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Costly defense
Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller's plan to charge criminal defendants for documents they need in order to mount a defense is a poorly thought-out idea that should be scrapped. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:38:38 GMT)
Arts, Media & Culture News with 'tude
When the Bus Crashes, Does the Driver Get a Bonus? If you see an apter headline, please rush & phone us. And so, belatedly, we turn to U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff , a former criminal prosecutor and white-collar defense lawyer with a reputation as "one of the top jurists on the topic of white-collar criminal law." (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:29:26 GMT)
Louisville lawyer appointed as next Boulder County district judge
Gov. Bill Ritter has appointed a criminal defense attorney and a former prosecutor from Louisville as Boulder County's next district judge, the governor's office confirmed this afternoon. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:15:08 GMT)
Officials Prepare Criminal Charges Against Bus Driver in Terror Inquiry
Federal authorities were preparing to file criminal charges against a 24-year-old Denver shuttle bus driver, and two others as part of an ongoing federal terrorism investigation. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:38:22 GMT)
Fighting defense witness plans
FRESNO — Federal prosecutors are trying to stop Road Dog Cycle owner Robert C. Holloway&# (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:56:10 GMT)
Herman Thomas trial: Defense prepares statute of limitations arguments
(Press-Register/Mary Hatler)Herman ThomasAs Herman Thomas’ October trial nears, defense lawyers will contend in a Friday hearing that prosecutors waited too long to indict the former circuit judge. A special Mobile County grand jury named Thomas in March, then again... (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:07:50 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. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:04:36 GMT)
Costly defense
Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller's plan to charge criminal defendants for documents they need in order to mount a defense is a poorly thought-out idea that should be scrapped. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:05:12 GMT)
COMISAF Initial Assessment (Unclassified) -- Searchable Document
The Department of Defense on Sunday evening released a declassified version of Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal's assessment of the war in Afghanistan. The Post agreed to publish this version, which includes minor deletions of material that officials said could compromise future operations, rather than... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:30:57 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, 21 Sep 2009 05:35:35 GMT)
Does 'stand-your-ground' law have people jumping the gun?
After more than four years, police, prosecutors and even the courts are struggling to interpret Florida's stand-your-ground law, which allows the use of deadly force for self-defense. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:37:49 GMT)
RNC protester sentenced for breaking bank window
A Republican National Convention protester will serve almost 40 days in jail after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting first-degree criminal damage to property in breaking a First National Bank building window Sept. 1. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:36:22 GMT)
Should Lawyers Be Allowed to Blog Critically About Judges?
Recently, The New York Times covered the case of Florida attorney Sean Conway, who suffered a reprimand from the Florida Bar when he called a judge an "Evil, Unfair Witch" on a blog frequented by criminal defense attorneys such as himself. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:27:19 GMT)
Feds: Gotti a lifelong 'professional criminal'
John "Junior" Gotti is a man who lived his life as "a professional criminal" who left a "trail of victims in his wake," federal prosecutors said today during opening arguments in the former Gambino crime boss' trial. Gotti, 45, who is on trial for ... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:56:25 GMT)
Prosecutor: Gotti is 'professional criminal'
Prosecutors described John "Junior" Gotti as a career thug who made a fortune from drug dealing, murder and Mafia rackets while defense lawyers let jurors know he was being tried for the fourth time in five years as the Gambino family scion's latest racketeering trial began Monday in federal court in Manhattan . "This case is about this defendant and his career as a professional criminal with ... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:28:00 GMT)
Authorities taking their time in Jackson case
It's been almost three months since Michael Jackson's shocking death, and while Los Angeles police are close to wrapping up their investigation, the decision on whether to bring criminal charges is at least weeks and perhaps months away, legal experts say. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:49:24 GMT)
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney Dan Cogdell Recognized Among Texas Best
HOUSTON – For the seventh consecutive year, noted Houston criminal defense attorney Dan Cogdell has earned a spot among the top lawyers in Texas. Mr. Cogdell is highlighted in the 2009 Texas Super Lawyers listing based on his work in some of the most high-profile criminal defense cases in the nation. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:38:20 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, 21 Sep 2009 20:49:03 GMT)
Costly defense
Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller's plan to charge criminal defendants for documents they need in order to mount a defense is a poorly thought-out idea that should be scrapped. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:15:53 GMT)
Defense attorney accused of passing drugs to prisoner
A Phoenix defense attorney was arrested Friday on suspicion of transferring and selling drugs to a prisoner, police said. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:52:07 GMT)
Ex-Giant Burress faces sentencing in weapons case
Former Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress expects to begin serving prison time immediately for accidentally shooting himself at a nightclub last year. The former New York Giants wide receiver, who pleaded guilty Aug. 20 to one count of attempted criminal possession of a weapon, was to be sentenced Tuesday. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:09:29 GMT)
Lawyers question decision to talk with FBI
Three experienced criminal defense lawyers on Monday questioned the strategy of the attorney for Najibullah Zazi, saying that allowing a client to talk to the FBI for 28 hours was at best "risky" and at worst would lead to a criminal charge. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:15:47 GMT)
Defense contractor set for sentencing
Associated Press - September 22, 2009 3:14 AM ET PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - A former government contractor at Eglin Air Force Base in the Panhandle is scheduled for sentencing in federal court... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:17:12 GMT)
(UPDATE) Former Eglin defense contractor sentenced to four years probation
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A former defense contractor for Eglin Air Force Base was sentenced to four years’ probation Tuesday for obstructing justice as part of wider fraud scheme by contractors and defense lobbyists with ties to a powerful (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:07:01 GMT)
Phoenix defense attorney accused of passing drugs to prisoner
A Phoenix defense attorney was arrested Friday on suspicion of transferring and selling drugs to a prisoner, police said. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:24:43 GMT)
Defense attorney accused of providing inmate drugs
PHOENIX (AP) - A Tempe defense attorney has been arrested after he allegedly passed drugs to a prisoner. Phoenix police arrested 42-year-old David Paul De Costa Friday. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:18:19 GMT)
Defense contractor sentenced in fraud scheme
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A former defense contractor for Eglin Air Force Base was sentenced to four years' probation today for obstructing justice as part of wider fraud scheme by contractors and defense lobbyists with ties to a powerful Pennsylvania congressman (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:36:11 GMT)
Motion Filed To Challenge Casey Defense Team
Prosecutors challenged the defense team in the case against Casey Anthony. Amended Motion For Venue Change Motion To Dismiss Due To Spoliation Of Evidence Order To Directing Jail Videos Be Destroyed Motion Prohibiting Videotaping Attorney Visits (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:20:00 GMT)
12 more prospective jurors get first OK in torture slaying trial
KNOXVILLE — Less than half of the prospective jurors in the trial of Lemaricus Davidson, the alleged ringleader in a 2007 torture slaying, made the cut today. Of the 28 Knox Countians polled today in Knox County Criminal Court, only 12 were approved to move onto the final jury selection process. Two of those remain under defense challenge. Davidson is demanding his right to be tried in Knox ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:02:21 GMT)
Defense attorney claims prosecutorial misconduct
A lot more was going on during the jury selection process for Carlos Fierro's trial than jurors, defense attorneys or the media knew, according to trial testimony Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:28:41 GMT)
Former defense contractor sentenced
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) | A former defense contractor for Eglin Air Force Base was sentenced to four years' probation Tuesday for obstructing justice as part of wider fraud scheme by contractors and defense lobbyists with ties to a powerful Pennsylvania congressman. U.S. District Judge Lacey Collier sentenced chemical engineer Theodore Sumrall to probation instead of prison after noting his ... (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:59:30 GMT)
No Charges in Poulsbo Neighbor Dispute that Ended in Gunshots
POULSBO — No criminal charges will be filed against a Poulsbo man who told police he fired shots into the ground in self-defense during an altercation with a neighbor Saturday night, according to Kitsap County prosecutors. The 52-year-old man was arrested by Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies Saturday night. The man’s neighbor on Silver Springs Road was having a party, sheriff’s office reports ... (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:31:41 GMT)
Utah Supreme Court moves sect leader's hearing
A hearing on an appeal of the 2007 criminal conviction of polygamous church leader Warren Jeffs has been moved to a larger venue to make room for his family and members of his church. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:50:31 GMT)
Prosecutors Find Allies in Campaign Contributions Case Against Attorney
The Federal Election Commission and nonprofit Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington have come to the defense of the government's criminal campaign contributions case against attorney Pierce O'Donnell in briefs submitted to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The commission's brief, filed Wednesday, called a trial judge's ruling throwing out most of the case "an absurd result ... (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:01:00 GMT)
Background checks of jurors routine
Many New Mexicans were surprised Wednesday to read that the prosecution in the Carlos Fierro vehicular homicide trial did criminal background checks on potential jurors in the closely watched case — and didn't share the information with the defense team. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:43:41 GMT)
ICC may try IDF officer in wake of Goldstone Gaza report
A senior prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague said Monday that he is considering opening an investigation into whether Lt. Col. David Benjamin, an Israel Defense Forces reserve officer, allowed war crimes to be committed during the IDF's three-week offensive in the Gaza Strip this winter. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:25:47 GMT)
Jury labels Hells Angels as criminal gang
For the first time in Arizona, Hells Angels members are being called a gang in the eyes of the courts. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:14:30 GMT)
Jury labels Hells Angels as criminal gang
For the first time in Arizona, Hells Angels members are being called a gang in the eyes of the courts. A recent felony assault conviction for a Hells Angel gang member resulted in a Maricopa County Superior Court jury also labeling the Hells Angels a criminal street gang. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:25:02 GMT)
Superior Court jury labels Hells Angels as criminal gang
Two members attacked a man last year at the Billet Bar during bike week, Scottsdale police said. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:38:59 GMT)
Defense Requests Continuation in Zazi Hearing
The defense requested a continuation in the hearing of Najibullah Zazi until Friday. The time for that hearing is to be set later Thursday. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:21:08 GMT)
ACORN Sues Filmmakers, Vows 'Serious' Probe- ACORN Rule May Strip Defense Contractors' Funds- Barney Frank Seeks to ...
ACORN, in response to an undercover expose of potential wrongdoing by some employees, pledged Wednesday to follow through on plans to conduct a thorough internal review of its practices -- on the same day that the organization filed a lawsuit against the filmmakers whose hidden-camera sting brought the community organization to its knees. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:24:58 GMT)
Glazebrook trial, day 4: Murder suspect’s criminal history revisited
WAHOO - While anyone's criminal past can haunt them, Jeffrey Glazebrook's could keep him in prison for the rest of his life. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:10:26 GMT)
Instant Editorial: Insanity defense very convenient
If Mesac Damas did kill his wife and five children, here's hoping any insanity defense fails. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:29:42 GMT)
Criminal case vs. Stapley dismissed
Judge officially dismissed criminal case against County Supervisor Don Stapley. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:11:55 GMT)
Criminal Case Against Stapley Tossed
A judge has officially dismissed the criminal case against Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:34:46 GMT)
Corbin trial date set for Oct. 19, says judge
Nassau County Legislator Roger Corbin must proceed to trial on Oct. 19th on federal tax charges, a judge has ruled in a sweeping dismissal of all remaining pretrial motions raised by his defense attorney. Judge Sandra Feuerstein, in a ruling handed down Monday and made public Thursday, also dashed any hopes that Corbin (D- Westbury ) had of settling his case with the IRS and avoiding a criminal ... (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:55:19 GMT)
Motion generates debate over victims' rights in killing case
Two powerhouse defense attorneys squared off Thursday in a criminal courtroom with the prosecutor forced to the sidelines and the judge left to ponder which of the trio even had the legal right to be there. Defense attorneys Herbert S. Moncier and Gregory P. Isaacs are pitted against each other in the case of two warring businessmen whose battle ended with one dead and one charged. The question ... (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:03:40 GMT)
Judge: Bomb threat suspect can’t help with defense
The man accused of making a bomb threat at the Washington Mills post office in August was found by a judge to be incapable of helping with his defense in New Hartford Town Court on Thursday, court officials said. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:20:38 GMT)
Bogus bidder's green defense may be blocked
A federal judge said Friday he is unlikely to allow a University of Utah student to testify before a jury that he spoiled an oil and gas lease auction to combat the global climate crisis. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:59:26 GMT)
Judge 'reluctant' to allow defense claim in DeChristopher case
While his supporters and attorneys were likening Tim DeChristopher to prominent historical social advocates, a judge wants... (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:03:25 GMT)
Attorney Assembling Team For Zazi In New York
The divorce lawyer representing the Colorado man charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction is assembling a defense team for New York criminal proceedings. Attorney Arthur Folsom says he doesn't like the idea of walking away from any of his clients, including 24-year-old Najibullah Zazi. At least one co-counsel certified to practice in New York, J. Michael Dowling, plans to be in ... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:39:33 GMT)
Attorney assembling team for Zazi in New York
DENVER (AP) - The divorce lawyer representing the Colorado man charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction is assembling a defense team for New York criminal proceedings. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:54:35 GMT)
Hofstra students' thoughts on agreement with DA
Kenneth Polsky, 18 Freshman, Sunnyside, Queens I feel that she ruined four guys' lives and made it far more difficult for them. She deserves some form of punishment for ruining these guys' lives. The DA should have been a little bit harsher on her, some form of criminal charge like probation or something." Richard Stuart, 20 Senior, Queens Village At first I was in defense of the girl when I ... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:55:19 GMT)
Attorney Assembling Team For Zazi In New York
The divorce lawyer representing the Colorado man charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction is hastily assembling a defense team for New York criminal proceedings. "I don't really like the idea of walking away from any of my clients," Arthur Folsom, attorney for Najibullah Zazi, said in a Friday interview with The Associated Press. "Mr. Zazi and I have formed a pretty solid ... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:18:25 GMT)
Defense Criticizes Leaks in Yale Murder Case
Defense lawyers connected to the case of the murder of Yale University graduate student Annie Le are unhappy that so many details have been revealed by police for an ongoing investigation. Before Raymond Clark III was even apprehended or interrogated by police, hecklers stood outside his residence due to police leaks, says Thomas Ullmann, New Haven's public defender. Lawyers say too much ... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:01:51 GMT)
Zazi Arrives In New York To Face WMD Charges
The divorce lawyer representing the Colorado man charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction is assembling a defense team for New York criminal proceedings. Attorney Arthur Folsom says he doesn't like the idea of walking away from any of his clients, including 24-year-old Najibullah Zazi. At least one co-counsel certified to practice in New York, J. Michael Dowling, plans to be in ... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:21:42 GMT)
Defense accomplishes little in Herman Thomas hearing
(Press-Register photo)Herman ThomasAs a Mobile County circuit judge, Herman Thomas committed crimes that were violent in nature, prosecutors argued Friday, and therefore not subject to time limits. Thomas' defense team attempted to persuade Special Judge Claud Neilson to toss... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:07:50 GMT)
Ambrose named among state's super lawyers
Leonard G. Ambrose III has been named a national Super Lawyer for white-collar criminal defense in Pennsylvania. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:06:11 GMT)
Dallas terror sting signals new approach for FBI
Making criminal arrests or detaining noncitizens on immigration violations was seen as an expedient way to disrupt any nascent terrorist plots after the Sept. 11 attacks. But the FBI has indicated it may be willing to let undercover efforts go further. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:13:28 GMT)
County's criminal defense costs rise
As indigent legal bills continue to pile up, the Cayuga County Legislature will have to decide whether or not it's financially responsible to continue funding an assigned counsel program or if it's time to switch to a public defender's office. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:20:35 GMT)
County's criminal defense costs rise
As indigent legal bills continue to pile up, the Cayuga County Legislature will have to decide whether or not it's financially responsible to continue funding an assigned counsel program or if it's time to switch to a public defender's office. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:05:36 GMT)
Greene: DA puts her thumb on justice's scale in capital case
Carol Chambers gives capital punishment a bad name. If you were comfortable with the death penalty, you might rethink your position now that Chambers' district attorney office has withheld bombshell defense evidence in a capital case. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:06:56 GMT)
A hopeful moment in a troubled life
Dan Rodricks: Man slain with samurai sword near JHU, Donald Rice, was a longtime criminal who once aspired to be an attorney (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:21:26 GMT)
Trial date set for accused killer of Rilya Wilson
On eve of Rilya Wilson's birthday, lawyers say Geralyn Graham will face trial next spring The woman accused of killing Rilya Wilson in Miami may finally face a jury next spring, five years after she was arrested and nine years after anyone is believed to have seen the child, prosecutors and defense lawyers said. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:04:08 GMT)
Israel pressures PA to drop demand for war crimes trial
RAMALLAH, West Bank: Israel has informed the Palestinian Authority (PA) that it will not authorize the operation of a second cellular phone network until the PA withdraws its demand that the International Criminal Court in The Hague investigate alleged Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip, as documented in the Goldstone Commission report, the daily Haaretz said Sunday. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:22:27 GMT)
Polanski's arrest could be his path to freedom
A surprise arrest at the Zurich airport, detention at the hands of Swiss authorities, and a high-profile extradition process that could take weeks or months. The irony is that for Roman Polanski, the acclaimed director accused of child rape three decades ago, this latest ordeal could lead to the one thing he's lacked since: his freedom. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:31:03 GMT)
To these lawyers, the best defense is a holistic approach
You’re looking good,” Vickie Piontkowski told William Jones. “He’s looking great,” Natalie Finegar agreed. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:59:35 GMT)
Supreme Court judge could be trial witness
Detroit -- A Michigan Supreme Court justice may be called as a defense witness on behalf of a retired Wayne County judge accused along with an assistant prosecutor and two police officers of allowing lies during a drug trial. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:13:32 GMT)
DeChristopher gets more time for ‘necessity defense’
A hearing to determine the validity of Tim DeChristopher’s “necessity defense” regarding his bogus bids on land leases last December concluded with U.S. District Judge Dee Benson postponing his decision on the matter.... (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:30:26 GMT)
Trial date set for accused killer of Rilya Wilson
On eve of Rilya Wilson's birthday, lawyers say Geralyn Graham will face trial next spring The woman accused of killing Rilya Wilson in Miami may finally face a jury next spring, five years after she was arrested and nine years after anyone is believed to have seen the child, prosecutors and defense lawyers said. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:39:23 GMT)
Petty criminal to testify for prosecution in Johnson murder trial
LOCKPORT A veteran petty criminal is to testify today that murder suspect Robert E. Johnson tried to hire him to slash his wifes face last fall. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:18:49 GMT)
Criminal to testify for prosecution in Niagara County murder trial
LOCKPORT -- A veteran petty criminal is to testify today that murder suspect Robert E. Johnson tried to hire him to slash his wife's face last fall. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:19:29 GMT)
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Awarded Department of the Army Defense Forensic Enterprise System (DFES) Contract Worth up to $145 ...
CHANTILLY, VA--(Marketwire - 09/28/09) - AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an IT solutions provider and one of the top 100 employee-owned companies in the U.S., today announced it was awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) multiple award task order contract (MATOC) valued at up to $145 million to provide forensic services in support of the Department of the Army's Defense Forensic Enterprise ... (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:04:00 GMT)
Janis Fullilove weighs state’s offer
A defense attorney for Memphis City Councilwoman Janis Fullilove said this morning he will consider an offer by state prosecutors to settle her charges of driver’s license fraud and two other misdemeanors. Fullilove, 59, made a brief appearance in Criminal Court and will return Nov. 2 to tell Judge Paula Skahan whether she will accept the state’s proposed plea bargain or ask for a trial ... (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:34:05 GMT)
Reputed RI mobster wants charges dropped in plot
An indictment accusing a reputed mobster of trying to arrange the killing of a Mafia rival should be dismissed because prosecutors promised not to seek criminal charges as part of an earlier plea deal, a defense attorney said Monday. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:32:53 GMT)
Isleworth Murder Suspect’s Jailhouse Video Shocks Attorney
Criminal defense attorney Chaney Mason said he was shocked that James Ward, who was fully aware that he was being videotaped, would be seen actually laughing on tape days after the death of his wife. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:34:42 GMT)
Government denies any wrongdoing in Huntsville contractor case
Federal prosecutors denied a Huntsville defense contractor's claims that they unfairly withheld evidence during his 2007 criminal trial and encouraged a witness to provide misleading testimony. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:35:37 GMT)
Sheboygan teen accused of trying to eat marijuana
Sheboygan prosecutors have charged a young woman with trying to eat marijuana as police pulled over the car in which she was riding. Jamie L. Salonen, 18, was charged Friday with misdemeanor marijuana possession and felony bail jumping. The criminal complaint said a trooper stopped her car after seeing the occupants weren't wearing seatbelts. It said the trooper saw Salonen move around ... (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:02:43 GMT)
Exclusive: Dallas County commissioner's law practice stirs debate
Kenneth Mayfield, a longtime Dallas County commissioner, is also an occasional practicing criminal defense lawyer. His insistence on taking cases in Dallas County has once again created controversy because as a commissioner, he has some control over salaries and budgets in the criminal justice system. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:49:04 GMT)
Fair escape is no reason to change longtime law - Tue, 29 Sep 2009 PST
Legal scholars say the practice of claiming insanity as a defense against criminal charges is as old as ancient Greece. It matured under centuries of English common law, and the House of Lords formalized it in 1843 after Englishman Daniel M’Nagten was acquitted of killing the prime minister’s secretary. The doctrine has been part of criminal law in the United States from the beginning. But then ... (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:13:09 GMT)
Dallas DA sees conflict in county commissioner's law practice
Kenneth Mayfield, a longtime Dallas County commissioner, is also an occasional practicing criminal defense lawyer. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:36:17 GMT)
Reputed R.I. mobster wants charges dropped
Providence - An indictment accusing a reputed mobster of trying to arrange the killing of a Mafia rival should be dismissed because prosecutors promised not to seek criminal charges as part of an earlier plea deal, a defense attorney said Monday. The U.S. attorney's office has denied ever making such an agreement with Anthony “The Saint” St. Laurent, who is accused of offering to pay for the ... (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:17:26 GMT)
Defense lawyers urge overhaul of drug courts
A national group of defense attorneys says low-level drug offenders deserve treatment in the public health sector without being penalized by the criminal justice system. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:51:20 GMT)
Murder trial under way for ex-criminal investigator
The first-degree murder trial for the former chief criminal investigator of the Fort Peck Tribes began on Monday in Great Falls federal court. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:06:46 GMT)
Reputed Mobster: Drop Death Plot Charges
An indictment accusing a reputed mobster of trying to arrange the killing of a Mafia rival should be dismissed because prosecutors promised not to seek criminal charges as part of an earlier plea deal, a defense attorney said Monday. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:21:53 GMT)
Reputed RI mobster wants charges dropped
PROVIDENCE, RI - An indictment accusing a reputed mobster of trying to arrange the killing of a Mafia rival should be dismissed because prosecutors promised not to seek criminal charges as part of an earlier plea deal, a defense attorney said yesterday. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:45:33 GMT)
Palestinians in UK seek arrest warrant for visiting Israeli Defense Minister
A criminal law suit has been filed against Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Britain, calling for his arrest over alleged war crimes. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:47:40 GMT)
Ex-sheriff charged with criminal threatening
A defense lawyer says a former sheriff in Down East Maine who held a couple at gunpoint in the presence of their two children was acting as a security guard. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:23:26 GMT)
Airman claims self-defense in shooting
An Ellsworth Air Force Base airman fired in self-defense when he shot another airman earlier this month, according to his attorney. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:27:45 GMT)
Judge in Hatch criminal case to rule by Wednesday on defense's request
A key legal ruling is imminent in the criminal case of Ira Hatch, a disbarred attorney who is accused to taking several million dollars from clients of his now-defunct Vero Beach-based Coastal Escrow firm. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:09:26 GMT)
Shearman, Baker Botts Lawyers Join to Form Boutique (Update1)
Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Steven F. Molo , a white collar criminal defense attorney and partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP , is forming a national litigation boutique with Jeffrey Lamken of Baker Botts LLP. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:29:34 GMT)
Judge hints Kerik might face jail in e-mail flap
WHITE PLAINS - An angry federal judge raised the specter of jail for Bernard Kerik today in the wake of an e-mail a defense team lawyer sent to a newspaper that contained details that might have come from non-public court documents in Kerik's criminal case. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:50:30 GMT)
DNA test in torture slayings may be costly
Solving the mystery of whose sperm is on torture-slaying victim Channon Christian's panties could occur quickly, but it likely won't be cheap. Pressed for a price tag on a sophisticated DNA test sought by alleged ringleader Lemaricus Davidson's defense team, attorney David Eldridge hesitated Monday long enough for Knox County Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner to make that conclusion ... (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:33:52 GMT)
Defense lawyers' group calls for reform to drug courts
By Suevon Lee Staff writer Twenty years after the inception of the nation’s first drug court in Miami-Dade County, an association of criminal defense attorneys sees the need for an overhaul to the approximately 2,100 drug courts that have since cropped up across the country. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:46:35 GMT)
Michael Jackson's criminal defense lawyers file claim against singer's estate for $341,000
LOS ANGELES - The attorneys who successfully defended Michael Jackson against child molestation charges have filed a $341,000 claim against the singer's estate. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:22:27 GMT)
Article: Michael Jackson’s Criminal Defense Lawyers File Claim Against Singer’s Estate For $341,000
The attorneys who successfully defended Michael Jackson against child molestation charges have filed a $341,000 claim against the singer’s estate. Court records show attorneys Thomas Mesereau Jr. and Susan Yu filed the claim in Jackson’s estate case on Friday. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:29:28 GMT)
Davidson defense wins 1-week delay in torture slaying trial
The defense won a delay, while the state received judicial exoneration Tuesday in the case of torture slaying alleged ringleader Lemaricus Davidson. Knox County Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner ordered up a one-week delay - from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12 - in the start of Davidson's trial in the January 2007 killings of Channon Christian, 21, and Christopher Newsom, 23. The delay affords the ... (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:33:34 GMT)
Airman claims self-defense in shooting
An Ellsworth Air Force Base airman fired in self-defense when he shot another airman earlier this month, according to his attorney. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:18:28 GMT)
Attorneys call for overhaul of drug courts
By Suevon Lee Staff writer Twenty years after the inception of the nation's first drug court in Miami-Dade County, an association of criminal defense attorneys sees the need for an overhaul to the approximately 2,100 drug courts that have since cropped up across the country.First established in 1989 to handle prison overcrowding and to offer treatment to the... (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:32:35 GMT)
Criminal cops reign all around the world – from America to India to South Africa to Iran
Whether it is Kashmir of India, or New Jersey of America or Tehran of Iran, criminal cops are roaming around all over the world. These are called criminals in the uniform. They favor their own race. They obstruct justice to make sure their own fellow policemen are found not guilty. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:03:29 GMT)
Michael Jackson's criminal defense lawyers file claim against singer's estate for $341,000
LOS ANGELES — The attorneys who successfully defended Michael Jackson against child molestation charges have filed a $341,000 claim against the singer's estate. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:29:47 GMT)
Amazon Defense Coalition: Chevron CEO's Legacy Marred by Mishandling of Ecuador Environmental Crisis
QUITO, Ecuador----David O’Reilly’s surprise early retirement as CEO of Chevron comes at a time he was under increasing pressure from shareholders and the media over an environmental liability in Ecuador that could eat up roughly 20% of the market value of the company and has caused a wave of negative publicity and scrutiny from Wall Street analysts and a potential criminal investigation by New ... (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:44:00 GMT)
Attorney calls Hillsborough Sheriff Gee a common criminal
Tampa, Florida -- "He is no different from the common criminals he arrests," that's what defense attorney John Trevena is saying about Hillsborough Sheriff David Gee. Trevena is responding to the news that the Sheriff's Office recorded calls between Trevena and a client. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:38:37 GMT)
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