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Defense wants Ft. Dix trial postponed until 2009
Defense attorneys for five men accused of plotting an armed attack on the Fort Dix today asked a judge to delay next month's trial because one of their expert witnesses is being deployed to Iraq. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:49:01 GMT)
Texas death row inmate's defense hopes to prove romantic link between Collin County ex-prosecutor, retired judge
Rumors of an alleged affair between the judge and prosecutor in the trial of death row inmate Charles Dean Hood have created hand wringing among legal ethicists but have not derailed Mr. Hood's scheduled execution next month. (Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:31:25 GMT)
The new face of public defense
“Amendment Six - The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:45:42 GMT)
Defendant argues Village West shooting was self-defense
Was it a cold-blooded killing or self-defense? That is what a Wyandotte County jury will decide regarding the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Ratsamy Phanivong of Gardner outside a nightclub in the Village West development just before Christmas. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:39:17 GMT)
NEW: Prosecutors say Drew had criminal intent
The clear and consistent criminal intent of Lori Drew is what separates her case from a mere violation of Terms of Service and is why Drew, a 49-year-old Dardenne Prairie housewife, should go to trial and then to prison, according to court documents filed Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:43:51 GMT)
The heart of indigent defense
We hear Miranda rights quoted so often on prime-time television dramas that most of us could recite it, in part, by heart: "... If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you ..." (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:42:45 GMT)
Boating death defense expensive
PORTLAND - The defense being mounted by a man charged with manslaughter in the deaths of two boaters on Long Lake in August 2007 is fast becoming one of the most expensive in recent history, two Maine defense lawyers said Monday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:11:54 GMT)
Boating death defense pricey
PORTLAND - The defense being mounted by a man charged with manslaughter in the deaths of two boaters on Long Lake in August 2007 is fast becoming one of the most expensive in recent history, two Maine defense lawyers said Monday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:12:04 GMT)
Prosecution rests in Jamee Corean case
BELLE FOURCHE - Defense attorneys will call their first witness Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the criminal trial of Jamee Corean, 28, who is charged with kidnapping and accessory to the murder of Troy Klug. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:55:54 GMT)
Recent Developments In Criminal Law - July 2008
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT -- POST CON RELIEF - GROUNDS - VIENNA CONVENTION Medellin v. Texas, ___ U.S. ___, 2008 WL 762533 (Mar. 25, 2008) (neither an International Court of Justice case, Case Concerning Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mex. v. U. S.), 2004 I. C. J. 12, nor a memorandum issued by the President of the United States constitutes directly enforceable federal law that pre-empts ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:35:27 GMT)
10 years for burglar with long criminal history
Vincent York’s criminal history dates back to 1998, when he was arrested for residential burglary at age 12, according to prosecutors. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:18:34 GMT)
The new face of public defense
“Amendment Six - The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:45:26 GMT)
Defense: Intent not show in La Crosse baby's death
Associated Press - August 21, 2008 12:55 AM ET LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) - A defense lawyer says his client doesn't deserve to be charged with first-degree intentional homicide over the death of her... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:58:42 GMT)
OSU in uncharted zone with rebuilt defense
CORVALLIS – How will Oregon State’s relatively inexperienced defense fare in the season opener for both teams Aug. 28 at Stanford? Mark Banker wants an answer, too. “We won’t know until game time comes,” the veteran defensive coordinator says. “It’s tough ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:06:19 GMT)
Defense: Phieu Nguyen no drug kingpin
SIOUX CITY -- A defense attorney said Wednesday that Phieu Van Nguyen participated in a Sioux City marijuana-growing operation, but she said the prosecution has no evidence, other than the testimony of co-conspirators, to prove that he oversaw it. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:17:12 GMT)
Defense Attorney Says Wis. Woman Didn't Intentionally Stave Infant Daughter
A defense lawyer says his client doesn't deserve to be charged with first-degree intentional homicide over the death of her newborn daughter. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:55:10 GMT)
Alan Dershowitz plans to call Radovan Karadzic as witness
U.S. criminal defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz says he plans to call former Bosnian Serb political leader and war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic as a witness in a related case at the U.N. Yugoslav Tribunal. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:33:17 GMT)
Defense: Intent Not Shown In La Crosse Baby's Death
LA CROSSE, Wis. -- A defense lawyer said his client doesn't deserve to be charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of her newborn daughter. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:07:18 GMT)
Sen. Stevens asks for approval for a legal expense fund
Sen. Ted Stevens has asked the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee to approve a legal expense fund to help pay the cost of his criminal defense. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:05:05 GMT)
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz interviews Radovan Karadzic
U.S. criminal defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz said Thursday he plans to call former Bosnian Serb political leader and war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic as a witness in a related case at the U.N. Yugoslav Tribunal. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:39:20 GMT)
Accused Nazi war criminal to be extradited
PERTH, Australia, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Accused Nazi war criminal Charles Zentai is being held in Perth, Australia, awaiting extradition to Hungary and a 64-year-old murder charge, officials say. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:25:32 GMT)
Accused Nazi war criminal to be extradited
Accused Nazi war criminal Charles Zentai is being held in Perth, Australia, awaiting extradition to Hungary and a 64-year-old murder charge, officials say.Perth Magistrate Barbara Lane ruled Thursday that Zentai, 86, was eligible to be sent back to his native Hungary where he is to face a military tribunal for the 1944 slaying of Jewish teenager Peter Balazs. Zentai was serving as a warrant ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:45:15 GMT)
Defense: La Crosse mom did not intend to kill newborn
LA CROSSE — A defense lawyer says his client doesn't deserve to be charged with first-degree intentional homicide over the death of her newborn daughter. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:49:35 GMT)
The new face of public defense
“Amendment Six - The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:41 GMT)
3 charged in fatal beating of man may plead self-defense
A trio of suspects charged in connection with the beating death of a man outside a barroom in Ver non early Sunday morning are likely to claim self-defense, an at torney for one of the suspects said yesterday. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:42:36 GMT)
Lawyer accused in fatal crash
A Warren criminal defense lawyer faces potential prison time and loss of his law license after he was accused of driving drunk and causing the death of a 38-year-old Chesterfield Township man in a northern Michigan car crash. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:27:12 GMT)
Man will face no criminal charges in shooting of bear
Charges will not be filed against a South Lake Tahoe man in a July 31 bear shooting because there is no proof Danny Lukins did not shoot in self-defense. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:10:33 GMT)
Douglas-Zanotti defense: DA misrepresented the law
The district attorney misrepresented the law and failed to provide evidence of former Eureka Police Chief David Douglas' and Lt. Tony Zanotti's innocence during a criminal grand jury inquiry into the 2006 shooting death of Cheri Lyn Moore, (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:49:02 GMT)
World News in Brief
NETHERLANDS Ex-Bosnian Serb leader to be called as witness U.S. criminal defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz said Thursday that he plans to call former Bosnian Serb political leader and war-crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic as a witness in a related case at the U. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:56:20 GMT)
Defense says media coverage hurts case
A defense lawyer argued Friday that media exposure and other flaws tainted grand jury proceedings that led to the criminal indictment of polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:59:18 GMT)
Kenney acted out of fear, defense tells jury
A "fear factor" forced a Carmel Valley man into fatally shooting his two "aggressive" neighbors, his defense attorney told jurors, while the prosecutor insisted the self-defense claim doesn't match the evidence. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:16:36 GMT)
At the Lake: Man who shot bear will not face criminal charges
No charges will be filed in the shooting of a bear last month by a South Lake Tahoe man, El Dorado County Chief Assistant District Attorney William Clark announced Thursday. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:33:13 GMT)
Defense attorneys trolling the Net, too
Web-savvy defense attorneys are using MySpace and Facebook postings to poke holes in witnesses' stories. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:27:02 GMT)
Defense Dept.: Outside engineers to review whether post-Katrina pumps adequate in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - The Department of Defense will hire an independent engineering company to review allegations that pumps installed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina weren't adequately tested and might fail during a hurricane. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:13:01 GMT)
Defense Department: Engineers to review post-Katrina pumps
The Department of Defense will hire an independent engineering company to review allegations that pumps installed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina weren't adequately tested and might fail during a hurricane. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:08:39 GMT)
Feds Plan Study Of Flood Pumps In New Orleans
The Defense Department will hire an independent engineering company to review allegations that pumps installed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina weren't adequately tested and might fail during a hurricane. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:21:01 GMT)
Inman defense still wants jury to decide fate
Although Jerry Buck Inman has said he wants to die for the May 2006 slaying of Clemson University student Tiffany Souers, his attorney has laid the groundwork for a legal challenge that he has already once petitioned to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:16:11 GMT)
Hazing case due in court
A defense attorney for one of the teenagers accused in the Wilson baseball team sexual abuse case said he has had “positive” and “very productive” discussions with the Niagara County district attorney's office since it made a plea offer to the three defendants last month. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:32:43 GMT)
Hazing case due in court
A defense attorney for one of the teenagers accused in the Wilson baseball team sexual abuse case said he has had “positive” and “very productive” discussions with the Niagara County district attorney's office since it made a plea offer to the three defendants last month. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:48:13 GMT)
Hoboken attorney says Dems make peace in Denver over primary and caucus rules
Profiled in yesterday's Jersey Journal, Hoboken resident and prominent criminal defense attorney Joseph Hayden Jr . is back in the spotlight. Today, Hayden, a member of the Democratic National Convention Rules Committee, tells The Star-Ledger's Bob Braun that the rules panel finessed a potentially explosive issue at the convention - how primaries and caucuses are run - by appointing a group to ... (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:11:41 GMT)
U.S.-Russia Relations Complicate Georgia Talks
The Bush administration has accused Russia of trying to reassert its sphere of influence and says the U.S. won't tolerate it. Russia, in turn, has accused the U.S. of arming and whitewashing what it calls a "criminal regime" in Georgia. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:27:13 GMT)
Ted Stevens to be tried in Washington, DC
A Washington, DC jury will sit in judgment on Senator Ted Stevens. Stevens lost his bid today to move his federal trial to Alaska. He faces criminal charges of lying on his Senate Financial Disclosure forms to hide gifts worth over $250,000. The decision is a blow to Stevens’ defense. Libby Casey, APRN - Washington, DC Download [...] (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:36:12 GMT)
The new face of public defense
“Amendment Six - The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:16:54 GMT)
Indigent defense summons Dawahare
Richard Dawahare.s idealism led to his getting a law degree and passing the bar exam in 1979. But he chose to work in retail and the family business, the Lexington-based Dawahares chain, rather than practice law. With Dawahares now going out of business, Richard Dawahare, 53, has more time on his hands. He will begin practicing law for the first time this week by volunteering for the ... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:57:53 GMT)
Orlando Defense Attorney Featured in National Legal Publication
Orlando defense attorney Mark Horwitz's strategy and cross-examination earned him recognition in the national legal publication "Criminal Trial Techniques" co-authored by F. Lee Bailey and Kenneth J. Fishman. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Defense: Toss evidence in CHP death
A defense attorney said the story Columbus Allen Jr. II told a detective before he was arrested in the shooting death of California Highway Patrol Officer Earl Scott should be scrubbed from the official record. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:47:46 GMT)
Judgeship will be a contested race
A Fairfield Township criminal defense lawyer and former vice chair of the Butler County Democratic Party will make a run for the Area III Court's judgeship. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:48:29 GMT)
Government studying ‘terrorist’ tag on MILF -- defense chief
MANILA, Philippines—The country's secretary of national defense has announced that a thorough study is underway on whether government should declare the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as a terrorist group to make it difficult for the rebel group to secure funding from abroad. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:51:11 GMT)
Arizona judge rejects Jeffs defense motion
KINGMAN, Ariz. -- A judge today rejected a defense effort to force the state of Arizona to restart its prosecution of polygamous church prophet Warren Jeffs. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:19:57 GMT)
Defamation Suit Proceeds Against Defense Lawyer in Law Firm Theft Case
Newsday in October 2007 as saying that "dipping into company accounts was a common practice among attorneys" at the firm. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:46:54 GMT)
The new face of public defense
“Amendment Six - The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:25:14 GMT)
Defense claims DA has conflict in Orrand murder trial
District Attorney Bill Whitesell and his staff should be removed from prosecuting a 26-year-old murder case because he once said one of the accused had no part in the death, defense attorney John Norton contends. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:14:10 GMT)
Criminal Attorney Addresses Wilson Parents and Students
For hundreds of parents and students there was a new message from the Wilson School District. Criminal defense lawyer Mike Taheri was brought to address the athletics program. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:52:51 GMT)
Did embezzler's hubby use stolen funds for wife's defense?
CHARLEVOIX — Did 35-year-old Kevin Dale Lockman knowingly use at least $30,000 of wife Karla Sue’s ill-gotten gains to pay her defense attorney in 2005? (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:02:04 GMT)
Defense: DA Whitesell has conflict
District Attorney Bill Whitesell and his staff should be removed from prosecuting a 26-year-old murder case because he once said one of the accused had no part in the death, defense attorney John Norton contends. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:07:50 GMT)
Democrat files for judicial election
A Fairfield Township criminal defense lawyer and former vice chairman of the Butler County Democratic Party will run for the Area III Court's judgeship. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:50:25 GMT)
Pig for kids joke gets politician in trouble
HARLAN, Ky. (AP) -- Politicians are known for lame jokes. But when Otis "Bullman" Hensley tried a generations-old Appalachian jest on a woman and two girls at the grocery store, the family thought it was downright criminal. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:30:47 GMT)
Prosecutors Had Jones Ready to Testify in Balco Trial
Marion Jones was quietly moved from a Texas penitentiary to the Bay Area last May by federal prosecutors who feared that her former track coach would take the stand in his own defense. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:06:43 GMT)
Detroit mayor faces ouster hearing next week
Mired in criminal charges for months, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick now finds his political future strapped to a little-used provision in the Michigan Constitution that allows a governor to remove an elected official for misconduct. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:52:36 GMT)
The new face of public defense
“Amendment Six - The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:33:52 GMT)
Jury deliberates Hardy’s fate
On Tuesday, the prosecution rested; the defense produced one witness; closing arguments were heard, and the jury retired to deliberate a verdict for five hours before the judge ordered a recess for the day. The jury returns at 8:45 a.m. today to continue deliberations in the trial of Benjamin C. Hardy, charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for allegedly causing the death ... (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:19:39 GMT)
Schmitz begins defense in two-year college case
DECATUR - Rep. Sue Schmitz's defense team began calling witnesses Tuesday to try to prove she worked for the $177,251 she was paid by a two-year college program for troubled teens. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:55:37 GMT)
Geiger, Ross lead close 19th Judicial Circuit race
It appears voters have until November to decide if they want a retired judge or a criminal defense attorney sitting on the bench of the 19th Judicial Circuit. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:14:22 GMT)
Key witness testifies in drive-by shooting :Defense questions credibility because of long delay.
SOUTH BEND -- Spencer Johnson called himself a friend to Weldon "Lovey" Jeffries Jr., but as he sat in the witness stand Tuesday across from Jeffries' alleged killer, he seemed to stumble for answers to why he waited 13 years before agreeing to testify. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:13:28 GMT)
Judge allows defense attorney to withdraw from case due to non-payment
A Circuit Judge is allowing Sebastian businessman Damien Gilliams’ private defense attorney to withdraw from his criminal case because Gilliams didn’t pay her, court records show. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:01:18 GMT)
Five Individuals Arrested, Two Contracting Companies Charged in Bribery Conspiracy Related to Department of Defense ...
Two U.S. military personnel, four Department of Defense contractors and two contracting companies have been charged with bribery and conspiracy arising out of their conduct in Afghanistan in 2004 and 2005, the Department of Justice announced today. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:21:00 GMT)
Prosecutor: Ex-Marine Committed Criminal Act On Battlefield
A prosecutor tells a Riverside jury that a former Marine charged with unlawfully killing two prisoners during a 2004 battle in Iraq disregarded his duty and "committed an act that was criminal" -- even on the battlefield. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:05:07 GMT)
SoCal jury gets case of ex-Marine in Iraq deaths
A federal jury on Wednesday began deliberating whether a former Marine squad leader committed manslaughter in Iraq, marking the first time in which civilians will decide whether the actions of a military service member during combat were criminal. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:10:34 GMT)
Defense targets witness motive in cabby murder trial
The evidence portion of Alberto Garcia's capital murder trial ended Wednesday after defense lawyers called two witnesses, one of whom raised questions about the credibility of a key prosecution witness who linked Garcia to the 1990 slayings of two Austin cabdrivers. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:18:09 GMT)
Prosecutor: Marine "committed an act that was criminal"
A former Marine charged with unlawfully killing two prisoners during a 2004 battle in Iraq disregarded his duty and ``committed an act that was criminal'' -- even on the battlefield, a federal prosecutor told a Riverside jury today. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:37:42 GMT)
3 more sentenced in criminal impersonation
Three more Panda Express employees who pleaded guilty last month to criminal impersonation were sentenced Wednesday to the time they've already served in jail. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:26:34 GMT)
Blame Games, It's Easy Says Defense Attorney
The Palm Beach Post asked a criminal defense attorney if blaming games for a client's crimes is... (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:54:16 GMT)
Defense Lawyer To Take Alibi Witnesses To Prosecutor In Murders Of Cop, Woman
The lawyer for the 19-year-old accused of murdering a Chicago police officer and his female companion says he will take six alibi witnesses into the state's attorney's office today - to try to put the brakes on the case against his client.> (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:24:30 GMT)
Lawyers Refuse to Testify in Defense of Detroit Mayor
Three lawyers are refusing to testify next week at a removal hearing for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, possibly harming his ability to defend himself. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:10:47 GMT)
Prosecutors Drop Half of Criminal Charges Against Anand Jon
Prosecutors in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office have dropped half the criminal counts in the sexual assault case against fashion designer Anand Jon. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:22:24 GMT)
In criminal cases, GPS units can mark the scene of a crime
Like millions of motorists, Eric Hanson used a GPS unit in his Chevrolet TrailBlazer to find his way around. He probably didn't expect that prosecutors would eventually use it too to help convict him of killing four family members. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:03:07 GMT)
U.S. revises guidelines on white collar crime probes
The U.S. Justice Department announced new guidelines on Thursday for investigating corporate crime cases, following criticism that prosecutors have gone too far in pressing companies to cooperate with criminal probes and restricted individual defendants' rights. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:55:35 GMT)
Pentagon hacker latest to use the Asperger's defense [Crime]
Gary McKinnon, the U.K. citizen trying to avoid extradition to the U.S. to stand trial on multiple counts of criminal trespass for using a 56k modem to hack into the Pentagon's network in search of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:02:13 GMT)
KILPATRICK FACES DEPOSITION: Lawyer: Mayor used my work but didn't pay
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick could be called to give a deposition in a lawsuit filed by a Washington-area criminal defense attorney who claims the mayor stiffed him on a $79,000 legal bill. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:05:35 GMT)
Local Attorney Graduates From National College For DUI Defense; Obtains Certification In Standardized Field Sobriety ...
Alabama DUI Attorney Louise Duckwall with Kreps Law Firm, LLC graduates from National College for DUI Defense and obtains Certification in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:17:05 GMT)
Defense lawyers say charges in Wilson hazing case will be reduced to misdemeanors
WILSON -- Defense attorneys in the controversial high school baseball hazing case said after a brief town court appearance Thursday night that Niagara County prosecutors have decided to withdraw felony charges against three varsity players who had been accused of sexually abusing two junior varsity players. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:12:32 GMT)
Long-time prosecutor, defense lawyer hangs up his shingle
Jim Enright one of few lawyers who asked for death as prosecutor, and life as defense attorney. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:35:37 GMT)
Kilpatrick defense plans continue amid plea talks
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attorney said today that while settlement negotiations have taken place in the mayor's criminal case, he and Kilpatrick's legal team haven't given up on the mayor's defense. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:19:19 GMT)
Kilpatrick defense plans continue amid plea talks, his lawyer says
Kilpatrick defense plans continue amid plea talks, his lawyer says (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:08:15 GMT)
Criminal Charges Dropped Against KLA Executive in Backdating Case
Another criminal backdating investigation is officially over now that federal prosecutors have told defense lawyers that their stock option probe of KLA-Tencor and its former CEO is concluding, and that no indictments will be filed. However, Kenneth Schroeder and former general counsel Lisa Berry are still battling the SEC. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:54:51 GMT)
Prosecutors show their cards to Renzi defense lawyers
TUCSON - Prosecutors in Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi’s corruption trial have handed over much of their evidence to defense attorneys so they can prepare for trial. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:24:26 GMT)
Defense, Ingram bail out Gresham in 23-21 victory over Roseburg
Gresham’s Nick Ingram returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and kicked a 30-yard field goal with just over three minutes remaining as the Gophers defeated visiting Roseburg 23-21 on Friday. “The defense bailed us out on this one, and Nick came up huge ... (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:08:29 GMT)
Self-Defense Law To Get Look
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Supreme Court plans to review two cases involving the state's new self-defense law that allows people to shoot dangerous home invaders without fear of prosecution. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:23:25 GMT)
MAYOR IN CRISIS | FREE PRESS EXCLUSIVE: Kilpatrick's plea offer
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick would resign, plead guilty to at least two felonies, pay a six-figure restitution and agree not to run for office for two years under a plea deal offered by his defense lawyers to end the text message scandal, the Free Press has learned. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:19:26 GMT)
THE HIGH COST OF JUSTICE: Defense attorneys, jurors and more add up for area counties' court systems
Criminal trials, especially those in capital murder cases, are costly affairs. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:00:02 GMT)
The criminal defense lawyer
A cartoon framed in William Moffitt's Alexandria, Va., office shows 12 jurors acquitting Sami al-Arian, the Florida professor accused of supporting Palestinian terrorists in 2005. The title of the cartoon is "The Real Patriot Act." Moffitt was al-Arian's... (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:07:37 GMT)
College athletes and criminal charges: Some work to keep allegations quiet
At a time when college football programs are working to put off-the-field struggles behind them, others work to make sure new criminal allegations never make news. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:13:20 GMT)
Supreme Court to look at self-defense law in Ky.
The Kentucky Supreme Court plans to review two cases involving the state's new self-defense law that allows people to shoot dangerous home invaders without fear of prosecution. The National Rifle Association had championed the measure that was enacted in 2006, saying it simply codified a rule of law already observed by judges in Kentucky and elsewhere: That people have a right to use deadly ... (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:48:34 GMT)
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