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Criminal Defense Lawyer News Jun 2008

Slaying suspect claims self-defense
The man authorities say stabbed a co-worker about 100 times and set him on fire during a Wednesday camping trip in Carroll Valley is claiming he acted in self-defense. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:29:56 GMT)

US aid ships could soon leave Myanmar coast
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he'll decide within "a matter of days" to withdraw U.S. Navy ships from the coast of Myanmar, because "it's becoming pretty clear the regime is not going to let us help." (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:18:14 GMT)

U.S. aid ships could soon leave Burma coast
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday he will make a decision within "a matter of days" to withdraw U.S. Navy ships from the coast of Burma, because "it's becoming pretty clear the regime is not going to let us help." (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:46:45 GMT)

Alabama Rep. Sue Schmitz's attorneys appeal judge's ruling
Defense lawyers for state Rep. Sue Schmitz, D-Toney, are not backing off claims of political prosecution, challenging a federal judge's ruling that they offered little evidence to support the charge and some of their legal arguments represented an "incomplete understanding" of federal criminal procedure. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:36:06 GMT)

Gates Accuses Burma of Criminal Neglect in Cyclone Operations
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has accused Burma of criminal neglect in its handling of relief efforts after a deadly cyclone. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:21:32 GMT)

U.S. defense chief cautions against coup in Thailand
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in Thailand on Sunday as anti-government protesters raise the specter of a military coup, urged top leaders to maintain democratic rule. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:57:07 GMT)

Myanmar junta is guilty of 'criminal neglect,' Gates says
Defense Secretary Robert Gates of the United States said Sunday that more Burmese civilians would perish unless the military regime reverses its policy of blocking large-scale international aid for cyclone victims. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:41:32 GMT)

Greg Mitchell: Mia Farrow's Nephew Dies in Iraq -- Uncle Blames 'War Criminal' Bush
Sgt. Jason Dene, the nephew of actress and activist Mia Farrow, died in Iraq last week and his uncle blames the "war criminal" George W.... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:30:33 GMT)

Gates Criticizes Myanmar Over Aid
In the strongest remarks yet by a high-ranking American official, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said that Myanmar was guilty of ?criminal neglect? for blocking large-scale international aid. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:56:05 GMT)

Gonzales cleared in arrest of Abat
The Office of the Ombudsman has cleared Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, five prosecutors of the Department of Justice and twelve officials of the Philippine National Police from the criminal and administrative charges filed by former defense secretary Fortunato Abat, who was arrested by authorities for advocating the forming of a revolutionary transition government against President Gloria ... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:23:51 GMT)

Homicide suspect claims self-defense
ADAMS COUNTY, Friday, May 30 -- The man authorities say stabbed a co-worker up to 100 times and set him on fire during a Wednesday camping trip in Carroll Valley is claiming he acted in self-defense. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:31:01 GMT)

'Criminal neglect' cited in Myanmar
BANGKOK, Thailand — In the strongest remarks yet by a high-ranking American official, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Sunday that Myanmar was guilty of "criminal neglect" for blocking large-scale international aid to cyclone victims, and that more Burmese civilians would perish unless the military regime reverses its policy. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:21:17 GMT)

Burma guilty of neglect, U.S. says
BANGKOK, Thailand - In the strongest remarks yet by a high-ranking U.S. official, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Sunday that Burma was guilty of "criminal neglect" for blocking large-scale international aid to cyclone victims, and that more Burmese civilians would perish unless the (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:48:18 GMT)

Myanmar accused of "criminal neglect"
In the strongest remarks yet by a high-ranking U.S. official, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday that Myanmar was guilty of "criminal... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:23:23 GMT)

Gates Accuses Myanmar of ‘Criminal Neglect’
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said that four Navy ships waiting to deliver aid would probably be withdrawn soon. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:40:49 GMT)

Today’s Headlines
• Growing Jacksonville Law Firm specializing in criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation seeks highly-motivated Experienced Civil Attorney to take over substantial civil caseload. Attorney may bring existing clients. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:46:46 GMT)

Second attorney joins Lawshe death penalty defense team
The death penalty trail against the Georgetown County man accused of raping, killing, then burning a Litchfield Beach woman inside her home is one step closer to starting. A second attorney is assigned to the Shane Earl Lawshe defense team. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:49:54 GMT)

Defense in old murder built on spousal abuse
Lawyers for a woman accused of killing her husband in 1980 have filed motions indicating their defense will portray the woman as an abused wife who acted in self-defense. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:08:14 GMT)

Nonprofit news roundup for June 2, 2008
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates has said the Myanmar government is guilty of "criminal neglect" for its refusal to allow large-scale international aid into the county in the aftermath of May's devastating cyclone, The New York Times reported June 2. Despite his opinion, Gates said defense ministers at a recent meeting in Singapore all opposed any efforts to overrule Myanmar's ... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:45:31 GMT)

TIMES: Haq jury deadlocked on majority of criminal charges
Jurors weighing the fate of Naveed Haq said they are hopelessly deadlocked on all but a portion of one of the 15 criminal charges against the accused Jewish Federation gunman. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:50:17 GMT)

Alston & Bird's Whitley headed to Traurig LLP
Joe D. Whitley, the first general counsel of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and formerly the third-ranking official the U.S. Department of Justice, has left Alston & Bird LLP to join Greenberg Traurig LLP as shareholder in the white collar criminal defense. His practice also includes the growing area of Homeland Security law and procurement. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:22:21 GMT)

Cop-killing suspect has minor criminal history
A Tucson man suspected of killing a police officer and wounding two deputies has a minor criminal history. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:17:21 GMT)

Kaine approves bills boosting protection for violence victims
RICHMOND For years, state law included language allowing individuals who had consensual sex with minors 14 and older to avoid criminal charges if they subsequently married the child. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine called it andquot;a very archaic defense in the state to statutory rape.andquot; On Mond ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:45:19 GMT)

Troy sex sting case heads to trial
TROY -- A typically low-profile criminal case moving through District Court is expected to garner attention today -- namely for the players involved, but also due to the prolific legal filings of a little-known defense lawyer. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:07:55 GMT)

Olmert must step down, Israeli defense chief says
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s powerful defense minister on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to step down amid a burgeoning corruption scandal and threatened to bring down the government if the Israeli leader does not comply. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:06:57 GMT)

DEFENSE LAWYER: Spence keeps legacy intact
Wyoming trial lawyer Gerry Spence closed his legendary career Monday on a familiar note: winning -- and with a flourish. As lead criminal lawyer for Geoffrey Fieger, Spence successfully argued, as he has so often, that a powerful federal government had overreached in prosecuting his client. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:19:28 GMT)

Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Department of Defense Contracts in Iraq
A defense contractor, Raman International Inc. (Raman), pleaded guilty today for its role in a bribery scheme aimed at influencing the award of U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts at Camp Victory, Iraq, the Department of Justice announced today. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:45:00 GMT)

Defense contractor pleads guilty to bribery
A Texas-based defense contractor pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court for its role in a bribery scheme to influence government contracts in Iraq handled by an Oklahoma military officer. Cypress, Texas-based Raman International Inc. pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery and agreed to pay a $500,000 fine and more than $325,000 in ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:39:36 GMT)

Defense contractor pleads guilty to bribery
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A Texas-based defense contractor pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court for its role in a bribery scheme to influence government contracts in Iraq handled by an... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:03:52 GMT)

Cypress defense contractor pleads guilty to bribery
A Texas-based defense contractor pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court for its role in a bribery scheme to influence government contracts in Iraq handled by an Oklahoma military officer. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:01:07 GMT)

Jason Williams Enters Race for New Orleans DA
Cheered on by a big crowd gathered today on the top floor of the World Trade Center, criminal defense lawyer Jason Rogers Williams 35, declared his candidacy for Orleans Parish District Attorney in the Oct. 4 election. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:42:07 GMT)

Claiming Lack of Evidence, Astor’s Son Seeks Dismissal of Fraud Case
Defense lawyers for Brooke Astor’s son and one of her lawyers asked a judge to throw out the criminal case that accuses the men of trying to swindle her out of millions of dollars. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:00:48 GMT)

Defense lawyer joins Orleans DA's race
Cheered on by a big crowd gathered Tuesday on the top floor of the World Trade Center, criminal defense lawyer Jason Rogers Williams, 35, declared his candidacy for Orleans Parish district attorney in the Oct. 4 election. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:43:17 GMT)

Defense supplier guilty of bribery
A Texas-based defense contracting company pleaded guilty Tuesday in a bribery scheme aimed at influencing the award of Defense Department contracts at Camp Victory in Iraq, the Justice Department said. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:54:00 GMT)

R. Kelly gavel to gavel: The defense's 5 biggest hurdles
As R. Kelly's attorneys launch his defense this morning, they've got some explaining to do. The prosecution presented a solid case against their man and, as in any criminal trial, there's damage control that needs to be done. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:57:28 GMT)

Texas' top criminal court creates unit to study justice system
The 12-member panel will include members of the Texas Legislature, judges, district attorneys and criminal defense attorneys. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:27:02 GMT)

Texas' top criminal court creates unit to study justice system
By MAX B. BAKER In reaction to the growing number of wrongful convictions uncovered across the state, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals announced Wednesday that it is creating a Texas Criminal Justice Integrity Unit to investigate and address weaknesses in the criminal justice system. Texas Criminal Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Hervey said the 12-member unit will include members of the ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:34:32 GMT)

Defense gets to review DNA in '87 BG murder
DNA evidence in a pending murder case here in Wood County was ordered turned over the defense for its own... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:55:14 GMT)

R. Kelly trial: The defense's 5 biggest hurdles
Jun. 4--As R. Kelly's attorneys launch his defense this morning, they've got some explaining to do. The prosecution presented a solid case against their man and, as in any criminal trial, there's damage control that needs to be done. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:13:46 GMT)

R. Kelly trial: The defense's 5 biggest hurdles
(Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:23:37 GMT)

Children's health care, indigent defense money approved
Funding will not be cut for health care for about 88,000 South Carolina children or for lawyers to represents the state's poor in criminal cases. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:03:52 GMT)

Task force to serve as watchdog for Texas criminal justice system
A month after a handful of Dallas exonerees traveled to the state Capitol to tell their stories of wrongful conviction, the state's highest criminal court announced the establishment of a task force to address problems within the criminal justice system. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:09:11 GMT)

State sets up watchdog unit for criminal justice system
In a "call to action" to address problems in the justice system, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Barbara Hervey on Wednesday announced a new Texas Criminal Justice Integrity Unit. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:50:28 GMT)

Attorneys Accused Of Drunken Disturbance
The Shasta County District Attorney's Office has filed misdemeanor charges against three public criminal defense attorneys. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:02:42 GMT)

Attorney: Deposit of state money into Rockwall DA's account a mistake
The deposit of $68,000 of state money into the Rockwall district attorney’s personal bank account amounts to a mistake, not a grand, criminal conspiracy, his defense attorney contends. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:09:20 GMT)

Murder suspect fires laywer during jury selection
A New Orleans man awaiting trial in the first-degree murder of a Gentilly restaurant owner fired his paid defense attorney today, causing further delay in the 2003 case at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:50:04 GMT)

Conduct of police detective scuttles dozens of cases
Prosecutions dropped as suspension surfaces Baltimore prosecutors have dropped dozens of criminal cases after a defense attorney discovered that the officer who helped arrest his client had once been suspended for trying to handle a domestic violence call in which he was the suspect. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:55:59 GMT)

Trial delayed in death of restaurant owner
A New Orleans man awaiting trial in the death of a Gentilly restaurant owner fired his paid defense attorney Thursday, causing further delay in the 2003 case at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:00:43 GMT)

Officer conduct scuttles cases
Prosecutions dropped as suspension surfaces Baltimore prosecutors have dropped dozens of criminal cases after a defense attorney discovered that the officer who helped arrest his client had once been suspended for trying to handle a domestic violence call in which he was the suspect. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:42:00 GMT)

AG Biden says mum is usually the word
WILMINGTON -- An "unholy alliance" between prosecutors, defense attorneys and journalists can severely damage a defendant's right to a fair trial and hurt the public's confidence in the criminal justice system. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:52:34 GMT)

Former Rockwall district attorney says misdirected state money was an accident
The deposit of $68,000 of state money into the Rockwall County district attorney's personal bank account amounts to a mistake, not a grand, criminal conspiracy, his defense attorney contends. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:16:38 GMT)

Prosecutors to Judge: Charges in Prayer Death are Justified
Prosecutors have asked a judge to deny a defense request to throw out reckless homicide charges against parents who prayed instead of taking their sick daughter to a doctor. Marathon County District Attorney Jill Falstad contends that the criminal complaint against Dale and Leilani Neumann justifies the charges. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:32:58 GMT)

Accused Sept. 11 Plotter Has First Tribunal Hearing
Criminal defense attorney Christopher Amolsch was online Friday, June 6, at 3 p.m. ET to discuss Thursday's military tribunal hearings for alleged Sept. 11 plannner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other Guantanamo detainees. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:47:36 GMT)

Jeffs' defense team seeks to supress evidence gathered from Texas raid
Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs' defense team wants to keep any evidence seized from the raid on the YFZ Ranch out of his upcoming trial in Arizona. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:19:00 GMT)

Solo Battles Jail Sentence for Obscene Gesture
Sentenced to 90 days in jail for contempt because he made an obscene gesture in front of a judge, criminal defense attorney Adam Reposa has told the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals that the sentence is excessive. He also argues in his June 2 habeas application that the prosecution introduced irrelevant evidence of a magazine "ad" apparently parodying him, which he says he was not behind. The ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:38:28 GMT)

Government Probes at Least 7 Defense Contracts for Charities
The federal investigation of contracting arrangements between the Pentagon and tax-exempt defense firms in Pennsylvania includes multiple deals that go as far back as 2002 and involve more money than was previously known, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:45:42 GMT)

New Paso Robles Courthouse won’t hear any criminal cases
Court officials plan to handle North County family law and civil cases at the new Paso Robles Courthouse while moving criminal cases to San Luis Obispo, a decision some say inconveniences the public. But presiding Superior Court Judge Martin Tangeman defends the decision as making the most sense for the majority of county residents. The cramped and deteriorating Paso Robles courthouse on 10th ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:15:04 GMT)

Well-known defense lawyer loses his battle with cancer
Donald C. Schumacher, a local criminal defense attorney and president of the state association of defense lawyers, died last night after a 34-year law career and an extended fight with cancer. He was 61. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:45:35 GMT)

Report: FBI investigates defense contracts
U.S. officials are investigating lucrative defense contracts awarded to a non-profit charity firm hired to do intelligence work, documents show. The Pentagon's Defense Criminal Investigative Service and the FBI have issued subpoenas seeking information on Commonwealth Research Institute, or CRI, and its parent company, Concurrent Technologies, The Washington Post reported Saturday. Both firms ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:01:15 GMT)

Detainee's Attorney Seeks Dismissal Over Abuse
A military defense attorney for a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has asked that all charges against his client be dismissed after prosecutors provided him documents that show the detainee was subjected to an abusive technique that had been banned at the facility, calling the treatment a... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:10:57 GMT)

Behind the masks
Undercover officers talk about their jobs, stresses and rewardsIt's almost an invisible line of defense in local law enforcement's war on gangs and drugs: undercover officers who infiltrate criminal elements and execute strategies to find and arrest suspects.The job balances the arts of role-playing to set up narcotics deals, intelligence-gathering to get an inside track on drug operations, and ... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:11:44 GMT)

Fieger found not guilty, but not exactly innocent
The acquittal of Geoffrey Fieger means that he is not a criminal. But it does not mean that he is innocent. Fieger's defense was that he did not knowingly violate the law. Yet he acknowledged an action that is wholly contrary to the very reason campaign finance legislation exists. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:06:06 GMT)

Diana West Archives
06/05/08: Are we ready for Obama-Clinton-Clinton? 05/30/08: Blind defense of Koran abrogates reality 05/27/08: Sniper shooting Koran hardly 'criminal behavior' 05/16/08: Israel is not a freedom franchise, Mr. President 05/09/08: It's Islamic jihad, not extremism, Uncle Sam 05/02/08: Iraq war architects shrug off truth 04/25/08: Congresswoman aces, D.C.; flunks ‘Jihadism 101‘ 04/18/08: Jimmy ... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:42:31 GMT)

Carroll Valley Killing: Alcohol use could aid defense
Carroll Valley Police said murder suspect Jason R. Armstrong was waiting for an ambulance to take him to the hospital following a crash last week when he told an officer, "I guess the DUI is the least of my worries." (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:12:52 GMT)

Teens must post apology on YouTube
A judge here is using YouTube to punish two boys who used the video-sharing website for a prank that ended with battery and criminal mischief charges against them. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:18:56 GMT)

Portland Maine Law Firm Launches New Website
The Hallett Law Firm, a Portland, Maine-based personal injury and criminal defense firm, announced the launch of a new website built to be a resource for Maine residents seeking legal representation. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Gambia: In Farafenni Armed Attack Trial Defense to File No Case Submission
Lamin Camara, the defense counsel for Abdoulie Sonko, yesterday, informed High Court Criminal Division, presided over by Justice Yamoa, that he intends to file in a no case to answer submission on the protracted treason trial involving Abdoulie Sonko. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:30:55 GMT)

R. Kelly defense ready to press 'play' on altered-sex-tape theory?
As part of R. Kelly's defense, his lawyers have floated the idea that someone doctored the sex tape at the heart of the child pornography case by placing the R&B superstar's head on another man's body. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:12:18 GMT)

R. Kelly lawyers try revivking tattered defense
R. Kelly's attorney guided his scooter down a hallway exclaiming to reporters, "In the morning, we attack!" (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:28:31 GMT)

Today’s Headlines
• ATTORNEY: The Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel seeks experienced criminal defense attorneys for felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquency representation. Positions available for Jacksonville and Clay County offices. Salary commensurate with experience. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:02:26 GMT)

R. Kelly Defense Rests
R. Kelly 's lawyers have called it a case. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:20:19 GMT)

Defense: Mole proves R. Kelly's innocence
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- R. Kelly's attorney guided his electric scooter down a hallway outside the courtroom where his client is on trial for child pornography, exclaiming as he sped past several reporters, "In the morning, we attack!" (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:57:59 GMT)

Criminal Complaint Amended For Alleged Stabber
MARATHON CO. -- Marathon County D.A. Jill Falstad has amended the criminal complaint for 18 year old Charles Mattson. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:09:20 GMT)

Former Department of Homeland Security General Counsel and Justice Department Veteran Joe D. Whitley Joins Greenberg ...
The international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced that Joe D. Whitley has joined its Atlanta and Washington, D.C. offices as a shareholder in the white collar criminal defense and governmental affairs practice groups. At Greenberg Traurig, Whitley's practice will focus on white-collar defense, including internal investigations, fraud, compliance and corporate governance matters. He ... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:30:52 GMT)

Alston & Bird's Whitley heads to Greenberg Traurig
Alston & Bird LLP partner Joe D. Whitley has left to join Greenberg Traurig LLP's Atlanta and Washington, D.C. offices as a shareholder in the white collar criminal defense and governmental affairs practice groups. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:49:46 GMT)

R. Kelly Defense Rests
R. Kelly's lawyers have called it a case. The defense in the R&B superstar's trial on kiddie-porn charges rested its case today, after spending only two days calling... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:34:26 GMT)

R. Kelly Defense Rests
How many years did it take for R. Kelly to finally see the inside of a courtroom? We lost track, but it only two his attorneys two days to put on a defense. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:48:21 GMT)

Defense Rests Case In R. Kelly Trial
R. Kelly's defense attorneys surprised courtroom observers at his child pornography trial by resting their case Monday after calling about half the number of witnesses as prosecutors in less than half the time. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:14:24 GMT)

Auditor's wife may take stand
MUSKOGEE — The wife of state Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan told the FBI she alone was to blame for accepting illegal campaign contributions, trips and jewelry from a southeast Oklahoma businessman, an FBI agent testified Monday. Lori McMahan is expected to testify, perhaps as soon as today, when the defense begins its case in the McMahans' criminal trial. However, one crucial topic of her ... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:13:11 GMT)

Defense: A plot against Wall
A disgruntled former deputy and a concerted effort by area law enforcement officers to frame Gary Wall led to the Routt County sheriff’s arrest last year on suspicion that he drove under the influence of alcohol, defense attorney Ron Smith suggested Monday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:05:20 GMT)

Three lawyers honored for work
The Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association held its annual awards banquet Friday in Oxnard and honored three attorneys for their contributions to the criminal justice system. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:12:45 GMT)

Defense rests its case in R. Kelly trial
R. Kelly's defense attorneys surprised courtroom observers at his child pornography trial by resting their case Monday after calling about half the number of witnesses as prosecutors in less than half the time. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:05:34 GMT)

Former Army Colonel Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme Involving Department of Defense Contracts in Iraq
A retired colonel in the U.S. Army pleaded guilty today for her role in a scheme aimed at influencing the award of a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contract at Camp Victory, Iraq in 2004 and 2005, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Thomas O. Barnett and Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich announced today. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:05:00 GMT)

McMahan truthful, witness testifies
MUSKOGEE — The political consultant who oversaw both of Jeff McMahan's campaigns testified today he considers McMahan to be truthful and honest, but added that he was sickened to learn that McMahan's wife accepted jewelry from businessman Steve Phipps. Pat Hall testified as a defense witness at the criminal trial of Jeff and Lori McMahan. The state auditor and his wife each face nine felony ... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:25:31 GMT)

Kelly Declines to Testify
R. Kelly told the judge in his child-pornography trial on Tuesday that he did not plan to testify in his own defense. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:37:13 GMT)

Defense rests case in Langston's Tuscaloosa trial
Jurors are expected to begin deliberations in the criminal trial of former Alabama Fire College Director W.L. Langston Wednesday after attorneys give their closing arguments. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:48:36 GMT)

The Energy Underworld
With prices soaring, the oil and gas business has become ripe for criminal behavior. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:22:16 GMT)

Defense lawyer tapped as new judge
WORCESTER - His vast legal experience, common-sense approach and people skills will serve Worcester lawyer Mark E. Noonan well on the Leominster District Court bench, members of the local bar predicted yesterday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:13:21 GMT)

Defense Rests Case in Langston's Tuscaloosa Trial
Jurors are expected to begin deliberations in the criminal trial of former Alabama Fire College Director W.L. Langston Wednesday after attorneys give their closing arguments. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:12:19 GMT)

Seahawks enjoy full return on defense
KIRKLAND -- During his five years in the NFL, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant has seen plenty of changes. This year could mark the most staggering change he's seen yet. That is, no change at all. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:31:21 GMT)

UPDATE: Defense rests in Macon rape trial
The defense rested this afternoon in the trial of a Macon man accused of raping a woman last June for several hours at her home. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:33:43 GMT)

Police Review Lab Work After Suicide of Scientist
New York State Police officials are notifying district attorneys across the state that evidence in criminal cases may have been compromised by a forensic scientist who committed suicide. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:20:26 GMT)

Defense expert: Perez died of earlier injury
Homeless immigrant Rene Javier Perez died of a 'slow bleed' that started hours before he encountered the former Mount Kisco police officer accused of killing him last year, a medical expert testified yesterday. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:33:56 GMT)

N.J. court will permit Asperger's defense
NEWARK -- A piano teacher convicted of molesting a young student can get a new trial so he can introduce evidence that he suffers from a form of autism called Asperger's Syndrome, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:11:13 GMT)

Defense begins in real estate agent attack case
ST. CHARLES COUNTY -- A man accused of attacking and robbing a real estate agent began his own defense in court this afternoon, and the case is expected to end Friday. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:44:03 GMT)

Defense wants claims heard
WOODSTOCK – A former McHenry woman maintained Wednesday that she lied when she told police that her boyfriend and cousin – not Kenneth Smith and two others – were responsible for a 2001 murder outside Burrito Express in McHenry. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:48:44 GMT)

What's next for Marzilli?
The most likely route is for Marzilli to face a grand jury indictment, said Peter T. Elikann, a criminal defense attorney and member of the Massachusetts Bar Association in the criminal justice section. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:09:44 GMT)

R. Kelly trial: Packed courtroom for closings
Spectators and media packed the 5th floor of the Cook County Criminal Courts Building this morning, angling for a seat in what is in all likelihood going to be one of the most entertaining days in the trial of R. Kelly: closing arguments. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:13:08 GMT)

Defense wants Haq retrial delayed until February
Defense attorneys for accused Jewish Federation shooter Naveed Haq told a King County judge this afternoon that they won't be prepared for a second trial until February. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:42:22 GMT)

Stern stresses NBA refs don't manipulate games
Commissioner David Stern came to the defense of his beleaguered referees Thursday, saying they don't manipulate games or engage in other criminal activity. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:36:39 GMT)

Stern says NBA referees don't manipulate games
David Stern came to the defense of his beleaguered referees again Thursday, saying they don't manipulate games or engage in other criminal activity. Speaking to the media at an NBA finals that has been increasingly overshadowed by the Tim Donaghy scandal, the... (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:48:52 GMT)

COUNTY COURT: Dennis defense looks to experts
he defense attorney for a Buffalo gang member accused in the killing of a Falls man says he may make his case by attacking the “reliability of eyewitness testimony.”While he awaits the results of DNA tests on evidence taken from the murder scene, Angelo Musitano said he is looking into hiring an “eyewitness identification expert.” (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:29:38 GMT)

Stern: NBA referees don't manipulate games
David Stern came to the defense of his beleaguered referees again Thursday, saying they don't manipulate games or engage in other criminal activity. And just to make sure, the NBA will go back and re-interview every single referee about Tim Donaghy's latest allegations of rigged playoff series in 2002 and 2005. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:47:02 GMT)

Stern comes to defense of his referees
David Stern came to the defense of his beleaguered referees again Thursday, saying they don’t manipulate games or engage in other criminal activity. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:51:41 GMT)

Stern comes to defense of embattled referees
David Stern came to the defense of his beleaguered referees again Thursday, saying they don't manipulate games or engage in other criminal activity. And just to make sure, the NBA will go back and re-interview every single referee about Tim Donaghy's latest allegations of rigged playoff series in 2002 and 2005. Speaking to the media at an NBA finals that has been increasingly overshadowed by the ... (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:32:19 GMT)

Gillis defense raises issues
Published: Jun 13, 2008 - Page: 1B - UPDATED: 12:05 a.m. Attorneys for serial killer suspect Sean Vincent Gillis asked potential jurors Thursday whether a mental defect, intoxication at the time of the alleged crime or lack of any prior criminal history would soften their views on the death penalty. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:18:36 GMT)

Notebook | David Stern takes a stand for hounded referees
David Stern came to the defense of his beleaguered referees again Thursday, saying they don't manipulate games or engage in other criminal... (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:29:43 GMT)

Kelly jury resumes deliberations today
Mixing biblical quotes with withering sarcasm, defense lawyer Sam Adam Jr. on Thursday told jurors in R. Kelly's criminal trial that to find him guilty of child pornography, they must decide his alleged victim was a "whore." (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:15:49 GMT)

Rwanda: Defense Close Its Case in Trial of Four Ex-Rwandan Ministers
Defense counsels in the trial of four former Rwandan ministers, charged with genocide and crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Thursday closed their case after calling a total of 114 witnesses. The trial lasted five years. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:04:16 GMT)

Lawyers Rock to the Beat of Their Own Drummer
Wystan Getz and John Strohm have found a way to mix their first love -- music -- with their day jobs in law. Getz is a Decatur, Ga., criminal defense attorney who owns a coffeehouse and serves as its sound engineer a couple of nights a week. And Strohm, who once played drums and guitar with indie rock bands Blake Babies and the Lemonheads, is now an entertainment lawyer in Birmingham, Ala. This ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:13:01 GMT)

Lyrics, lawsuits are signs 'not guilty' isn't 'innocent'
As any criminal-defense attorney will attest, "not guilty" does not mean "innocent." (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:35:18 GMT)

Girl's denial blurred R. Kelly case, experts say
Experts say prosecution fought uphill battle—and pricey defense team One paramount lesson to take away from the failed child pornography prosecution of R&B star R. Kelly is this: It's hard to win a conviction when the alleged victim not only denies it but also doesn't show up in court. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:43:38 GMT)

County losing coordinator of ingigent-defense services to better-paying state job
David DeLong, the county’s first coordinator for indigent defense services, has submitted his resignation to take a better-paying position with the state. He’ll start his n... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:20:29 GMT)

Attorney wins prestigious award
Stephen Rabaut's reputation as a top criminal defense attorney in Macomb County cases is well known in the county courthouse in downtown Mount Clemens. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:46:33 GMT)

Courtroom stunts don't often help defendants
Defense lawyers had their identical-twin clients secretly trade seats at a recent homicide trial, prompting a 10-year-old witness to contradict his previous testimony about which twin was the shooter. The stunt set observers aflutter, but it flopped with jurors, who took less than two hours to convict each twin of second-degree murder. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:19:23 GMT)

Kelly's career mixes the sacred and the profane
As any criminal-defense attorney will attest, "not guilty" does not mean "innocent." (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:16:09 GMT)

Case against ex-cop becomes complicated
NORWALK - A federal grand jury that has convened to investigate former police Lt. Thomas Cummings for allegedly having sex with two 15-year-old boys and enticing a third probably will slow efforts to dispose of the case and charges against him, criminal defense attorneys say. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:45:25 GMT)

Is the evidence right at your fingertips?
OCEAN CITY — Prosecutors and defense attorneys had just closed their arguments on the admissibility and reliability of fingerprint evidence in criminal trials during a program here at the Maryland State Bar Association’s annual meeting. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:35:27 GMT)

Authorities have mixed opinion on changes to Ohio’s self-defense law
Local law enforcement officials see no harm in expanding the self-defense rights of citizens, although one expressed concern that criminals could use the new law to their advantage. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:11:16 GMT)

International War Crimes Court To Consider Release Of Ex-Congo Warlord
AMSTERDAM (AP)--The International Criminal Court said Monday it will consider releasing a Congolese former warlord, reprimanding prosecutors for withholding vital information to the defense. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:12:31 GMT)

Paschal-led defense sends Team Jones out with a win
Team Freddy Jones rebounded from a close loss to the Friends of Hoops (Seattle) with better execution Sunday in a 65-48 drubbing of Seattle Rotary Select. Rotary, which was impressive in a first-round win over the Northwest Panthers at the Rose City Showcase basketball tournament, was missing ... (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:00:02 GMT)

War crimes court may release ex-Congo warlord
A war crimes tribunal reprimanded prosecutors for withholding evidence vital to the defense of a former Congolese warlord charged with recruiting child soldiers, and said Monday that it will consider whether to release him. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:59:20 GMT)

Global court may release first suspect
The International Criminal Court might have to free its first suspect because abuses of procedure by prosecutors could make a fair trial impossible, the court said on Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:24:28 GMT)

ICC May Release Ex-Congo War Lord Over Prosecution Error
(RTTNews) - International Criminal Court (ICC) judges said on Monday that they were considering releasing Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga over the prosecution's failure to had over vital evidence to the defense lawyers. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:11:45 GMT)

Trial of Congolese warlord may be thrown out of International Criminal Court
Judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague warned that they may throw out the very first case at the new tribunal because they believe a fair trial may no longer be possible, the court said on Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:23:21 GMT)

Defense attorney enters intervention program for exposing himself
TAMPA -- Criminal defense attorney Victor D. Martinez entered a misdemeanor intervention program today to avoid trial on a misdemeanor charge of exposing a sexual organ. Martinez (left) was charged May 21 with exposing himself at an adult movie theater.... (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:31:05 GMT)

Judge declines to dismiss conspiracy charge against Alexander
MUNCIE — A special judge, unpersuaded on Monday by defense arguments that a conspiracy-to-commit -bribery charge against attormey Michael Alexander should be dismissed, instead set the former Delaware County prosecutor's criminal trial for Aug. 20. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:46:39 GMT)

First trial of International Criminal Court now at risk
Judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague warned on Monday that they may throw out their very first case because of doubts that a fair trial is possible. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:53:02 GMT)

Defense lawyers say low pay affected work on capital case
Defense attorneys say death penalty should not apply The lawyers representing a man accused of killing a correctional officer at the Maryland House of Correction in 2006 argued yesterday that their client should not face the death penalty because they are not being adequately compensated for their work on the case. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:38:20 GMT)

Report: Michigan Fails to Defend Poor Suspects
Michigan is violating the U.S. Constitution by failing to provide competent legal representation to criminal defendants who cannot afford a lawyer, a new study says. The year-long report being released Tuesday was requested by the state Legislature and evaluated public defense systems in 10 sample Michigan counties. It found that none are constitutionally adequate. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:58:44 GMT)

Poor Mich. criminal defendants lack court access, study says
LANSING — Michigan is violating the U.S. Constitution by failing to provide competent legal representation to criminal defendants who cannot afford a lawyer, a new study says. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:34:21 GMT)

First Int'l Criminal Court Trial At Risk
War crimes court reprimands prosecutor, may release alleged ex-warlord. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:37:42 GMT)

Ex-Boeing scientist to plead guilty for mishandling information
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A former Boeing Co. scientist who specialized in anti-missile systems plans to plead guilty to unlawfully retaining national defense information, his attorney said. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:13:32 GMT)

Lawsuit Reveals Major Oil Company Failed to Discourage Underage Alcohol Sales at Local Convenience Stores
A civil lawsuit filed by attorneys with The Cochran Firm, as one of the premier plaintiffs' litigation and criminal defense law firms in the United States, on behalf of the family of Guillermo M. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:58:00 GMT)

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