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'Barbershop' judge to head Ocean County criminal division of Superior Court
Ocean County's first black Superior Court judge, who last year presided over the dramatic Lakewood barbershop murder trial, has been tapped to lead the county's criminal division of Superior Court. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:08:49 GMT)

Find casino heist suspects guilty of all but 2 charges, defense attorney says
The defense attorney for the man accused of masterminding a 2007 heist at Soboba Casino told jurors Tuesday that they should find his client guilty of 10 of the 12 felony charges he faces. But he said two charges of kidnapping for robbery don't add up, and that the Riverside County district attorney's office was overreaching. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:54:57 GMT)

Hiker to get new trial in slaying case
Arizona Court of Appeals throws out the 2006 murder conviction of a hiker who claimed self-defense after he shot a man whose dogs were charging him. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:09:56 GMT)

Criminal defense part of KACo coverage
When Kentucky's elected county officials find themselves charged with abusing their public offi (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:38:14 GMT)

Defense calls for dismissal of Greece manslaughter case
Roderick Scott’s attorney maintains the shooting of a 17-year-old was in self-defense. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:50:00 GMT)

Judge denies defense bid for suspected San Rafael serial rapist
A Solano County Superior Court judge has rejected a defense request to split up some of the felony charges in the 57-count complaint that was filed against suspected serial rapist Victor Lamar Davis two years ago. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:59:47 GMT)

San Diego Community News Group - criminal law overview
(Not just for attorneys, criminal law overview) GUEST SPEAKER: Anthony J. Solare, Esq. A graduate of California Western School of Law, Mr. Solare spent the first five years of his career as a prosecutor for the City of San Diego. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:57:54 GMT)

Retired Military Official Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Conspiracy Related to Defense Contracts in Afghanistan
A retired U.S. military official pleaded guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges relating to Department of Defense (DOD) contracts in Afghanistan, the Department of Justice announced today. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:24:00 GMT)

Ten Connected To Madoff May Face Criminal Charges
Prosecutors continue to investigate those affiliated with the infamous swindler, but it might be tricky to prove employees knew what was happening. Prosecutors allege that Bernard Madoff specifically hired people without financial experience. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:32:40 GMT)

KACo criminal defense bill: $300,000
Since 2001, the Kentucky Association of Counties' liability insurance plan has paid for more t (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:03:09 GMT)

Defense: New charges against Herkimer investigator possible
New evidence has emerged that suggests a former village police investigator, accused of gambling away thousands of dollars in cash stolen from his police station's evidence storage room, may face more criminal charges, his defense attorney said Thursday. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:37:43 GMT)

Defense begins in molestation trial
The defense for once-renowned San Mateo psychiatrist William Hamilton Ayres began yesterday, just more than a week after jurors began hearing evidence in the molestation trial and after a 10th former patient recalled being inappropriately touched during a physical exam. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:49:36 GMT)

African leaders discuss decision against International criminal Court, reform
SIRTE, Libya (AP) — Africa's leaders were locked in a heated debate Thursday over a draft African Union summit decision that would give Sudan's president continent-wide impunity from prosecution for war crimes by the International Criminal Court. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:23:40 GMT)

Web site restrictions hinder some CID cases
Restrictions on Web access through Department of Defense computers prevent some military police and Criminal Investigation Command investigators from accessing sites relevant to their cases. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:51:49 GMT)

Hate crime probe called for in gay sailor's death
The chairman the House Veterans Affairs Committee is calling for a Defense Department and Marine Corps probe to see if the killing of a gay sailor at Camp Pendleton was a hate crime. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:02:06 GMT)

Documents describe chaos of Gitmo's early months
Newly released Defense Department documents and memos about the first years of operation of the jail at the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, portray a chaotic and sometimes violent operation that its own commanders described as dysfunctional. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:17:55 GMT)

Mindanao peace, a top priority: defense chief
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Cojuangco Teodoro Jr., or Gibo to his friends and colleagues, has nothing but good plans for Mindanao. read more (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:54:53 GMT)

African leaders denounce international court
After bitter wrangling, Africa's leaders agreed Friday to denounce the International Criminal Court and refuse to extradite Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, who has been indicted for crimes against humanity in Darfur. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:28:26 GMT)

The death of a criminal: an interview with POCC Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.
Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. and the other members of the Prisoners of Conscience Committee have proven time and again their dedication to the cause of our people, nationally and throughout the world through work, not just talking. I wanted to catch up with the chairman so that we could talk about a recent POCC protest in Chicago at the Black radio station WVON, where the POCC was protesting Black ... (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:43:17 GMT)

Biz Buzz: Judge orders $120,000 in legal fees to Guth’s defense frozen
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Jac Crawford has ordered that $120,000 given to the defense of (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:07:57 GMT)

Countrywide fraud case hinges on disclosures to investors
The SEC suit says former CEO Angelo Mozilo and other ex-executives knew of heavy risks in subprime loans. But the defense is expected to argue that those risks were well publicized. With a trail of damaging e-mails and big-money stock sales, the federal government's fraud case against Angelo Mozilo and two other former Countrywide Financial Corp. executives appears to have plenty of ammunition. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:27:08 GMT)

Biz Buzz: Judge orders $120,000 in legal fees to Guths defense frozen
San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge Jac Crawford has ordered that $120,000 given to the defense of Estate Financial former President Karen Guth be frozen, along with her other personal assets, until the defense can prove the money did not come from ill-gotten gains or that it was used to benefit victims of alleged fraud. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:50:34 GMT)

Defense: Youth accused in East shooting menaced by older kids
The shots that rang out and injured a woman at an East High School basketball game last winter landed 15-year-old defendant Felix Velasquez in adult court. (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:50:38 GMT)

Specter, Wecht's lawyers criticize US attorney
Defense lawyers and a U.S. senator are criticizing comments made by Pittsburgh's U.S. attorney last month as her office dismissed fraud and theft charges against a noted pathologist. Lawyers for former Allegheny County medical examiner Cyril Wecht are calling... Sponsored Topics: Pittsburgh - Allegheny County Pennsylvania - US - Cyril Wecht - United States (Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:24:09 GMT)

Anand Jon juror tried to meet with defendant's sister before conviction, defense lawyers say
They say Alvin Dymally, a Los Angeles building inspector, twice spoke by phone with her near the end of the trial, possibly seeking a date. Prosecutors accuse her of working to subvert the verdicts. The fate of Beverly Hills fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander appeared sealed last year when 12 jurors found him guilty of sexually assaulting young women in a trial that made international headlines. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:46:50 GMT)

Ill. attorney found dead at residence
Chris Heid, a well-known Southern Illinois criminal defense attorney and former White County state's attorney, died Saturday morning after collapsing at his home in Enfield. He was 58. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:18:21 GMT)

Marian University hosts Criminal Justice Camp
High school students attending Marian Universitys summer residential Criminal Justice Camp from June 22 to 24 had the opportunity to participate in crime scene investigation simulations as well as learn about arrest and defense tactics. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:32:31 GMT)

Criminals now easier to trace in Nashville
NASHVILLE — The Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk's office has enhanced its Web site to allow the public to get detailed criminal histories of people in Nashville. (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:11:05 GMT)

DUI Defense Attorney Seeks Fairness, Lasting Change
Editor's Note: After a series of drunken driving fatalities in the region, The Day is running an occasional series on the issue. Attorney Ronald F. Stevens takes on some of the toughest cases that come through the criminal court system when he represents people charged with killing someone while driving drunk. He stands before judges with the newly accused, calmly expressing his client's remorse ... (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:35:48 GMT)

Court news – June 18 pleas
The following pleas were entered during the June 18, 2009, criminal and traffic call in Edgar County Circuit Court: (Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:13:57 GMT)

Lawyers set to square off over Jackson estate
Lawyers for Michael Jackson and his family on Sunday prepared to square off in a courtroom hearing over control of the singer's estate as media reports mounted about powerful drugs that may have contributed to his death. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:51:36 GMT)

Court to Hear New Reports on Pakistani Scientist’s Fitness for Trial
To government psychiatrists, Aafia Siddiqui has been faking symptoms of mental illness, hoping to avoid a criminal trial on charges of trying to kill American soldiers and F.B.I. agents in Afghanistan. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:15:57 GMT)

Roseboro trial begins today
Michael Roseboro told police he found his wife's body in the backyard pool and tried to resuscitate her –— unsuccessfully.Intruders, his defense attorney suggested, must have encountered and killed 45-year-old Jan Roseboro that night in July 2008, as she sat reading outside the Reinholds... (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:03:57 GMT)

War criminal transferred to Estonia
TALLINN- The former leader of the Croatian Serbs during the war Milan Martic has been placed in an Estonian jail to serve out a 35 year prison sentence for war crimes in Croatia . (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:07:13 GMT)

Rulings Will Have Little Impact
Saturday, July 4, 2009 11:54 PM CDT Two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions addressing defendants’ rights to cross-examine expert witnesses and to access to DNA evidence after a conviction won’t affect criminal defendants in Arkansas courts, according to Sebastian County’s top prosecutor. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:01:45 GMT)

Former Defense Secretary McNamara dies | Photos
WASHINGTON -- Former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara died this morning, according to his wife. He was 93. McNamara died at 5:30 a.m. at his home, his wife Diana told The Associated Press. She said he had been in failing health for some time. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:27:58 GMT)

U.K. to examine 2004 Iraqi civilian torture claims
Britain's defense ministry ordered an inquiry Monday into allegations that Iraqi civilians were tortured and killed by British troops following a fierce gunbattle in Iraq in 2004. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:48:41 GMT)

Mintz Levin Expands Health Care Enforcement Defense Practice Group
WASHINGTON----In response to the federal government's increasing focus on health care fraud and promised changes in enforcement by the Obama administration, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. has expanded its health care fraud and abuse practice by forming the Health Care Enforcement Defense Practice Group. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:25:00 GMT)

In Two States, a Lower Bar for Conviction
The Supreme Court is being asked to review criminal trials in Oregon, which, along with Louisiana, does not require juries to reach unanimous verdicts. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:11:43 GMT)

Defense bill: Contractors would feel the hurt if feds are injured
If a contractor is found at fault for causing injury to a government employee, DOD must prohibit any award fee. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:24:59 GMT)

Memory expert testifies for defense in Ayres molestation trial
New information, including questions from police, can shape witness recollections, expert for defense testifies (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:09:03 GMT)

U.S. violating Stanford's rights in fee fight: filing
Federal prosecutors, who have accused Allen Stanford of a long-running $7 billion fraud, are trampling the Texas financier's constitutional rights in their fight to cut off his access to funds for a legal defense, Stanford's lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:20:15 GMT)

Man Claims Self Defense In Robber Shooting
A Belen man is charged with murder after investigators say he admitted to shooting a burglary suspect. He claims he acted in self-defense. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:27:12 GMT)

Rapper takes stand in own defense in sex assault trial
LONG BEACH - A Long Beach rapper accused of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend testified in his own defense Monday, telling a jury the mother of his three children willingly kissed and fondled him on the day of the alleged attack. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:48:57 GMT)

Under Cyberthreat: Defense Contractors
Tim McKnight is well acquainted with threats to cybersecurity. A former special agent with the FBI, he specialized in corporate espionage and foreign counterintelligence. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:28:57 GMT)

Self-Defense or Vigilante Murder?
BELEN — Former Marine Luke Sanchez pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of murder after he fatally shot a burglary suspect in a case similar to one that divided New Mexico residents for years. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:53:46 GMT)

Truth is a valid defense in man’s defamation case
Examine these two scenarios as if you were a reporter. How would you handle them? (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:20:03 GMT)

APPLAUSE
LaPorte resident Dean A. Beers, owner of Forensic Investigators of Colorado, LLC, earned the Certified Legal Investigator designation from the National Association of Legal Investigators' Professional Certification Board. He specializes in civil legal investigation, criminal defense and trial preparation. For information, call (970) 691-0813, or e-mail beersda@Forensic-Investigagtors.com. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:15:57 GMT)

Feds: Pa. defense contractor exec took kickbacks
The former chief executive for a defense contractor with ties to Democratic U.S. Rep. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:43:00 GMT)

Detroit Criminal Defense Law Firm Unveils Updated Web Site
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.----To help Michigan residents charged with criminal offenses such as drunk driving, assault or drug violations, Detroit criminal defense attorney Paul J. Tafelski has unveiled a new Web site. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:15:00 GMT)

Insurer doesn't have to pay club owners' defense
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A judge has ruled that the owners of a Rhode Island nightclub where a fire killed 100 people cannot use the club's insurance policy to cover their legal defenses. Jeffrey and Michael Derderian, who were each charged with 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter, had argued that the Essex Insurance Company should cover the cost of their criminal defense. But Superior Court ... (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:31:00 GMT)

Former Defense Executive Charged With Taking Bribes
A former executive for a Pennsylvania defense firm with close ties to Rep. John P. Murtha (D) has been charged with taking bribes from a partner defense company and appears to be cooperating in a federal investigation of Pentagon contracting. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:31:56 GMT)

Defense Questions Witnesses In Worthington Trial
The defense questioned two witnesses Tuesday at the trial of Ava Worthington’s parents on charges of manslaughter and criminal mistreatment. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:23:19 GMT)

Feds: Pa. defense contractor exec took kickbacks
The former chief executive for a defense contractor with ties to Democratic U.S. Rep. John Murtha has been charged by federal prosecutors with taking about $200,000 in kickbacks from a subcontractor. (Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:45:51 GMT)

Super Lawyers lists 4 Naples defense attorneys
Four Naples criminal defense attorneys have been named to the 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list. Only 5 percent of Florida attorneys were named to the ranking, which was compiled after an extensive review of peer nominations, a blue-ribbon panel review, and independent research. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:15:00 GMT)

Former Defense Contractor Executive Charged With Taking Bribes
A former executive for a Pennsylvania defense firm with close ties to U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pennsylvania) has been charged with taking bribes from a partner defense company and appears to be cooperating in a federal investigation of Pentagon contracting. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:17:31 GMT)

Indicted Lawyer Says Feds Recruited Clients, Fellow Lawyers in Probe
Claiming federal authorities are retaliating against him "for his vigorous representation of criminal defendants," a Georgia attorney facing money laundering charges has filed court pleadings that accuse federal prosecutors of "outrageous governmental misconduct." In one of a series of motions to dismiss, J. Mark Shelnutt says authorities recruited his clients, criminal defense lawyers ... (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:38:35 GMT)

Ex-Head of Defense Firm With Murtha Ties Will Plead Guilty to Bribery
A former executive of a Pennsylvania defense firm with close ties to Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) has agreed to plead guilty to taking bribes from a partner defense company and is cooperating in a federal investigation of Pentagon contracting, records show. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Donor to Visclosky campaign charged in kickback scheme
PITTSBURGH -- The former chief executive for a defense contractor with ties to Reps. Pete Visclosky and John Murtha has been charged with taking about $200,000 in kickbacks from a subcontractor. Richard Ianieri, of Doylestown, Pa., was charged in a one-count criminal information filed Monday in Pittsburgh. He is accused of accepting two kickbacks of about $100,000 each from a subcontractor -- ... (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:09:55 GMT)

Nightclub's insurer has no criminal defense duty: Court
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—A Rhode Island Superior Court judge has ruled that an insurance company is not required to defend the owners of The Station nightclub against involuntary manslaughter charges. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:34:46 GMT)

Why Most Civil And Criminal Defense Lawyers Have No Conscience
Over the years, we have all been puzzled if not outraged over civil lawyers asking for millions of dollars for injuries that were not much more than scraped knees or for things more ridiculous like emotional distress from some absurd incident. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:22:50 GMT)

Judge, unswayed by defense, sentences gambler to prison
BOSTON - Randy Albertelli had already caught a break when the U.S. attorney's office agreed to recommend a prison sentence of 12 months in a plea agreement. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:45:28 GMT)

Defense attorney Cantrell charged with contempt
Lake Superior Court Judge Salvador Vasquez found defense attorney John Cantrell in contempt of court Wednesday for missing a court appearance last month. Cantrell said he paid the $200 fine imposed by the judge because he was absent from a conference for his client, Jesse Escobedo, on June 17. An online docket entry indicates the judge "does not accept Mr. Cantrell's explanation" for missing ... (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:50:06 GMT)

Alamo defense seeks limit on vocabulary
Tony Alamo’s defense team has filed a motion requesting the U.S. Government be prohibited from mentioning polygamy or cult activity during his criminal trial on sex abuse charges. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:39:47 GMT)

Cane-Fu Classes Helping Seniors Protect Themselves
Some seniors grab their canes to help them get around, but some are now learning how to use their canes for self-defense. "Cane-Fu" classes have started to pop up around the country, and even in South Florida in hopes of giving seniors another weapon to defend themselves against a possible criminal. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:36:52 GMT)

Private Party May Face Criminal Liability for Aiding Honest Services Fraud, Rules 3rd Circuit
A private citizen may be guilty of aiding a public official to hide a conflict of interest -- even if that citizen is unaware of the official's ethical reporting requirements -- if there is evidence that the citizen tried to avoid creating a "paper trail," a federal appeals court has ruled. The 3rd Circuit ruling is likely to be required reading for white-collar criminal defense lawyers because ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:53:53 GMT)

Court Documents Link Rep. Murtha And Kuchera with Criminal Investigation
WJAC uncovered documents linking Kuchera Defense Systems and Rep. John Murtha to the embattled CEO of a defense company, who is facing criminal charges. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:51:10 GMT)

Area attorneys explain 'hush money' in Ensign case
Giving “hush money” certainly sounds shady, but attorneys say it’s not illegal to give someone cash to keep quiet about an affair. “It’s very common. And not just for sexual things but anything embarrassing,” said Robert Langford, a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:50:39 GMT)

Attorneys fault process to pick public defender
A veteran lawyer was named the new public defender for the county this week, though some criminal defense attorneys say they are concerned about the selection process because a top prosecutor was on the interview panel that recommended him. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:05:22 GMT)

What lawmakers disclose in ethics probes can't be used to build criminal cases, court rules
WASHINGTON - What a lawmaker divulged to a Capitol Hill ethics probe about a golf trip with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff can't be used against him in a criminal investigation, an appeals court has ruled in a case that could make it harder to prosecute misconduct in Congress. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:03:51 GMT)

Ex-civilian contractor charged with sexual assault
A former civilian defense contractor was charged Friday with sexually assaulting a woman at an Iraqi air base. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:34:21 GMT)

Vail Valley criminal justice seminar a hit
Vail Valley law enforcement, court officials learn about each other's jobs (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:01:35 GMT)

'I ran back into the bedroom and she had stopped breathing'
Carl Brent Worthington and his wife, Raylene, face manslaughter and criminal mistreatment charges in the 2008 death of their 15-month-old daughter, Ava. On Friday, they both took the stand in their own defense, describing how their daughter seemed just mildly ill. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:53:18 GMT)

Judge sets limits on rape suspect's defense
The lawyer representing a former nail salon owner charged with raping a female customer cannot ask the woman about her past arrests or allegations that she falsely accused others of sexual assault. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:41:52 GMT)

Birdsboro man claims high bail stunts court defense
NORRISTOWN — A Birdsboro man currently in jail awaiting trial on charges he allegedly had sexual contact with an underage girl is fighting to have his bail reduced so he can be released pending trial. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:35:20 GMT)

Judge rejects multiple personalities defense in horrific Jersey City triple murder
In a pretrial hearing yesterday, Judge Fred Theemling sorted through three approaches in determining criminal intent before concluding that he would employ the "Alter Approach," advocated by the prosecution. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:32:39 GMT)

Does it pass the smell test?
A tall, soft-spoken black man robbed one elderly woman of her life's savings and sexually assaulted another. He attacked the women in their homes, early in the morning, as they left for church. Shops in the small town of Yoakum sold out of Mace. Women took self-defense classes.As pressure mounted on law enforcement to make an arrest, an unnamed source told investigator Collin Lee Campbell Jr. ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:11:10 GMT)

Countrywide builds its defense
With a trail of damaging e-mails and big-money stock sales, the federal government's fraud case against Angelo Mozilo and two other former Countrywide Financial executives appears to have plenty of ammunition. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:32:20 GMT)

After python tragedy, will girl's parents face criminal prosecution?
By Suevon Lee Staff writer In the aftermath of the recent tragedy of a Sumter County toddler strangled to death in her crib by her family's pet python comes the inevitable question of whether, and to what degree, her parents will face criminal prosecution. Once the Sumter County Sheriff's Office completes its investigation into the July 1 incident that claimed the life of... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:32:11 GMT)

Travis plans motivational program
Burr Travis, a well-known Northern Kentucky criminal defense attorney, is the primary sponsor of a evening of motivational speeches and presentations for people caught up in the criminal justice system. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:14:21 GMT)

Judge's gag order on marijuana advocate Bob Newland raises questions
The gag order imposed by a Rapid City judge on medical marijuana advocate Bob Newland as part of his sentence is an unusual penalty that injects political views over public policy into a legal process, a spokesman for a national criminal-defense association said Friday. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:24:59 GMT)

Liberia's Taylor to take stand in war crimes case
The defense for Liberia's former President Charles Taylor, on trial for war crimes, is expected to argue he was trying to broker peace rather than foment violence during the 1991-2002 civil war in Sierra Leone. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:32:15 GMT)

Liberia's Taylor to take stand in war crimes case
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The defense for Liberia's former President Charles Taylor, on trial for war crimes, is expected to argue he was trying to broker peace rather than foment violence during the 1991-2002 civil war in Sierra Leone. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:44:30 GMT)

Attorney Scott Mossman Provides Immigration Advice to Summit Defense Clients
According to the US Census, Alameda and Santa Clara Counties rank among the most ethnically diverse places in the United States. Therefore, it’s not surprising that many Bay Area residents who are accused of a crime also happen to be non-citizens. According to Summit Defense attorney Rabin Nabizadeh, “These people are often hardworking taxpayers who are here legally. However, due to their ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:24:37 GMT)

Liberia's Taylor to take stand in war crimes case
Defense counsel for former Liberian President Charles Taylor, on trial for war crimes, argued on Monday that he had been trying to broker peace not foment violence in Sierra Leone's 1991-2002 civil war. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:48:52 GMT)

Delhi Metro Bridge Collapse Kills 6; Probe Is Ordered (Update1)
July 13 (Bloomberg) -- A sixth person died after the collapse of a bridge being built for the metro rail system in the Indian capital, New Delhi, police said as officers began a criminal investigation into the incident. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:42:51 GMT)

Veronza Bowers, Jr. - Another Victim of America's Criminal Justice System
On September 15, 1973, Veronza Bowers, Jr. was arrested in Mill Valley, California and charged with robbery and possession of stolen property. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:33:08 GMT)

Parents of Calista Springer, who died in a fire while chained to her bed in 2008, file motions to quash the criminal ...
The parents charged in the 2008 house-fire death of their 16-year-old daughter found chained to her bed have filed motions to quash the criminal charges against them. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:01:18 GMT)

Charles Taylor begins his war crimes defense
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor, on trial for war crimes, wants to set the record straight about his role in a savage civil war that tore apart Sierra Leone and left hundreds of thousands dead or mutilated, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:20:37 GMT)

Texas FLDS raid: Defense attorney alleges search too broad, evidence tainted
Texas authorities used a hoax call about abuse at a polygamous sect's Texas ranch as a pretext for an "unlimited, general search" in April 2008 -- a search law officers "had wanted for years to conduct," an attorney contends in a new court filing. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:58:18 GMT)

Wiretapping Dolce & Gabbana Flack's Weak Defense [Crime]
A lawyer for Dolce & Gabbana flack Ali Wise—who was arrested last week on charges of eavesdropping and computer trespass—says it's not illegal to hack into someone else's voicemail... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:03:59 GMT)

Becker plans insanity defense in coachand#146;s shooting
Mark Becker intends to claim insanity and/or diminished responsibility as his defense in his first-degree murder trial.Becker, 24, accused of shooting Aplington-Parkersburg football coach Ed Thomas on June 24, filed his notice of defense today in Butler County District Court in Allison.Also entered today were a motion to unseal and open any mental health or substance abuse committal files and a ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:47:02 GMT)

Gonzalez Jr. taught kids self-defense
Leonard P. Gonzalez Jr. was known around the community for his work with training children self-defense against predators. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:46:58 GMT)

Liberia's Taylor takes stand at The Hague
Charles Taylor has taken the stand in his own defense at his war crimes trial and says the case against him is built on lies. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:52:27 GMT)

Charges dismissed in criminal asbestos case
Thirty months after a company hired to oversee a renovation of the north wing of the Salinas Courthouse pleaded no contest to mishandling asbestos, the charges have been formally dismissed. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:30:30 GMT)

Liberia's Taylor takes stand, denies war crimes
Liberia's former President Charles Taylor, the first African ruler to stand trial for war crimes, took the stand in his own defense on Tuesday, arguing that the case against him was full of misinformation and lies. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:47:05 GMT)

Liberia's Taylor: War crimes case built on lies
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor took the stand in his own defense at his war crimes trial Tuesday and told judges the case against him was built on lies and misinformation. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:02:54 GMT)

Liberia: Defense Says Taylor was Peacemaker Turned Scapegoat
Charles Taylor is not a war criminal but a peacemaker turned scapegoat by the international community. This was the message put forward by Taylor's defense in its opening statement today. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:03:37 GMT)

Pregnant Woman Who Returned Stolen Purse Retains Criminal Law Firm Wallin & Klarich
The pregnant woman who recently gained notoriety for returning a purse she allegedly stole to its store has retained the services of Wallin & Klarich, a high-profile criminal defense law firm in Los Angeles, CA. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:46:00 GMT)

Duo charged with criminal sexual conduct bound over to Bay County Circuit Court
Ishmael M. Dillard, 18, and Deonte B. Rogers, 17 --- each charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct --- appeared in Bay County District Court this morning, with both opting to waive their rights to a preliminary exam.... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:08:37 GMT)

Defense contractor sentenced for cheating government, fleeing to Bahamas
John C. Curtiss spent the last 21 years posing as an Australian, sailing his 60-foot yacht in the Bahamas and returning occasionally to live and work in Florida. But the former defense contractor and longtime fugitive will spend the next few years behind bars for his 1988 convictions on 21 charges stemming from the sale of inferior equipment to the government and for fleeing. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:06:38 GMT)

Ex-defense contractor CEO enters fraud guilty plea
The former chief executive of a defense contractor with ties to U.S. Rep. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:23:00 GMT)

Ex-defense contractor CEO enters fraud guilty plea
The former chief executive of a defense contractor with ties to U.S. Rep. John Murtha pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a kickback scheme and defrauding the Air Force, and promised to cooperate in an ongoing criminal investigation. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:31:54 GMT)

Ex-defense contractor CEO enters fraud guilty plea
The former chief executive of a defense contractor with ties to Rep. John Murtha pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a kickback scheme and defrauding the Air Force, and promised to cooperate in an ongoing criminal investigation. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:16:29 GMT)

Ex-CEO pleads guilty to defrauding Air Force
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The former chief executive of a defense contractor with ties to U.S. Rep. John Murtha pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a kickback scheme and defrauding the Air Force, and promised to cooperate in an ongoing criminal investigation.Federal prosecutors said Richard S. Ianieri solicited kickbacks from a subcontractor in Pennsylvania while he headed Coherent Systems ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:27:22 GMT)

A Supreme Court Ruling on Lab Evidence Creates a New Hurdle to Criminal Prosecutions
ASUPREME Court decision last month involving crime lab reports is threatening to play havoc with criminal trials around the country, especially in drug cases. The justices ruled that lab reports -- for example, analyzing blood samples or cocaine -- cannot be introduced as evidence unless the analysts make themselves available to appear in court to vouch for the reports' accuracy and to submit to ... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Defense contractor tied to Murtha pleads guilty to taking kickbacks
A former defense contractor with ties to U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha entered a plea of guilty in a Florida courtroom yesterday to accepting $200,000 in kickbacks from a Pennsylvania subcontractor in a case that reaches from Pensacola beaches to Somerset County's hills. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:22:17 GMT)

Defense counters: ‘Flash flood’ of illness killed child
Defense attorneys and prosecutors parried again Tuesday afternoon during the final hours of an Oregon City faith-healing trial, each side claiming that 15-month-old Ava Worthington's death was from either neglect and malnutrition or from a "flash flood" of illness that caught her parents ... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:53:23 GMT)

District Attorney not pursuing criminal charges in Adam Martinez death
Criminal charges would not be filed on Lennart Schauman, 30, who punched Adam Martinez, 31, in Club Ice in Redding April 25, on the grounds that Schauman acted in defense of his girlfriend Kathy Willoughby, Shasta County District Attorney Gerald Benito said Tuesday, July 14. Martinez later died of his wounds May 14. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:01:40 GMT)

Day Three: Criminal Trial Of Tony Alamo
Tony Alamo arrived at the Texarkana federal courthouse at 6:30Wednesday morning for day three of the self proclaimed world pastor's criminal trial. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:19:32 GMT)

Federal agents raid Conax, a St. Petersburg defense contractor
The St. Petersburg defense contractor says it doesn't know what the investigation is about. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:14:44 GMT)

Amanda Knox's Shaky Defense Team
Amanda Knox is a 22-year-old on trial for murder in Italy. Her defense—and her family—isn't helping. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:32:46 GMT)

Feds raid St. Petersburg defense contractor
ST. PETERSBURG (Bay News 9) -- Federal agents with search warrants temporarily shut down a local defense contractor in St. Petersburg Wednesday morning. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:04:50 GMT)

U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young withdraws support for raided defense firm's latest federal contract
ST. PETERSBURG With questions swirling a day after the federal raid of Conax Florida Corp., U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young on Thursday withdrew support for a $4 million funding request for the defense contractor. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:45:13 GMT)

Defense contractor baffled by raid
TAMPA, Fla., July 16 (UPI) -- Conax Florida Corp., a defense contractor in Tampa, Fla., said it is baffled by a raid by six federal agencies that closed down its offices. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:02:55 GMT)

Corporate Investigations, Government Ethics Among Criminal Law Topics Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago
CHICAGO, July 16, 2009 - As the financial crisis continues to unfold, the criminal justice system has been reevaluating its corporate investigations procedures. Government ethics, limits to corporate investigations and life sentences inside and outside the juvenile justice system are among topics of key criminal law programs featured at the American Bar Association 2009 Annual Meeting, July 30 – ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:43:11 GMT)

Columbia man convicted of robbery and armed criminal action
COLUMBIA — After a one-day jury trial Tuesday, Columbia man Terrance Henderson, 44, was found guilty of first-degree robbery and armed criminal action after he kidnapped a man outside a Walmart and robbed him of $20. Henderson was arrested on November 19, 2008, after kidnapping a man in the Walmart parking lot two weeks before. According to previous Missourian reports, Henderson had a gun in ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:59:47 GMT)

Las Vegas: Sept. 29 evidentiary hearing set in criminal case against ACORN
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas judge set an evidentiary hearing Sept. 29 in a criminal case against the advocacy group ACORN and two former employees accused of illegally paying canvassers to sign up voters in Nevada. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:42:43 GMT)

Fla. Murder Suspect's Criminal Past
Documents Obtained By CBS News Shed Light On Lead Suspect's Rap Sheet (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:30:02 GMT)

Judge chides defense lawyers in Dallas City Hall corruption trial
The judge in the Dallas City Hall public corruption trial Thursday admonished defense lawyers for being argumentative with an FBI agent who spent the day on the witness stand defending the government's investigation and its chief informant. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:32:41 GMT)

Insanity a tough defense in criminal cases
Defense attorneys and law professors agree that the insanity defense is difficult and jurors are skeptical.It comes down to a and#147;battle of the experts.and#148; The defenseand#146;s medical expert testifies that the accused has a mental disease, the state counters with an expert who finds the person sane and the jury has to decide which diagnosis is credible.and#147;Jurors donand#146;t like ... (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:17:22 GMT)

Gentile tapped as possible prosecutor in Krolicki case
High-profile criminal defense attorney Dominic Gentile has been recommended to serve as the special prosecutor in the criminal case against Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:36:30 GMT)

Insanity a tough defense to mount: Defense hasn’t had a high success rate in Iowa
(MCT) — Defense attorneys and law professors agree that the insanity defense is difficult and jurors are skeptical. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:48:32 GMT)

Defense rests in Trimble case
In closing arguments, prosecution appeals to science while defense decries 'tunnel vision' More (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:59:45 GMT)

Northern Indiana Judge's Criminal Case Moved To New County
LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) - The criminal case against a suspended northern Indiana judge charged with attempting to obstruct justice is being moved to a different county. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:40:19 GMT)

Petit Seeks No-Contact Order Against Murder Suspects, Defense Team
Defense attorneys for one of the suspects in a 2007 deadly home invasion robbery in Cheshire want to reach out to family members of the victims, but Dr. William Petit and his family have refused the offer and are asking a judge to block such contact. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:09:53 GMT)

Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
The Victoria County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association was recently organized and chartered. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:25:53 GMT)

Defense Department paid millions in wages to invalid accounts
The Department of Defense may have paid more than $15 million into invalid civilian employee accounts over a six-year period, an investigation has concluded. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:31:16 GMT)

Judge: Prosecutor's Lie Will Not Derail Indictment Against Defense Attorney
A federal money-laundering case against a Georgia lawyer is raising ethics questions for both sides of the bar. A pretrial hearing last week explored how far prosecutors and agents were willing to go to secure the indictment of attorney J. Mark Shelnutt. During testimony, a federal prosecutor acknowledged he had lied to Shelnutt, and federal agents testified they enlisted at least one defense ... (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:53:21 GMT)

Houston Lawyer Builds a Defense for Michael Jackson's Personal Physician
What does a criminal defense lawyer do when the whole world points a finger at his client? If you're Houston lawyer Ed Chernoff and your client is the King of Pop's personal physician, you enlist the help of your partners in an effort to redirect the 24/7 news cycle and show how your client cooperated with police -- then you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:55:02 GMT)

Defense rests; jury still out in Trimble case
In closing arguments, prosecution appeals to science while defense decries 'tunnel vision' More (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:59:45 GMT)

Ex-Citizens chief's defense may seek dismissal of case
BATON ROUGE -- The attorney for the former head of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. said Friday that after more than five months, he still has not gotten key information needed to prepare his defense. Prosecutors said the documents will be turned over Monday. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:30:54 GMT)

Lawyer misses cut for judgeship in wake of Adams case
Robert C. Weaver Jr. built a reputation as a tough, honest criminal defense attorney but his work to defend Portland's mayor might have created problems in his quest for the federal bench. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:15:37 GMT)

Obituary: Thomas R. Ceraso / Respected criminal defense attorney
Attorney Thomas R. Ceraso, whose criminal defense practice was prominent in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties and beyond, died yesterday morning in UPMC Shadyside. He was 75. Mr. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:56:43 GMT)

Laura Berman: Riddle keeps talking, but is it wise?
Sam Riddle won't shut up. On TV or radio, in newspapers, in the shower, and even on Twitter, he's violating one of the common sense principles advised by criminal defense lawyers. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:36:47 GMT)

Ind. prosecutor tried cases with inactive license
Hundreds of criminal convictions, including that of a man found guilty of a crash that killed three people, could return to court because the Indiana prosecutor who oversaw the cases had an inactive law license for more than three years. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:03:57 GMT)

Palace backs offensive vs Abu Sayyaf
A MALACAÑANG spokesman supported the all-out war led by the Defense Department against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), saying the local bandit group’s criminal activities should be ended as soon as pos read more (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:24:29 GMT)

One pleads guilty, two face trial in local defense contract cases
The federal criminal investigation that resulted in the February indictments of three local men has grown tentacles that extend to the Washington, D.C., offices of U.S. Rep. John Murtha. Mark O’Hair and Richard Schaller, both of Niceville, (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:52:17 GMT)

Rwanda: Setako Trial - Belgian Expert Explains Functioning of Gacaca Courts (correction)
Arusha — A former Rwandan Military officer Lt .Col Ephrem Setako ,who is facing charges of genocide and crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), on June 24 called to his defense a Belgian expert, Bert Ingelaere, who explained on the functioning of the semi-traditional Gacaca courts in Rwanda. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:02:40 GMT)

Roy Lawyers Seek To Shield Defense Groundwork
Lawyers assigned to defend the 44-year-old man charged with killing a Loudoun man in 2001 were in court Monday seeking authority to consult with experts and subpoena witnesses or documents without having to immediately disclose their actions to county prosecutors. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:20:43 GMT)

Chichvarkin Faces Reduced Charges in Abduction Case
Yevgeny Chichvarkin, the former Yevroset chairman who has been living in Britain since he fled a criminal prosecution in December, is no longer considered an organizer in the abduction of a former employee, Chichvarkin’s defense lawyer Yury Gervis told RIA-Novosti on Monday. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:00:38 GMT)

Defense contractor pleads guilty to kickbacks
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - A former government contractor at Eglin Air Force Base has pleaded guilty in an ongoing criminal investigation into defense payouts by members of congress. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:22:39 GMT)

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