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Criminal Defense Lawyer News Nov 2007

Mukasey?s Ambiguity May Block Future Prosecution
Fear of opening the door to criminal or civil liability for torture or abuse appeared to loom large in Michael B. Mukasey?s calculations as he parried tough questions from committee members. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:10:39 GMT)

Nominee?s Stand Avoiding Tangle of Torture Cases
Fear of opening the door to criminal or civil liability for torture or abuse appeared to loom large in Michael B. Mukasey?s calculations as he parried tough questions from committee members. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:06:36 GMT)

Attorney, judge spar on Dunbar trial time
Four teenagers charged in the savage rape and beating of a Dunbar Village woman and her son sat apart in court Wednesday as a klatch of defense attorneys and a prosecutor updated a judge on the progress of their criminal cases - and while the clock on their right to a speedy trial continued to tick away. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:20:40 GMT)

Army needs more contracting personnel
The Army, stung by a contracting fraud scandal that has generated more than 80 criminal investigations, needs 1,400 more personnel to deal with the demands of supplying troops in combat, said U.S. officials familiar with a report by federal procurement experts. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:29:17 GMT)

Pentagon frowns on base legislation
WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department is trying to nix a base-security plan drafted by members of the New Jersey congressional delegation that would compel civilian visitors and contractors to undergo criminal background checks before working on U.S. military installations. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:59:08 GMT)

Suspect may use insanity defense
BELLEFONTE — An insanity defense may be in the works for a man charged with invading a Patton Township couple’s home and terrorizing them at gunpoint. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:45:41 GMT)

Army Needs More Contracting Personnel
WASHINGTON -- The Army, stung by a contracting fraud scandal that has generated more than 80 criminal investigations, needs 1,400 more personnel to deal with the demands of supplying troops in combat, said U.S. officials familiar with a report by federal procurement experts. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:52:11 GMT)

U.S. attorney general nominee avoids tangle of torture cases
Fear of opening the door to criminal or civil liability for torture or abuse appeared to loom large in Michael Mukasey's answers to committee members. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:38:03 GMT)

Ex-Prosecutor, Security Officer Cleared in Terrorism Case
A former federal prosecutor and a State Department security officer were acquitted yesterday of charges that they withheld evidence from defense attorneys and sought to cover up lies in a terrorism case once considered one of the most important brought after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:45:12 GMT)

NCIS Naval Criminal Investigative Service - The Fourth Season
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service is a television series based upon the government agency of the same name. NCIS is a federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction of crimes involving persons and property associated with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:03:41 GMT)

Criminal Law Reforms in Eurasia Get Boost from U.S. Experts
The American Bar Association’s Rule of Law Initiative, which began reaching countries throughout Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the late 1980s and early 1990s, promotes development of advocacy and legal practice skills; adoption of ethical standards for judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys; and establishment of merit-based, transparent entry into legal professions. USINFO looks at this ... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:59:25 GMT)

Gates: Contracting needs will be met
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the Pentagon intends to pursue a number of recommendations by a panel that said the Army needs another 2,000 military and civilian personnel to better manage contracts after years of waste, fraud and abuse. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:43:35 GMT)

Criminal Law Reforms In Eurasia Get Boost From US
Criminal Law Reforms in Eurasia Get Boost from U.S. Experts Judges, prosecutors, investigators and police did not cooperate much in Bulgaria in the years following the fall of communism. Investigations were often ineffective and rarely ended in successful prosecutions. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:30:11 GMT)

Gates: Contracting needs will be met
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the Pentagon will act on recommendations from a panel that said the Army needs 2,000 more military and civilian workers to better manage contracts after years of waste, fraud and abuse. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:50:44 GMT)

Defense begins case in Miczo criminal trial
SMETHPORT — The defense in the criminal trial of Debra Miczo began their case Thursday in McKean County Court, alleging that Miczo was too afraid of her son to deny taking him to Bradford the night he burned down four homes on Kennedy Street. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:28:56 GMT)

Nichols case looms over indigent criminal defense hearing
ATLANTA -- The case of accused courthouse shooter Brian Nichols loomed over a hearing on Georgia's indigent defense system Thursday as state lawmakers attempted to count the cost and more clearly set standards for defending poor people accused of crimes. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:30:22 GMT)

Liberty City 7 defense up next
With the prosecution wrapping up its case Thursday, federal jurors in the Liberty City 7 trial will now have to make sense of apparent contradictions about the alleged homegrown terrorist cell. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:12:59 GMT)

Slashing of McConnell earmarks demanded
Reform groups in Washington are demanding that Congress strip $25 million in earmarks that Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is pushing for a British defense contractor facing a criminal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and an audit by the U.S. Defense Department. "Public confidence in Congress continues to wane, and wasteful spending and corruption continue to be primary causes of public ... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:18:43 GMT)

WARNING SIGNS DA MISSED
The Brooklyn DA's Office ignored obvious "red flags" about their star witness in the murder trial of ex-FBI agent Lindley DeVecchio, a prominent criminal-defense lawyer said yesterday. Those warning signs surrounding Linda Schiro included her... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:21:52 GMT)

MARYLAND: Judiciary studies allowing cameras at criminal cases
BALTIMORE — The Maryland courts are studying whether to allow cameras at criminal trials. Judge Nathan Braverman is chairing the committee. He says the judiciary has not done its own analysis of the issue since the 1980s. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:46:09 GMT)

Judiciary Studies Allowing Cameras At Criminal Cases
The Maryland courts are studying whether to allow cameras at criminal trials. Judge Nathan Braverman is chairing the committee. He said the judiciary has not done its own analysis of the issue since the 1980s. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:08:34 GMT)

Judiciary Studies Cameras In Criminal Cases
The Maryland courts are studying whether to allow cameras at criminal trials. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:15:00 GMT)

Defense Secretary Gates: Military contracting needs will be met
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Pentagon will act on recommendations from a panel that said the Army needs 2,000 more military and civilian workers to better manage contracts after years of waste, fraud and abuse. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:43:13 GMT)

Judiciary studies allowing cameras at criminal cases
The Maryland courts are studying whether to allow cameras at criminal trials. Judge Nathan Braverman is chairing the committee. He says the judiciary has not done its own analysis of the issue since the 1980s. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:34:58 GMT)

Self Defense for Women Teaches Common Sense
NUUANU (KHNL) - The average female assault victim in Hawaii is a woman between 18 to 26 years of age. That's according to self-defense experts. So how do you protect yourself? There is a course in which many of the techniques are fairly simple. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 03:39:08 GMT)

Indigent drains Ga.'s legal-defense funding
A Georgia group that pays for the defense of indigent suspects is facing a contempt of court charge next week because... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:54:07 GMT)

Mohr pleads guilty to manslaughter, criminal OUI
ELLSWORTH â€ Should a genetic disorder that leads to impaired judgment keep Noah Mohr of Bar Harbor from serving a long prison term for a drunk-driving accident in which a friend of his was fatally injured? (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:25:41 GMT)

Capital cases stall due to daunting defense costs
When Hilton M. Fuller Jr., a semi-retired judge of the silver-haired, Southern-gentleman variety, agreed to preside over the trial in a notorious courthouse shooting here, he took a job no one else wanted the legal community was still in shock over the death of a judge, a court reporter, a sheriff's deputy and a federal agent. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:32:03 GMT)

Publicity worries Allen's defense
His attorney says it will be difficult to find an impartial jury State Rep. Bob Allen is facing the fight of his life this week as his trial on a charge of soliciting prostitution begins Monday in a Brevard County courtroom. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:04:24 GMT)

Controversial Portland lawyer fights for gun permit
One of Portland’s more well-known and controversial criminal defense lawyers, Randy Ray Richardson, wants a concealed weapons permit – and he doesn’t want to take “no” for an answer. A former local prosecutor, Richardson already beat his old employer, Multnomah County ... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:54:04 GMT)

Mohr gets three years for manslaughter
ELLSWORTH â€ Noah Mohr of Bar Harbor will serve three years in prison, an 11-year suspended sentence and four years of probation for manslaughter and criminal OUI in connection with an August 2005 accident in which a friend of his was killed. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:26:00 GMT)

Jeffs' lawyers want jail tapes to stay sealed
Lawyers for Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs are objecting to the release of any more sealed records in the polygamous sect leader's criminal case. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:53:28 GMT)

Deadly end for airman from Travis
A Travis Air Force Base airman was killed last week in an explosion in Iraq, according to the Department of Defense. Staff Sgt. David A. Wieger, of North Huntingdon, Penn., was 28. A special agent with the Office of Special Investigations, he had been assigned to Detachment 303 at Travis. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:29:09 GMT)

Martin Garbus: Mukasey's Confirmation Will be a Disaster
Years ago, Mukasey defended the indefensible when his friend, Rudolph Giuliani, then a prosecutor, began subpoenaing defense lawyers before grand juries. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:06:57 GMT)

Defense ID Selected as Finalist for 2007 Best New Product of the Year
Access Control & Security Systems Magazine has announced that Mobilisa's Defense ID is a finalist for the 2007 Best New Product of the Year contest. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:13:00 GMT)

Mutilation study never shared in '87 Ft. Collins slaying probe
A 30-year study of criminal mutilations in Sweden found that more than half of the wounds were inflicted by people with "specialized" knowledge of anatomy. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:40:23 GMT)

Defense Contractor Convicted In Corruption Scandal
Jurors have reached a verdict in the case of a defense contractor charged with bribing former U.S. Rep. Duke Cunningham, R-San Diego. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:25:37 GMT)

Poway contractor guilty of bribing Cunningham
SAN DIEGO --- A jury on Monday found a Poway defense contractor guilty of bribing former North County Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:26:22 GMT)

Defense contractor convicted of bribery
A defense contractor was convicted Monday of bribing disgraced former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham with cash, meals, trips and other gifts in exchange for nearly $90 million in Pentagon work. Brent Wilkes was convicted of all 13 counts against him, including conspiracy, bribery, money laundering and fraud, in one of the biggest corruption scandals ever to strike Congress. The Pentagon contracts ... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:17:31 GMT)

Wilkes Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Former San Diego defense contractor Brent Wilkes was convicted today of 13 federal charges for bribing disgraced ex-congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham with cash, gifts, meals and prostitutes. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:57:15 GMT)

Media lawyers challenge judge's contempt ruling, decorum order
A television reporter found in contempt for disregarding a court order in the criminal trial of a polygamous-sect leader wants the ruling thrown out, contending the decision violates her First Amendment rights. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:34:06 GMT)

Vote 2007: Guide to the Berks County general election
10 years. Salary: $153,441. All counties in the state, other than Berks, rotate judges among criminal, civil and family court. Berks judges are assigned to one of the three courts, making them specialists in one area. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:44:22 GMT)

Breaking News
Criminal charges against a Bartlett woman who fatally shot her husband last month were dropped today after a review of the case pointed to self defense. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:32:39 GMT)

Defense contractor convicted in Cunningham corruption scandal
SAN DIEGO ( Map , News ) - A defense contractor was found guilty Monday of bribing disgraced former U.S. Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham with cash, meals, trips and other gifts in exchange for nearly $90 million in Pentagon work. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:50:55 GMT)

Little time to spare as Ryan pleas heard
Ex-governor due to begin prison term on Wednesday Prosecutors and defense lawyers traded final shots Monday over whether the U.S. Supreme Court should grant former Gov. George Ryan's long-shot bid to remain free while he appeals his corruption conviction. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:12:49 GMT)

Defense Contractor Convicted of Bribery
A defense contractor was convicted Monday of bribing disgraced former Rep. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:17:00 GMT)

Contractor convicted in Cunningham case
When Brent Wilkes was indicted on charges of bribing former Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham with cash, trips and meals, the defense contractor responded by sending reporters a statement insisting he was innocent and would prevail in court. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:57:36 GMT)

Is bad counsel something to die for?
The Supreme Court will decide whether a flawed prediction by defense lawyer should mean execution for an Idaho murderer. Can a murderer escape a death sentence because he rejected a plea deal after receiving bad advice from his lawyer? (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:09:30 GMT)

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High court to hear convicted killer's case of deficient defense
WASHINGTON - Can a murderer escape a death sentence because he rejected a plea deal after receiving bad advice from his lawyer? (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:52:55 GMT)

Kansas church protestor demands details of criminal charges
PAPILLION, Neb. - Shirley Phelps-Roper and her attorney want to know exactly why she has been criminally charged for protesting at a Bellevue soldier's funeral in June, so they can challenge the charges. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:04:55 GMT)

O.J. lawyer says no defense witnesses planned at evidence hearing
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson and two co-defendants don't plan to call witnesses at their evidentiary hearing this week on armed robbery charges. That's according to Gabriel Grasso, 1 of Simpson's lawyers. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:39:47 GMT)

Criminal appeals court creates emergency filing system 4:36 PM CT
AUSTIN – The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals created an emergency e-mail filing system Tuesday, hoping to avoid a repeat of an execution process that has raised national alarm. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:45:47 GMT)

Appeals court will allow e-mail appeals in death penalty cases
AUSTIN (AP) - The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will allow emergency e-mail appeals in death penalty cases. The court made the decision Tuesday, in response to a petition by hundreds of the state's top defense attorneys. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:01:30 GMT)

Military may ease standards for recruits
Faced with higher recruiting goals, the Pentagon is quietly looking for ways to make it easier for people with minor criminal records to join the military, The Associated Press has learned. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:24:33 GMT)

O.J. lawyer says no defense witnesses planned at evidence hearing
LAS VEGAS, 12:39 p.m. Nov. 6 (AP): O.J. Simpson and two co-defendants don't plan to call witnesses at a preliminary hearing at which they'll face felony charges stemming from the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers, a Simpson defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:20:26 GMT)

Texas to accept e-mail death row appeals
Weeks after a judge denied a death-row inmate's lawyers a few more minutes to file an appeal, the state Court of Criminal Appeals decided Tuesday to make Texas one of the last states to allow emergency e-mail requests in death penalty cases. Hundreds of the state's top defense attorneys filed a petition asking the court to allow the electronic appeals after the Sept. 25 execution of Michael ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:32:39 GMT)

Texas to Accept E-Mail Death Row Appeals
AUSTIN, Texas -- Weeks after a judge denied a death-row inmate's lawyers a few more minutes to file an appeal, the state Court of Criminal Appeals decided Tuesday to make Texas one of the last states to allow emergency e-mail requests in death penalty cases. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:57:46 GMT)

Military trying to ease standards for recruits with minor criminal records
WASHINGTON -- Faced with higher recruiting goals, the Pentagon is quietly looking for ways to make it easier for people with minor criminal records to join the military, The Associated Press has... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:06:11 GMT)

U.S. military looking to ease standards for recruits with minor criminal records
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Military Looking To Ease Standards For Recruits With Minor Criminal Records
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faced with higher recruiting goals, the Pentagon is quietly looking for ways to make it easier for people with minor criminal records to join the military, The Associated Press has learned. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:34:15 GMT)

Criminal appeals court creates emergency filing system
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals created an emergency e-mail filing system Tuesday, hoping to avoid a repeat of an execution process that has raised national alarm. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:13:47 GMT)

Appeals court will allow e-mail appeals in death penalty cases
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decided Tuesday to accept e-mailed appeals after being petitioned by hundreds of defense attorneys around the state. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:48:01 GMT)

Appeals court will allow e-mail appeals in death penalty cases
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will allow emergency e-mail appeals in death penalty cases. The court made the decision Tuesday, in response to a petition by hundreds of the state's top defense attorneys. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:48:43 GMT)

Attorney: Seat Belt Use Possible Strategy For Bollea's Defense
TAMPA - By raising the issue of seat belt usage, Nick Bollea could be laying groundwork for his criminal defense and attempting to minimize future civil liability. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:30:25 GMT)

Gibbs Trial - Day Eight
Two words of testimony led to about 30 minutes of exchange between prosecutors, defense lawyers, and the judge during the Moe Gibbs trial today. The Bureau of Criminal Investigations agent who interviewed Gibbs said Gibbs denied killing Mindy Morgenstern after repeated questioning. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:30:59 GMT)

Defense officials contradict Moriya's testimony
Defense Ministry officials are disputing Diet testimony by former Vice Defense Minister Takemasa Moriya that he was unaware an official of a company run by a friend attended a meeting on engine procurement. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:38:08 GMT)

Irvine man guilty of lying about criminal past to gain citizenship
An Irvine man was convicted Wednesday of lying about his criminal history in order to become an American citizen – reportedly the first-ever such "criminal denaturalization" trial in Orange County. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:00:52 GMT)

Kilpatrick Stockton forms white-collar-crime team
ATLANTA - Kilpatrick Stockton LLP said yesterday that it has formed a special-investigations and white-collar-crime team, which will be led by new partner Scott Marrah. Marrah recently joined the firm after serving as an assistant U.S. attorney for the southern district of New York. The team will focus on white-collar criminal-defense, investigations that involve internal, criminal and ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:21:18 GMT)

Japan Offers Cash to Help Lawyers Fight 99% Conviction Rate
Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Japan will give cash bonuses to court-appointed defense lawyers who win criminal cases, aiming to improve the image of a justice system criticized by the United Nations for convicting 99 percent of defendants. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:05:10 GMT)

Allen defense questions police tactics
Defense attorney Greg Eisenmenger questioned why Titusville Police officer Daniel Kavanaugh would put himself in a dangerous situation as the second day of testimony began in the solicitation trial against state Rep. Bob Allen. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:48:43 GMT)

DeGeurin to represent Slade in retrial
Defense attorney Mike DeGeurin said he would represent former TSU President Priscilla Slade if prosecutors pursue a retrial in the case against her on charges of criminal financial mismanagement. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:18:00 GMT)

O.J. part of 'military-style invasion' of hotel room, witness says
With O.J. Simpson looking on from the defense table, a sports memorabilia dealer testified Thursday that the former football star helped lead a September "military-style invasion" of a Las Vegas hotel room. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:28:51 GMT)

Jury rejects split-personality defense
A Jasper County jury refused Thursday to buy into defense claims that John Opry panicked and was incapable of cool reflection because of dissociative-identity disorder when he shot and killed Jim Grace and Glen Nelson Cramer during a burglary two years ago. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:44:39 GMT)

Defense witness: No scratch on Gibbs’ hand from alleged struggle
BISMARCK (AP) — Moe Gibbs did not have a gouge on the back of his left hand two days after Mindy Morgenstern was found dead, a video analysis expert said. Thomas Edwards’ testimony came as Gibbs’ lawyers began their first full day of presenting their client’s defense against a murder charge. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:45:00 GMT)

Texas Criminal Court Creates E-Mail Filing System for Urgent Pleadings
Responding to sharp criticism, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has created an e-mail filing system for urgent pleadings in death penalty and other cases. About 300 attorneys from across the state petitioned the CCA in response to news reports about Presiding Judge Sharon Keller's decision not to keep the court clerk's office open past 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 so that attorneys representing death ... (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:10:20 GMT)

eMagin Corp. could benefit from defense bill
WICCOPEE - Federal funding for defense-related work done by a local company is included in a bill working its way through Congress, announced U.S. Rep. John Hall, D-Dover. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:08:52 GMT)

BAE earmark stays in defense bill
Sen. Mitch McConnell's controversial earmarks for a British defense contractor under investigation for bribery survived Senate-House negotiations and went into the $471 billion defense-spending bill headed for congressional approval last night. McConnell, R-Ky., added $25 million for three Naval weapons projects for BAE Systems, which is based in Great Britain but has worldwide operations, ... (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:18:52 GMT)

More Drama Expected At OJ Simpson Hearing
Defense lawyers for O.J. Simpson are expected to try to undercut the testimony of Tom Riccio, who testified Thursday in the criminal evidentiary hearing that will decide if Simpson and two other men should stand trial on armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges. Slideshow: The O.J. Trial, Where Are They Now? Slideshow: The Juice's Journey To Infamy (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:15:00 GMT)

Gambia: Sheriff Minteh's Murder Trial Adjourned
Magistrate Buba Jawo of Bundung Magistrates Court yesterday adjourned the criminal case involving the state and Dodou Janneh (alias Dodou Boy) till Tuesday 13 November 2007. The adjournment of the case was due to the absence of the defense lawyers, namely Sherrif Tambedou, Lamin Jobarteh and Lamin Camara.. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:21:21 GMT)

Defense Rests in Moe Gibbs Trial
The defense has rested its case in the murder trial of Moe Gibbs. Both sides now may call witnesses to rebut earlier testimony. Late this morning, prosecutors called Bureau of Criminal Investigation agent Tim Erickson, to discuss the use of Gibbs` computer. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:45:49 GMT)

Defense rests in Moe Gibbs trial
The defense has rested its case in the murder trial of Moe Gibbs. Both sides now may call witnesses to rebut earlier testimony. Late this morning, prosecutors called Bureau of Criminal Investigation agent Tim Erickson, to discuss the use of (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:01:43 GMT)

Defense to cross-examine memorabilia dealer at Simpson hearing
LAS VEGAS - The first day of O.J. Simpson’s criminal evidentiary hearing was marked by dramatic audio recordings and a collectibles broker who testified he set up the meeting that ultimately led to armed robbery charges against the former football star. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:23:21 GMT)

Former deputy's defense rests in wrongful death suit
The defense rested Friday in the wrongful death lawsuit against a former Scott County deputy accused of gunning down his partner on purpose. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:08:26 GMT)

No criminal charge for manager of state toxicology lab
The King County Prosecutor's Office has declined to charge Ann Marie Gordon, the manager of the state toxicology lab who was accused of... (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:08:38 GMT)

Gibbs Defense Rests
The defense rested its case in the murder trial of Moe Gibbs this morning. And, by the end of the day today, testimony was over in the trial. Judge John Paulson told jurors they'd hear closing arguments from both sides on Tuesday before beginning their (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:16:57 GMT)

Murder trial is canceled
Criminal proceedings against Ee Lee, charged with killing her 6-week-old daughter in July, were suspended Friday after Lee was found incompetent to assist in her own defense. Lee, 23, of Madison, will instead be sent to the Winnebago Mental Health Institute near Oshkosh for up to a year while she is given treatment that could restore her to competency. Dane County Circuit Judge Daniel Moeser ... (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:27:43 GMT)

Police brass defend details; Council opens hearings on reported abuses of system
A senior police official has issued a ringing defense of Gloucester's system for assigning, funding and obtaining reimbursement for street details, which has been criticized for letting police unions set rates and using criminal sanctions to pressure people into paying up. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:11:32 GMT)

Ex-U.S. Attorneys Continue to Scrutinize Gonzales
The National Association of Former U.S. Attorneys is meeting this weekend in Miami, for the first time since the scandal over allegations the Justice Department fired U.S. attorneys for political reasons. Some of the fired prosecutors were in Miami for the event. At least one of the prosecutors sees grounds to file criminal charges against former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:56:55 GMT)

Duke rape case affects area defense
Prosecutors say it is unethical to refer to the case in closing arguments. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:06:13 GMT)

Weird News: Incarcerated or incarderated?
Terrye Cheathem, a criminal defense lawyer and adviser to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, has developed a line of greeting cards for a Hallmark-ignored demographic: the recently incarcerated. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 05:28:26 GMT)

1111 News of the Weird
Terrye Cheathem, a criminal defense lawyer and adviser to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, has developed a line of greeting cards for a Hallmark-ignored demographic: the recently incarcerated. Among her selections are cards reading "Sorry to hear about your arrest," and "Honestly, I never knew anyone who was arrested before," and, simply, "Not You!" A remorseful correspondent could choose: ... (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:10:19 GMT)

Booming trade in U.S. weapons on Iraqi black market / One Defense Dept. contractor allegedly turned warehouse into ...
As the insurgency in Iraq escalated in the spring of 2004, U.S. officials entrusted an Iraqi businessman with issuing weapons to Iraqi police cadets training to help quell the violence. By all accounts, the businessman, Kassim al-Saffar, a veteran of the... (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:54:24 GMT)

Duke rape case affects area defense
Prosecutors say it is unethical to refer to the case in closing arguments. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:08:14 GMT)

Duke lacrosse fiasco becomes tool for defense lawyers
A year after the Duke University lacrosse rape case scandal, prosecutors are dealing with the so-called "Duke Effect." (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:13:50 GMT)

Israeli police seek evidence against PM
Police raided more than 20 government buildings and private offices Sunday morning, seeking evidence in a series of criminal investigations of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, potentially weakening his position ahead of a crucial Mideast peace conference in the United States. (Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:16:27 GMT)

The CNN Wire: Sunday, Nov. 11
Feds open criminal probe in San Francisco oil spill (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:01:30 GMT)

Report: Sex determined army Iraq contracts
A former employee of a Tennessee defense company is accused of sleeping with an Air Force contracting officer to secure Iraq contracts. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:08:13 GMT)

WORLD IN BRIEF
Police raided more than 20 government buildings and private offices Sunday morning, seeking evidence in a series of criminal investigations of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, potentially weakening his position as he prepares for a crucial Middle East peace conference in the United States. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:38:03 GMT)

Loyalists lay down arms in N. Ireland
'The war is over,' the Ulster Defense Assn. declares. But it will not formally decommission its weapons yet. Northern Ireland's largest loyalist paramilitary force announced Sunday that it will put its weapons aside, another step toward ending the low-level violence that besets the region despite the election of a power-sharing government this year. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:17:44 GMT)

Israeli government offices raided amid criminal probes of Olmert
Police raided more than 20 government buildings and private offices yesterday morning, seeking evidence in a series of criminal investigations of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, potentially weakening his position ahead of a crucial Mideast peace conference in the United States. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:23:41 GMT)

Hargrove gets snaps for Buffalo's defense
Former Port Charlotte High standout is playing different spots on the line and special teams. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:42:19 GMT)

Hargrove gets snaps for Buffalo's defense
MIAMI -- He stood up over the center, lined up in a three-point stance on the end and played guard on the punt team. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:44:20 GMT)

Israeli PM Probed in Gift Giving Scandal
Police raided more than 20 government buildings and private offices Sunday morning, seeking evidence in a series of criminal investigations of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, potentially weakening his position ahead of a crucial Mideast peace conference in the United States. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:44:11 GMT)

Israeli Police Raid Government Offices, Stepping Up Criminal Investigation Into Olmert
Regan E. Doherty November 12, 2007 - 12:44 a.m. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:54:29 GMT)

Congo militia head Lubanga faces first ICC trial
Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga, accused of using child soldiers in his country's 1998-2003 war, will face trial in March 2008, the first person to be tried by the International Criminal Court. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:07:38 GMT)

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Israeli police raid government offices as part of PM probe
Police raided more than 20 government buildings and private offices, seeking evidence in a series of criminal investigations of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, potentially weakening his position ahead of a crucial Middle East peace conference in the US. (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:45:07 GMT)

Yamada U.S. exec to return, face arrest
A former president of scandal-tainted defense equipment trading house Yamada Corp.'s U.S. subsidiary has told Japanese prosecutors he will soon return to Japan, where he faces arrest, sources said... Read more ... (Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:47:59 GMT)

Graham's lawyers ask to withdraw from defense
Trevor Graham's two lawyers have asked to withdraw from his case, and a judge might rule on the request at Tuesday's scheduled court appearance in San Francisco, Mike Fish writes. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:13:45 GMT)

Famed Plaintiffs Lawyer in Federal Judge's Crosshairs
A corporation's worst nightmare, famed plaintiffs lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs has taken on asbestos companies, Big Tobacco and scads of insurance companies in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. But he may have finally met his match in the controversial and outspoken U.S. District Judge William M. Acker Jr., who has held Scruggs in criminal contempt for failing to abide by a court order to return ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:11:21 GMT)

Murder trial delayed despite objections
Jamel "Mel" Marsh will go on trial on a murder charge Jan. 29 regardless of whether the defense lawyer is "ready or not," Criminal Court Judge Rebecca Stern said Monday. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:28:03 GMT)

For the Defense
OGDEN -- Veteran defense attorney John Caine, linked to some of Ogden's highest profile cases for more than a quarter-century, died early Monday morning. He was 59. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:09:16 GMT)

Guantanamo defense lawyers see stacked deck
They point to problems including evidence and witnesses that are brought to their attention late -- if at all -- in war-crimes trials. The rules governing war-crimes trials here require defense lawyers and prosecutors to inform each other of witnesses they will call and evidence they will present at the military commissions. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:25:08 GMT)

O.J. Hearing Resumes in Vegas; Defense Arguments to Be Tested
Two former co-defendants were expected to contradict Simpson's version of events (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:01:25 GMT)

Research and Markets: The Book 'Protecting Your Company against Civil & Criminal Liability' Arguably Provides the Most ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Protecting Your Company Against Civil & Criminal Liability: A Practical Handbook for CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Directors, and Senior Management on Streamlining and Researching the Sarbanes-Oxley Process" to their offering. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:30:00 GMT)

Fatah and Israel butt heads in Nablus
This lawless city in the northern West Bank is ruled by rival militias and criminal gangs, an especially gritty illustration of why a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the West Bank, as expected in a future peace deal, gives Israelis pause. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:32:51 GMT)

Longtime defense attorney John Caine dies
Longtime northern Utah defense attorney John Caine, who handled more than 60 murder cases in his 34-year legal career, has died. He was 59. Mr. Caine died early Monday of myasthenia gravis, a nerve disorder. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:04:29 GMT)

Golf buddy: O.J. said bring heat; defense lawyer: that's a lie
LAS VEGAS In a day of dazzling courtroom drama, O.J. Simpson's one-time pal glared at him across the courtroom Tuesday and calmly gave testimony that could send him to jail for years. Minutes later, Simpson's lawyer accused the friend of being a pimp and a liar. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:20:16 GMT)

Golf buddy: O.J. said bring 'heat'; defense calls witness a liar
O.J. Simpson's one-time golfing pal glared at him across a courtroom Tuesday and said the former football star wanted him to bring "heat" to a confrontation with two sports memorabilia dealers in a hotel room. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:29:40 GMT)

Unequal Justice: Self-defense or murder?
DallasNews.com is the official website for The Dallas Morning News newspaper, Dallas� trusted source for DFW area local news, sports, weather, and more. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:56:00 GMT)

Forum offers advice to offenders
Greensboro criminal defense attorney Bill Ingram speaks Tuesday night to offenders at the Project Safe Alamance conference at the Burlington Police Training Center in Haw River. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:14:36 GMT)

Unequal Justice: Self-defense or murder?
DallasNews.com is the official website for The Dallas Morning News newspaper, Dallas’ trusted source for DFW area local news, sports, weather, and more. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:30:47 GMT)

Russia Casts A Selective Net in Piracy Crackdown
MOSCOW, Nov. 13 -- The newspaper Novaya Gazeta, one of the last outposts of critical journalism in Russia, suspended publication of its regional edition in the southern city of Samara on Monday after prosecutors opened a criminal case against its editor, alleging that his publication used unlicensed... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:03:31 GMT)

N.Y. Federal Prosecutor to Launch Kilpatrick's White-Collar Crime Team
A former King & Spalding partner who went on to be a federal prosecutor in New York is returning to Atlanta to launch a special investigations and white-collar crime team at Kilpatrick Stockton. Scott L. Marrah will lead the new team, which includes seven partners whose existing practices touch on corporate investigations dealing with government probes and other criminal defense matters. Marrah ... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:10:41 GMT)

Defense attorney John Caine dies
Longtime northern Utah defense attorney John Caine, who handled more than 60 murder cases in his 34-year legal career, has died. He was 59. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:23:35 GMT)

Self-defense was no defense in stabbing death
Did criminal past make man a victim of a 'two-fer' strategy? An intruder startled Todd Johnson from sleep in a friend's trailer and started pummeling him. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:11:00 GMT)

Liberia: Murder Suspect of Chinese Victim Claims Insanity
Defense lawyers in the murder case involving the Republic of Liberia by and thru the Government of China and a 26-year-old defendant who stands accused of murder has filed a motion to the Criminal Court "A" to determine the mental capacity of their client. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:06:23 GMT)

Cousins receive almost 10 years for bank robbery
Cousins Marcus and Douglas Burrell both had jobs and light criminal histories when they made what one defense lawyer called the "most ridiculous, ignorant" decision to rob a bank. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:19:30 GMT)

Ruling Expected on Simpson Trial
A judge is expected to rule today whether O. J. Simpson will once again face a criminal trial, this time on a dozen charges including armed robbery and kidnapping. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:10:39 GMT)

News of the Weird
Laboratory-grown ears, terrorist fashion and more... By Chuck Shepherd.Lead Story: Terrye Cheathem, a criminal-defense lawyer and adviser to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, has developed a line of greeting cards for a Hallmark-ignored demographic: the recently incarcerated. Among her selections are cards reading "Sorry to hear about your arrest," and "Honestly, I never knew anyone who was ... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:36:19 GMT)

News of the Weird
Terrye Cheathem, a criminal defense lawyer and adviser to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, has developed a line of greeting cards for a Hallmark-ignored demographic: the recently incarcerated. Among her selections are cards reading "Sorry to hear about your arrest," and "Honestly, I never knew anyone who was arrested before," and, simply, "Not You!" A remorseful correspondent could choose: ... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:36:47 GMT)

Bush signs 2008 Defense Budget
WASHINGTON — Congress must still finish a host of domestic budget bills and negotiate how to continue funding operations and Iraq and Afghanistan, but this week did finalize the basics of Defense spending for fiscal 2008. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:32:28 GMT)

State regulators impose controls on politicians' defense funds
SACRAMENTO State regulators voted unanimously Wednesday to rein in fundraising by politicians for legal defense funds. Unlike campaign contributions, there are no limits on how much candidates or officeholders can raise from each donor for legal defense funds. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:20:26 GMT)

State regulators impose controls on politicians' defense funds
State regulators voted unanimously Wednesday to rein in fundraising by politicians for legal defense funds. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:22:22 GMT)

Business summary
Byrne, Montgomery, Maillet, Wathen & Navare, P.C. announces the formation of its law practice in Savannah. The firm will offer general legal services with an emphasis in civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, corporate litigation, estate planning and corporate transactions. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:57:54 GMT)

Matt Baker supporters rally to his defense
Faith in a long-time friend and a desire to help a neighbor have compelled several community members to hold a fund raiser for the legal defense of Matt Baker, the 36-year-old former Baptist minister who has been accused of murdering his wife. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:28:35 GMT)

Pasadena shootings a test for self-defense law
In a case legal experts say may "stretch the limits" of the state's self-defense laws, a Pasadena man shot and killed two suspected burglars during a confrontation as they attempted to flee his neighbor's property Wednesday afternoon. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:46:28 GMT)

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