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Lawyers want mayor's charges dropped
BALTIMORE, April 21 (UPI) -- Defense attorneys say criminal charges against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon are based on a misreading of the city's ethics code. (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:58:05 GMT)
Unknown hackers steal details on U.S. Joint Strike Fighter project
An unknown cyber criminal (or group of them) has broken into computer systems housing information about the U.S. Defense Department's $300 billion Joint Strike Fighter project, the Wall Street Journal reports today, citing a number of "current and former government officials familiar with the attacks." [More] (Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:41:40 GMT)
Cases reviewed after lab tech's work questioned
Defense attorneys want to review thousands of criminal cases in three Southern California counties because the lab technician who analyzed blood and urine samples in the cases reportedly acknowledged falsehoods involving testing in a previous job in Denver. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:51:29 GMT)
Appeal in Kickapoo case heard here
The ill-advised transfer from Del Rio to distant Waco of the federal criminal case against the so-called “Kickapoo Seven” in 2007 cost the defendants a fair trial, defense lawyer Mario Gonzalez argued Tuesday in a request for a new trial. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:19:00 GMT)
Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys Maintain a High-Ranking Campaign
Tampa, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys, Jeff Thomas and Jeff Paulk of Thomas & Paulk, have a high ranking, interactive website which has allowed their firm to reach more people who are looking online for a Criminal Defense Attorney in the Tampa area. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Alloway proposes changes to self-defense laws
Bill would protect gun owners who defend themselves and their property, Alloway said. Sen. Richard Alloway II, R-Waynesboro, introduced legislation Tuesday that would establish more legal protection for gun owners who act in self-defense. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:12:06 GMT)
Criminal charges added in bank bailout fraud case
A defense lawyer says a former financial adviser in Tennesee will plead guilty to criminal charges in the first fraud case related to the federal bank bailout program. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:20:21 GMT)
Criminal charges added in bank bailout fraud case
Associated Press - April 22, 2009 3:33 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A defense lawyer says a former financial adviser in Tennesee will plead guilty to criminal charges in the first fraud case... (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:43:37 GMT)
Criminal charges added in bank bailout fraud case
Associated Press - April 22, 2009 3:33 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A defense lawyer says a former financial adviser in Tennesee will plead guilty to criminal charges in the first fraud case... (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:44:49 GMT)
Defense investigators raid Siemens
From the Associated Press MALVERN — Criminal investigators with the Defense Department are searching the U.S. headquarters of Siemens Medical Solutions. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:45:46 GMT)
Defense investigators raid Malvern Siemens plant
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Criminal investigators with the Defense Department are searching the U.S. headquarters of Siemens Medical Solutions near Philadelphia. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:25:06 GMT)
Siemens’ Malvern site searched in Defense investigation
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. said Wednesday that investigators from the Defense Department’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service conducted a limited search of its complex in Malvern, Pa. (SI) (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:02:06 GMT)
Defense investigators raid Siemens Medical in Pa.
Criminal investigators with the Defense Department searched the headquarters of Siemens Medical Solutions USA on Wednesday in connection with a government contract, weeks after the firm won a $267 million medical-imaging contract. (Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:31:58 GMT)
Defense investigators raid Malvern Siemens plant
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Criminal investigators with the Defense Department are searching the U.S. headquarters of Siemens Medical Solutions near Philadelphia. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:56:34 GMT)
Defense investigators raid Siemens
From the Associated Press MALVERN — Criminal investigators with the Defense Department are searching the U.S. headquarters of Siemens Medical Solutions. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:15:46 GMT)
Criminal investigators with the Defense Department are searching
the U.S. headquarters of Siemens Medical Solutions in Malvern, PA. The action could be linked to the company’s recent contracts with the military. In recent weeks, Siemens received a Defense Department contract worth up to $267 million to sell medical-imaging equipment to the military. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:08:14 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:34:13 GMT)
Huckaby Defense Attacks Pathologist's Credibility
Even though Melissa Huckaby's attorneys are withdrawing their motion to exhume Sandra Cantu's body, the prosecution and defense remained on a collision course over the forensic evidence from her autopsy. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:08:23 GMT)
Local News : Trust in the works for Palin defense - Frontiersman
WASILLA — With ethics complaints continuing apace, supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin have decided to set up a legal defense fund for her. The Alaska Fund Trust, which goes live on the Web this morning, will accept donations of up to $150 per person to help pay down Palin’s legal fees. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:18:32 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:04:43 GMT)
Atty: Neb. CSI head not a criminal, may have erred
The lawyer for a crime scene investigator charged with falsifying records in a murder case said Friday his client may have made mistakes but did not commit a crime. And a prosecutor said no evidence has been found suggesting problems with other cases the investigator handled. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:30:55 GMT)
Grant County needs approval for public defense system
EPHRATA — Grant County has until May 28 to get approval for its new in-house public defense system. Tito Rodriguez, who monitors the public defenders as part of a 2005 settlement agreement, sent a nine-page letter to the county’s insurance company, detailing concerns about the department. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:24:44 GMT)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Defense dominates in Duck scrimmage
EUGENE — Defense dominated the Oregon Ducks' second spring scrimmage at Autzen Stadium. The offense was held scoreless through much of the first half of a two-hour workout Friday, before getting four touchdowns and two field goals. The defense gave up just two first downs in the first four ... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:33:51 GMT)
Prosecution in Asbestos Poisoning of Montana Town Is Forced to Go on Defense
Lawyers for onetime W. R. Grace executives sought to have charges dismissed, accusing the prosecutors of misconduct that includes allowing perjured testimony. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:00:15 GMT)
Most Dallas County judges reluctant to check indigent defense requests
Historically, Dallas County criminal defendants charged with felonies who ask judges for free lawyers receive them regardless of whether they can afford to hire their own. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:30:25 GMT)
Most Dallas County judges reluctant to check indigent defense requests
Historically, Dallas County criminal defendants charged with felonies who ask judges for free lawyers receive them regardless of whether they can afford to hire their own. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:31:18 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:13:44 GMT)
Prosecution in Asbestos Poisoning of Montana Town Is Forced to Go on Defense
Lawyers for onetime W. R. Grace executives sought to have charges dismissed, accusing the prosecutors of misconduct that includes allowing perjured testimony. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:40:46 GMT)
Local News : Trust in the works for Palin defense - Frontiersman
WASILLA — With ethics complaints continuing apace, supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin have decided to set up a legal defense fund for her. The Alaska Fund Trust, which goes live on the Web this morning, will accept donations of up to $150 per person to help pay down Palin’s legal fees. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:37:11 GMT)
Local News : Trust in the works for Palin defense - Frontiersman
WASILLA — With ethics complaints continuing apace, supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin have decided to set up a legal defense fund for her. The Alaska Fund Trust, which goes live on the Web this morning, will accept donations of up to $150 per person to help pay down Palin’s legal fees. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:49:22 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:17:22 GMT)
Defense attorney requests lab probe
A local defense attorney is asking the San Diego Police Department to investigate a Riverside County laboratory that conducted forensic work on numerous local criminal cases. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:14:11 GMT)
Defense lawyers' groups back ex-Qwest CEO's appeal
Two groups have filed a friend-of-the-court brief asking the Supreme Court to review former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio's insider trading conviction. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:45:56 GMT)
Defense lawyers' groups back ex-Qwest CEO's appeal
Associated Press - April 26, 2009 8:45 PM ET DENVER (AP) - Two groups have filed a friend-of-the-court brief asking the Supreme Court to review former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio's insider trading... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:52:09 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:29:34 GMT)
Social networks a headache for some courts, but so far not here
ST. LOUIS — "What is Twitter?" befuddled criminal defense attorney Scott Rosenblum quietly asked after a St. Louis circuit judge instructed a jury several weeks ago to stay away from it, whatever it was. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:55 GMT)
WEIRD BUT TRUE
This would be like robbing Peter to pay Paul . . . if Paul were a criminal defense lawyer. Cops arrested a Wisconsin teen for allegedly breaking into a car and stealing goods so he could get money to pay his lawyer, who was defending him on... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:17:08 GMT)
Court rejects Khodorkovsky defense plea over new charges
MOSCOW, April 27 (RIA Novosti) - Moscow's Khamovniki Borough Court refused on Monday to refer back to prosecutors a second criminal case against Yukos founder Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner Platon Lebedev. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:41:48 GMT)
Criminal defense lawyer charged with swindling firm out of $124,258
The 44-year-old lawyer for a Bloomington firm allegedly spent money on flowers, jewelry and personal trainers. He claimed he needed the money to defend himself in another civil case. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:42:49 GMT)
Defense Lawyers' Groups Back Ex-Qwest CEO's Appeal
Two groups have filed a friend-of-the-court brief asking the Supreme Court to review former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio's insider trading conviction. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New York Council of Defense Lawyers filed the brief last week. Nacchio has begun serving a six-year sentence on 19 counts of insider trading based on allegations that he sold $52 million ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:31:04 GMT)
Defense lawyers' groups back ex-Qwest CEO's appeal
Two groups have filed a friend-of-the-court brief asking the Supreme Court to review former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio's insider trading conviction. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:38:14 GMT)
Defense rests in Evergreen defendant's trial
Defense rests in Evergreen defendant's trial (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:20:06 GMT)
Local News : Trust in the works for Palin defense - Frontiersman
WASILLA — With ethics complaints continuing apace, supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin have decided to set up a legal defense fund for her. The Alaska Fund Trust, which goes live on the Web this morning, will accept donations of up to $150 per person to help pay down Palin’s legal fees. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:34:27 GMT)
Legal Defense Fund to Defend Voting Rights Act Before Supreme Court
On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear a constitutional challenge to a core provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District Number One v. Holder. The Legal Defense Fund will present argument to the Court in defense of the law in a case that is widely regarded as one of the most important voting rights cases in recent time. At issue is ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:56:00 GMT)
Criminal defense lawyer charged with swindling Bloomington firm out of $124,258
The lawyer for a Bloomington firm allegedly paid for flowers, jewelry and personal trainers. He claimed he needed the cash to defend himself in another civil case. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:15:27 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyers seek access to $2 million in campaign cash
Prosecutors say the fund was part of governor's criminal enterprise Lawyers for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich are headed for a hearing on whether Blagojevich's campaign funds can be used to pay his legal defense bills after failing to agree with federal prosecutors on their release. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:51:32 GMT)
Defense rests in triple-killing
BRIDGEPORT -- The defense rested its case Monday morning in the trial of accused triple murderer Richard Roszkowski. Public Defender Joseph Bruckmann announced the end of the defense case after (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:58:47 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:16:47 GMT)
Local News : Trust in the works for Palin defense - Frontiersman
WASILLA — With ethics complaints continuing apace, supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin have decided to set up a legal defense fund for her. The Alaska Fund Trust, which goes live on the Web this morning, will accept donations of up to $150 per person to help pay down Palin’s legal fees. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:05:28 GMT)
Astor Came Late to Charity, Son?s Defense Contends
Despite her reputation for philanthropy, Brooke Astor made no provision in her will until 1993 to leave any charitable bequests, a defense lawyer said at her son?s criminal trial. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:57 GMT)
Prosecutors try to rein in Melton's defense
Federal prosecutors in Mayor Frank Melton's re-trial are asking U.S. District Judge Dan Jordan to prohibit defense attorneys from introducing "improper" arguments and evidence aimed at inflaming jurors' passions as part of a nullification defense. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:53:27 GMT)
W.R. Grace Judge Refuses to Dismiss Criminal Case (Update3)
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- W.R. Grace & Co. and four former executives on trial for the asbestos contamination of Libby, Montana, lost a bid to have the case thrown out for alleged prosecution misconduct. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:56:28 GMT)
W.R. Grace Judge Refuses to Dismiss Criminal Case (Update4)
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- W.R. Grace & Co. and four former executives on trial for the asbestos contamination of Libby, Montana, lost a bid to have the case thrown out because of alleged prosecution misconduct. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:56:30 GMT)
Men with charity seek removal of criminal charges
Three men affiliated with a Missouri charity have asked a federal judge to throw out criminal charges against them, alleging they are being prosecuted because they are Muslims. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:53:45 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:09:53 GMT)
Study finds `massive waste' in misdemeanor cases
Treating petty, nonviolent misdemeanors as infractions rather than crimes would save millions of dollars and better protect defendants' rights without hurting public safety, according to a study commissioned by criminal defense attorneys. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:04:47 GMT)
Menachem Rosensaft: The Nazi War Criminal and Jesus: Patrick Buchanan's Obscene Comparison
The Nazi War Criminal and Jesus: Patrick Buchanan's Obscene Comparison by Menachem Rosensaft Let us assume for a moment that an American public figure were... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:14:39 GMT)
Defense wants criminal record in Louder case
Attorneys for a man accused of shooting his uncle in Pleasant Grove asked a 4th District judge to order that the victim's criminal history be turned over to the defense. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:57:35 GMT)
Local News : Trust in the works for Palin defense - Frontiersman
WASILLA — With ethics complaints continuing apace, supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin have decided to set up a legal defense fund for her. The Alaska Fund Trust, which goes live on the Web this morning, will accept donations of up to $150 per person to help pay down Palin’s legal fees. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:35:23 GMT)
4 groups supporting ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio's appeal
Four groups have filed friend-of-the-court briefs supporting former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio's appeal to the Supreme Court of his insider trading conviction. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New York Council of Defense Lawyers... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:18:33 GMT)
UN works together with alleged war-criminal in Congo
Why is the United Nations working with a Congolese, former warlord, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes? (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:44:57 GMT)
Chris Brown's defense may focus on leaked photo of battered Rihanna
In a court hearing today, the singer's defense attorney requested internal LAPD documents relating to TMZ's photo of the victim. Since Chris Brown's arrest nearly three months ago, his normally loquacious attorney has not said a public word about how he plans to answer charges that the singer beat and choked his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. But comments by the attorney in court Wednesday ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:27:23 GMT)
Photo may be focus of Chris Brown's defense
In a court hearing today, the singer's defense attorney requested internal LAPD documents relating to TMZ's photo of the victim. Since Chris Brown's arrest nearly three months ago, his normally loquacious attorney has not said a word in public about how he plans to answer charges that the singer beat and choked his pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. But comments by the attorney in court Wednesday ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:18:17 GMT)
Misdemeanor Courts a Waste of Time and Money, Says Defense Lawyers Group
Misdemeanor courts are a waste of time and money, according to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, which on Tuesday issued a first-of-its-kind report on the status of the courts. The report, which involved research at courts in seven states, concludes that state and local governments are wasting millions of tax dollars to prosecute petty offenses, as well as violating the ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:48:25 GMT)
Lawyer claims self defense in Mt. Vernon shooting
MOUNT VERNON - The attorney for a city man arrested this week after another man was shot inside a nightclub said yesterday it was a case of self-defense. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:33:08 GMT)
Misdemeanor Courts a Waste of Time and Money, Says Defense Lawyers Group
Misdemeanor courts are a waste of time and money, according to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, which on Tuesday issued a first-of-its-kind report on the status of the courts. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:03:13 GMT)
Bloomington Defense attorney may need counsel of his own
A member of a Bloomington law firm specializing in criminal defense cases may soon need counsel of his own. Three partners who helped Thomas Allen Rothstein found the Halberg Criminal Defense law firm in 2005 now say he stole more than $124,000 from the firm. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:04:47 GMT)
Misdemeanor Courts a Waste of Time and Money, Says Defense Lawyers Group
Misdemeanor courts are a waste of time and money, according to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, which on Tuesday issued a first-of-its-kind report on the status of the courts. The report, which involved research at courts in seven states, concludes that state and local governments are wasting millions of tax dollars to prosecute petty offenses, as well as violating the ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:21:43 GMT)
Judge questions criminal case against former T bus driver
CHELSEA A district court judge today sharply questioned why a former MBTA bus driver is facing criminal charges for lying to Transit Police when there may be evidence showing she was shot at while driving her bus in Chelsea in 2007. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:49:47 GMT)
Defense attorneys will get uncensored look at Sanford's files
In an effort to better understand the life Darrin E. Sanford lived until his February arrest in connection with the murder of a 13-year-old girl, defense attorneys Thursday received permission from a... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:20:26 GMT)
Local News : Trust in the works for Palin defense - Frontiersman
WASILLA — With ethics complaints continuing apace, supporters of Gov. Sarah Palin have decided to set up a legal defense fund for her. The Alaska Fund Trust, which goes live on the Web this morning, will accept donations of up to $150 per person to help pay down Palin’s legal fees. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:39:12 GMT)
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