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Russia Tests Missiles, Warns Against U.S. Plan
MOSCOW -- Russia tested new missiles Tuesday that a Kremlin official asserted could penetrate any defense system, and President Vladimir Putin warned that U.S. plans for an antimissile shield in Europe would turn the region into a "powder keg." (Wed, 30 May 2007 06:35:39 GMT)
No attorney can permit deceit as part of the case
Question: Many of us figure that a defendant may well lie while testifying in a criminal case. If the defense lawyer knows the client will not tell the truth, may he keep quiet about it as part of being an advocate? (Wed, 30 May 2007 07:02:02 GMT)
On Judge's Advice, Brocade Drops Wilson Sonsini
On a federal judge's advice, Brocade Communications has dropped Wilson Sonsini. Cooley Godward will replace the firm. The judge said last month that Wilson has an apparent conflict; the former Brocade CEO facing criminal options-related charges has blamed lead Wilson partner Larry Sonsini for his predicament. (Wed, 30 May 2007 07:03:06 GMT)
Mental defense rare in Maine
LEWISTON - The man accused of murdering three women and a man over Labor Day last year is expected to claim he was not criminally responsible for his actions because he was mentally ill at the time. (Wed, 30 May 2007 09:11:18 GMT)
Sometimes, insanity plea appropriate
Here are two criminal cases in Maine in which defendants invoked an insanity defense. Mark Bechard was charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder secondary to his attacks on four nuns at the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament, a Waterville convent. (Wed, 30 May 2007 09:11:29 GMT)
Defense wants judge back
Defense attorney Sherman Powell Jr. is asking the state Supreme Court to reverse the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals' decision to order Morgan County Circuit Judge Glenn Thompson out of the Karen Tipton murder case. (Wed, 30 May 2007 09:18:20 GMT)
Media object to gag order being sought
The Charlotte Observer has formally objected to a proposed gag order sought by the defense lawyer for Demeatrius Antonio Montgomery that would prohibit police and court personnel from talking about the slayings of two police officers and the 25-year-old suspect. (Wed, 30 May 2007 11:00:46 GMT)
KYRGYZ PRESIDENT, DEFENSE MINISTER OUTLINE PLANNED MILITARY REFORMS
In a May 29 speech in Bishkek marking the 15th anniversary of the Kyrgyz armed forces, President Kurmanbek Bakiev announced a series of planned reforms aimed at strengthening and modernizing the military, Kabar and AKIpress reported. Bakiev stressed the need to meet the "modern challenges and threats of the 21st century," and noted that military education and advanced training will be top ... (Wed, 30 May 2007 12:56:40 GMT)
11 new charges filed in Jewish Federation shootings; defendant pleads insanity
King County prosecutors this morning filed 11 additional criminal charges against Naveed Haq, who is accused of killing one woman and wounding... (Wed, 30 May 2007 18:15:05 GMT)
Lake's Attorneys Are Owed Millions
By Steve Fry By Steve Fry THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Six defense attorneys representing former Westar Energy executive Douglas Lake want a federal judge to allow them to withdraw from the criminal case, citing an "unreasonable financial burden" to themselves. (Wed, 30 May 2007 19:42:57 GMT)
Prosecution rests case in Conrad Black trial
Prosecutors wrapped up their case in Conrad Black's criminal fraud trial on Wednesday after 11 weeks of testimony designed to convince jurors the one-time high-flying media mogul and his associates are thieves. (Wed, 30 May 2007 21:08:08 GMT)
Self Defense?
Tonight the parents of an accused killer say their son acted in self defense, in a crime they say was racially motivated. Jose Aguilar-Morales has been sitting in a Statesville jail cell for three weeks, accused of shooting 24-year-old Chad Gosa during a fight. Aguilar's parents say he's no murderer; they say he's a victim. (Wed, 30 May 2007 22:21:28 GMT)
Fee cap worries lawyers
By giving criminal defense lawyers a cap on fees they get paid to defend the poor, a county proposal is drawing fire from a national organization of public defenders. (Thu, 31 May 2007 00:23:46 GMT)
Prominent Knoxville attorney found guilty of criminal contempt
A prominent Knoxville defense attorney has been found guilty of criminal contempt of court. (Thu, 31 May 2007 01:14:38 GMT)
State alleges conspiracy; defense says it was only street slang
Associated Press - May 30, 2007 9:15 PM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) - A prosecutor says authorities hastily arrested Milwaukee Alderman Michael McGee, Junior, this week because they believed he and two... (Thu, 31 May 2007 01:23:38 GMT)
Coach Reid's sons attend pre-trial conferences
COURTHOUSE - The defense attorneys for the sons of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid are attempting to resolve the separate criminal cases against the pair without having to go to trial. (Thu, 31 May 2007 03:12:31 GMT)
2nd Circuit Faults Judge's Failure to Recuse Himself
The appearance of partiality should have led a federal judge to recuse himself from a criminal case that ended the fraud convictions of two men, the 2nd Circuit has ruled. In vacating the convictions, the panel cautioned that it was not implying that Judge Charles Siragusa had committed any misconduct, but that Siragusa's "handling of, and reaction to, his prior dealings with the government's ... (Thu, 31 May 2007 04:07:47 GMT)
Moncier guilty of criminal contempt
In an extraordinary move certain to draw debate among attorneys statewide, a federal judge on Wednesday deemed a prominent Knoxville lawyer to be in criminal contempt of court. (Thu, 31 May 2007 04:44:15 GMT)
Meet Fred Thompson: Friend of Felons
The Nation -- Here is the latest from the front page of the Scooter Libby Legal Defense Trust, the group that has been shaking down Republican donors for the money needed to maintain the convicted felon's silence until an appropriate moment arrives for him to be pardoned by President Bush: (Thu, 31 May 2007 17:53:32 GMT)
Ask Bing: Who took the fun out of Fridays?
Q: What's up with TGIF? It used to be that Friday was a day given to start the weekend early, casual, martini at lunch, slide out early to your pleasure destination. With communication today (e-mail, text messaging, phones, pagers, etc.) you can be tracked quicker than a criminal. Problems which surfaced on Monday have a way of catching up with you on Friday. Fridays now seem like Mondays and ... (Thu, 31 May 2007 18:14:33 GMT)
Milton's attorney says charges should be dismissed
BLOOMINGTON - McLean County Clerk Peggy Ann Milton's defense attorney argued Thursday that accusations against his client don’t describe criminal acts and the charges should be dismissed. (Thu, 31 May 2007 18:19:41 GMT)
Conrad Black's secretary comes to his defense
CHICAGO, May 31 (Reuters) - Conrad Black's long-time secretary testified on Thursday that the former media kingpin did not even look inside a number of boxes she had packed and he later removed from their Canadian office in what prosecutors have depicted as a move by Black to hide important ... (Thu, 31 May 2007 19:51:01 GMT)
Conrad Black's secretary comes to his defense
Conrad Black's long-time secretary testified on Thursday that the former media kingpin did not even look inside a number of boxes she had packed and he later removed from their Canadian office in what prosecutors have depicted as a move by Black to hide important evidence. (Thu, 31 May 2007 19:58:54 GMT)
Judge finds prominent Knoxville lawyer in criminal contempt
Associated Press - May 31, 2007 4:05 PM ET GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled a prominent Knoxville attorney in criminal contempt of court and set a sentencing hearing for... (Thu, 31 May 2007 20:18:11 GMT)
State high court denies request for no hearing on sanctions
The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green's request to rule on sanctions against Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's personal defense attorney without a hearing in a lower court. Green had filed for sanctions against Dale Danks Jr., who is also a former Jackson mayor, in March. Green alleged Danks falsely accused her of criminal acts and made public statements ... (Thu, 31 May 2007 20:46:53 GMT)
F-14 Parts, Anyone?
How Iran obtains restricted military technology from the Defense Dept. (Thu, 31 May 2007 22:36:38 GMT)
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