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Criminal Defense Lawyer News Nov 2009

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Judge rejects DeChristopher's 'necessity defense'
The defense of a University of Utah student accused of placing bogus bids in a federal oil and gas lease auction took a major... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:25:16 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:16 GMT)

DeChristopher defense denied
Not enough evidence for ‘necessary evil’ argument, judge says A federal judge shot down Tim DeChristopher’s planned legal defense, leaving him to be judged solely by his actions, not his intent.... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:07:19 GMT)

Bogus Bidder Loses Shot at Global-Warming Defense
by Robert Gehrke A federal judge said Monday that Tim DeChristopher won't be allowed to argue that global warming posed an imminent threat that justified placing bogus bids to derail a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease auction last year. "The court finds that DeChristopher's necessity defense fails because there were reasonable, legal alternatives open to DeChristopher other than his ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:09:54 GMT)

Prominent Defense Attorney Dies
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Des Moines attorney involved in many prominent criminal trials over the past 60 decades has died. Ray Rosenberg was 87 and died of heart failure. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:54:29 GMT)

Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorneys Sort Out The Myths And Realities Of DUI
According to Frederick D. Paoletti, Jr., Founding Principal of the law firm of Paoletti & Gusmano , ( http://www.paolettilaw.net ), a criminal defense law firm that specializes in Connecticut DWI and DUI cases, many Connecticut drivers are at risk for being arrested this holiday season for driving under the influence, even if they don’t plan on drinking alcohol. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:04:41 GMT)

Flaws in criminal justice
Failings in the administration of criminal justice in Britain are bound to be major issues at the next general election, due in 2010. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, when he assumed office in 1995, undertook to be tough on crime and the causes of crime. This promise does not seem to have been fulfilled. The statistics of offenses produced by the authorities are unreliable as the definitions ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:08:41 GMT)

More Workers Seek to Clear Criminal Records to Find Jobs
The lousy U.S. job market has made it more urgent for workers with criminal convictions to seek to have their records purged so they can compete for work, the Wall Street Journal reported Nov. 11. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:24:08 GMT)

Bear Stearns Defense Holds Lessons For Execs
Going on offense is the best defense in white-collar cases. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:50 GMT)

Jurors to hear criminal past of SB teen shot by police
SAN BERNARDINO - A jury will get to hear about the possible gang involvement and criminal history of a teenager who was shot by police two years ago after allegedly reaching for a gun at the end of a foot chase. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:31:43 GMT)

Judge Tells Defense Lawyers to Hire Private Security in Blackwater Case
The defense lawyers representing five Blackwater security guards on manslaughter charges are not entitled to a government security escort to travel in and around Iraq to investigate the criminal allegations, a federal judge in Washington ruled Monday. The lawyers argued that they should be given the same level of security as the FBI and federal prosecutors. The defense lawyers also had claimed a ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:17:21 GMT)

Judge Tells Defense Lawyers to Hire Private Security in Blackwater Case
The defense lawyers representing five Blackwater security guards on manslaughter charges are not entitled to a government security escort to travel in and around Iraq to investigate the criminal allegations, a federal judge in Washington ruled Monday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:02:51 GMT)

Lloyd’s Says It Doesn’t Have to Pay for Stanford’s Defense
Nov. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Lloyd’s of London said admissions made by accused Ponzi scheme operator R. Allen Stanford’s former chief financial officer when he pleaded guilty relieves the insurance syndicate of the obligation to pay defense costs for Stanford and his codefendants. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:37:33 GMT)

THE MAYOR ON TRIAL Defense rests its case in Dixon trial; closing arguments set for Thursday
The defense rested its case around 9:45 a.m. today in the criminal theft trial of Mayor Sheila Dixon, with closing arguments expected to take place tomorrow. The judge released the jurors before 10 a.m. and asked them to return by 9 a.m. Thursday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:11:48 GMT)

Bear Defense Holds Lessons For Execs
Going on offense is the best defense in white-collar cases. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:56:52 GMT)

A Kansas City Criminal Defense Attorney Defends Your Rights & Offers A Brighter Future
Should you ever attempt to represent yourself? Absolutely not. As the old saying goes, "One who represents himself has a fool for a client." Nothing could be more true. If your freedom and future are important to you, hire an experienced and reputable lawyer. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:34:41 GMT)

Defense Rests In Dixon's Theft Trial
The defense has rested in Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial. The jury was sent home, and closing arguments are expected Thursday. WJZ's Mary Bubala Is Leading WJZ Complete Coverage. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:46:00 GMT)

Defense begins case in TDCJ murder trial
CENTERVILLE — Defense attorneys began their case Wednesday in the capital murder trial of Jerry Duane Martin, bringing six witnesses to the stand to testify on the Sept. 24, 2007, escape of Martin and fellow Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate John Ray Falk from the Wynne Unit, which led to the death of TDCJ Officer Susan Canfield. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:19:54 GMT)

Deputy Defense Secretary Visits C.U.
Returning to the same room where he once took exams, Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III law ’80 addressed Cornell Law Students about current pressing defense issues such as Guantanamo Bay and the novel threat of cyber warfare, stressing the advantages that his background in law training provides. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:36:21 GMT)

Police ask DA to seek criminal neglect charges against Desai
Metro detectives late Tuesday handed the district attorney’s office the brunt of their criminal investigation into last year’s hepatitis C outbreak, for what is expected to be a groundbreaking prosecution. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:01 GMT)

Casey Anthony defense: Roy Kronk should be suspect in Caylee's death
Casey Anthony's defense team claim in a motion filed late today that Roy Kronk — the Orange County meter reader who found Caylee Anthony's remains — is "equally likely to be responsible for the death of the child." (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:35:31 GMT)

Lawmakers Hear Arguments on Self-Defense Bill
Clergy members oppose legislation; gun rights groups endorse it Some of Pennsylvania's clergy say a state house bill being considered will increase gun violence and deaths, while supporters contend the bill simply expands your right to self-defense. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:08:10 GMT)

Judges Face Criminal Charges
El Paso - - Three local judges are under criminal indictment by the state of Texas. They are: Manuel Barraza, Regina Arditti, and Sissy Hernandez. All three are facing charges of nepotism. Judges Barraza and Arditti are accused of conspiring to hire each other's relatives for well-paying jobs. The third judge, Sissy Hernandez, allegedly hired one of her own family members. read more (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:50:47 GMT)

Anthony defense claims Kronk a suspect
Casey Anthony's defense team filed court documents on Thursday suggesting Roy Kronk should be considered a suspect in Caylee Anthony's death. More>>> (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:02:45 GMT)

Gates: Defense Dept. will review Ft. Hood
The Defense secretary made his announcement after the first public congressional hearing into the shootings concluded. Read more... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:41:46 GMT)

Bulgaria Prosecutor Presses Charges against Ex-Defense Minister
Former Defense Minister, Nikolay Tsonev, must explain his signature under many contracts that led to losses for the State. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:20:27 GMT)

Bulgaria Prosecutor Presses Charges against Ex-Defense Minister
Bulgaria’s Prosecutor's Office has officially charged former Defense Minister, Nikolay Tsonev, with signing deals that were unfavorable for the Ministry. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:21:06 GMT)

Casey Anthony defense points fingers at meter reader as potential murder suspect
Casey Anthony's defense team is going after the former Orange County meter reader who discovered her daughter's remains, claiming there is circumstantial evidence that makes him "equally likely to be responsible for the death of the child." (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:54:24 GMT)

Casey Anthony's defense names alternative suspect
Defense attorneys cast suspicion on a former meter reader. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:24:38 GMT)

Defense moves for mistrial in Lehigh double murder
The defense has moved for a mistrial in the double murder case against Juan Mendez. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:22 GMT)

Caseys Defense Interviews Kronks Ex-Wives
Not only is Casey Anthony's defense trying to blame Roy Kronk for killing Caylee, videos released Friday show they're trying to dig up any dirt they can. KRONK'S EX-WIVES: Raw Video | See Images KRONK'S SON: Also Answered Questions READ: Kronk As Suspect | Memo Supporting Motion BILL SHEAFFER: Comments On Baez Motion VIDEO REPORT: Interviews With Ex-Wives SHEAFFER BLOGS: His Take On Defense ... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:10 GMT)

The Criminal Justice System Is Not The Proper Place To Determine Khalid Sheikh Mohammed?s Fate
The administration's decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal criminal court in New York shows that President Obama is not serious about our national security. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:41:02 GMT)

Top House Democrat questions 9/11 criminal trials
The chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Representative Ike Skelton, cast doubt on Friday about the Obama administration's decision to try the September 11, 2001, conspirators in a U.S. criminal court. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:44 GMT)

Top U.S. House Democrat questions 9/11 criminal trials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Representative Ike Skelton, cast doubt on Friday about the Obama administration's decision to try the Sept. 11, 2001, conspirators in a U.S. criminal court. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:38 GMT)

Defense rests in murder trial
CENTERVILLE - Defense attorneys in the capital murder trial of Jerry Duane Martin rested their case Friday with the jury hearing testimony from a single witness, independent traffic accident reconstructionist Ted Marules. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:43 GMT)

Defense keys Lake Oswego's 24-9 win over South Salem
Lake Oswego hasn't been doing anything flashy or revolutionary since its 0-3 start this season. Instead, the Lakers went back to the basics, shored up their defense and have been playing consistent, hard-nosed football. Lake Oswego used another workmanlike performance to knock off South Salem in ... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:39:10 GMT)

Prep football playoffs: Defense was deciding factor in Lehigh's upset win
FORT MYERS —Picking a defensive and offensive MVP for the Lehigh Lightning from Friday night’s upset of Riverdale is a tricky affair.The defense was stellar, allowing just 201 total yards and seven points. But selecting just one would be criminal, as a quartet of players each provided key plays at critical moments.Junior defensive lineman Dylan Geren recovered a fumble in the first quarter and ... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:37:00 GMT)

Experts differ on Asperger's as a legal defense in criminal trials
PASADENA - When William "Billy" Cottrell hops on a bus and returns to an Arizona federal prison to teach physics and cosmology classes to prisoners soon, he will do so without a jury ever having heard evidence about his Asperger's syndrome. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:32:50 GMT)

LSU's puzzling loss, Weis' future and more
Someone at ESPN/ABC needs to be fired for turning me into a criminal Saturday. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:56:54 GMT)

Going Downtown: More juveniles being transferred to adult criminal systems
One terrible decision turned a 15-year-old boy with no criminal record into a three-striker. Deon Loggins was among a group that robbed some young drug dealers at gunpoint in a Modesto park, then stole marijuana and money, among other things, a prosecutor said. Now, he's one of an increasing number of adolescents landing in the adult justice system in California. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:43:53 GMT)

Defense organizations lobby Supreme Court in support of Cooper
Three criminal-defense organizations have filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Kevin Cooper's petition for the court to intervene in his case. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:30:58 GMT)

Why do some criminal cases take forever to go to trial?
Sometimes it seems to take forever for a case to come to trial. Interest is high when a major crime happens, but then it may take three or four years before a defendant is brought to justice. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:11:40 GMT)

Hungry Criminal Arrested in Sheboygan
A Sheboygan teen has been charged with breaking into a neighbor's house to look for snack food. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:12:33 GMT)

Kansas City Criminal Defense Attorney Joins "Best of the Bar" and "Super Lawyers" for 2009
Two separate trade publications, the Kansas City Business Journal and Kansas City Magazine's "Super Lawyers" magazine, are recognizing Kansas City criminal defense attorney Christopher Angles this month as one of Kansas City's top criminal defense attorneys. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Executives Will Testify in Airbus Inquiry
One of highest-profile insider-trading inquiries in Europe in recent years will enter its final phase Monday as more than a dozen current and former executives of the aerospace group European Aeronautics Defense & Space and its Airbus subsidiary testify before a French regulator that is weighing more than 12 million euros in fines, The New York Times’s Nicola Clark reported. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:45:58 GMT)

Bowling Green lab's DNA policy raises questions
By ERICA BLAKE BLADE STAFF WRITER In a small laboratory in Bowling Green, forensic scientists test and analyze case after case involving DNA for various law enforcement agencies in the region. And while the scientists at Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation will continue to produce results in cases involving DNA evidence, so will outside labs as well. A bureau protocol that ... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:48:07 GMT)

Abortion slaying suspect may use necessity defense
Seemingly contradicting his own public statements, an attorney for the man accused of gunning down a Kansas abortion provider has argued in court documents that his client has an "absolute right" to present a defense that argues the killing was justified to stop abortion. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:57:17 GMT)

Abortion slaying suspect may use necessity defense
Seemingly contradicting his own public statements, an attorney for the man accused of gunning down a Kansas abortion provider has argued in court documents that his client has an "absolute right" to present a defense that... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:24 GMT)

Abortion Murder Suspect May Use Necessity Defense
Seemingly contradicting his own public statements, an attorney for the man accused of gunning down a Kansas abortion provider has argued in court documents that his client has an "absolute right" to present a necessity defense. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:08:08 GMT)

Defense investigator in court on witness intimidation charge
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco defense attorney's private investigator made his first appearance in court Monday since his arrest last week on witness intimidation charges, and his attorney expressed confidence he would be "vindicated." (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT)

Midland man competent to stand trial on first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child victim
MIDLAND — Mental health evaluators say a 23-year-old Midland man is competent to stand trial on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim younger than 13. Jason D. Goodson is accused of sexually assaulting the 9-year-old sister... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:39:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Mental-illness defense possible for Ft. Hood suspect
The attorney representing Fort Hood massacre suspect Maj. Nidal Hasan said today that he is considering a defense based on mental illness. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT)

"Stand Your Ground" law a defense against animals?
A unique court battle is shaping up in Lee County. A man is facing third degree felony charges for shooting an endangered black bear in his back yard and wants to use the "Stand Your Ground" law as his defense. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:32:42 GMT)

Right and Left Join to Take On U.S. Over Criminal Justice
Conservatives and libertarians are joining civil liberties groups in saying that the criminal justice system is a part of government that must be contained. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:26:58 GMT)

Self defense alleged in murder case
GREENVILLE — A Greenville man has claimed he was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed another local resident in August. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:15:12 GMT)

Right and Left Join to Take on U.S. Over Criminal Justice
WASHINGTON -- In the next several months, the Supreme Court will decide at least a half-dozen cases about the rights of people accused of crimes involving drugs, sex and corruption. Civil liberties groups and associations of defense lawyers have lined up on the side of the accused. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:18:20 GMT)

Defense lawyers focus on informant's papers
SPRINGFIELD - If a petty criminal ever wanted to sign on to be a high-profile government informant whose every move will be mined by defense lawyers, take a page from Frankie A. Roche. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:42:39 GMT)

Right and Left Join Forces on Criminal Justice
Joining forces with civil liberties groups, some conservatives say that the criminal justice system is a part of big government that must be contained. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:11:59 GMT)

Defense lawyer in 'Billionaire Boys Club' scheme indicted
Detroit-- The attorney representing the Brighton businessman accused in an alleged $53 million "Billionaire Boys Club" Ponzi scheme has himself been indicted for a criminal investment fraud scheme. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:04:19 GMT)

Stanford sues Lloyd's of London for defense fees
Allen Stanford, who faces U.S. criminal and civil charges for allegedly leading a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, is suing Lloyd's of London for defense costs. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:11:02 GMT)

Defense challenges credibility of jailhouse snitch in Flood trial
GRAHAM – The credibility of the star prosecution witness took center stage Tuesday morning during testimony in a capital murder case in Alamance County Superior Court. Defense attorney Craig Blitzer tried to poke holes in the statements the... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:16:04 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:39:30 GMT)

Corporation Under Criminal Probe May Ethically Retain Counsel for Employees
Companies under criminal investigation may -- subject to conditions -- retain counsel for their employees who are also targets or may become witnesses, the New Jersey Supreme Court held on Monday. The decision puts the court's imprimatur on an Illinois company's provision of a list of pre-approved attorneys that employees could retain free of charge. As long as the employer does nothing to ... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:17:01 GMT)

Former Prosecutor Pleads Not Guilty to Expanded Criminal-Syndicate Charges
Paul Bergrin, a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer accused of being at the center of a criminal enterprise, pleaded not guilty in federal court Monday to a raft of charges that include murder and drug trafficking. The superseding indictment almost tripled to 39 the original 14 counts lodged against the former federal prosecutor. On top of earlier charges that he engaged in prostitution and ... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:17:41 GMT)

Former Defense officials begin inquiry into Ford Hood slayings
Former Defense officials begin inquiry into Ford Hood slayings FORT HOOD — Two former Pent (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:03:59 GMT)

Former Prosecutor Pleads Not Guilty to Expanded Criminal-Syndicate Charges
Paul Bergrin, a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer accused of being at the center of a criminal enterprise, pleaded not guilty in federal court Monday to a raft of charges that include murder and drug trafficking. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:02:58 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:09:30 GMT)

Stanford Sues Lloyd's of London for Defense Fees Under D&O Policy
Allen Stanford, who faces U.S. criminal and civil charges for allegedly leading a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, is suing Lloyd's of London for defense costs. Lloyd's had advanced some legal fees under ... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:26:51 GMT)

Jurors in Dixon's criminal theft trial head for long weekend
Judge rejects repeated requests from the defense for a mistrial Judge rejects repeated requests from the defense for a mistrial (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:46:38 GMT)

Bulgaria Defense Minister: We Might Up Afghanistan Mission
Bulgaria’s Defense Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, reported the country will fulfill its commitment to send a field hospital with 30 doctors to Afghanistan. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:04:37 GMT)

Jurors in Dixon's criminal theft trial head for long weekend
Judge rejects repeated requests from the defense for a mistrial Judge Dennis M. Sweeney bid the jurors in Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft case farewell for a four-day holiday break Wednesday after rejecting repeated requests by defense lawyers for a mistrial. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:37:59 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:39:31 GMT)

Defense lawyers in Blackwater case on Baghdad shootings allege misconduct by prosecutors
WASHINGTON - Defense lawyers are alleging misconduct by Justice Department prosecutors in the case against one of five Blackwater security guards accused in the killings of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad. (Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:24:58 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:39:31 GMT)

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Brings Renewed Hope to Job Seekers
As the holiday season approaches in the midst of the current economic downturn, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan is providing hope by resolving warrants and expunging criminal records for clients dilligently searching for gainful employment. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Brings Renewed Hope to Job Seekers
As the holiday season approaches in the midst of the current economic downturn, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan is providing hope by resolving warrants and expunging criminal records for clients dilligently searching for gainful employment. Gregory Caplan, a former criminal prosecutor, focuses significant efforts helping clients clear bench warrant skeletons from their ... (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:15:34 GMT)

Blackwater defense claims misconduct
ASSOCIATED PRESS Defense lawyers are accusing Justice Department prosecutors of misconduct in the case against one of five Blackwater security guards charged in the killings of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad. Recent pretrial proceedings that took place behind closed doors led the Justice Department to seek dismissal of charges against Nicholas Slatten of Sparta, Tenn., one of the five guards accused in ... (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:04:58 GMT)

Defense lawyers claim misconduct in Blackwater case
Defense lawyers are alleging misconduct by Justice Department prosecutors in the case against one of five Blackwater security guards accused in the killings of 17 Iraqis in Baghdad. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:53:57 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:36:51 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:40:25 GMT)

Greenwood seeks to unfreeze assets to pay lawyer
NORTH SALEM — Former town Supervisor Paul Greenwood, who has been fighting legal problems since February when he was arrested on securities fraud charges relating to his investment businesses, has filed papers in U.S. District Court asking for the release of $1 million to pay for his criminal defense. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:37:21 GMT)

7th lawyer discussed for conflict staff
LOCKPORT -- Niagara County's system of having extra criminal defense attorneys on the payroll to handle clients the public defender's office can't represent continues to save money, but rising caseloads may lead to hiring one more attorney for the staff. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:02:53 GMT)

Defense expert questioned in Mansfield cop's DUI case
MANSFIELD -- A special prosecutor wants to have a defense expert disqualified in the case of a Mansfield police sergeant charged with driving while intoxicated and failing to drive in marked lanes. (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:08:17 GMT)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Linfield defense keys playoff win
McMINNVILLE – Fifth-ranked Linfield forced seven turnovers and beat No. 7 Mary Hardin-Baylor 53-21 in an NCAA Division III playoff game Saturday afternoon at Maxwell Field. Linfield (11-0) will play host to St. Thomas (11-1), the runner-up of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic ... (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:54:10 GMT)

Civil suit complicates defense for Montrose doctor in federal probe
A civil lawsuit against a Montrose doctor who also is the subject of a criminal investigation has ground to a halt as the doctor faces two stark legal choices, attorneys said in recent court filings. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:22:16 GMT)

Veteran Tulsa defense lawyer to be OBA president
A Tulsa criminal defense attorney, Allen M. Smallwood, will be sworn in as the president of the Oklahoma Bar Association on Jan. 15. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:40:41 GMT)

Prosecute the White House gate-crashers
The gate crashers Michaele and Tareq Salahi want to be famous as stars of reality television. I am all for that. Give them a reality television series and call it "Trial and Jailtime" in the D.C. criminal justice system. This despicable, desperate, duplicitous couple disgraced the Secret Service and embarrassed the president in his home. (Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:28:34 GMT)

Last defense for Knox ex-boyfriend in Italy trial
One of Italy's top criminal defense lawyers is making final arguments for the ex-boyfriend of American student Amanda Knox in the trial for the 2007 murder of a British student in Perugia. Giulia Bongiorno told the court Monday that her Italian client, Raffaele Sollecito, wound up being wrongly accused of murder because of a bloody footprint at the scene. Bongiorno won fame for successfully ... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMT)

Last defense for Knox ex-boyfriend in Italy trial
One of Italy's top criminal defense lawyers is making final arguments for the ex-boyfriend of American student Amanda Knox in the trial for the 2007 murder of a British student in Perugia. (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:13:40 GMT)

Last defense for Knox ex-boyfriend in Italy trial
PERUGIA, Italy - One of Italy's top criminal defense lawyers is making final arguments for the ex-boyfriend of American student Amanda Knox in the trial for the 2007... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:53:54 GMT)

Barred from using battered woman defense
Queens Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Cooperman has blocked the defense for Barbara Sheehan from using battered woman’s syndrome as a reason for fatally shooting her retired police sergeant husband in their Howard Beach home in February 2008. (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:54:30 GMT)

Last defense for Knox ex-boyfriend in Italy trial
Associated Press - November 30, 2009 7:55 AM ET PERUGIA, Italy (AP) - 1 of Italy's top criminal defense lawyers is making final arguments for the ex-boyfriend of Seattle student Amanda Knox in... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:03:08 GMT)

Last defense for Knox ex-boyfriend in Italy trial
One of Italy's top criminal defense lawyers is making final arguments for the ex-boyfriend of Seattle student Amanda Knox in the trial for the 2007 killing of a British student in Perugia. (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:03:56 GMT)

Analysis Group Assists in Bear Stearns Securities Fraud Defense
BOSTON----Analysis Group, Inc., a leading provider of economic, finance, and strategy expertise, supported testifying expert Dean R. Glenn Hubbard of Columbia Business School in his economic analysis and trial testimony in the high-profile criminal securities fraud trial of former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin. (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:54:00 GMT)

Last defense for Knox ex-boyfriend in Italy trial
PERUGIA, Italy -- One of Italy's top criminal defense lawyers is making final arguments for the ex-boyfriend of American student Amanda Knox in the trial for the 2007 murder of a British student in P... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:12:48 GMT)

Last Defense For Knox Ex-Boyfriend In Italy Trial
One of Italy's top criminal defense lawyers is making final arguments for the ex-boyfriend of Seattle student Amanda Knox in the trial for the 2007 killing of a British student in Perugia. (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:04:14 GMT)

Defense official communicated with WH crashers
The couple who crashed the Obama administration's first state dinner communicated with a senior Pentagon official about going to the event, but the official denies that she helped the couple get in. Michele Jones, a special assistant to Defense Secretary... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:16:17 GMT)

Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Continues Initiative to Aid Individuals Targeted in Voluntary FBI ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 11/30/09) - Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd, was recently recognized for his pro bono representation of those contacted for voluntary interviews by the FBI. Mr. Floyd received the 2009 CAIR-TX, Houston Chapter, Award "In recognition of: His personal dedication and committed assistance in providing protection to our community from undue harassment from federal ... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:43:00 GMT)

Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Continues Initiative to Aid Individuals Targeted in Voluntary FBI ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 30, 2009) - Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd, was recently recognized for his pro bono representation of those contacted for voluntary interviews by the FBI. Mr. Floyd received the 2009 CAIR-TX, Houston Chapter, Award "In recognition of: His personal dedication and committed assistance in providing protection to our community from undue harassment from ... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:46:39 GMT)

Salahi e-mails say couple asked Defense official about attending state dinner
A top Defense Department official corresponded with Tareq and Michaele Salahi in an effort to get them into last week's White House state dinner, according to sources familiar with an investigation into the security breach. On Friday the couple turned over copies of the email exchange to the Secr... (Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:16:57 GMT)

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