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Criminal Defense Lawyer News Oct 2008

Men arrested in attacks on Iraqi Christians
Iraqi security forces Friday arrested four men in Mosul for allegedly committing criminal attacks against civilians in that northern city, particularly against Christians, a defense ministry spokesman said. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:43:47 GMT)

Spears' Driver's License Case Goes To Jury
A jury in Los Angeles is determining whether Britney Spears will have a new record: a criminal one. Prosecutors and defense attorneys made their final arguments Friday morning in the pop singer's driving-without-a-license case. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:53:36 GMT)

SEC Changes Tune on Privilege
The Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement manual, released publicly for the first time, directs SEC staff not to ask a party to waive the attorney-client or work-product privileges in securities law investigations, but to refer all potential waiver issues to supervisory staff. Stephanie Martz, director of the white-collar crime project of the National Association of Criminal Defense ... (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:02:05 GMT)

Hamilton County: Court says fatal shooting was act of self-defense
Had James Bryan Miller contacted authorities after shooting and killing a man and wounding another during a home invasion earlier this month, he likely would not have appeared in court Friday, wearing a red jumpsuit and facing a criminal homicide charge. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:10:30 GMT)

Lehman facing 3 criminal probes, lawyer says
Lehman Bros. Holdings Inc., which last month filed the largest bankruptcy in history, is the subject of three federal criminal probes and at least 12 subpoenas, according to a lawyer for the failed bank. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:52:54 GMT)

State high court sets guidelines for lawyers
In an effort to protect the constitutional rights of poor people accused of crimes, the Nevada Supreme Court has adopted performance guidelines for criminal defense lawyers across the state. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:24:26 GMT)

Music and legal system intertwine in life of West Long Branch man
Joseph G. Hughes is a lawyer who handles everything from personal injury to criminal defense cases at the firm where he's been a partner since 2002. He's also a songwriter, lead singer and rhythm guitarist for his band Goldenseal. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:09:24 GMT)

Witness refuses to meet Jeffs' attorneys
A witness in the upcoming criminal case of Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs is apparently refusing to meet with his defense attorneys. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:45:58 GMT)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Second-half defense, Riddell's passing lift Wolves to win over Dixie State
Down 21-14 at halftime, Western Oregon scored four straight touchdowns Saturday to win at home 42-35 over Dixie State. But the visitors made it interesting, scoring twice in the last 3:12 before Zake Zeutenhorst of WOU recovered an onside kick in the final minute to preserve the victory. Western ... (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:49:39 GMT)

Gov't probes US defense contractor over payments
(By RICHARD LARDNER, Associated Press Writer) Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case. Combat Support Associates, based in Orange, Calif., performs vehicle maintenance, computer repairs and ... (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:08:43 GMT)

Justices might test Bush's immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON | As hundreds of immigration agents raided a kosher meatpacking plant in May in rural Iowa, prosecutors summoned defense attorneys to the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:28:46 GMT)

Justices May Take Immigration Cases
As hundreds of immigration agents raided a kosher meatpacking plant in rural Iowa in May, prosecutors summoned defense lawyers to the federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:20:52 GMT)

Lopez suit against Benedicto dropped
THE Lopez family suffered a major setback when the Supreme Court threw out its appeal seeking a reversal of the Ombudsman’s decision to dismiss the criminal charges against the late businessman Roberto Benedicto, and his three associates for taking over the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation after Martial Law was declared in 1972. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:36:16 GMT)

Lehman, Sadia, Novolipetsk, DBO, Pfizer, Bayer in Court News
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. , which last month filed the largest bankruptcy in history, is the subject of three federal criminal probes and at least 12 subpoenas, according to a lawyer for the failed bank. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:44:39 GMT)

Coral Gables Martial Arts School and Attorney Team Up For Self-Defense Workshop
Sandor Urban's US Kenpo Kai has teamed up with Sherri A. Romano, P.A. for a free self-defense workshop to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7:30 PM. hosted at Sandor Urban's US Kenpo Kai in West Miami. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

D.I.Y. DEFENSE?
It might be OK if the case is small, but think twice if it's about murder or money. The judge warned against it, but a former maintenance worker charged in one of Polk County's worst killing sprees fired his defense attorney to represent himself. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:19:20 GMT)

Serbian Prosecutors Charge Alleged War Criminal
BELGRADE (AFP)--A Serbian court Monday charged a former Yugoslav army officer with war crimes for his role in the execution of Croatian prisoners of war during the 1991 conflict in the former Yugoslavia. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:02:48 GMT)

Alaska Sen. Stevens Takes Stand -- Will It Pay Off?
During jury selection, Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens and his lawyers heard prospective jurors say, over and over again, that criminal defendants should testify. "Of course," one woman said. "Everyone should." (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:16:44 GMT)

Judge to rule on release of text messages in Beatty criminal trial
DETROIT -- A Wayne Circuit Court judge today is expected to announce whether to release some of the infamous text messages in the criminal trial of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's chief of staff, Christine Beatty. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:36:54 GMT)

Deputy cleared in Cambridge shooting, self-defense ruled
A Dane County sheriff's deputy acted in self-defense when he shot an inmate who had escaped from Jefferson County Jail, an investigation by Dane County district attorney's office has concluded. Deputy Jason Walters faces no criminal liability for wounding Jacob Prochnow, 28, who had threatened to pull a gun on the officer, shortly after 2 a.m. Oct. 11 on Cambridge's Main Street, according to a ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:56:49 GMT)

Dane County Deputy Cleared In Inmate Shooting
A Dane County sheriff's deputy who shot and wounded an escaped inmate earlier this month acted in self-defense and won't face criminal charges, according to the Dane County District Attorney's Office. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:05:54 GMT)

Defense: Landscaper killed wife in ‘sudden passion'
BROWNSVILLE — State prosecutors and defense attorneys will argue today whether Francisco Salazar Gonzales' murder of his wife falls under the definition of sudden passion. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:11:23 GMT)

Independent Review: Deputy Shot In Self Defense
The Sullivan County deputy who police said fatally shot a man in March was in “imminent danger of death,” when he fired his weapon and will not face criminal charges, an independent investigation has concluded. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:55:54 GMT)

Defense classes aid Elis
Dounia Bredes ’11 is trapped in a jiu-jitsu hold on the floor of the Berkeley College Common Room. Self-defense instructor Diana Adams ’01 sits on Bredes’ abdomen, pressing her petite torso to the floor and pinning her shoulders in an effort to immobilize her. Bredes is paralyzed and powerless — it seems like there is no escape. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:18:01 GMT)

Campaign e-mails
Following are verbatim excerpts from the e-mails given to Prosecutor Dan Sigler and defense attorney Robert W. Gevers II over the weekend. It was this new evidence that prosecutors say allowed them to negotiate a plea agreement in the criminal case against former Republican mayoral candidate Matt Kelty. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:16:01 GMT)

Mabry claims self-defense in new trial
The trial for a Galesburg man accused of attempted murder and sexual assault begins this morning in Knox County Circuit Court. Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Jerry Mabry. Mabry is charged with first-degree attempted murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, unlawful restraint and aggravated battery after allegedly beating and raping a woman June 13, 2004. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:05:28 GMT)

Children's Defense Fund president visits Dillard University
Marian Wright Edelman, a life-long advocate for disadvantaged children and founder of the Children s Defense Fund (CDF) in Washington, DC visited Dillard University s campus Friday, October 17, stopping by the Samuel DuBois Cook Center to share her insight and expertise about the needs and challenges of children in New Orleans, around the U.S. and across the globe. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:54:20 GMT)

No retrial: Case against Britney Spears dismissed
The criminal driving-without-a-license case against Britney Spears in Los Angeles has been dismissed. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:43:41 GMT)

DA, defense spar over subpoenas
The Victoria County district attorney ordered a broad sweep of documents from local, county and state officials and media coverage because of a defense lawyer's subpoena, he said Tuesday. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:06:37 GMT)

Wisconsin Deputy Cleared In Inmate Shooting
A Dane County sheriff's deputy who shot and wounded an escaped inmate earlier this month acted in self-defense and won't face criminal charges. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:16:27 GMT)

Defense calls double jeopardy
WOODBINE - Davan Randolph's lawyer told jurors Tuesday his client was already found not guilty in December on criminal charges in the shooting death of Michael "Ryan" Foley. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:43:29 GMT)

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Settles Important Voting Rights Case and Allows Voter Education Effort to Continue
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) settled Glasgow v. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Settles Important Voting Rights Case and Allows Voter Education Effort to Continue
Today, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) settled Glasgow v. Allen, No. 2:08-CV-801-WKW, the lawsuit it filed against the Alabama Department of Corrections in federal court earlier this month on behalf of Reverend Kenneth Glasgow. Immediately after the lawsuit was filed, the parties began settlement discussions under which Reverend Glasgow last week resumed his non-partisan ministry to eligible ... (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:11:39 GMT)

Two new labor unions approved
Bay County commissioners gave a formal nod to the creation of two new county labor unions on Tuesday - Teamsters Local 214, representing part-time correctional facility officers, and AFSCME Council 25, AFL-CIO, representing attorneys in the Public Defender and Criminal Defense departments. Both unions conducted elections and have received certification through the Michigan Employment ... (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:40:22 GMT)

Spears spared criminal record
Judge declares a mistrial in songbird's driving-without-a-license case (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:19:46 GMT)

Veteran Criminal Defense Attorney Bruce M. Kaufman of Kaufman Kaufman & Miller LLP Obtains Dismissal Based on LAPD ...
In November, 2005, Maria Delosange Maldonado, a hospital technician, was charged with breaking into a San Fernando Valley cell phone store. (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:30:00 GMT)

Widmer defense request delayed
A coroner's grand jury testimony about the bathtub-drowning of Sarah Widmer will remain secret until a judge finds out whether her husband's defense lawyer is satisfied with the outcome of an interview set for Friday. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:30:54 GMT)

Lynch Mob Mentality Out Over Financial Meltdown
With public anger reaching a boiling point over plunging stock prices and Wall Street "greed," white-collar defense attorneys are preparing for an inevitable surge in criminal prosecutions. Check out the LawFuel Jobs Network at http://www.lawfuel.com/law-jobs. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:09:14 GMT)

Entellium finance chief hires top lawyers, waives hearing in wire fraud case
Parrish Jones, the former financial officer of Entellium charged with fraud, has hired prominent Seattle criminal defense lawyers to handle... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:24:11 GMT)

Ex-Terp defender tackles criminal justice career
Now working for the prosecution, Leroy Ambush III used to work for the defense -- as an outside linebacker for the University of Maryland football team (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:11:59 GMT)

It's almost criminal how good Capone Smith is
He's named after Al Capone, one of the most notorious gangsters in American history. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:53:39 GMT)

Hired defense psychologist caught off guard
A prosecutor sparred with a defense psychologist Thursday to pull apart his expert opinion that Brian Nichols is delusional. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:23:03 GMT)

Violence Escalates In West Bank Settlements
Violence between Palestinian and Jewish settlers in the West Bank threatens the authority of the Israeli state, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Retaliatory skirmishes always peak around the time of the olive harvest, but violence is particularly bad this year. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:00:28 GMT)

Lawyer goes easy on former fiancee of ex-judge on trial
After spending considerable time and enthusiasm in their opening statement blaming the entire criminal case of former Superior Court Judge Michael T. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:40:47 GMT)

Courtroom efficiency emerges as campaign theme in race for Criminal District Court No. 2
Questions of experience also dominate the debate. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:06:31 GMT)

The Law Office of Ronald Z. Berki's 30 Years of Experience Featured in San Jose Magazine
Ronald Z. Berki, a personal injury lawyer with experience in criminal defense, felony and misdemeanor, wills and trusts, and more was recently featured in the "Best Lawyers" publication of San Jose Magazine. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Seneca County prosecutor to reconsider attack ad
TIFFIN — Seneca County Prosecutor Ken Egbert, Jr., Thursday defended statements he’s made about his opponent’s work as a criminal defense lawyer, but said he would re-examine his campaign ad. “It’s political speech and we’re following the rules of the Ohio Elections Commission, which governs these issues,” Mr. Egbert said. “Certainly I’ll take another look at the ad.” Ohio State Bar ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:45:22 GMT)

Thai Anti Government Protest Leaders Delay Their Defense
BANGKOK (AFP)--The leaders of protests that have wracked Thailand's government since late May sought Friday to delay an investigation into criminal charges against them, their lawyer said. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:02:07 GMT)

Police: Man urinates on dog after owner spurns sex
MANITOWOC, Wis. - A 36-year-old Manitowoc man is accused of urinating on his roommate's dog after the woman refused to have sex with him. Police say the man was arrested early Thursday morning on tentative charges of criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct related to domestic violence. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:41:49 GMT)

DWI: Battle Beyond the Streets: Does Intoxilyzer source code matter?
Third of four stories By Keighla Schmidt, Staff Writer Criminal defense attorney Jeff Sheridan grew concerned about the reliability of the state’s method for testing drunken drivers when clients kept telling him they tested for alcohol concentrations out of the ballpark for the number of drinks they consumed. read more (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:11:44 GMT)

Actor, director, playwright... and now lawyer...
GALESBURG -- Keith Belzer, a Knox College graduate and noted criminal defense attorney, will give a talk, "Narrative Theory in Criminal Defense," at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 6, in the Alumni Room, Old Main, on the Knox campus in Galesburg, Illinois. The talk is free and open to the public. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:20:57 GMT)

Police: Man urinates on dog after owner spurns sex
A 36-year-old man took revenge on his roommate after she refused to have sex with him by allegedly urinating on her dog, police said. Police said the man was arrested early Thursday morning on tentative charges of criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct related to domestic violence. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:09:35 GMT)

Hammond questions waived fees, fines and other court costs
Knox County Commissioner Mike Hammond wants to know why County Criminal and Sessions Court judges waived almost $150,000 in fees, fines and other court costs to defendants during a recent two-month period - especially during a tight budget year. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:21:50 GMT)

Golisano dismisses political charges
Buffalo Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano Friday dismissed any notion that his Responsible New York political committee has acted improperly in this year's election, labeling calls for a criminal investigation “politically motivated.” (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:09:33 GMT)

Judges face broad range of competitors
Six Mecklenburg District Court judges face challenges for their jobs in November – including the court's longtime Chief Judge Fritz Mercer. A former public defender and judge since 1991, Mercer sparked controversy last year when he removed a fellow judge from criminal court because police complained she was too soft on crime. Mercer reassigned Judge Nancy Norelli to family court after officers ... (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:11:07 GMT)

Judges face broad range of competitors
(By Gary L. Wright, gwright@charlotteobserver.com) Six Mecklenburg District Court judges face challenges for their jobs in November – including the court's longtime Chief Judge Fritz Mercer. A former public defender and judge since 1991, Mercer sparked controversy last year when he removed a fellow judge from criminal court because police complained she was too soft on crime. Mercer reassigned ... (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:16:38 GMT)

Gov't probes US defense contractor over payments
Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:59:29 GMT)

Thomas, critics clash over data on convictions
While candidates and their supporters argue about how many trials are won and lost in criminal courts, the truth gets buried in the counting. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:42:31 GMT)

Sheriff's deputies call stabbing of Longview man act of self-defense
A 23-year-old Longview man was stabbed seven times Friday night in what police believe was an act of self-defense in the Abernathy Creek area, about 15 miles west of Longview. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:29:46 GMT)

2 O.J. 'dream team' members address private investigators
WORCESTER - Two members of the O.J. Simpson defense team from 1994 were reunited yesterday, as famed trial lawyer F. Lee Bailey and forensic scientist Henry C. Lee addressed a conference of private investigators. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:34:08 GMT)

Thefts add up to five years in prison
WAILUKU - In cases that a defense attorney said provided a view into the effects of crystal methamphetamine, a man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison for breaking into cars at Kahului Airport and stealing avocados from a Pauwela farm. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:33:26 GMT)

Hellman defends handbook
A candidate for state Assembly has no regrets about preparing a handbook designed to assist criminal defendants. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:46:44 GMT)

County attorney may put Lovejoy on Brady List
Two months after failing to convict him in a criminal trial, the Valley's top prosecutor is considering placing a Chandler police sergeant on a list of discredited cops. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:26:15 GMT)

Ted Stevens Trial Deliberations to Start Over (Update1)
Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Deliberations in Alaska Senator Ted Stevens 's criminal trial will start anew tomorrow with an alternate replacing a juror whose father died, the judge decided. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:30:35 GMT)

Chattanooga: From Wall Street to the bar
Local defense attorney Stuart Brown had a secret life before landing in the halls of Hamilton County’s criminal courts. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:11:11 GMT)

Justice on trial amid race for highest criminal court
Incumbent judges and their challengers are both talking about the need to improve the reliability of eyewitness identification and to preserve DNA evidence. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:53:45 GMT)

Q&A: Saratoga County Family Court Judge
Vying for the position of Saratoga County Family Court judge are incumbent Courtenay Hall and challenger Kurt Mausert, a criminal defense attorney practicing in Saratoga Springs and Queensbury. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:14:17 GMT)

Judicial system focus of criminal appeals court race
Problems in the criminal justice system, highlighted by a series of exonerations, are the top issue in this year's races for the Court of Criminal Appeals. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:50:06 GMT)

Defense Lawyers See Bonanza From Lehman, Bear, Other Collapses
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Defense lawyers are bullish on Wall Street. A rising number of defendants and suspects in government probes of collapsed financial firms may yield the biggest fee bonanza for the defense bar since the days of Enron Corp. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:01:39 GMT)

Deer supporters say culling is ‘criminal’
A group opposed to the killing of a Carlisle deer herd living near homes and a warehouse development between Interstate 81, Ritner Highway and Allen Road is calling the approved borough operation “criminal.” (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:02:27 GMT)

Amazon Defense Coalition: High-Stakes Trial in San Francisco Focuses Attention on Chevron's Growing Human Rights ...
SAN FRANCISCO----Chevron is embarking today on a high stakes defense in U.S. federal court against charges that it helped orchestrate the killing of two Nigerian villagers at a time when its corporate legal department is under mounting pressure for disregarding human rights issues, an environmental group said today. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:29:00 GMT)

Jurors in Fort Dix terror trial hear about FBI informant's dark side
The defense strategy for the five Muslim immigrants accused of plotting an attack on Fort Dix goes like this: Show that the FBI's key informant, Mahmoud Omar, was a career criminal and con man whose most profitable scam was to... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:29:52 GMT)

Kern County School Official Claims Self-Defense in Altercation With No on 8 Protester
Video footage captured over the weekend at a Proposition 8 rally in Bakersfield, Calif., shows Kern High School District trustee Ken Mettler assaulting a No on 8 protester, BakersfieldNow.com is reporting. But Mettler, a politically conservative activist, said he threw the punch in self-defense. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:53:42 GMT)

Prosecution: Man Murdered Surfer With Punch; Defense Claims Self-Defense
A young man should be convicted of murder for throwing a punch that killed a professional surfer during a fight in La Jolla, a prosecutor said today, but the defendant's attorney said her client acted in self-defense. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:48:09 GMT)

Bradley agrees to courthouse ban
DECATUR - Decatur attorney Mark Bradley agreed Friday to a court order banning him from entering the Macon County Courts Facility, a decision that could lead to his services as defense attorney being terminated for clients accused of criminal acts from murder and manslaughter to home invasion and burglary. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:11:30 GMT)

Judge to hear defense motion on Texas raid
KINGMAN - A Mohave County Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing today to discuss a defense motion to interview three Texas police officers in the case of a Colorado City polygamist. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:45:15 GMT)

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
The Law Offices of Myles L. Berman is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned, interactive video website. The redesigned website, www.topgundui.com offers a clean new look and has been tailored to better assist the public in finding answers to frequently asked questions or concerns related to DUI defense. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Dantonio defends Kirk Cousins, other football players
EAST LANSING -- Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio today came to the defense of backup quarterback Kirk Cousins and at least one other Spartan who he said were wrongly implicated by two news agencies in connection with an on-going criminal investigation. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:22:30 GMT)

Karadzic Says His War Crimes Case Moving Too Quickly
(RTTNews) - Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, who appeared briefly before the International Criminal Court in the Hague on Tuesday, complained to the presiding judge that the trail was moving too fast for him to prepare a proper defense. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:46:06 GMT)

Gang expert: Organized crime unusual among Crips
A street gang researcher testified in federal court Tuesday that gangs such as the Crips are loosely organized and typically do not engage in organized criminal activity. Alex Alonso, who has done extensive research on gangs, was the first witness called by defense attorneys for three alleged Crips gang members named in a federal racketeering indictment. Tracy Harris, 34, and Clinton Knight ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:14:50 GMT)

Wilkerson's Defense Options
We speak with a legal expert about the ramifications of the case against Dianne Wilkerson and the options for her defense strategy. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:14:19 GMT)

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney® Myles L. Berman Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
The Law Offices of Myles L. Berman is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned, interactive video website. The redesigned website, www.topgundui.com offers a clean new look and has been tailored to better assist the public in finding answers to frequently asked questions or concerns related to DUI defense. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Surveillance pics suggest suspect has criminal background
KPLC'S Amanda Ward says the pictures taken of the suspect driver at the atm don't really help police identify him, but his preparedness with a ski mask and hoodie, suggest he's put a lot of thought into the crime. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:14:42 GMT)

Investigator grilled in court martial
A defense lawyer for accused murderer Alberto Martinez tried to show his military jury this morning that criminal investigators failed to pursue leads that might have led them to other suspects. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:32:52 GMT)

Federal agents search Lexington manufacturer
Agents from the Defense Criminal Investigative Service executed a search warrant at Fraser Manufacturing Corp. in Lexington today. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:21:08 GMT)

NYCity News Service: Many Holes in Candidates' Positions on Criminal Justice
With less than one week left before voters' caste their ballots, questions about Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama's positions on incarceration and criminal justice remain unanswered. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:33:07 GMT)

Prominent Lawyer and Wife Killed In Car Accident
John Condon is known as one of Buffalo's premier criminal defense attorneys. He is known for handling major cases, gaining national prominence. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:09:19 GMT)

FBI criminal profiler will host lecture
Pre-law club hosts Peter Smerick, former FBI agent and criminal profiler (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:07:54 GMT)

Defendant Debra L. Baggett is asking that a judge grant her the maximum sentence on each of the criminal charges she ...
NORTHAMPTON - A Hampshire Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing to determine whether defendant Debra L. Baggett is competent to represent herself in court after Baggett told him Wednesday that she wanted to receive the maximum sentence on each of the criminal charges she faces. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:35:47 GMT)

Federal agents raid plant
LEXINGTON -- Agents from the Defense Criminal Investigative Service executed a search warrant Wednesday at Fraser Manufacturing Corp. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:36:54 GMT)

Charles Allen's Remarks at National Homeland Defense Foundation
Charles Allen spoke in Colorado to address at the sixth annual Symposium of the National Homeland Defense Foundation. He shared the progress of DHS' efforts to secure the Homeland and to describe the many ways DHS works in collaboration with partners at home and abroad. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:48:44 GMT)

Jury hears final arguments in murder trial
Criminal defense attorney Scott Hicks this morning tried to save his client from a possible death sentence. During closing arguments to... (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:17:43 GMT)

Federal investigation of Fraser Manufacturing continuing
Bret Flinn, resident agent in charge with the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, said a fraud investigation into Fraser Manufacturing Corp. in Lexington is continuing. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:36:08 GMT)

Ann Arbor school bus driver ordered to stand trial on felony criminal sexual conduct charges
An Ann Arbor bus driver used his authority to coerce a then 14-year-old student into committing sexual acts, a judge ruled Thursday. In a strongly worded statement, 14A District Court Judge Ann Mattson bound Olu Osuntuyi over for trial on three charges of felony criminal sexual conduct. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:09:56 GMT)

Wrongful death suit settled in hit-and-run
A man facing criminal charges in the hit-and-run death of a 24-year-old man has settled a wrongful death suit with the victim's family, his criminal defense lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:11:20 GMT)

Alamo trial date postponed
Tony Alamo’s federal criminal trial has been postponed until next year. U.S. District Judge Harry Barnes granted a motion Thursday from Alamo’s lawyers asking for more time to prepare his defense. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:44:23 GMT)

Records of Obama and McCain as Lawmakers Reflect Differences on Crime
Criminal justice has received little attention in this campaign, but the senators? positions provide insight into how they might govern. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:42:38 GMT)

Public defense lawyers protest cuts
As the King County Council considers budget cuts, public defenders fear that the proposals would underfund public defense by about $2 million, drastically altering a system in a way that will rob poor defendants of legal assistance. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:50:32 GMT)

IN BRIEF
Bret Flinn, resident agent in charge with the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, said a federal fraud investigation into Fraser Manufacturing Corp. in Lexington is continuing.? (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:37:14 GMT)

Alamo’s trial will be next year
Tony Alamo’s federal criminal trial has been postponed until next year. U.S. District Judge Harry Barnes granted a motion Thursday from Alamo’s lawyers asking for more time to prepare his defense. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:05:16 GMT)

Man who killed ex-girlfriend police officer isn't sorry
An unrepentant Vallejo man insisted today that he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend, an off-duty Richmond police officer, outside a funeral in 2006. Quartus Hinton, 29, a parolee with a lengthy criminal record, made his case before... (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:29:01 GMT)

Motives of Justice Lawyers Questioned in Detainee's Case
A federal judge yesterday questioned the motives of Justice Department lawyers for withdrawing allegations linking a Guantanamo Bay detainee to a "dirty bomb" plot in the United States shortly before they were required to hand over exculpatory evidence to the defense. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:50:15 GMT)

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