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Jailhouse witness and defense attorney meet again at Leniart trial
Defense attorney Norman A. Pattis’ cross (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:37:00 GMT)
Hines Helping Hilltop Defense
By John Philip Wyllie Having lost most of the rock solid defense that anchored last year’s league championship soccer team, Coach Rene Ortiz knew that to be successful this year somebody was going to have to step up quickly for Hilltop High. That somebody turned out to be sweeper, Elizabeth Hines. “We lost pretty much all [...] (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:43:01 GMT)
Criminal mind explored at Yazeed Essa aggravated murder trial
The narcissist requires excessive admiration, harbors a sense of entitlement and holds a preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty or ideal love, a crime scene analyst told jurors Thursday in the aggravated murder trial of Yazeed Essa. And prosecutors implied in their questioning that the description fits the former Gates Mills doctor to a tee. (Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:45:56 GMT)
Ulysses man seeks property seized in searches
A Ulysses businessman charged with five felonies in Finney County and 29 felonies in Grant County is asking for the recovery of personal property he claims not only was unlawfully seized, but that he and his wife in some cases need as part of their own criminal defense. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:45:15 GMT)
Reid-Clark warns students about consequences of drunk driving
MONMOUTH — "Texting Takes Young Lives" was the theme of the final day of United's safe driving week, which culminated with a presentation by noted local criminal defense lawyer David Reid Clark. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:50:51 GMT)
Hail Mary pass by the defense
We realize Illinois State Trooper Matt Mitchell's defense attorney John O'Gara has little to work with. Still, his motion asking a judge to dismiss the criminal charges against Mitchell is so ridiculous it's laughable. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:06:14 GMT)
Alabama professor's lawyer regrets calling her 'wacko'
The defense attorney appointed to represent an Alabama professor accused of shooting her colleagues said Friday he regrets describing her as "wacko." (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:17:24 GMT)
Former Appleton firefighter Scott Schmidt to pursue rare defense in fatal shooting of Kelly Wing Schmidt
APPLETON A former Appleton firefighter accused of shooting his estranged wife to death claims he was trying to stop her from committing the felony crime of adultery. (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:11:38 GMT)
Tiger Woods's Mother Comes to His Defense
Jacara Ahmaddiya After his public apology, Friday, for cheating on his wife, Elin, Tiger Woods’s mother, Kultida, defended her son, immediately following the apology and later to reporters. After Tiger spoke his piece, his mother was seen hugging him and telling him that she is “proud” out him. Later, when she spoke to reporters, she said that similar to the game of golf, her son “wants to get ... (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:10:08 GMT)
Plane attack prompts debate over terrorism label
When a man fueled by rage against the U.S. government and its tax code crashes his airplane into a building housing offices of the Internal Revenue Service, is it a criminal act or an act of terrorism? (Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:15:01 GMT)
Prosecutors: Hero was a common criminal
When President George W. Bush announced at the White House on Dec. 3, 2004, to the assembled media that Bernard Kerik was his choice to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, he noted that, like President Theodore Roosevelt, Kerik had once held the position of New York City police commissioner. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:34:30 GMT)
Becker trial: What is insanity?
Among the many hurdles for Mark Becker’s defense attorneys is getting jurors to understand that to be legally insane, a defendant must not know the difference between right and wrong. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:16:37 GMT)
Hail Mary pass by the defense
We realize Illinois State Trooper Matt Mitchell's defense attorney John O'Gara has little to work with. Still, his motion asking a judge to dismiss the criminal charges against Mitchell is so ridiculous it's laughable. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:58:37 GMT)
Former Appleton firefighter proposes adultery defense
APPLETON A former Appleton firefighter accused of shooting his estranged wife to death claims he was trying to stop her from committing the felony crime of adultery. Scott Schmidts attorney plans to argue that Schmidt thought force was necessary to prevent Kelly Wing Schmidt from meeting another man at a hotel and committing the felony because prosecutors dont take adultery seriously, according ... (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:02:38 GMT)
Rapper Nas pleads not guilty to criminal contempt charge in divorce case with ex-wife Kelis
Nas faces a criminal contempt charge for unpaid child and spousal support in his divorce from fellow singer Kelis. (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:50:00 GMT)
THE NOTEBOOK: Sorry not enough for local bank robber with long criminal record
SORRY, REALLY SORRY: On Dec. 4, 2008, Bram Fox held up a bank in Washington, Conn. For that, he told a judge, he is “sorry.” (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:57:19 GMT)
Plane Attack Prompts Debate Over Terrorism Label
When a man fueled by rage against the U.S. government and its tax code crashes his airplane into a building housing offices of the Internal Revenue Service, is it a criminal act or an act of terrorism? (Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:23:50 GMT)
Doctor to use insanity defense
HAMMOND | Former pediatrician Jihad Kasim has been ruledcompetent to go though a jury trial on charges he defrauded the Medicaid system out of more than $1 million, but his lawyer stillhopes to use his client's mental state as a defense. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:05:37 GMT)
New partners at Procopio, Cory
John D. Alessio, Lionel P. Hernholm and S. Todd Neal have been elected partners at the law firm Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch. Alessio practices in business, employment and lender litigation. Hernholm has a background in business litigation and family law. Neal’s practice focuses on complex business litigation and the defense of white-collar criminal cases. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:11:15 GMT)
Former Appleton firefighter proposes adultery defense
APPLETON A former Appleton firefighter accused of shooting his estranged wife to death claims he was trying to stop her from committing the felony crime of adultery. Scott Schmidts attorney plans to argue that Schmidt thought force was necessary to prevent Kelly Wing Schmidt from meeting another man at a hotel and committing the felony because prosecutors dont take adultery seriously, according ... (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:32:29 GMT)
Firefighter presents adultery defense
APPLETON A former Appleton firefighter accused of shooting his estranged wife to death claims he was trying to stop her from committing the felony crime of adultery. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:33:16 GMT)
Defense chief: Don't let guard down vs Abu Sayyaf
MANILA, Philippines - Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales said on Monday he believes the death of Abu Sayyaf leader Albader Parad and 5 others is a big blow to the bandit group, but the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should continue to hunt the other leaders and members of the terrorist group. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:18:30 GMT)
Liberia : Jubah Murder Trial Postpone Again
Judge Sekahjibo Wallor of Criminal Court "A" has reassigned hearing into the murder trial of the late Public Procurement Concession Commission (PPCCC) Chairmen Keith Jubah to February 23, 2010 upon a request made by defense counsel. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:18:28 GMT)
AG Holder says criminal justice system invaluable weapon in handling New York terrorism case
WASHINGTON - AG Holder says criminal justice system invaluable weapon in handling New York terrorism case. Bomb plot suspect Zazi cites 'martyrdom' attack plan against New York City subway - A former Denver airport shuttle driver admitted Monday to a plot to bomb the New York City subways, saying he was recruited by al-Qaida in Pakistan for a "martyrdom plan" against the United States. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:33:49 GMT)
New York Attorney Robert Simels, Serving a 14-Year Prison Sentence, Co-Owns Baltimore Condo with Kenny "Bird" Jackson ...
The News Hole by Van Smith: Robert Simels, the New York criminal-defense lawyer who for decades represented some of Baltimore's most notorious drug-world defendants, won't be using his Water Street condominium in downtown Baltimore anytime soon. In early January, he began serving a 14-year prison sentence for intimidating witn... (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:22:13 GMT)
Federal prosecutors launch criminal investigation over Toyota recall
View full size (AP Photo/Kyodo News, Nozomu Endo) Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda speaks to journalists in Nagoya, central Japan, last week. Toyoda said he would testify at a U.S. congressional hearing about the automaker's massive recalls in the United States. (Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:51:41 GMT)
Armstrong criminal trial postponed to October
A 4th Judicial District judge today postponed the criminal trial of the Rev. Donald Armstrong of Colorado Springs to Oct. 18. The trial had been set to begin today. The change was due to scheduling conflicts between Armstrong’s defense attorney,... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:16:00 GMT)
3 NYC police officers acquitted in sodomy case
A New York City police officer accused of sodomizing a drug suspect in a subway station was acquitted Monday after defense attorneys spent weeks chipping away at the credibility of the accuser, a self-professed gang member who admitted to smoking pot regularly. Two colleagues were acquitted of a cover-up. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:07:53 GMT)
F. Lee Bailey to address Bangor Chamber
BANGOR, Maine -- America's best-known criminal defense attorney will make an appearance in Bangor this week, but not in a courtroom. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:24:43 GMT)
3 NYC police officers are acquitted in sodomy case
A New York City police officer accused of sodomizing a drug suspect in a subway station was acquitted Monday after defense attorneys spent weeks chipping away at the credibility of the accuser, a self-professed gang member who admitted to smoking pot regularly. Two colleagues were acquitted of a cover-up. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:26:46 GMT)
Child molester sentenced to 40 years
Tears running down his cheeks, convicted child molester Larry M. Gonzalez sat waiting at the defense table in Allen County Superior Criminal Court for his sentencing Monday afternoon. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:07:56 GMT)
2 more film office firings complicate criminal probe
The firings Monday of two more managers within Iowa’s Department of Economic Development promise to complicate an ongoing criminal investigation into misuse of state film tax incentives. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:18:40 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
A defense contractor facing up to 15 years in prison for accepting a $200,000 kickback got five years of probation Tuesday after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating problems with the Congressional earmark process. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:43:48 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
(AP:PENSACOLA, Fla.) A defense contractor facing prison time for accepting a $200,000 kickback has received five years probation after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating problems with the Congressional earmark process. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:44:03 GMT)
Defense challenges fingerprint evidence in murder trial
KNOXVILLE - The defense attorney for a man accused in a fatal shooting at a North Knoxville laundromat sparred today with an expert who said his client's fingerprints were on the driver's side door where the fatal shot was fired.Attorney John Boucher tried to take Knoxville Police Department fingerprint expert Tim Schade to task over what he insisted is more fault-filled art than science.Schade ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:58:00 GMT)
Defense Contractor Gets Probation in Fraud Case
Defense contractor sentenced to 5 years probation in federal fraud case in Florida Probation - Law - Services - United States - Fraud (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:32:45 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
A defense contractor facing up to 15 years in prison for accepting a $200,000 kickback got five years of probation Tuesday after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating problems with the Congressional... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:47:02 GMT)
Bay County Criminal Defense director Janer announces candidacy for district judge post
Mark E. Janer, director of the Bay County Office of Criminal Defense, today announced his candidacy for District Court judge.Courtesy photoMark E. Janer Janer is seeking the position that will become available upon the retirement of District Judge Scott... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:02:01 GMT)
Defense up next in Serrano murder trial
Ricardo Serrano’s defense attorneys present their case Wednesday after Washington County prosecutors rested their weeklong presentation of evidence Tuesday in the 2006 Bethany murder trial. During a Tuesday morning hearing in Hillsboro, Washington County Circuit Judge Steven L. Price ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:09:50 GMT)
Defense contractor gets probation in fraud case
A defense contractor facing up to 15 years in prison for accepting a $200,000 kickback got five years of probation Tuesday after a judge applauded his work with federal agents investigating (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:39:19 GMT)
Alleged child killer’s defense: He’s delusional
BROWNSVILLE — John Allen Rubio believes he is a hero, his attorney said Tuesday during the first day of a trial to decide whether the man is competent to stand trial for the deaths of three children. During opening statements Tuesday, defense... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:22:38 GMT)
Riverside County supervisors delay vote on $6.9 million criminal-defense contract
Amid heated discussion over a technical error and whether one firm received special treatment, Riverside County supervisors on Tuesday delayed granting a new contract to handle criminal defense for poor defendants. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:17:50 GMT)
Defense attorney to seek mistrial in murder trial of Clearlake men
LAKEPORT – New information about a previous conviction against one of the two men charged with a September murder in Clearlake led to a trial delay on Tuesday and a defense attorney's statement that he plans to seek a mistrial. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:53:57 GMT)
Accused stabber pleads self defense
TROY — A woman charged with stabbing her 62-year-old landlord in the chest Monday told responding officers she acted in self-defense during a conflict a police report indicates began with a teddy bear. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:14:38 GMT)
Famed defense attorney addresses business leaders
BANGOR, Maine -- America's most famous criminal defense attorney urged area business leaders on Wednesday to hire ex-convicts through an early-release employment program at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:39:43 GMT)
Alleged child killer’s defense: He’s delusional
BROWNSVILLE — John Allen Rubio believes he is a hero, his attorney said Tuesday during the first day of a trial to decide whether the man is competent to stand trial for the deaths of three children. During opening statements Tuesday, defense... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:52:41 GMT)
Trends, Updates in Cybercrime, Public Corruption and Other White Collar Criminal Issues on Tap at Upcoming ABA Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 10, 2010 – Trying cases in the post-Madoff landscape, the aftermath of mortgage fraud, and developments and trends in securities fraud enforcement are among the topics to be discussed during the 24th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime. The meeting — presented by the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal ... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:30:52 GMT)
PFT: Irvin won't face criminal rape charges
Though the civil lawsuit against Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin will proceed, Irvin need not worry about going to jail. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:26:07 GMT)
Buffalo School Board approves paying acquitted teacher aide's defense costs
John M. Colazzi, the Buffalo teacher's aide who was acquitted last December of sexually abusing a 5-year-old autistic student at Buffalo's Discovery School 67, will have his legal defense bills paid by the Buffalo Board of Education. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:34:25 GMT)
Defense attorneys file civil lawsuit against DA
Several defense attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit in federal court claiming that the Cameron County District Attorney and others in his office conspired to "black-ball" and "black-list" them. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:11:59 GMT)
Suspect's friends say shooting self-defense
Two women who were inside a Baird Lane apartment Monday night when a shooting occurred just outside their door say suspected murderer Clifton Williams acted in self-defense. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:04:35 GMT)
'Toyota defense' might rescue jailed Minnesota man
Ever since his 1996 Toyota Camry shot up an interstate ramp, plowing into the back of an Oldsmobile in a horrific crash that killed three people, Koua Fong Lee insisted he had done everything he could to stop the car. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:43:39 GMT)
Nurse accused of ignoring suspicious deaths gets $10,000 to help defense
The defense for a registered nurse accused of turning a blind eye to several suspicious deaths at a McHenry County nursing home received a huge boost Thursday when a judge agreed to give her $10,000 in county money to hire expert witnesses. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:49:07 GMT)
Defense rests as verdict on way
The defense rested Wednesday in the murder and kidnapping trial of Lawrence Robert Stinnett, and the jury is anticipated to begin deliberating today. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:11:13 GMT)
Defense: Kidnap suspect hears angels' voices
A California sex offender suspected of abducting a girl in 1991 and keeping her captive for 18 years is suffering from "serious mental illness," defense attorneys say in court papers. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:18 GMT)
Remarks by Lanny A. Breuer, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division at the American Bar Association ...
MIAMI, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following are remarks by Lanny A. Breuer, Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division at the American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime: (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:09:00 GMT)
Local self-defense expert shares tips to stay safe
Lee’s Summit resident Bob Thurman teaches women across the metro area about self defense and ways to stay safe. He shared these tips with the Journal. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:09:23 GMT)
Former Rwandan Defense Official Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Genocide
(RTTNews) - The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on Thursday sentenced Lieut-Col Eprem Setako, a senior official at Rwanda's Ministry of Defense, to 25 years in prison after finding him guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:11:11 GMT)
Defense in slaying trial says witness is lying to save his own skin
A lawyer for accused killer Anthony McDaniel told jurors Thursday that one of the prosecution’s key witnesses is an ex-convict and gang member with a long criminal history.During opening statements in McDaniel’s trial, attorney Jan Helfrich described the witness, Robert Spann, whose gang moniker is “C-Rag,” as a desperate man who wanted years shaved off a long prison sentence by cooperating with ... (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:07:00 GMT)
Defense lawyer, misdemeanor judge vie for felony bench
Defense lawyer, misdemeanor judge vie for felony bench (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:42:37 GMT)
Defense rests as verdict on way
The defense rested Wednesday in the murder and kidnapping trial of Lawrence Robert Stinnett, and the jury is anticipated to begin deliberating today. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:50:03 GMT)
Justice Dept. To Launch Indigent Defense Program
The U.S. criminal justice system typically pits the defense against the prosecution. But defense lawyers for poor clients will get a hand from their usual adversaries when the Justice Department launches the Access to Justice initiative. A top constitutional lawyer is taking a leave of absence from Harvard to spearhead the project. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:11:58 GMT)
Well-known defense attorney dies
A well-known Rhode Island defense attorney has died. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:41:10 GMT)
Stover announces bid to become Washoe DA
A Reno criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor announced Friday plans to challenge Washoe District Attorney Richard Gammick in the next election. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:40:56 GMT)
Attorney claims investigator for DA 'manhandled' him
A criminal defense attorney said he was hit Friday morning by an investigator with the Stanislaus Co (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:43:02 GMT)
Stover makes it a 3-way DA race
A Reno criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor announced Friday plans to challenge Washoe District Attorney Richard Gammick in the next election. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:58:54 GMT)
Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider objects to planned homicide defense by Scott Schmidt, who is ...
APPLETON Prosecutors this week filed a response in Outagamie County Court objecting to Scott E. Schmidts planned defense arguing he shot his estranged wife to prevent the felony crime of adultery. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:28:08 GMT)
Stover makes it a 3-way DA race
A Reno criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor announced Friday plans to challenge Washoe District Attorney Richard Gammick in the next election. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:12:36 GMT)
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Announces Publication of "Problems with Positive Identification: The ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 02/27/10) - Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd, has published a new article exposing one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions. There have been 251 innocent people exonerated in this country by DNA evidence over the last two decades. More than 75 percent of those convictions involved mistaken identifications consisting of one or more witnesses identifying the ... (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:50:00 GMT)
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Announces Publication of "Problems with Positive Identification: The ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - February 27, 2010) - Houston Criminal Attorney John Floyd, has published a new article exposing one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions. (Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:04:36 GMT)
Lawyers bemoan new client visitation policy
Several criminal defense attorneys say the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is keeping th (Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:48:05 GMT)
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