocence Commission
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A prominent criminal defense attorney most recently involved in the Duke University lacrosse case is one of the members of the newly-appointed North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:09:47 GMT)
Urgent warning of Pier 34 collapse called into doubt
Defense lawyers in the Pier 34 criminal trial yesterday were able to place a big question mark on a key issue: Were the operators of the pier told at what hour the structure would collapse? (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:24:34 GMT)
Jeanine feared fling with family pal
The woman who Jeanine Pirro suspected was fooling around with her two-timing husband emerged yesterday as the stunning young wife of his criminal defense lawyer. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 08:32:39 GMT)
Hells Angels lawful, attorneys say
Defense lawyers asked jurors Thursday to doubt the word of government informants and former Hells Angels who are expected to testify that the motorcycle club is a criminal ring that plotted a bloody casino brawl against a rival gang in 2002. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:03:35 GMT)
Defendant denies role in slayings
Taking the witness stand in his own defense Thursday, murder defendant Corey Marques Jasmin vehemently denied having anything to do with a 2003 crime spree that left two women dead in Fairfield. The 22-year-old former airman from Travis Air Force Base is named in a felony criminal complaint charging two counts of murder in connection with the (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 14:00:45 GMT)
Insanity Defense on Trial
The insanity defense is one of the purported stalwarts of morality in our justice system. Anyone found insane by a jury is not subject to criminal punishment but is rather recommended to a mental facility for treatment. Its defenders point to its underlying moral principle - that we cannot punish those who are not responsible for their actions - as an important foundation of any civilized (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 17:04:46 GMT)
Schwarzenegger Signs Gwen Araujo Bill, Limits 'Gay Panic' Defense
A California bill which limits the use of the 'gay panic' defense was signed into law today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, rendering the controversial strategy ineffective in justifying brutal crimes based on the victim's race, religion, sexual orientation, gender or other protected status. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:42:47 GMT)
Lawmakers push to finish work on bills
Lawmakers pushed to finish work Friday on legislation focused on national defense, Iraq, terrorism and illegal immigration as Republicans pinned their hopes for keeping control of Congress on making national security the theme of the Nov. 7 election. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 22:07:00 GMT)
Japan defense minister says China "concern," not threat
TOKYO - Japanese Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma said on Friday that China's military was a concern rather than a threat, retracting earlier comments that had triggered a rebuttal from Beijing. (Fri, 29 Sep 2006 23:27:42 GMT)
Lawmakers push to finish work on bills
Congress wrapped up work Friday on legislation focused on national defense, Iraq, terrorism and illegal immigration as Republicans pinned their hopes for keeping control of the House and Senate on making national security the theme of the Nov. 7 election. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:22:44 GMT)
Immigration, defense bills passed late
Congress wrapped up work Friday on legislation focused on national defense, Iraq, terrorism and illegal immigration as Republicans pinned their hopes for keeping control of the House and Senate on making national security the theme of the Nov. 7 election. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 07:08:45 GMT)
No criminal liability found in two police shootings
Mobile County's September grand jury reported Friday that after looking into separate shootings by police officers in Mobile and Dauphin Island earlier this year, jurors found "no criminal liability" on the officers' part. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:18:25 GMT)
Jury in Las Vegas asked to doubt ‘snitches' in Hells Angels case
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Defense lawyers asked jurors Thursday to doubt the word of government informants and former Hells Angels who are expected to testify that the motorcycle club is a criminal ring that plotted a bloody casino brawl against a rival gang in 2002. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:20:10 GMT)
Defense to begin in bus trial
McALLEN - A consultant for a bus company accused of safety violations said Friday that overly aggressive federal agents caused him to question their investigation into last year's bus explosion that killed 23 people. (Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:28:22 GMT)
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