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Criminal charges for Zoesch could be dropped today
Criminal charges against a high profile Fox Cities defense attorney could be dropped today. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:32:56 GMT)

Criminal charges for Zoesch are dropped
Criminal charges against a high profile Fox Cities defense attorney were dropped today. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:32:56 GMT)

Casey's Jailhouse Letters Could Hurt Defense
As Casey's defense team waits for a judge to decide whether she is indigent, new information has come out that Casey wrote as many as 50 revealing letters to another inmate while in jail. VIDEO REPORT: Letters Passed Illegally In Jail 'SECRET' MOTION: Judge Unseals | State's Motion (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:35:00 GMT)

Prayer death case headed to state Supreme Court, experts say
Inconsistency in state’s criminal codes -- religion can be argued in defense of some crimes, but not others -- opens the door for Dale and Leilani Neumann to appeal their convictions, experts say. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:25:58 GMT)

Fremont Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers Take Note: 14-Day Clause May Affect Clients
March 19, 2010: (Fremont, Ohio) Whether you are a Fremont, Ohio criminal defense attorney or a criminal defense lawyer in another part of the country, a recent Supreme Court decision may affect you and your clients. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:11:07 GMT)

Federal prosecutors: Gretna Councilman Jonathan Bolar shouldn't be allowed to base defense on race and politics
Jonathan Bolar, seeking re-election to the Gretna 1st District council seat while preparing a defense against federal charges, shouldn't be allowed to play the race or politics card during his April trial, prosecutors said this week. In documents filed... (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:02:20 GMT)

Outside Expert Criticizes Police Shooting in Riverside
A criminal defense lawyer calls it an "execution" while police defend the action. (Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:28:25 GMT)

NCAA: No. 8 seed Gonzaga switches to zone defense
Gonzaga going with a zone defense, trying to clog the inside, where Florida State has been doing all the damage. It resulted in a poor shot and the Bulldogs got out and ran, getting a transition bucket by Demetri Goodson at the other end. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:55:28 GMT)

Insurance Companies Must Fund Former Stanford Executives' Defense Until Court Rules
A 5th Circuit panel has held that a court -- not insurance companies -- will determine whether two insurance companies must pay defense costs for R. Allen Stanford and three other former Stanford Financial Group executives who face criminal charges and civil litigation. The civil litigation filed by the SEC and the federal criminal charges stem from allegations that the former SFG executives ... (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:01:31 GMT)

Attorneys to argue Hawkins acted in self defense
ALLENTOWN — One of the lawyers representing the Lower Milford man accused of killing a 31-year-old Quakertown man with roots in the North Penn area will argue that his client acted in self defense. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:32:02 GMT)

WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | Michigan pays big for underfunded indigent defense
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan was a 19th century pioneer in providing legal aid to poor criminal suspects. Now, many critics say it has 1 of the nation's stingiest and most fragmented systems for representing the 80 percent of defendants who can't afford a lawyer. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:16:41 GMT)

Michigan Pays Big for Underfunded Indigent Defense
Michigan was a 19th century pioneer in providing legal aid to poor criminal suspects. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:25:29 GMT)

Michigan pays big for underfunded indigent defense
One agency says Michigan could save $132 million a year in prison costs if it eliminated excess penalties judges impose because of poor defense at sentencing. The state Supreme Court hears arguments next month on a class-action challenge to the system. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:10:04 GMT)

Michigan pays big for underfunded indigent defense
DETROIT (AP) Michigan was a 19th century pioneer in providing legal aid to poor criminal suspects. Now, it has one of the nation's stingiest and most fragmented systems for representing the 80 percent of defendants who can't afford a lawyer, a wide range of critics say. The system often leads to people's convictions being reversed because of mistakes an adequate legal defense should have caught ... (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:48:33 GMT)

Michigan pays big for underfunded indigent defense
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan was a 19th century pioneer in providing legal aid to poor criminal suspects. Now, it has one of the nation's stingiest and most fragmented systems for representing the 80 percent of defendants who can't afford a lawyer, a wide range of critics say. (Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:34:58 GMT)

Michigan pays big for underfunded indigent defense
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan was a 19th century pioneer in providing legal aid to poor criminal suspects. (Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:31:10 GMT)

Last Haditha defendant seeks to dismiss charges
Eight Marines were charged in the biggest criminal case against U.S. troops to arise from the Iraq war. Six have had charges dismissed, and one was acquitted. (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:24:09 GMT)

Arizona Criminal Lawyer Earns Not Guilty Verdict in Driving Under the Influence of Ambien Case
Arizona criminal lawyer David Michael Cantor's office earned his client a not guilty verdict on the charges of driving under the influence of Ambien (i.e., DUI Drugs) in the case of State v. Niederer. A Scottsdale City Court jury found Niederer not guilty of the stated charges. (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:10:00 GMT)

Detainee abused at Guantanamo ordered freed
A federal judge on Monday ordered the Pentagon to release a long-held Mauritanian captive held at Guantanamo Bay who was once considered such a high-value detainee that former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld designated him for "special interrogation techniques." (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:22:00 GMT)

Feds launch criminal probe of Medical Capital executives
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the top executives of shuttered Tustin lender Medical Capital Holdings. Attorneys for MedCap CEO Sidney M. Field and President Joseph J. "Joey" Lampariello revealed the probe last week in... (Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:59:04 GMT)

Accused rock thrower now accused of using a rock on Portland defense attorney
"He put a rock in a sock, and swung it like a blackjack. He hit me in the jaw, and hit me in the back of the head." Michael Rees, appointed to represent the man accused of attacking him. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:18:45 GMT)

The Electronic Turn in Criminal Subpoenas
The need to control EDD costs is as significant in criminal law as it is in civil law but the issue has escaped attention because defense lawyers are reluctant to challenge prosecutors, say Pillsbury Winthrop attorneys Mark Hellerer, Daniel Margolis, Wayne C. Matus, and Sandra Barragan. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:31:41 GMT)

Female corrections officer not guilty of criminal sexual contact
TRENTON "" Jurors yesterday deliberated less than four hours before returning not-guilty verdicts in the case of a female corrections officer accused of fondling a male investigator while the pair worked at the Mercer County Correction Center in 2008. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:05:57 GMT)

Ex-Avon Lake Mayor Urbin gets criminal record sealed
ELYRIA — Former Avon Lake Mayor Vince Urbin officially had his criminal record sealed yesterday by Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge Edward Zaleski. Urbin said he was sealing his record to rebuild his reputation. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:08:18 GMT)

Arizona Criminal Attorney Gets Breath Alcohol Readings Suppressed
Arizona criminal attorney David Michael Cantor's office was able to get the breath alcohol readings suppressed in the case of State v. Norton. The Downtown Justice Court suppressed Norton's breath alcohol readings of .136 and .125. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:45:00 GMT)

Man Claiming To Have Bomb Detained At Defense Supply Center
A man was detained at the Defense Supply Center after telling authorities he had a bomb in his vehicle, but investigators say it appears it was all a misunderstanding. Get the latest. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:17:33 GMT)

Bomb scare over at Defense Supply Center
A bomb scare at the Defense Supply Center in Whitehall is over. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:22:40 GMT)

Casey's Newest Lawyer Brings New Dynamic To Defense
ORLANDO, Fla. -- WFTV took a harder look at the newest addition to Casey's defense team, Orlando lawyer J. Cheney Mason, who says he can get Casey off, despite the evidence against her. (Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT)

Defense rests in Botti trial; Lauretti not called
The defense rested its case in the trial of Shelton developer James Botti today, and closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday morning. (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:36 GMT)

Jury deliberation expected to start Wednesday in Brownsville mayor's criminal trial
BROWNSVILLE — Jury deliberation is expected to begin Wednesday in the criminal trial against Brownsville Mayor Pat M. Ahumada Jr. Ahumada is charged with felony offenses of theft, abuse of official capacity, and misapplication of fiduciary property... (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:31:50 GMT)

Ruling could lead Marine Corps to drop Haditha case
Military judge sees the possibility of undue command influence. A similar ruling ended a related case. The defense for the last Marine facing criminal charges in the fatal shooting of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha in 2005 won a key ruling Tuesday that could lead to the dropping of the case. (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:18:02 GMT)

Rio Judges Should Question Billionaire Du, Defense Lawyer Says
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- The trial of four Rio Tinto Group executives wrapped up today in Shanghai with a defense lawyer asking judges to question a Chinese steel billionaire over payment to one of the defendants. (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:12:36 GMT)

Top U.S. Defense Officials Extend Military Support to Mexico
WASHINGTON | Top U.S. defense officials met with their Mexican counterparts in Mexico City today to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico military partnership in the fight against drug cartels there. ... (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:02:52 GMT)

Criminal Attorney Earns a Verdict of Not Guilty of DUI and a Hung Verdict on the Charges of DWI
Criminal Attorney David Michael Cantor's office earned his client a verdict of not guilty of DUI and a hung verdict on the charges of DWI in the case of State v. Levitz. A Scottsdale City Court jury found that Levitz was not guilty of DUI (impaired to the slightest degree) and they hung on the issue of whether he had a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher (i.e., DWI). (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:10:00 GMT)

Rutland Police Sgt. Schauwecker denies criminal charges
Rutland City Police Sgt. David Schauwecker pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two criminal charges in Rutland District Court. They are the first charges to come out of an investigation centered on pornography. (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:07:55 GMT)

US top court halts Texas execution
This Texas Department of Criminal Justice handout photo shows death row inmate Hank Skinner. The US Supreme Court Wednesday stayed the execution of the convicted murderer less than an hour before he was due to die after a plea from France and his defense lawyers to allow further DNA tests. (Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:42:00 GMT)

Flawed indictment tossed, but criminal case isn't over
A Rosemount woman is accused of causing three deaths by criminal vehicular homicide in 2008. (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:32:08 GMT)

Banker: Beaver defense needs 'toughness, attitude'
Mark Banker says the Oregon State defense needs to develop an attitude. With a few exceptions, Banker says the starting jobs on defense are up for grabs. “We need to get back to playing with a chip on our shoulder,” says OSU's D-coordinator as he prepares for Monday's start of spring ... (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:09:10 GMT)

Jury: Ex-boyfriend not guilty in Portage rape
VALPARAISO -- Jurors took about four hours Wednesday to find a Portage man not guilty of rape, criminal confinement and intimidation. Steven A. Mauck, 28, faced a penalty of up to 50 years in prison if found guilty, but when he heard the verdict he sighed heavily and slapped the table. "We're obviously very pleased," defense attorney Bryan Truitt said. However, Mauck will remain in Porter County ... (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:20:00 GMT)

Defense Attorney Provides Evidence to Get Extreme DUI Case Dismissed
Defense attorney David Michael Cantor's office was able to provide evidence to a Scottsdale City Court judge that got the case of State v. Norman dismissed. Norman was facing a charge of second offense of extreme DUI after failing a blood alcohol content test with a .164 BAC. (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:40:00 GMT)

Malcom Smith hires criminal defense lawyer as Aqueduct probe heats up
Embattled Senate President Malcolm Smith has hired prominent criminal defense lawyer Gerald Shargel to help him deal with mounting investigations. (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:21:00 GMT)

Gates scales back 'Don't Ask' enforcement in echo of effort to desegregate U.S. military
Today, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a set of new policies in the U.S. military to scale back enforcement of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy banning openly gay soldiers from serving. The move comes in the wake of the dramatic statement last month from Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Michael Mullen during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee that repealing the ... (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:20:01 GMT)

Gates softens 'don't ask' enforcement, echoing military desegregation
On Thursday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a set of new policies in the U.S. military to scale back enforcement of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning openly gay soldiers from serving. The move comes in the wake of the dramatic statement last month from Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Michael Mullen during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee that repealing the ... (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:08:31 GMT)

Criminal sexual conduct case against Bay City man to be in jury's hands Friday
Attorneys on Friday will present closing statements in the criminal sexual conduct trial of a 50-year-old Bay City man. Ricardo M. Silva is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of assault with intent to... (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:50:35 GMT)

Oakland Mayor's Criminal Trial Begins
Witnesses have begun taking the stand for testimony in the criminal trial of Oakland Mayor Bill Mullins. (Thu, 25 Mar 2010 23:46:42 GMT)

Milford school chief deal includes legal defense
MILFORD -- The agreement between the Board of Education and suspended Superintendent Harvey Polansky that took effect Thursday morning anticipates a continuing legal relationship between the two parties because it will provide Polansky with legal defense if a civil suit arises over allegations he sexually assaulted two female administrators. (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:31:59 GMT)

Old Wisconsin abuse case puts Vatican on the defense
The Vatican on Thursday strongly defended its decision not to defrock an American priest accused of molesting about 200 deaf boys in Wisconsin. (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:56:49 GMT)

Judge: Lab-scandal papers must go to defense
A San Francisco judge told attorneys Thursday that a portion of the more than 1,100 pages of police files related to the city crime lab's drug-skimming scandal could help an alleged cocaine dealer mount a defense and should be turned over to his lawyer.... (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:46:28 GMT)

Criminal with lengthy record gets max time in '08 break-in
PEABODY and mdash; A man deemed a career criminal was sentenced to 10 years in state prison yesterday, three months after he was found guilty of breaking into the home of an elderly couple while they were out for their daily walk around the mall. (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:04:08 GMT)

Lawyer is working to limit advocacy group in court
CHARLOTTEA Mecklenburg County criminal defense lawyer says he is taking steps to limit court participation by the neighborhood advocacy group called CharMeck Court Watch, The Charlotte Observer reported. (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:25:00 GMT)

Lawyer is working to limit advocacy group in court
A Mecklenburg County criminal defense lawyer says he is taking steps to limit court participation by the neighborhood advocacy group called CharMeck Court Watch. (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:36:59 GMT)

Palatine cops: Stabbing death of teen was self-defense
A teenage boy will face no criminal charges in the stabbing death of a man in Palatine on Thursday because the man attacked the boy first, police said. Police said Eduardo Garcia of the 4700 block of Arbor Drive in Rolling Meadows was stabbed by a 15-year-old defending himself during a fight in which Garcia was the aggressor, said Deputy Chief Al Stokel. They were fighting over a girl, police ... (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:37:41 GMT)

Kazakh Police: Launch Criminal Probe Into Karachaganak Oil Project
Kazakh Police: Launch Criminal Probe Into Karachaganak Oil Project (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:52:20 GMT)

4 Lawyers for Carlton Gary: Defense Team to Be Complete by Next Week
Now the man known in Columbus as the Stocking Strangler will have two more attorneys of record on his defense team. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation should have DNA results from decades-old crime scene evidence in a few weeks. (Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT)

Defense argues self-defense in killing of Sacramento man
Defense attorneys for a Redding pair accused of killing a 28-year-old Sacramento man in January sought Friday to portray their young clients as frightened victims and not cold-blooded killers. (Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT)

Last defendant in Iraq killings ready for trial
Marine Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich entered military court thinking charges against him in a case involving the deaths of 24 Iraqis — some children — would be dismissed. He left resigned to being court-martialed in the biggest criminal case against U.S. troops to arise from the Iraq war. (Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:07:53 GMT)

Self Defense – it’s not all Physical says Cathy Gregg: Self Defense Expert now Conducting Seminars for Families and ...
The potential for physical violence is ever present, whether in the home, school or workplace. How people deal with a personal confrontation can determine the outcome. With a bit of knowledge on self defense both verbal and physical many disastrous may be avoided. It is about being prepared for the unexpected. Cathy Gregg is now conducting seminars around the country to train families and ... (Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:31:35 GMT)

Self-Defense A Theme At Frankfort Gun Rights Rally
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gun rights supporters unabashedly toted weapons at a rally outside Kentucky's Capitol on Saturday in a show of political muscle aimed at sending a message to policymakers to protect the Second Amendment. Speakers stressed the importance of guns for self-defense, drawing cheers from about 300 people at the rally where American flags were plentiful. Many in the ... (Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:06:05 GMT)

Self-defense a theme at KY pro-gun rally
The organizers want to send a message to politicians to protect gun rights. (Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:39:47 GMT)

Self-defense a theme at gun rights rally
Gun rights supporters unabashedly toted weapons at a rally outside Kentucky's Capitol on Saturday in a show of political muscle aimed at sending a message to policymakers to protect the Second Amendment. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:57:16 GMT)

Doing them justice: indigent defense
Shelley Scott sits on the edge of her seat at a desk in the middle of the room, hunched over a legal pad and a stack of forms. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:06:00 GMT)

Former Brocade CEO Reyes Guilty of Backdating Options, Again
Is Gregory Reyes being made Silicon Valley's poster boy for illegal backdating of stock options? Executives at Broadcom, McAfee and Comverse Technology have been able to evade federal criminal charges, but the defense may have been overconfident in avoiding using witnesses on Reyes' behalf. Another appeal may be in the works after the latest guilty finding by a jury. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:01:39 GMT)

Felony pot cases getting tossed out of court
Prosecutors and defense attorneys are scrambling to determine exactly how much cannabis a medical marijuana patient can possess. (Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:42:57 GMT)

Self-defense a theme at gun rights rally in Ky.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gun rights supporters unabashedly toted weapons at a rally outside Kentucky's Capitol on Saturday in a show of political muscle aimed at sending a message to policymakers to protect the Second Amendment. Speakers stressed the importance of guns for self-defense, drawing cheers from about 300 people at the rally where American flags were plentiful. Many in the crowd had ... (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:15:31 GMT)

Oscar Grant Trial on Fast Track--June 1 start scheduled in Los Angeles
The criminal trial of former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) officer J ohannes Mehserle will begin about a week earlier than originally scheduled. Judge Robert Perry moved the date to June 1 at a third preliminary hearing in downtown Los Angeles this afternoon, March 26, 2010. Both the district att (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:56:21 GMT)

Public defender's jobs create 'sticky situation'
As Luzerne County's interim chief public defender, Al Flora Jr. is in charge of an office that has been criticized for its failure to aide scores of juveniles who appeared before former Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr.As a private-practice criminal defense (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:44:12 GMT)

Call of conflict follows Flora in Luzerne
As Luzerne County's interim chief public defender, Al Flora Jr. is in charge of an office that has been criticized for its failure to aid scores of juveniles who appeared before former Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr.As a private-practice criminal defense a (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 04:30:13 GMT)

Alemayehu G. Mariam: Ethiopia: The A B C's of Stealing an Election
It is a staple of the criminal defense bar to represent thieves, robbers, burglars, muggers, pickpockets, shoplifters, embezzlers, con men, fraudsters and swindlers. It is... (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 06:29:50 GMT)

On the Move - Legal edition
Andrew G. Scott has joined Hodes, Pessin & Katz, where will concentrate his practice in general civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense matters from the firm’s Towson office. Before joining HPK, Scott was a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Ellen Barbera of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, and the Honorable Albert J. Matricciani [...] (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:04:47 GMT)

Support grows for Wisconsin legislation to raise age for criminal prosecution as an adult
In the mid-1990s, as part of an effort to crack down on juvenile offenders in Wisconsin, lawmakers decided that 17-year-olds would be treated as adults in the criminal justice system. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:27:34 GMT)

Defense to start in triple murder trial in NC
Lawyers for a retired soldier forced back into the Army to face charges in a North Carolina triple slaying 25 years ago are expected to open their case this week. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:07:04 GMT)

Support grows to raise criminal prosecution age to 18
In the mid-1990s, as part of an effort to crack down on juvenile offenders in Wisconsin, lawmakers decided that 17-year-olds would be treated as adults in the criminal justice system. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:03:08 GMT)

Self-Defense A Theme At Pro-Gun Rally
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Firearms were plentiful outside Kentucky's Capitol as a few hundred rallied in a show of strength meant to send a message to politicians to protect gun rights. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:32:10 GMT)

Criminal Justice Awareness Week starts Monday at Marshall University
In conjunction with National Criminal Justice Awareness Month, the Marshall University Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is hosting a Criminal Justice Awareness Week program from today, Monday, March 29 to Thursday, April 1. (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:42:51 GMT)

Fort Myers attorney finalist to head regional criminal defense counsel
A Fort Myers attorney is one of three finalists to head the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, a second tier of criminal defense for... (Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:55:11 GMT)

Defense works to suppress evidence
A Fayette County judge will decide if a Brownsville man accused of intentionally running over his wife and killing her last year voluntarily waived his right to talk to state police. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:29:13 GMT)

Boy faces adult trial in death of Pa. woman, fetus
A judge's ruling that a 12-year-old boy will be tried as an adult on charges of fatally shooting his father's pregnant fiancee is an unprecedented move, an advocate for defense attorneys says. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:46:32 GMT)

Jury Must Decide: Smith--Bad Manager, or Criminal?
Rochester, N.Y.- The central question before the jury is whether Jim Smith was a bad manager or a criminal. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:29:36 GMT)

Parents stand by teacher at Georgia 'dirty dancing' trial
Jassundra Barnett says what her son did in chorus class was "silly." But she doesn't think it is a matter for the police and the criminal courts. And she doesn't think his teacher should take the fall. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:37:38 GMT)

Criminal Court Judge Steps Aside Early
Maricopa County presiding criminal courts Judge Gary Donahoe is stepping down three months early. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:43:59 GMT)

Once Again, Stanford Seeks New Lawyers
A criminal lawyer, Michael Essmyer, said Mr. Stanford had asked him and another lawyer to take over the defense. Mr. Stanford, the chairman of the Stanford Financial Group , faces 21 federal criminal charges. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:30:59 GMT)

Hecker's criminal defense lawyer wants out
Denny Hecker's criminal defense attorney, Bill Mauzy, plans to withdraw from the case because he hasn't been paid. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:46:17 GMT)

Suspected Tacoma gang members in court
Prosecutors, defense attorneys and more than 30 suspected members of a Tacoma street gang charged in a criminal conspiracy case have been in a Pierce County courtroom today for pretrial motions. The hearing provided challenges given the number of defendants and attorneys involved. Security in the courtroom has been tight. (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:49:23 GMT)

Hecker's criminal defense lawyer wants to quit
Denny Hecker's criminal defense attorney wants to withdraw from the criminal case because he hasn't been paid. Bill Mauzy (Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:15:16 GMT)

Prosecutors, Defense Snipe Over Speedy Trial Clock in FCPA Case
DOJ prosecutors are fighting back against the demands of some criminal defense lawyers that the government not be allowed to control the pace of the department's most ambitious Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case, unfolding in federal district court in Washington, D.C. In the largest-ever prosecution of individuals for FCPA crimes, 22 arms dealers have been charged with attempting to bribe a ... (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:15:20 GMT)

Motion to strike Earnest case denied; defense up next
BEDFORD —A judge denied a motion by Wesley Earnest’s defense team that prosecutors had failed to prove their case Tuesday after prosecutors closed the first phase of their case in Bedford Circuit Court. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:31:44 GMT)

Denny Hecker jailed in divorce dispute
Denny Hecker was hauled off to jail Tuesday, the same day his remaining criminal defense attorney declared he would withdraw because he had not been paid. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:16:28 GMT)

Supreme Court: Lawyers must advise immigrants of deportation threat
Criminal defense lawyers have a constitutional obligation to inform immigrant criminal defendants who are not US citizens of the possibility that a guilty plea could result in deportation. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:33:00 -0700)

Defense Lawyer Earns a Hung Jury Verdict on Multiple Charges
Defense Lawyer David Michael Cantor's office earned his client a hung verdict on all three charges in the case of State v. Shinn (Scottsdale Municipal Court Case No: TR2009-013981). A Scottsdale City Court jury returned the hung verdict on charges of DUI, DWI and extreme DWI. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:25:00 GMT)

Ruling in Clemmons case puzzles both prosecution and defense
Both the prosecution and the defense left court perplexed today after a Pierce County judges ruling in the cases of two people charged with helping Maurice Clemmons after he killed four Lakewood police officers. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:00:36 -0700)

Supreme Court: Lawyers must advise immigrants of deportation threat
The US Supreme Court said that criminal defense lawyers are bound by the Constitution to let immigrant defendants who are not US citizens know when a guilty plea could lead to deportation. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:53:32 GMT)

Prosecutors: Ann Arbor shooting was self-defense
Pittsfield Township -- Police announced today that Washtenaw County Prosecutors concluded a second review of the Dec. 2 fatal shooting in an Ann Arbor suburb and determined it a case of self defense. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:01:44 GMT)

DA: No Criminal Charges In Patient Shooting Case
No criminal charges will be filed against an off-duty special police officer who shot and killed a man during a knife attack at a downtown Boston medical suite late last year, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said Wednesday. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:54:47 GMT)

'D.C. Five' defense team says Pakistan faked evidence
The trial of the "D.C. Five" opened in Sargodha, Pakistan, on Wednesday with the defense accusing Pakistani authorities of fabricating evidence against five Americans accused of plotting attacks on Pakistan. (Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:59:41 GMT)

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