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Defense Official Communicated With White House Gate Crashers
Michele Jones, a special assistant to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, said in a written statement issued through the White House said that she never said or implied she would get Michaele and Tareq Salahi into the Nov. 24 White House dinner. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:50:03 GMT)

Ex-NBA star promising to repay Vegas casino debt
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has agreed to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid trial on felony criminal charges, a defense lawyer and prosecutor said Monday. Walker wasn't in court when his attorney, Jonathan Powell, described a plan for his client to pay a minimum of almost $13,000 a month over five years to settle a complaint... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:11:25 GMT)

Defense official communicated with WH crashers
Defense official communicated with WH state dinner crashers, denies helping them get in (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:38:03 GMT)

Salahi e-mails show couple asked Defense official about attending state dinner
E-mails turned over to the Secret Service show that Tareq and Michaele Salahi had sought a top Defense Department official's help to gain access to last week's White House state dinner. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Bogus bidder may have another defense
OK, so Tim DeChristopher won't argue at his newly scheduled March trial that he monkey-wrenched an oil and gas lease auction to save the world from global warming -- the judge won't let him -- but he may have another possible defense: selective prosecution. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:29:21 GMT)

Attorney anticipates criminal cases against Chesterfield ex-workers
ANDERSON — Criminal indictments are expected to be delivered this week against three of the five former Chesterfield employees accused of stealing more than $259,000 from the town. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:58:54 GMT)

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez Is Interviewed about the David Letterman Extortion Case on ...
On October 1, 2009, David Letterman announced to the world that he was the victim of extortion (commonly referred to as blackmail). He told his television audience that a man had demanded $2 million in exchange for withholding information about his sexual relations with female staff members. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

'The Truth (As I See It)': Veteran Prosecutor, Criminal Defender Reflects on Humanity, Government, Politics, and ...
In 32 years as a criminal lawyer, James Sepulveda has seen about everything one human being can do to one another -- both good and bad. What is it about humans as a species that prevents us from progressing to a more enlightened state? (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:35:00 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, 02 Dec 2009 12:54:31 GMT)

Attorney makes emotional plea to 'give Amanda her life back'
In an impassioned plea that brought her family and others to tears, Amanda Knox's criminal defense attorney Wednesday pleaded with an Italian jury for the 22-year-old Seattle woman's freedom. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:50:31 GMT)

Judge to rule today on whether Michael Boyd is a career criminal
A Middlesex Superior Court judge said she will rule today on whether a Framingham man is an armed career criminal, a decision that could substantially increase how many years he spends in prison. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:46:17 GMT)

Karadzic challenges appointment of defense lawyer
Radovan Karadzic will challenge the decision by war crimes judges to appoint him a defense lawyer in a trial in which the former Bosnian Serb leader is representing himself, his legal adviser said on Thursday. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:25:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Verdict isn't enough to oust Baltimore mayor
BALTIMORE | Mayor Sheila Dixon's misdemeanor fraud conviction fails to meet a key standard necessary for her removal from office, her attorney said Wednesday as the mayor resumed her regular duties a day after the verdict. Her criminal defense lawyer, Arnold M. Weiner, said the guilty verdict reflected testimony about actions that weren't part of Ms. Dixon's duties as City Council president, the ... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:38:14 GMT)

Kansas City Lawyer Could Be King in Nigeria
Adebayo Ogunmeno is a criminal defense and plaintiff lawyer in Kansas City, Kan., but he is considering a second career: being a king. Ogunmeno, 54, is a prince in the Yoruba tribe in southwest Nigeria, and when the time comes, says he thinks he has a good chance to ascend to the throne. If his plans pan out, it would be an abrupt return to a traditional Yoruba upbringing that he left 26 years ... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:45:40 GMT)

Novato Sanitary readies manager's defense in federal raid
While the results of a federal investigation into possible environmental violations by the Novato Sanitary District remain shrouded in mystery, the district board is coming to the defense of District Manager Beverly James in case she is indicted or charged with a crime. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:21:52 GMT)

UPDATE: Jury acquits Monitor Township man of five counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, returns guilty ...
A Bay County jury has acquitted a 26-year-old man of five of six criminal sexual conduct charges. The jury of four women and eight men deliberated about four hours Thursday before finding Joseph F. Laird guilty of one count... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:24:15 GMT)

Deputies seize pics of leaking courthouse
Criminal defense attorney Erika Kreisman had had enough of Thursday's rain leaking through into the fifth floor of the Allegheny County Courthouse. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:35:26 GMT)

Ex-Broadcom GC Avoids Criminal Charges Amid Claims of Prosecutor Misconduct
Former Broadcom GC David Dull avoided criminal charges in a stock options backdating case this week following claims of prosecutorial misconduct. He is expected to reach a nonprosecution agreement with the government, according to court documents. Dull has not been criminally charged in the case but is considered to be a co-conspirator in the government's indictment, which leveled securities ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:32:51 GMT)

Crusader defense is making a name for itself
Their names are the stuff of legend. The No-Name defense. The Steel Curtain. Orange Crush. And closer to home, there was Gang Green. The Jesuit football team’s defense is hoping to join that extraordinary group, and while the Crusaders don’t have a catchy nickname yet, it’s ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:09:20 GMT)

St. Louis man convicted of robbery after rap defense fails
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man has been convicted of robbery despite his defense that he had no reason to commit such a crime because of his developing career as a rap performer. Prosecutors said 27-year-old Mikal Muhammad could face life in prison at sentencing Jan. 5. He was convicted Thursday of robbery, burglary, felonious restraint and armed criminal action. The crime happened in 2007. The St ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:42:41 GMT)

Viktor Bout's defense set to lodge new bail appeal in Thai court
Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout accused of terrorism Defense lawyers representing alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout are planning to submit another bail request to a Thai appeals court, after the... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:38:52 GMT)

Pittsfield Township homeowner being released as police investigate whether shooting was self-defense
A Pittsfield Township man arrested following a fatal shooting outside his home Wednesday is being released today without charges as police investigate whether the shooting was self-defense. Washtenaw County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Burke said the prosecutor's office has asked...... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:02:26 GMT)

Pittsfield Township police say evidence points to self-defense; man who was shot was armed
Investigators say they’ve uncovered evidence that a Pittsfield Township homeowner was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot another man outside his home Wednesday morning. Both men were armed when they got into a dispute, police revealed this afternoon....... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:17:26 GMT)

Lawyer: Blagojevich to testify at criminal trial, not in civil lsuit
CHICAGO — Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will take the stand at his fraud trial but claim his 5th Amendment right against self-recrimination if called to testify in a $90 million civil suit, a defense attorney said Friday. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:50:03 GMT)

No Defense for Law Firm Web Images
Faced with unexpected criticism about the propriety of several stock photos on its site, Houston-based Lindeman Alvarado moved quickly to remove images of a woman and children used to illustrate the firm's criminal defense practice areas. Do you know what content is on your Web site? (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:02:26 GMT)

Criminal charges against Denny Hecker 'imminent'
Criminal charges against disgraced auto mogul Denny Hecker and one of his former lieutenants are "imminent," according to a court filing Friday. The revelation comes from a court filing mad... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:23:19 GMT)

Criminal charges against Denny Hecker 'imminent'
A filing in the former auto mogul's bankruptcy case indicates that criminal charges could be imminent. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:23:34 GMT)

Jesuit uses defense running game to run back to title contest
PORTLAND – Jesuit's football team did what it does best on Friday night – the Crusaders ran the ball like nobody's business and played shutdown defense – and used that effort to knock off West Salem 21-7 in the Class 6A state semifinals. For their efforts, the Crusaders earned a ... (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:39:10 GMT)

Seaside slaying: Investigators study possibility of self-defense
Five members of a Seaside family remain incarcerated while police investigate whether they were acting in self-defense when they allegedly shot and killed a man outside their home Tuesday night. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:53:04 GMT)

Lawyer Gets 14-Year Sentence for Plot to Eliminate Witnesses
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Robert Simels, a New York criminal defense lawyer, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his conviction in a scheme to “eliminate” federal witnesses slated to testify against one of his clients. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:07:35 GMT)

Rap defense doesn't work; man convicted of robbery
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A St. Louis man has been convicted of robbery despite his defense that he had no reason to commit such a crime because of his developing career as a rap performer. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:05:24 GMT)

Victim's father cross-examined by defense over his son's last moments
Defense attorney Michael Fawer cross-examined at length Jose Vazquez, who in 2003 found his namesake son dead on the floor of the family's Gentilly restaurant, and a stranger's body next to a gun nearby. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:02:14 GMT)

Theft charges dropped against Nassau GOP official's son
Criminal charges for allegedly stealing Democratic campaign signs have been dropped against Joseph Michael Cairo, 30-year-old son of Joe Cairo, the Nassau GOP's second-in-command. A DA's spokesman said the owner of the Valmont Shopping Center in North Valley Stream told investigators "he gave Cairo permission to remove the signs." Defense lawyer Dennis Lemke said Cairo had an alibi and a witness ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:12:36 GMT)

Defense to argue for dismissal in Thomas case
Torture slaying suspect George Thomas' defense team today will argue that the state has offered little more than guesswork about his alleged role in the fatal crime spree.In a motion filed this weekend, attorneys Tom Dillard and Steve Johnson are asking Knox County Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner to toss out the case against Thomas before it even goes to the jury.The pair contend ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:34:00 GMT)

Defense Attorney Gets 14 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Threaten Witnesses
The prosecutions of attorney Robert Simels and his former associate Arienne Irving, both of whom were convicted in August of conspiring to threaten witnesses, came to very different conclusions on Friday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:02:48 GMT)

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman Announces Sponsorship of Frosty, Heidi and Frank Webpage
Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney® Myles L. Berman announces his sponsorship of Frosty, Heidi and Frank Webpage. Myles L. Berman has been a long time supporter and fan of Frosty, Heidi and Frank and is pleased to be a sponsor of their webpage. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:10:00 GMT)

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman Announces Sponsorship of Frosty, Heidi and Frank Webpage
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney® Myles L. Berman announces his sponsorship of Frosty, Heidi and Frank Webpage. Myles L. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:20:03 GMT)

Obama names Tampa Democrat to defense post
President Barack Obama has appointed Florida state Rep. Michael Scionti to a Defense Department post. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:30:59 GMT)

Obama names Fla. state lawmaker to defense post
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- President Barack Obama has appointed Florida state Rep. Michael Scionti as deputy assistant secretary of defense for intergovernmental affairs and homeland defense.The Tampa Demo... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:09:26 GMT)

Obama names Fla. state lawmaker to defense post
Associated Press - December 7, 2009 4:44 PM ET TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - President Barack Obama has appointed Florida state Rep. Michael Scionti as deputy assistant secretary of defense for... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:47:53 GMT)

Was St. Paul killing an attack on ex-lover or act of self-defense?
Prosecutor says Michelle Wilson was spurned by Carl Jackson. The defense calls the '08 shooting self-defense. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:08:07 GMT)

Prominent Stamford defense attorney tops Greenwich list of unpaid boating fees
Thirty-five individuals owe a total of $23,176.78 to the town for various boating-related fees, the Parks and Recreation Department said. Michael "Mickey" Sherman, the well-known criminal lawyer, tops the list at $3,449.76, slightly ahead of Jim Sheehan, who owes $3,402. Reached Friday, Sherman said it was news to him. "I don't know anything about it. What's it for?" he asked. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:51:43 GMT)

[Balko] Criminal Justice Reform Alliance? Doubt It.
New York Times Supreme Court reporter Adam Liptak had legal and political opinion Web sites buzzing last week with a front-page article about non-traditional left-right alliances that may be emerging on criminal justice issues. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:25:11 GMT)

Defense accuses witnesses of telling new tales at capital murder trial
The capital murder trial of Tyrone Wells continued with a fourth day of testimony at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, with the defense team accusing the state's witnesses of adding fresh details that never arose at the first trial in March. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:47:24 GMT)

New drug conviction reversed, and US ruling is criticized
At least a dozen drug and gun convictions have been overturned in Massachusetts as a result of a controversial US Supreme Court ruling six months ago that criminal defendants have a constitutional right to cross-examine forensic experts who prepare laboratory reports, according to prosecutors and defense lawyers. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:32:33 GMT)

Killing called self defense: Attorney says Little did not shoot to kill in parking lot
ELYRIA — Terry Little sat stone faced as Assistant Lorain County Prosecutor Laura Swansinger said he murdered Lewis Turner in cold blood in a Lorain McDonald's parking lot in July 2007. He also remained stoic as defense attorney Kenneth Lieux admitted he fatally shot Turner, but said it was in self defense. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:09:58 GMT)

Defendant claims self-defense as Lorain murder trial opens
ELYRIA — Lorain drug dealer Terry L. Little, who is on trial on charges he killed a rival dealer at a Lorain McDonald’s, will testify that he shot the victim once to warn him and fired two more shots in self-defense, his attorney said Tuesday during opening arguments of Little’s murder trial. Little’s DNA was found [...] (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:21:50 GMT)

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney® Myles L. Berman Announces Sponsorship of Frosty, Heidi and Frank Webpage
Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney® Myles L. Berman announces his sponsorship of Frosty, Heidi and Frank Webpage. Myles L. Berman has been a long time supporter and fan of Frosty, Heidi and Frank and is pleased to be a sponsor of their webpage. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

ETBU Criminal Justice program hosts panel discussion
The Criminal Justice Program of East Texas Baptist University gave students an opportunity to hear first hand from those in the criminal justice field during a panel presentation held recently on campus. A Texas Ranger lieutenant, a prosecuting attorney, a private defense attorney, and an appellate judge spoke to the students about their roles in the criminal justice system. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:13:26 GMT)

Thomas files criminal complaint against judge
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has filed a criminal complaint alleging a Superior Court judge hindered prosecution of County Supervisor Don Stapley and investigations into funding of a $340 million court tower. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:29:57 GMT)

Sendio First Defense Technologies Available to Partners
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Sendio, Inc., developer of the only email system protection solutions to utilize self-managing email communities which totally eliminate attacks and abuse, today announced that the technology used in their recently released Sendio® First Defense service is now licensable by third-party developers for integration into email security products and unified threat management ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:45:00 GMT)

Andrew Thomas files criminal charges against judge
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas files criminal complaint against Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:38:48 GMT)

Andrew Thomas files criminal complaint against judge
The escalating legal battle between county officials manifested itself in more criminal allegations Wednesday when Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio filed charges against Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:39:11 GMT)

Defense rests in Ramaley case; closing arguments slated for Thursday
Attorneys for former state Rep. Sean Ramaley rested their defense this afternoon without calling Ramaley to the stand, and both sides will deliver closing arguments Thursday before the Dauphin County jury deliberates the first case in the Bonusgate corruption scandal. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:12:23 GMT)

Public defender mistreated in Criminal District Court, agency chief says
The Judiciary Commission should investigate the summary ejection of an Orleans Parish public defender from Criminal District Court during a hearing about his client, which resulted in the lawyer being roughed up by sheriff's deputies, Chief Public Defender Derwyn Bunton said this week. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:17:24 GMT)

Federal judge rules Yellow House co-owner not mentally competent to help in his defense
A federal judge has ruled that Guy Neighbors, an owner of the Yellow House Store in Lawrence, isn’t mentally competent to assist in his defense in three court cases. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:40:30 GMT)

Defense lawyer criticizes informer
A defense lawyer tore into the testimony of a jailhouse informant Wednesday as attorneys made their closing arguments in a trial stemming from an alleged gang attack on an Oxnard teen.Ramon Dominguez, 20, of Oxnard, is accused of shooting the 16-year-old boy twice in the head last year. The boy survived the attack.During closing arguments in Dominguez’s trial for attempted murder, attorney ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:53:00 GMT)

Defense says Naked Harem owner was rarely at club
EL PASO -- Defense attorney Gary Hill tried to establish Wednesday that strip-club owner Jeannie Coutta had no knowledge of prostitution or underage dancers at her business. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:12:15 GMT)

Defense rests for ex-Broadcom executive
The defense has rested its case in the trial of Broadcom Corp.'s former chief financial officer, who is accused of stock-option backdating. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:18:42 GMT)

Defense rests for ex-Broadcom executive
SANTA ANA, Calif. — The defense has rested its case in the trial of Broadcom Corp.'s former ch... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:27:29 GMT)

Defense rests for ex-Broadcom executive
Defense rests for former Broadcom CFO accused of fraud, conspiracy in backdating probe (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:33:08 GMT)

Richmond landlady killed in self-defense, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a Richmond landlady was acting in self-defense last week when she fatally stabbed a tenant during an argument. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:57:18 GMT)

Defense lawyers say their bad reputation unfair
An Auckland barrister says the bad reputation some criminal defence lawyers have is the fault of politicians and "rabid, sensation-seeking" media. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:09:53 GMT)

New York City Defense Attorney To Represent Al-Zahrani
A New York City criminal defense attorney will represent Abdulsalam Al-Zahrani, the alleged murderer of Binghamton University Professor Richard Antoun. Vestal's Court Clerk confirmed that Criminal Defense Attorney Frederica Miller will represent Al-Zahrani. But it's unclear how Al-Zahrani is paying for Miller's services. Al-Zharani's roommates told FOX 40 News that he was having financial ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:54:12 GMT)

Defense: Billings was insane
Should insanity be a criminal defense? Of course, people who are insane should be held to different standards. Sometimes. It depends on the crime. No, insanity is no excuse. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:35:20 GMT)

Defense in murder trial wants to speak to Scott Rothstein
Disbarred lawyer Scott Rothstein has yet to tell all he knows about the $1.2 billion investment scam that federal authorities say he masterminded. Now defense attorneys for Tony Villegas, the man charged with the 2008 slaying of Rothstein's former law partner, Melissa Britt Lewis, want to interview the disgraced Fort Lauderdale attorney about the crime. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:21:30 GMT)

DA: Woman shot nine times was killed in self-defense
District Attorney Pete Hautzinger said Thursday that he will not file criminal charges in the November shooting death of a Pear Park woman, saying she was shot nine times in self-defense. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:53:25 GMT)

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez Is Interviewed About The Erin Andrews Federal Stalking Case
On November 23, 2009, ESPN reporter Erin Andrews’ alleged stalker, Michael David Barrett, pled not guilty in a Los Angeles federal court house. Later that day, Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez provided KABC-TV reporters with a possible motivation behind the prosecutors’ decision to file the stalking charges in federal court instead of state court. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT)

Defense Asks Judge to Drop Case in Salon Slayings
MISSOULA – Lawyers for a man accused in the slaying of three Florence women in 2001 are asking a federal judge to toss the criminal case based on claims of misconduct by federal prosecutors. Defense lawyers for 33-year-old Brian Weber made their case before a federal judge in Missoula Thursday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:41:10 GMT)

Defense asks judge to drop case in salon slayings
MISSOULA - Lawyers for a man accused in the slaying of three Florence women in 2001 are asking a federal judge to toss the criminal case based on claims of misconduct by federal prosecutors. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:24:15 GMT)

Chais in Madoff-Linked Criminal Probe, U.S. Says (Update4)
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Money manager Stanley Chais and partnerships he ran are under criminal investigation stemming from the massive Ponzi scheme orchestrated by con man Bernard Madoff , U.S. prosecutors said. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:22:51 GMT)

New principal set for trial in criminal case dating to August
The principal of Stanton County High School faces charges of aggravated burglary, arson and criminal ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:01:58 GMT)

Chais, Partnerships in Madoff-Linked Criminal Probe, U.S. Says
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Money manager Stanley Chais and partnerships he ran are under criminal investigation stemming from the massive Ponzi scheme orchestrated by con man Bernard Madoff , U.S. prosecutors said. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:08:31 GMT)

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Robert M. Bernstein, Wins Felony Drug Trafficking Trial
Criminal Law News - Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney, Robert M. Bernstein, prevails in three count felony drug trafficking trial. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Oklahoma indigent defense struggles amid cuts
Next month, Joe Robertson will be in a courtroom in McAlester representing a client in a mental competency hearing.It will be the first time in recent memory that the executive director of the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System has represented a client in court. But as the agency tries to do more with less, it’s a necessity. Like other state agencies, the system has seen its budget cut as the ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:44:08 GMT)

Connecticut Reviewing Old Criminal Cases
Connecticut is looking into hundreds of old criminal cases to determine if any prisoners were wrongly convicted of rape, murder or manslaughter as part of an ambitious initiative underway around the country. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:13:17 GMT)

Connecticut Searching For Any Wrongful Convictions
Connecticut is looking into hundreds of old criminal cases to determine if any prisoners were wrongly convicted of rape, murder or manslaughter as part of an ambitious initiative under way around the country. Fourteen states have received millions of dollars in federal grants for DNA testing of old cases. In Connecticut, the money will pay for prosecutors, DNA experts and defense attorneys to ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:49:58 GMT)

Defense opens its case Sunday at Vazquez murder trial
The defense team for Tyrone Wells, accused of murdering a Gentilly restaurant owner during a robbery in 2003, began presenting its case to the jury Sunday afternoon, nine days since the capital murder trial opened at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:17:14 GMT)

Defense opens in capital murder trial, which continues Monday
The defense team for Tyrone Wells, accused of murdering a Gentilly restaurant owner during a robbery in 2003, began presenting its case to the jury Sunday, nine days after the capital murder trial opened at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:47:14 GMT)

Officials to discuss public defense 'crisis'
Detroit -- Federal and state leaders are to convene at Wayne State University today to address what's been described as a crisis in providing public defense attorneys for criminal defendants. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:01:54 GMT)

Attorney sues township over FOIA requests
A well-known criminal defense attorney accused of assaulting a Shelby Township detective is suing the township for rejecting his Freedom of Information Act requests for information mostly related to him and the case. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:10:33 GMT)

Suburban Chicago attorney joins Peterson's defense
Associated Press - December 14, 2009 7:54 AM ET JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Another attorney has joined the criminal defense team for Drew Peterson, who is accused of killing his third wife (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:04:12 GMT)

Stebic Lawyer Joins Peterson Defense Team
Former Bolingbrook police sergeant adds George Lenard to criminal defense team. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:41:36 GMT)

Principal facing criminal charges
The principal of Stanton County High School faces charges of aggravated burglary, arson and criminal damage in Johnson County for an alleged incident predating his hiring in Stanton County. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:30:27 GMT)

Appeals Court upholds Isabella County man's convictions on charges of accosting children, criminal sexual conduct
Courtesy photoDaniel L. SlocumA state Court of Appeals has affirmed an Isabella County jury’s convictions against a man charged with accosting children for immoral purposes and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Daniel L. Slocum, 48, was arrested in October 2007 after... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:09:15 GMT)

State charges Contreras as habitual criminal
The North Platte Telegraph Lincoln County District Court Judge John Murphy said he has only had to hear one previous habitual criminal case in his 27 years on the bench. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:42:04 GMT)

Indigent defense
For some of us, if not many, complaining that Kansas will pay appointed defense attorneys just $62 a ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:31:50 GMT)

Defense lawyer says testimony could alter Jackson County murder case
A defense lawyer might introduce evidence he suggests shifts culpability away from the defendant in a Grass Lake murder case and toward a main prosecution witness, a judge ruled Tuesday.George Lyons will be able to present testimony indicating Misty Hafley,... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:56:18 GMT)

Rolland Terry 'R.T.' Scales: District, appellate judge in Dallas presided over notable 1970s cases
Rolland Terry "R.T." Scales earned a strong reputation during his more than 35 years as a Dallas criminal defense attorney and judge in the district and appellate courts. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:40:15 GMT)

Police: Missing Utah mother of 2 is now criminal case, husband won't cooperate but not suspect
SALT LAKE CITY - It was "out of character" for a Utah mom to disappear and her husband refuses to tell investigators exactly where he went, so investigators on Wednesday said they are treating it as a criminal investigation. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:12:41 GMT)

Police treating missing Utah mom as criminal case
It was "out of character" for a Utah mom to disappear and her husband refuses to tell investigators exactly where he went, so investigators on Wednesday said they are treating it as a criminal investigation. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:23:00 GMT)

Easley hires Cheshire as attorney
Former Gov. Mike Easley has hired veteran criminal defense attorney Joseph Cheshire V to represent him in a federal investigation. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:24:53 GMT)

TJX hacker mulls Asperger's defense
Move over, McKinnon The international hacker who has admitted to stealing more than 130 million payment card numbers has mounted a new defense claim that he might suffer from Asperger's syndrome, a court filing indicates.… Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:13:22 GMT)

Motions filed to remove county attorney from cases
The drama inside the Maricopa County legal system took another turn Wednesday, as two local criminal defense attorneys attempted to capitalize on an internal political and legal battle. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:24:13 GMT)

Police treating disappearance of Utah mom Susan Powell as criminal case
SALT LAKE CITY — It was "out of character" for a Utah mom to disappear and her husband refuses to tell investigators exactly where he went that day, so investigators on Wednesday said they are treating it as a criminal investigation. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:47:32 GMT)

Easley hires high-profile defense attorney
As a federal grand jury and the State Board of Elections look into former Gov. Mike Easley's dealings with friends and contributors while in office, he has added a well-known attorney to his defense team. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:05:25 GMT)

Police treating missing Utah mom as criminal case
Investigators said Wednesday that they suspect foul play was involved in the disappearance of a Utah mother of two as they grew increasingly suspicious of her husband after he demonstrated an "unusual lack of cooperation" in the case. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:03:17 GMT)

Defense attorney seeks charges against Newton County sheriff w/ Cooper letter to Judge LePage
NEOSHO, Mo. — The Newton County prosecutor’s office is reviewing a defense attorney’s complaint that the sheriff denied him access to a client in jail last week, officials said Wednesday. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:54:19 GMT)

Offense & Defense: Chris Henry’s Tumultuous Career
CINCINNATI -- On the field, he's a master at offense. In court, he is a master at defense. Whether he's faced with a wall of linebackers, or a string of arrests, Chris Henry has always found a way to make it through. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:01:59 GMT)

Police treating missing Utah mom as criminal case
Authorities have upgraded their investigation into the disappearance of a Utah mother to a criminal probe and say her husband's "lack of cooperation" has made them increasingly suspicious of him. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:06:21 GMT)

Pressure builds on German defense minister
The German government and the opposition are locked in a protracted dispute following a September airstrike in Afghanistan. The handling of information by defense chief Guttenberg is the chief bone of contention. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:39:53 GMT)

Defense to present evidence during South City murder trial
Defense to present evidence during South City murder trial (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:40:05 GMT)

Police treating missing Utah mom as criminal case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Authorities have upgraded their investigation into the disappearance of a Utah mother to a criminal probe and say her husband's "lack of cooperation" has made them increasingly suspicious of him. Susan Powell, a 28-year-old mother of two young children, was reported missing Dec. 7, when she didn't show up for work. She was last seen a day earlier. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:54:54 GMT)

Infographic of the Day: The NFL All-Criminal 1st Team
The assorted crimes and professional accomplishments of players still on the field. The NFL playoffs are almost here! The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts might both go undefeated and meet in the Super Bowl! Also: There are criminals all over the field! Still! To that point, Infojocks created these fantastic infographics detailing the "All-Criminal 1st Team" for offense and defense ... (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:29:42 GMT)

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman(R) Speaks out on The Frosty, Heidi and Frank Show Broadcasting Live ...
Top Gun DUI Defense AttorneyÂ® Myles L. BermanÂ® is a successful, aggressive DUI / Drunk Driving defense lawyer with a national reputation for successfully representing many of his clients charged with DUI / Drunk Driving in Southern California. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:38:00 GMT)

Newton County sheriff Copeland will not face criminal charges
Jacob Skouby, prosecuting attorney in Newton County, on Thursday said Sheriff Ken Copeland will not face criminal charges for allegedly denying a defense attorney access to a client. (Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:39:29 GMT)

Defense, prosecution give closing statements in Clifton cab driver trial
A Parsippany man on trial for attempting to murder a taxi driver in Clifton is being wrongly accused by his alleged victim, who has more to hide than the prosecution would like jurors to believe, a defense lawyer said in his summation in state court Thursday. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:47:17 GMT)

Dave Maass: Prosecuted Pot Provider Accuses Obama of Entrapment, Uses Campaign Promises in Defense
One pot provider facing criminal charges has filed a motion in court accusing the administration of entrapment, because Obama pledged to stop prosecuting medical-marijuana providers whose operations are consistent with state law. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:34:57 GMT)

Civil Actions in Question Following Dismissal of Broadcom Criminal Charges
Stock options backdating lawsuits filed by shareholders against Broadcom Corp. face an uncertain future now that a federal judge has thrown out the government's criminal case against two of the company's former executives. Civil claims remain pending against Broadcom co-founders Henry Nicholas and Henry Samueli, as well as former CFO William Ruehle and former GC David Dull. The shareholder cases ... (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:17:41 GMT)

Pakistani Defense Minister Facing Corruption Charges Banned From Travel
(RTTNews) - Pakistan's federal investigation authorities have barred Defense Minister Ahmed Mukhtar, under investigation in corruption charges, from leaving the country. (Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:23:57 GMT)

Judge Blasts U.S. Attorneys' Pursuit of High-Profile Defense Lawyer
A Georgia federal judge has slammed federal prosecutors for making "sweetheart plea deals" with drug dealers to further their "relentless pursuit" of a criminal defense attorney whose trial ended last month when a jury acquitted him of drug conspiracy, attempted bribery and money laundering charges. The judge issued his harsh criticism of the U.S. Attorneys' Offices in an unusual order ... (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:46:21 GMT)

Teenager gets new lawyers
Alyssa Bustamante's defense has been taken over by the state Public Defender System's "Capital Litigation" division office in Columbia. Bustamante, 15, is charged in Cole County as an adult with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for killing Elizabeth Kay Olten, 9, on Oct. 21. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:17:55 GMT)

Pa. assembly corruption probe nears critical phase
A widening criminal investigation accuses some of Pennsylvania's most powerful state lawmakers of illegally converting the public work force and the Legislature's thick bankroll into potent re-election tools. (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:48:25 GMT)

Body found at NC base is Marine from Winnebago
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Authorities have identified the Marine whose body was found at a North Carolina base. Camp Lejeune officials said Friday the Marine had been identified as 19-year-old Pfc. Timothy J. Newcomer of Winnebago. Officials said the body was found Wednesday afternoon between two main roads north of the Hadnot Point area of the massive 246-square-mile base. The Naval Criminal ... (Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT)

Expense of Defense: Costly indigent defense program burdened by inefficiencies
EDINBURG -- Some of Hidalgo County’s highest-paid professionals this year weren’t on the official government payroll. They made more than top law enforcement officials like the district attorney and the sheriff. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:07:09 GMT)

Q&A with White Plains defense lawyer Mayo Bartlett
Attorney Mayo Bartlett runs a litigation law firm in White Plains that takes on criminal, civil rights and personal injury cases. The Greenburgh resident talks about his experience as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:39:33 GMT)

Settlers: Secret Plan Renders Barak ‘War Criminal'
Follow Israel news on and . (IsraelNN.com) A secret document that has been made public shows that the IDF is planning something close to war against the Jewish population of Judea and Samaria (Yesha), local councils accuse. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:50:38 GMT)

Public defense bill proposed
A bill introduced in the state Legislature would overhaul the criminal defense system by creating a commission that would establish a state public defenders office likely overseen by a handful of regional offices. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:11:11 GMT)

Judge mulls 'necessity defense' in upcoming hearing in Kan. abortion shooting case
WICHITA, Kan. - A judge is weighing a critical legal question in the case of a man who confessed to killing one of the nation's few late-term abortion providers: Can the man claim at his trial that the slaying was justified to save the lives of unborn children? (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:53:48 GMT)

Defense: Roeder Acted to Save Lives in Abortion Shooting
Scott Roeder called The Associated Press on Thursday from the Sedgwick County Jail and disputed characterizations in the media of him as being anti-government, saying he is "anti-corrupt government." (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:23:48 GMT)

I-Team: Search For Peace Ends In Criminal Charges
Few of the stories behind America's war against terror are as strange or full of as many twists as the story of Congressman Mark Siljander. An evangelical, extreme right wing Christian Congressman from Michigan, Siljander now faces charges he conspired with and helped launder money for a Kansas City Islamic Charity, which the government says has ties to al-Qaeda and insurgents in Iraq. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:14:28 GMT)

Income verification a tricky task in Hidalgo County
EDINBURG — The thick stacks of forms the indigent defense office receives each day from the county’s inmate population range from written screeds on the criminal justice system to more practical requests for extra toilet paper. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:31:40 GMT)

Steve Johnson, 34
A desire to help people in difficult situations steered Steve Johnson to law school and a career in criminal defense work."I get a great amount of satisfaction in helping people," he says. "Whatever they're charged with or whatever they did, they are still human beings and deserve some measure of compassion and respect for their humanity," he says. "That's one of the things I love about this job ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:46 GMT)

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