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Defense attorney eyes new judge post
A local defense attorney will run for judge in the first subcircuit. Cosmo Tedone, 42, is a Republican and a senior associate at Chuck Bretz and Associates in Joliet. He lives with his wife, Barbara Morton, who also practices law, in a section of Joliet inside Plainfield Township. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:38:17 GMT)

Defense strategies could keep Polanski out of prison
Prosecutors have yet to say what punishments they'll pursue if the director is extradited, but experts say the defense's strongest option is asking that the case be dismissed for judicial misconduct. Roman Polanski rushed up to the British Airways counter at LAX in late January 1978 with an American Express card and an urgent desire to get out of town. He bought the last seat on an overnight ... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:19:48 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. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:14:56 GMT)

Dixon faces 2 trials as lawyers seek dismissal of some charges
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon could have two separate criminal trials, defense attorneys announced yesterday, saying that the theft and perjury indictments will not be combined. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:54:01 GMT)

Backlog of criminal cases dropping in Cumberland, judge says
BRIDGETON--An eight-month old program to reduce the backlog of unheard criminal cases here is working, a Cumberland County Superior Court judge said this morning. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:41:05 GMT)

British Defense Contractor Faces Prosecution Over Bribery Charges
Following a six-year investigation, Britain's Serious Fraud Office says it's ready to pursue criminal charges against BAE Systems for alleged bribery. The defense firm may now find itself in the fight of its life (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:13:14 GMT)

Closing arguments in murder trial of South Beach Army reservist
Advance file photo/Michael OatesPaul Cortapasso, 22, of South Beach, arrives at Stapleton Criminal Court for an appearance in April.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Prosecution witnesses lied and DNA found on the murder weapon didn’t match the defendant, a defense attorney insisted... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:25:17 GMT)

Man may be tagged a career criminal
HAMMOND | The latest bullet point on Michael Mokol Jr.'s criminal resume could keep him out of circulation for a quarter-century. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:06:11 GMT)

Fresno judge to decide if gang tattoo on 7-year-old boy is criminal
FRESNO, Calif. — Enrique Gonzalez wanted his 7-year-old son to have a gang tattoo, like the many that adorn his own body. About that there is no dispute. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:39:37 GMT)

Lewis Lawyer Mary Jo White Brings Credibility to Defense of CEO
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Mary Jo White , the lawyer hired by Bank of America Corp. ’s Kenneth D. Lewis , will bring credibility to her defense of the besieged chief executive officer, former colleagues said. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:30:36 GMT)

Estate Financial principals to plead guilty to criminal charges
Defense attorneys for Karen Guth and Joshua Yaguda have indicated to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's office they will plead guilty to all 26 felony counts on Monday. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:14:05 GMT)

DeLay does legal limbo in money laundering case
Republican Tom DeLay danced the cha-cha and the tango on TV, but he's tiptoeing through a legal web as his criminal case crawls through the courts in Texas. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:30:26 GMT)

'Dancing' star DeLay does legal limbo in money laundering case
Former high-ranking Republican senator Tom DeLay danced the cha-cha and the tango on a TV reality show, but he's tiptoeing through a legal web as his criminal case crawls through the courts in Texas. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:07:48 GMT)

Meffert's marathon testimony in crime-camera trial spills into federal criminal probe
A federal grand jury investigating possible corruption in New Orleans' crime-camera contracts is scrutinizing at least one line of defense proffered by former city technology officer Greg Meffert during his testimony in civil court earlier this week. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:32:17 GMT)

Christian-Newsom torture slaying: Jury chosen for Davidson's trial
Friday's court proceedings yielded a jury to determine torture-slaying alleged ringleader Lemaricus Davidson's fate, but not a clue about his defense strategy. In marked contrast to his brother's defender, Davidson attorney David Eldridge proved guarded in his remarks to potential jurors during Friday's final round of jury selection in Knox County Criminal Court. Attorneys on both sides ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:04:57 GMT)

Beavers wary of ASU's experience, defense
TEMPE, Ariz. — Oregon State is going to have to have both sides of the football working Saturday to upset Arizona State in their 4 p.m. matchup at Sun Devil Stadium. OSU coach Mike Riley worries about the experience of the Sun Devils, who fell to 2-1 with a last-second 20-17 loss at Georgia ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:24:10 GMT)

Rubashkin supporters seek help for defense
Supporters of Sholom Rubashkin have launched print and video advertisements that criticize the U.S. government’s prosecution of the ousted meat plant executive and seek money for his legal defense. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:21:52 GMT)

Army continues criminal probes into Iraq electrocutions
Laurie and Mark Whitham, hold a portrait of their son, Chase, an Army specialist who died in Iraq in 2004 when he was electrocuted in a swimming pool. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:11:09 GMT)

Business people and places
Criminal defense lawyers Martin Pinales and Candace Crouse have joined downtown law firm Strauss & Troy. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:55:30 GMT)

Proposed charter carries public defenders option
A staff of attorneys representing indigent criminal defendants could be in the county's future if Macomb County voters approve a new charter next month. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:29:13 GMT)

Jury finds man not guilty of vehicular homicide
Boyceville resident Kevin Lee Edgemon was found not guilty of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle on Wednesday, thus closing the criminal case on a tragic event that occurred more than two years ago. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:26:13 GMT)

Army continues criminal probes into Iraq electrocutions
It was near 100 degrees on May 8, 2004, when Spc. Chase Whitham and a few other soldiers decided to cool off in the swimming pool at Forward Operating Base Patriot in Mosul, Iraq. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:40:56 GMT)

Cokie Roberts On Polanski: "Just Take Him Out And Shoot Him" (VIDEO)
A surprising number of celebrities and media figures have come to the defense of Roman Polanksi, arguing that the famous director should not have to face justice for raping a 13-year-old girl. Journalist Cokie Roberts veered way off in the other direction on Sunday, suggesting that he be killed. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:15:36 GMT)

State appellate judges affirm guilty verdict in 2008 Otsego County criminal sexual conduct case
A state Court of Appeals has affirmed an Otsego County jury’s verdicts against a man charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:46:47 GMT)

Learning self defense
Jerry Chenault’s quick explanation of self-defense strategies he teaches children at Pro-Defense Martial Arts Academy is typical of the new Decatur facility’s holistic approach. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:25:06 GMT)

Investigation into electrocutions hampered
MOSUL, Iraq, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The electrocution of a 19th American at a U.S. base in Iraq prompted an investigation by the Defense Department inspector general, a government report said. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:55:28 GMT)

'Career criminal' loses appeal
A divided Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Forrest County man who authorities described as a career criminal. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:40:57 GMT)

Money laundering case keeps DeLay doing legal limbo
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Tom DeLay danced the cha-cha and the tango on TV, but he’s tiptoeing through a legal web as his criminal case crawls through the courts in Texas. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:09:28 GMT)

TV: Jury learns criminal history of killer during sentencing hearing
Prosecutors began the sentencing phase of Paul Devoe's trial by highlighting his criminal history, which includes time in jail since he was a young adult, convictions of drinking and driving, past assaults on old girlfriends and a shooting in the 80's. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:13:55 GMT)

Waltham company charged with illegally exporting defense items
A Waltham company was among the two U.S. businesses and three Chinese nationals who have been charged with conspiring to illegally export defense articles and Commerce controlled electronics components. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:56:20 GMT)

Defense lawyers say ex-lobbyist on Jack Abramoff's team is victim of guilt by association
WASHINGTON - The second trial in the long-running influence peddling scandal surrounding imprisoned lobbyist Jack Abramoff went to the jury Monday with the defense arguing that a former member of Abramoff's team is being prosecuted for guilt by association. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:20:03 GMT)

Defense lawyers say ex-lobbyist on Jack Abramoff's team is victim of guilt by association
WASHINGTON — The second trial in the long-running influence peddling scandal surrounding imprisoned lobbyist Jack Abramoff went to the jury Monday with the defense arguing that a former member of Abramoff's team is being prosecuted for guilt by association. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:36:41 GMT)

NYC judge tells Astor jury to keep deliberating
Signs of stress and a struggle to reach a verdict emerged Monday among jurors in the five-month-long criminal trial over philanthropist Brooke Astor's will. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:53:40 GMT)

Casey Anthony case: State responds to defense's motion to dismiss murder and child abuse charges
Prosecutors in the case against Casey Anthony responded to her defense team's motion to dismiss the murder and aggravated child abuse charges by reminding them about Florida's criminal procedure rule. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:34:58 GMT)

Swain criminal trial begins Wednesday
Scuba shop owner David Swain is due back in a Caribbean court Wednesday in the British Virgin Islands, now facing a criminal trial in his wife's scuba diving death. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:55:52 GMT)

Supreme Court won't take up challenge to non-unanimous verdicts
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up the question of whether non-unanimous jury verdicts are constitutional, dashing the hopes of criminal convicts in Louisiana and Oregon trying to get new trials. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:20:31 GMT)

Lawyer denies deposit charges
Johnny Gaskins, a prominent Raleigh criminal defense lawyer, will appear in federal court this week to face charges he evaded Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements when he deposited large sums of cash into local bank accounts. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:01:57 GMT)

Local firm charged with illegal export of defense items
A Waltham company, another corporation and three Chinese nationals have been charged with conspiring to illegally export defense articles and commerce-controlled electronics components. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:11:20 GMT)

Pebble Beach collector hires defense attorney
New developments are expected to be announced today in a convoluted Pebble Beach art heist reported to be one of the largest in U.S. history. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:37:40 GMT)

Abramoff-related criminal trial in hands of jury
A former lobbyist working with imprisoned influence peddler Jack Abramoff is being accused by federal prosecutors of paying "bribe after bribe" to congressional aides and executive branch employees. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:20:32 GMT)

Houston DWI Defense Attorneys, Musick & Musick, LLP Will Attend DWI Seminar
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 10/06/09) - Houston DWI Defense attorneys , Musick & Musick, LLP, know that a DUI/DWI charge can change a person's life forever. To be apprised of the latest training and updates in changes in the law, the entire firm will attend the 13th Annual DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity Seminar. NACDL & NCDD's DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity Seminar is a three-day event which ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMT)

Lawyers seek to dismiss child murder case
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 6 (UPI) -- A defense motion to dismiss murder charges against Casey Anthony in the death of her daughter, Caylee, violates Florida criminal procedure, prosecutors said. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:40:48 GMT)

Houston DWI Defense Attorneys, Musick & Musick, LLP Will Attend DWI Seminar
Entire Harris County Criminal Law Firm to Learn Latest Updates in DWI Defense Law (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:10:12 GMT)

NADL: Disproportionate Numbers of Blacks, Latinos Charged but Barred from Entering Drug Treatment
Drug courts have in many places become an obstacle to making cost-efficient drug abuse therapy available to addicts, particularly minorities, and reducing criminal case loads, the nation’s largest association of criminal defense attorneys said today. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:42:31 GMT)

Letterman defendant's lawyer plans sex-harassment angle
The attorney for accused blackmailer Robert Joel Halderman says he'll present evidence implicating the talk show host. Gerald Shargel, a veteran criminal defense attorney who is representing the CBS producer accused of trying to blackmail David Letterman, said today that he plans to argue that the late-night host committed sexual harassment if the case goes to trial. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:45:11 GMT)

Defense Begins, Then Rests, In Radio Station Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Defense attorney Don Carlson, who represents Entercom Sacramento and Entercom Communications Inc., called his first witness to the stand this morning. Stephany Fiore, Forensic Pathologist for the Sacramento County Coroner's office had conducted the autopsy on Jennifer Strange. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:21:13 GMT)

Sheriff says man shot in self-defense
An early morning shooting Monday in St. Martin could be ruled self-defense, Sheriff Mike Byrd said. Clayton Corey Obarr, 25, told investigators that he shot a man who attacked him with a baseball bat while trying to rob him about 2 a.m. at Fountain Pier on Racetrack Drive, the sheriff said. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:20:47 GMT)

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Oversight lacking on war costs
During a routine check of a watch tower at a U.S. military base in Kuwait, an Army sergeant found the guard leaning back in a chair, his sunglasses on, apparently sound asleep. When the soldier woke the guard, an employee of a defense contractor named Combat Support Associates, he denied he'd dozed off while on duty. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:36:29 GMT)

G20 Protesters in Court: Criminal Tweeps or Free Speech Champs?
Pittsburgh police shocked the tech world last month when they arrested protesters at the U.S. G20 meeting for allegedly criminal Tweets. Their attorney says the two men were merely relaying publicly available information. Now the courts will have to decide: Is Tweeting an offense? Martin Stoler's statement in defense of Elliot Madison and Michael Wallschlaeger is that they were merely "passing ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:45:37 GMT)

Defense attorney drops abuse case
NEW HAMPTON - The defense attorney representing Jeff Marlette wants to withdraw as legal counsel, though from a motion filed Tuesday, Roger Sutton of Charles City makes it clear he believes the court is making a mistake. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:03:05 GMT)

Shooting may have been self-defense
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd says a grand jury will hear evidence in a shooting that happened Monday at a St. Martin pier, but it's likely a case of self-defense. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:10:28 GMT)

2010 defense policy bill faces uphill battle - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times
The compromise version of the $681 billion 2010 defense policy bill announced Wednesday by House and Senate negotiators may face an uphill battle becoming law. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:46:13 GMT)

2010 defense policy bill faces uphill battle
The compromise version of the $681 billion 2010 defense policy bill announced Wednesday by House and Senate negotiators may face an uphill battle becoming law.The bill, containing an all-ranks 3.4 percent military raise, a 30,000 increase in the size of the Army and a repeal of Tricare fee increases that took effect last week, is HR 2647, the 2010 defense authorization act.The report on the bill ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:55:34 GMT)

Case against ex-warden's wife Bobbi Parker to proceed
MANGUM, Okla. (AP) — A judge has ruled the criminal case against the wife of a former prison warden accused of helping a convicted killer escape more than 15 years ago will proceed to trial.Greer County Judge Richard Darby on Wednesday rejected a defense motion that the statute of limitations in the case had expired and that prosecutors waited too long to charge her.Forty-seven-year-old Bobbi ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:15:06 GMT)

Defense might call Monserrate to testify
At the end of day eight of State Senator Hiram Monserrate’s assault trial, defense attorney Joseph Tacopina told reporters they would make a decision later that night whether to call Monserrate to testify. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:20:49 GMT)

Judge rejects defense motion, Bobbi Parker trial to proceed
MANGUM — District Judge Richard Darby overruled a motion Wednesday to dismiss the criminal case against Bobbi Parker, paving the way for a January trial.Defense attorney Garvin Isaacs filed a motion to dismiss last month by arguing that the statute of limitations in the case ran out Aug. 31, 1997 — three years after convicted murderer Randolph Franklin Dial escaped from the Oklahoma State ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:15:10 GMT)

Ex-Staffers Winning Defense Panel Pork, Study Finds
In the coming year's military spending bill, members of a House panel continue to steer lucrative defense contracts to companies represented by their former staffers, who in turn steer generous campaign donations to those lawmakers, a new analysis has found. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Italian Court Ruling Means Scandal-HitBerlusconi Must Face Criminal Charges
The Italian Constitutional Court overturns an immunity-from-prosecution law that means the 73-year-old Prime Minister will face outstanding criminal charges. How will Berlusconi react? (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:44:50 GMT)

Ex-Staffers Winning Defense Panel Pork, Study Finds
by Carol D. Leonnig In the coming year's military spending bill, members of a House panel continue to steer lucrative defense contracts to companies represented by their former staffers, who in turn steer generous campaign donations to those lawmakers, a new analysis has found. read more (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:18:53 GMT)

DA mulls criminal charges against Raiders' Cable
While Oakland coach Tom Cable prepares a struggling Raiders team to face the undefeated New York Giants on the road Sunday, his personal and professional fate rests in evidence currently under review by Napa County (Calif.) district attorney Gary Lieberstein. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:20:07 GMT)

Prosecutors seek defense's evidence in upcoming Langford trial
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Federal prosecutors have filed a motion requiring the defense to produce the evidence they plan to use to defend Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford in his upcoming criminal trial. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:38:21 GMT)

Court of Criminal Appeals denies Dossett exhumation appeal
The Court of Criminal Appeals will not take up the prosecution's argument to exhume Raynella Dossett Leath's husband, one of two husbands she's accused of killing. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:34:23 GMT)

House Approves Hate Crimes Measure as Part of Defense Funding
Legislation to punish hate crimes became a flashpoint on Capitol Hill on Thursday, as the measure was attached to the bill funding the Defense Department and approved by the House over the strong objections of Republicans. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:50:44 GMT)

Judge sets December hearing set in FLDS rape case
A St. George judge has set a hearing for December 3 on the timeliness of a rape charge filed against an FLDS man. Allen G. Steed, 28, was charged with rape in 2007, days after testifying as a defense witness in the criminal trial of Warren S. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:44:06 GMT)

UPDATE: Defense rests without calling Monserrate
After a last ditch attempt to enter more documents into the record, the defense in People v. Monserrate rested their case on Thursday, October 8 without calling State Senator Hiram Monserrate to the stand. Closing arguments will begin on the following Tuesday, October 13. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:21:25 GMT)

Defense Lawyer Defends His Grillz Strategy in Murder Prelim
San Francisco criminal defense lawyer Eric Safire has been getting hate mail since directing eight men to stand up in court when a key prosecution witness was asked to identify the shooter in a murder case. "I just wanted him not to be the only black guy with gold teeth in the room," Safire told The Recorder. Safire said it's an age-old tactic: "All the great defense lawyers in the world used to ... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:01:35 GMT)

Senate’s Defense Appropriations bill includes millions for ATK
The U.S. Senate’s fiscal 2010 Department of Defense Appropriations bill includes two items for Alliant Techsystem’s Allegany Ballistics Laboratory. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:52:46 GMT)

Father Of Fallen British Soldier Calls Tony Blair A 'War Criminal'
Former British prime minister Tony Blair was branded a "war criminal" Friday by the father of a soldier killed in the Iraq war after a memorial service to honor the dead at which the Archbishop of Canterbury criticized "policy makers" for failing to consider the cost of the conflict. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:43:51 GMT)

.S. judge allows payment of Stanford defense fees
Financier Allen Stanford and other executives who faces charges related to an alleged $7 billion fraud may file claims for defense funds under a directors' and officers' insurance policy, a federal judge said on Friday. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:59:44 GMT)

Judge allows Allen Stanford, others to seek defense fees
Financier Allen Stanford and other executives who face charges related to an alleged $7 billion fraud may file claims for defense funds under a directors' and officers' insurance policy, a federal judge said on Friday. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:14:23 GMT)

Texas governor further shakes up forensics panel
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has further shaken up a state panel that was about to review a report concluding that a faulty arson investigation led to a Texas inmate's execution. The governor announced Friday that a criminal defense attorney from Fort Worth will... Sponsored Topics: Texas - Rick Perry - United States - Forensic science - Fort Worth Texas (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:44:59 GMT)

Perry continues overhaul of Forensic Science Commission
The governor picks Fort Worth criminal defense attorney Lance Evans. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:21:02 GMT)

Governor hopeful Kinky Friedman talks about criminal justice reforms
He spoke with the mother of Tim Cole, who was posthumously exonerated of rape charges. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:26:03 GMT)

NYC Astor trial shines light on jury-room strife
Jurors in the epic criminal case about philanthropist Brooke Astor's fortune seemed to have hit a breaking point. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:32:27 GMT)

U.S. judge allows Stanford, others to seek defense fees from D&O policy
HOUSTON (Reuters)—Financier Allen Stanford and other executives who face charges related to an alleged $7 billion fraud may file claims for defense funds under a directors and officers liability insurance policy, a federal judge said on Friday. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:42:44 GMT)

Wong defense team wants to see trooper's personnel files
Defense attorneys for Edwardo Wong will say in pretrial motions that the trooper he is accused of killing in a traffic stop had no reason to pull him over. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:19:43 GMT)

Sheriff: Shooter acted in defense
Authorities believe they know who pulled the trigger of the gun that killed a Kansas City man early Monday morning during a robbery in a mobile home park in Apache Flats. Meanwhile, a seventh person has been charged in connection with the case. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:24:07 GMT)

Former Wall Street Financiers Face Criminal Action
They are scribblings that may come back to haunt Matthew Tannin. The former high-flying Bear Stearns hedge fund manager - who goes on trial for fraud in a New York court this week - had a habit of recording his inner-most thoughts in emails sent to himself on a private Google Mail account. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:59:12 GMT)

4 recent self-defense shootings raise questions about law, safety
4 recent self-defense shootings raise questions about law, safety (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:15:00 GMT)

Feds call indictees to testify
Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed at least three people in trouble with the law to testify against former Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno at his November criminal trial. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:34:28 GMT)

Ness Technologies Launches Two Systems That Help Fight Terror and Crime in Urban Areas, at ISDEF
HACKENSACK, New Jersey, October 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ness Technologies (NASDAQ: NSTC and TASE: NSTC), a global provider of information technology services and solutions, today announced the launch of two systems that help fight terror and crime in urban areas, at ISDEF - Israel Defense, the international army and police exhibition, being held October 12-14, 2009, in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:18:02 GMT)

October Surprise - Peace Prize to a War Criminal
The Nobel Committee's tradition is long and inglorious, but for the well-informed no surprise. Consider its past honorees: After the October 9 announcement, The New York Times quoted 2007 winner Al Gore saying it was "thrilling" without explaining it was as undeserved as his own. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:41:18 GMT)

Chattanooga: Defense seeks diversion for former coach charged with rape
Former Baylor football coach Willie Idlette is headed toward trial for statutory rape on Oct. 27, but his defense attorney said Monday that they are hoping for judicial diversion. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:03:06 GMT)

Wall St. on Trial: A Case That Could Falter
Dan Slater, a former litigator, is following the government’s criminal case against two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers for DealBook. Here is his analysis of the coming trial. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:45:58 GMT)

Defense says man on trial for murder acted in self-defense
Both the prosecution and defense agreed Monday on several major facts in the murder trial of Adam Barker, who is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Zachary Scarpellini on Cherokee Road in October 2003. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:12:06 GMT)

Suspected Somali pirates taken to Spain
The Defense Ministry says two Somalis arrested for allegedly taking part in the hijacking of a Spanish trawler have been brought to Madrid and placed in custody. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:08:56 GMT)

Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky: Does Misadvice Constitute Ineffective Assistance? (Argument Preview)
On Tuesday, October 13, the Court will hear arguments in No. 08-651, Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky. At issue in the case is whether a criminal defendant’s guilty plea can be set aside because his defense counsel affirmatively misadvised him with regard to the deportation consequences of the plea, and whether such misadvice constitutes ineffective [...] (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:57:33 GMT)

Defense attorney says 'officer did not use excessive force'
An attorney representing a Beaumont police officer charged with official oppression says he believes his client did not use excessive force. Attorney Joseph "Lum" Hawthorn is representing Beaumont Police Officer David Todd Burke. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:33:15 GMT)

Herman Thomas sheds bowties for criminal trial
The switch in attire, which surprised prosecutors, was a strategic move by the defense to create a new image for former Circuit Judge Herman Thomas. "We want him tried as Herman Thomas, not Judge Thomas," defense attorney Jeff Deen said. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:37:50 GMT)

Thorp man charged for gun possession following self-defense shooting
A Thorp man who allegedly shot his cousin after being assaulted, will make an initial appearance next month in Clark County Circuit Court for possessing a firearm as a felon. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:44 GMT)

Allen Stanford's Lawyers Might Finally Get Paid
Taxpayers can rejoice that alleged Ponzi schemer R. Allen Stanford is no longer a public ward -- at least, not when it comes to his legal defense. On Friday, a Texas federal judge ruled that Stanford can now use insurance proceeds from a Lloyds of London directors and officers policy to pay his legal bills. With his assets frozen, Stanford's criminal case had been turned over in mid-September to ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:01:30 GMT)

Keep drug courts -- they're effective
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers chooses to attack our nation's most successful justice intervention for substance abusing offenders: drug courts (Cynthia Orr, Sept. 29 Other Views column, Rethink how we fight drugs). (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:09 GMT)

NJ Criminal and Family Law Attorneys Helmer, Paul, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. Launch Website
The Southern New Jersey law firm of Helmer, Paul, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. recently launched a website to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced criminal, immigration, or family law attorney or get answers to basic legal questions. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

A test case for Wall Street justice
Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers go to court Tuesday in the first, and so far only, prominent criminal trial stemming from the mortgage meltdown. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:36:09 GMT)

Judge: Stanford, Others May Seek Defense Fees From Lloyd's D&O Policy
Financier Allen Stanford and other executives who face charges related to an alleged $7 billion fraud may file claims for defense funds under a directors' and officers' insurance policy, a federal ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:57:01 GMT)

Women's Self-Defense Workshop Offered
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office will hold its 32nd Women's Self-Defense Workshop next Tuesday. The Oct. 20 class is open to all female residents of Loudoun over the age of 14, but space is limited to 100 participants. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:25:30 GMT)

28-year-old 'career criminal' gets 20 years in prison for armed robbery plea
A 28-year-old career criminal was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in state prison for robbing a man at gunpoint in Immokalee in 2007. Carl Lloyd James, 1403 Pear St., Immokalee, was scheduled to stand trial for armed robbery on Tuesday. Instead, he was sentenced as part of a plea agreement negotiated by Assistant State Attorney Mara Marzano and defense attorney John O. McGowan and was sentenced ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:31:52 GMT)

Mayor's defense: bank deposit was mistake
Trial against Brownsville Mayor Patricio 'Pat' Ahumada begins. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:12:47 GMT)

Defense says Wong can’t be executed because of race
NEWTON — Defense attorneys representing Edwardo Wong II against a charge of first-degree murder filed a motion Monday seeking to prohibit the state from pursuing the death penalty, pursuant to the newly enacted Racial Justice Act. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:47:06 GMT)

Testimony depicts final days of Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith was ill, confused and isolated in a hotel room with a cornucopia of prescription drugs in the days before her death, an investigator testified Tuesday in a criminal case stemming from the celebrity model's overdose death. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:29:46 GMT)

In a Case Turning on Financial Ills, a Search for Jurors
Difficulties arose for a criminal trial of two former executives of Bear Stearns accused of lying to investors about the state of hedge funds they oversaw. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:00:50 GMT)

28-year-old 'career criminal' gets 20 years in prison for armed robbery plea
COLLIER COUNTY — A 28-year-old career criminal was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in state prison for robbing a man at gunpoint in Immokalee in 2007. Carl Lloyd James, 1403 Pear St., Immokalee, was scheduled to stand trial for armed robbery on Tuesday. Instead, he was sentenced as part of a plea agreement negotiated by Assistant State Attorney Mara Marzano and defense attorney John O. McGowan ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:02:15 GMT)

Abeyta defense: Boulder homicide victim also armed; made threats
William Andrews also had a gun the night he was killed, and he also was making threats, defense attorney Jason Savela told jurors during opening statements of Joseph Abeyta's first-degree murder trial on Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:18:29 GMT)

Embattled bondsman turns himself in, awaits trial in jail
COLLIER COUNTY — Just days before his criminal trial, suspended Naples bondsman Joseph Houston turned himself in at the Collier County jail Wednesday and was then denied a release on bond during an emergency hearing. Houston’s defense attorney, Donald Day, said he’d file an appeal to have the question quickly decided after Collier Circuit Judge Frank Baker denied his motion to set bond. “The ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:32:13 GMT)

Florence man sentenced to 25 years in jail on criminal sexual conduct charge
Twelveth Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements III said a Florence man was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years behind bars on a criminal sexual conduct charge. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:36:06 GMT)

Police interrogations on video
The Democratic Party of Japan's election manifesto calls for all interrogations of criminal suspects by investigators to be recorded on video, to (1) prevent prolonging a trial because of differences in opinion between public prosecutors and defense counsel members over the reliability of the record of a suspect's oral statement, and (2) prevent false charges resulting from confessions made ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:23:12 GMT)

Fund managers face trial in mortgage market case
Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers went on trial Wednesday in one of the few criminal cases brought against Wall Street executives in connection with the housing market collapse. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:37:05 GMT)

As Bear Fund Trial Opens, 2 Strategies Emerge
As opening statements began on Wednesday in the fraud trial of two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers, Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, two very disparate trial strategies emerged from the prosecution and the defense: one attention-grabbing, the other a bit boring. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:01:01 GMT)

Schaumburg woman's animal cruelty trial begins
It was a stupid idea to use an industrial-strength tow chain as a dog collar, Jenell Land's defense attorney admits. But, he added, it wasn't a criminal act. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:22:12 GMT)

Abeyta defense: Homicide victim lived in a 'drug world'
William Andrews also had a gun the night he was killed, and he also was making threats, defense attorney Jason Savela told jurors during opening statements of Joseph Abeyta's first-degree murder trial on Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:38:20 GMT)

Defendant to use insanity defense in beating death trial
Lawyers for a man accused of beating a 78-year-old woman to death with a ball-peen hammer will employ a defense of insanity in his trial. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:35:36 GMT)

Defense may take insanity plea in case of woman charged with failure to provide treatment for son
SALEM - The defense lawyer for Kristen A. LaBrie, the Salem woman accused of withholding cancer treatment from her 9-year-old son, who died in March, seems to be exploring a possible insanity defense for her trial. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:29:57 GMT)

Defense Bears case
The defense lawyer for ex-Bear Stearns hedge-fund manager Ralph Cioffi yesterday promised to present documents and audio tapes that will cast doubt on federal prosecutors' claim that Cioffi duped investors about the health of two collapsing hedge fun... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:49:48 GMT)

W&L law school launches criminal defense clinic
LEXINGTON — The School of Law at Washington and Lee University has launched a new legal clinic focusing on misdemeanor criminal defense. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:17:02 GMT)

Whistleblower to get $4.5M in defense fraud case
A company whistleblower played the key role in an investigation that led to a Skokie -based defense contractor agreeing to pay $25 million to settle federal criminal and civil fraud claims, the U.S. attorney's office said today. As a reward, the MPC Products Corp. whistleblower who brought the deliberate overcharging to the government's attention and worked undercover wearing a wire will receive ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:14:12 GMT)

Carillo defense rests; case based on mental health
The presentation of evidence in the Reyes Carrillo-Garcia trial came to a close Wednesday, Oct. 7, after the defense rested. Most of the testimony in the defense’s case concerned Carrillo’s mental health. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:04:13 GMT)

Skokie defense contractor to pay $25M in U.S. fraud case
(Crain’s) — Skokie-based defense subcontractor MPC Products Corp. agreed to pay $25 million to settle federal contract fraud claims alleging it falsified labor costs to inflate its profits on military contracts for more than a decade. MPC, which makes throttles for fighter jets and a wide ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:26:59 GMT)

'Clever' -- Not Criminal -- Is Meadows Jackpot Rip-Off Defense
Clever, but crime-free, is a sneak preview of the defense strategy for an alleged plot that racked up more than $400,000 in slot machine payouts at the Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington County. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:29:53 GMT)

Defense contractor to pay $25M in fines
SKOKIE, Ill., Oct. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice said defense contractor MPC would pay $25 million to settle charges it overcharged the government for more than a decade. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:54:40 GMT)

Defense Takes Aim at E-Mails in Bear Trial
The government’s criminal case against two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers, Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, has been built largely on isolated statements in e-mails. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:15:58 GMT)

3rd Circuit Rejects Online Activists' Free-Speech Defense of Attacks on Animal Testing Firm
The First Amendment does not insulate animal rights activists from criminal liability when they use a Web site to orchestrate a campaign of harassment, cyberattacks, vandalism and destruction of property, the 3rd Circuit has ruled. The three-judge panel unanimously refused to strike down the Animal Enterprise Protection Act, rejecting arguments by six activists, convicted for targeting an animal ... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:02:53 GMT)

Mistrial declared in criminal case against Brownsville mayor
BROWNSVILLE — A mistrial has been declared in the criminal case against Mayor Pat M. Ahumada Jr., who is accused of stealing more than $26,000 destined for a city vendor. A Cameron County jury deliberated for about five hours Thursday before... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:20:43 GMT)

Judge dismisses request to throw out most serious criminal charges against Casey Anthony
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a request to throw out the most serious criminal charges against a Florida mother accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:49:32 GMT)

Judge sex-for-leniency trial: Testimony focuses on accuser's criminal past
MOBILE, Ala. -- As ex-judge Herman Thomas' trial continued this morning, a defense attorney focused on the lengthy criminal history of one of the former judge's accusers. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:52:51 GMT)

Lakewood 'habitual criminal' convicted in church theft, sex assault
A Jefferson County Jury has found a 45-year-old 'habitual criminal' guilty of a 2-day burglary crime spree that ended with the sexual assault of a church choir director. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:58:27 GMT)

Attorneys firing back: Defense team in torture slayings tells of threats
The defense team for torture slaying alleged ringleader Lemaricus Davidson went on the offensive Friday, vowing to prosecute anyone identified as a result of an FBI probe into death threats against the attorneys and their families. "The job we've been asked to do is important, and we're going to undertake that representation and we're going to do our best," attorney David Eldridge said in a ... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:33:39 GMT)

Nurse who goaded suicides may face criminal charges
MINNEAPOLIS—A nurse who authorities say got his kicks by visiting Internet suicide chat rooms and encouraging depressed people to kill themselves is under investigation in at least two deaths and could face criminal charges that could test the limits of the First Amendment. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:19:46 GMT)

Self-defense seminar held
EAST GREENBUSH — People from as far away as Pennsylvania took advantage of a self-defense seminar held at Columbia Tae Kwon Do, 370 Columbia Turnpike, late last month, according to Master Tae Yun. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:13:37 GMT)

Criminal justice sales tax
Toppenish Police Department Officer Derrick Perez checks for outstanding warrants on a man found sleeping outside a convenience store in Toppenish Oct. 15, 2009. Perez was hired by the city using using three-tenths of a cent sales tax money and would lose his job if the tax is not renewed by voters next month. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:03:07 GMT)

Timoney planning Beason slayings defense
The defense attorney who, at least for now, is at the center of the Sept. 21 killings of five members of a Beason family has experience on both sides of the courtroom and on both sides of the Logan County line. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:39:04 GMT)

DOJ Outlines Changes After Backlash Over Handling of Stevens Case
Under fire for its handling of the criminal case against former Sen. Ted Stevens, the Justice Department has outlined a plan to ensure prosecutors play by the rules when dealing with evidence. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:02:24 GMT)

PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY to pay the largest criminal fine ever imposed in the U.S.
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY, INC., a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. ("Pfizer") today was sentenced today in federal court for a felony violation of the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, for misbranding the drug, Bextra, with the intent to defraud or mislead. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:08:12 GMT)

Casey's Defense Campaigns On Primetime TV
Members of Casey Anthony's defense team, including Jose Baez, appeared on national television over the weekend and continued to push the notion that their client is innocent. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:05:01 GMT)

Sudan rebel leader appears in Hague court
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors said on Monday Sudanese Darfur rebel leader Bahr Idriss Abu Garda deliberately ordered the killing of 12 African Union peacekeepers, leaving civilians unprotected. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:21:35 GMT)

Today from VOA:
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has begun a preliminary hearing to determine whether Sudanese rebel leader Bahr Idriss Abu Garda must stand trial for war crimes. Abu Garda is charged with leading an attack against African Union peacekeepers in Darfur two years ago. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:57:25 GMT)

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