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Feds open criminal probe into Goldman Sachs
WASHINGTON (AP) Shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plunged 9 percent Friday after word that the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation of the Wall Street powerhouse over mortgage securities deals it arranged. (Sun, 02 May 2010 03:51:30 -0700)

Goldman shares plunge on reports of criminal probe
Shares of Goldman Sachs Group plunged 9% Friday after word that the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation of the Wall Street powerhouse over mortgage securities deals it arranged. (Sun, 02 May 2010 17:43:24 -0700)

Lawyer to be sworn in as top SC federal prosecutor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Criminal defense attorney William Nettles is to be sworn in as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor. Nettles says he's being sworn in as U.S. attorney on Monday. The U.S. Senate approved Nettles' nomination last month. (Mon, 03 May 2010 01:26:39 -0700)

Judge to rule on admitting Pierce's criminal past into trial
As the second-degree murder trial of Anthony Pierce enters its second week, a ruling Monday could have a significant impact on its outcome. A judge will decide whether Pierce's criminal past is admissible in court. (Mon, 03 May 2010 04:55:31 -0700)

Career moves : Law firms add partners
Robert C. L. Vaughan joined WardKim as an equity partner and will continue to practice in the areas of commercial litigation, international dispute resolution, and white collar criminal defense. Vaughan was previously a partner with Squire Sanders & Dempsey and the Florida firm of Steel Hector & Davis. (Mon, 03 May 2010 05:11:05 -0700)

Nettles to be sworn in as top SC federal prosecutor
Criminal defense attorney William Nettles is to be sworn in as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor. (Mon, 03 May 2010 05:24:03 -0700)

Criminal Attorney to Speak at the National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center Conference
Criminal attorney, David Michael Cantor, will be speaking at the bi-annual National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center Conference in Las Vegas. (Mon, 03 May 2010 09:40:00 -0700)

Unlikely partners on crime say Congress fails to give fair notice of criminal conduct
WASHINGTON - A conservative think tank and criminal defense lawyers are forming an unusual alliance to try to get Congress to quit writing criminal laws so loosely that they subject innocent people to unjust prosecution and prison. (Tue, 04 May 2010 00:27:20 -0700)

No criminal offense for ex-day care employee
A Family Court judge has acquitted a former day care worker of any criminal wrongdoing in an Aug. 24, 2009, incident in which a 3-year-old boy wandered away from the Glasgow-area day care center and ended up by the side of busy Del. (Tue, 04 May 2010 00:51:39 -0700)

Feds open criminal probe of Goldman
WASHINGTON Stepping up the pressure on Goldman Sachs two days after its executives were grilled and publicly rebuked by lawmakers, the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation of the Wall Street powerhouse over mortgage securities deals it arranged. (Tue, 04 May 2010 07:06:56 -0700)

Defense Witness Says Interview By Sgt. Deal Was Shoddy Tonya Craft Trial In 17th Day Of Testimony
The parade of expert witnesses for the defense continued Tuesday morning in the Tonya Craft trial as a psychiatric fellow and Vanderbilt University professor were called by Ms. Crafts legal team. (Tue, 04 May 2010 12:29:35 -0700)

State, defense rest in Pierce 2nd-degree murder trial
The state and defense rested their cases in the second-degree murder trial of Anthony Pierce. Prosecutors say Pierce's actions in February of 2009 led to the death of Wilmington police officer Richard Matthews. (Tue, 04 May 2010 13:02:31 -0700)

Shares of Goldman Sachs Tank on News of Active Criminal Investigation
By MARCY GORDON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON | Shares of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plunged 9 percent Friday after word that the Justice Department had opened a criminal investigation of the Wall Street powerhouse over mortgage securities deals it arranged. (Tue, 04 May 2010 14:02:10 -0700)

Public defender: Harris' conduct 'unethical'
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi accused District Attorney Kamala Harris today of "unethical" conduct for not having researched the backgrounds of police officers whose criminal and misconduct histories were unknown to the defense in cases in which... (Tue, 04 May 2010 15:02:01 -0700)

SFPD Puts 100s Of Convictions In Jeopardy
The criminal histories or misconduct records of more than 80 San Francisco police officers could put hundreds of felony convictions in jeopardy, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday. The newspaper said the San Francisco Police Department withheld and prosecutors didn't disclose the officers' pasts to defense lawyers in cases in which the officers testified. (Tue, 04 May 2010 17:24:05 -0700)

Defense: Black list' at heart of delay
John Allen Rubios defense attorneys said the Cameron County District Attorney refuses to negotiate a plea agreement because he doesnt like them and is biased against their client, court transcripts suggest. (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:09:58 -0700)

San Francisco cases at risk over officer histories
San Francisco authorities on Tuesday were trying to determine whether prosecutors failed to disclose to defense attorneys the criminal histories or misconduct records of police officers who testified at trials. (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:20:05 -0700)

Suspects in D.C. principal's slaying have criminal records
The three 18-year-olds charged with killing a well-known D.C. principal have lengthy criminal records that include violent crimes and in one case charges of a sex offense at age 11. Law - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms - Criminal Defense - United States (Tue, 04 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Insanity defense possible for Oley Township man charged in killing near Gettysburg College
The lawyer for an Oley Township man charged in his ex-girlfriend's stabbing death near Gettysburg College may present an insanity defense at the trial, according to court papers obtained Tuesday. (Tue, 04 May 2010 21:12:58 -0700)

Defense attorneys allege DA's animus interferes with client's capital murder case
BROWNSVILLE Defense attorneys for accused killer John Allen Rubio claim the Cameron County district attorney refuses to negotiate a plea agreement because he doesnt like them and doesnt like their client, court transcripts suggest. Defense... (Tue, 04 May 2010 22:44:19 -0700)

Public defender, D.A. spar on cops' testimony
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi accused District Attorney Kamala Harris on Tuesday of "unethical" conduct for not having researched the backgrounds of police officers whose criminal and misconduct histories were unknown to the defense in cases in... (Tue, 04 May 2010 23:28:24 -0700)

Defense course trains women in protection
CEDAR CITY - Women wanting the confidence that comes with knowing how to protect themselves from assault have the opportunity to start a 10-week self-defense course today at Spirit Wellness Club. (Wed, 05 May 2010 04:10:05 -0700)

Eggelletion back at courtbut doesn't have to testify
Ex Broward commissioner is supposed to start serving prison term May 14 Former Broward County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion was scheduled to testify for the defense in the criminal case against one of his co-defendants in federal court in West Palm Beach on Wednesday. (Wed, 05 May 2010 12:13:02 -0700)

Insanity defense possible
The lawyer for the Gettysburg College student charged in his ex-girlfriend s stabbing death may present an insanity defense at the trial, according to court papers obtained Tuesday. (Wed, 05 May 2010 22:13:47 -0700)

N.H. Senate approves review of Criminal annulment laws
CONCORD The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday to set up a legislative study committee to examine the state's criminal annulment laws, which haven't been revised in almost 35 years. (Wed, 05 May 2010 23:16:27 -0700)

Court Will Allow Suit Challenging States Public Defense System
In a 4-3 ruling, the states highest court said there were enough signs that the system of providing lawyers for poor people was failing, clearing the way for a class-action suit. (Thu, 06 May 2010 10:25:31 -0700)

Ribbon cutting held for new law office
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the Law Office of Jeff Goodman, P.A., Attorney at Law. Goodman's practice is located at 935 Main Street in Chipley, and will consist of general civil litigation, wills, estates, criminal defense and family law. (Thu, 06 May 2010 15:44:10 -0700)

Lawrence Taylor rape arrest: 'Bad girl' defense lawyer Ken Gribetz replaced by Arthur Aidala
Ex-Rockland County District Attorney Ken Gribetz briefly represented Lawrence Taylor Thursday as a criminal defense lawyer - until the Daily News reminded the world of Gribetz's past in an online story. (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:04:00 -0700)

Defense lawyer is on the defensive
Boston criminal defense lawyer Stephen B. Hrones has a reputation as a feisty courtroom adversary who helped four wrongfully convicted men win their freedom, became a specialist in police misconduct cases, and gained national attention representing the man who called himself Clark Rockefeller. Clark Rockefeller - Boston - United States - Criminal defense lawyer - Law (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:23:05 -0700)

Metra chief faces criminal probe
The Cook County state's attorney's office said Thursday it has launched a criminal probe into possible financial irregularities by Metra's longtime executive director. The transit agency's own investigator, meanwhile, is looking into whether top executive Phil Pagano was collecting money by cashing out future vacation time, sources said. Prosecutors from the public corruption and financial ... (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:41:21 -0700)

Chevron Can Subpoena Documentary Outtakes for Defense Use, Says Federal Judge
Chevron can subpoena a filmmaker's outtakes for defense use in a multibillion-dollar suit in Ecuador, a New York judge ruled Thursday. The documentary "Crude" was solicited by plaintiffs lawyer Steven Donziger, one of the lead counsel for thousands of plaintiffs in a lawsuit over damage and injuries from pollution caused by Texaco in Ecuador. Chevron, now Texaco's parent company, claims the ... (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:52:27 -0700)

Obituary: Cynthia Morikone was a devoted criminal defense lawyer
Cynthia A. Morikone, an idealistic young lawyer who devoted her career to representing criminal defendants and parolees, has died at age 33. (Thu, 06 May 2010 22:47:34 -0700)

Longtime Metra chief Pagano faces criminal probe
The Cook County state's attorney's office said Thursday it has launched a criminal probe into possible financial irregularities by Metra's longtime executive director. (Fri, 07 May 2010 07:05:16 -0700)

Bellaire cop says he shot young man in self-defense
The Bellaire police sergeant accused of shooting a young man took the stand Friday and said he shot in self-defense (Fri, 07 May 2010 09:57:01 -0700)

Judge Denies Defense Motion In Oscar Grant Trial
Judge Robert Perry denied "a defense motion to allow police officers to be part of the jury pool for the upcoming trial" of Johannes Mehserle , the BART cop accused of murdering Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale station on New Year's Day 2009. The defense made the (inane?) request, but state law "prohibits peace officers from serving as jurors in criminal cases." [via CBS 5/AP ] (Fri, 07 May 2010 13:32:01 -0700)

Criminal history allowed in transit shooting case
Jurors in the upcoming trial of a former transit officer charged with murdering an unarmed man can hear about an incident in which police reported the man ran from officers and resisted arrest, a judge ruled Friday. (Fri, 07 May 2010 14:22:44 -0700)

Grant's Criminal History Allowed In BART Cop Trial
Jurors in the upcoming trial of a former BART officer charged with murdering an unarmed man can hear about an incident in which police reported the man ran from officers and resisted arrest, a judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Robert Perry granted a defense motion to allow some details about the arrest history of Oscar Grant, who was shot in the back and killed at an Oakland transit ... (Fri, 07 May 2010 19:32:31 -0700)

Craft defense costs more than $500,000
RINGGOLD, Ga. Tonya Craft says she has spent more than $500,000 for her criminal defense against 22 counts of child molestation, aggravated sexual battery and aggravated child molestation. (Sat, 08 May 2010 00:22:02 -0700)

Part of BART shooting victim's criminal history OK'd for trial
Jurors in the upcoming trial of Johannes Mehserle, the former BART police officer charged with murdering an unarmed man, can hear about an incident in which police reported the man ran from officers and resisted arrest, a Los Angeles judge ruled, granting a defense motion to allow some details about the... (Sat, 08 May 2010 12:10:06 -0700)

Criminal 'queenpin' ruled with a dramatic flair
I 'm curious if you could give some background on Odessa Madre, the notorious -- but now forgotten -- African American "queenpin" whose criminal career spanned nearly 70 years in Washington. And is it true that she was the only African American allowed, due to her wealth, to shop in segregated... Law - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms - Criminal Defense - United States (Sat, 08 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Courts, clerk wrangle over responsibility to collect money for public defense
SANDUSKY Local court officials are having trouble explaining why they've failed to collect nearly $100,000 from criminal defendants during the past four years. (Sat, 08 May 2010 23:24:45 -0700)

Will Hastings boy's tragic past be his defense?
The teen, accused of threatening Hastings Middle School students with a gun, faces possible prosecution as an adult. (Sun, 09 May 2010 18:23:51 -0700)

Reporter's notebook: Defense sets up groundwork in slayings trial
The witness stand turned therapy couch last week for one key state witness in the capital murder trial of torture slaying suspect Vanessa Coleman. (Sun, 09 May 2010 20:34:00 -0700)

Navy SEAL of approval
NORFOLK, Va. -- Navy SEAL Matthew McCabe has emerged from a months-long criminal probe, in which his career and reputation were on the line, with his faith in his country, the Navy and the justice system firmly intact. "This is all behind us, so nothing but positive things now," McCabe... (Mon, 10 May 2010 00:53:36 -0700)

Pro Bono Attorney of the Month Rusty Collins
Collins is the managing partner of a two attorney firm that specializes in real estate transactions, consumer defense and criminal and family law, but what he really likes is helping regular people stay in their homes or work their way out of a credit trap that threatens their way of life. (Mon, 10 May 2010 08:41:29 -0700)

Nettles: Defense background a help as SC's US Atty
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says he's excited to start his new role as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor. Nettles told The Associated Press on Monday he wants to focus on public corruption, financial fraud cases and environmental cases. (Mon, 10 May 2010 09:56:50 -0700)

Nettles: Defense background a help as SC's US Atty
U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says he's excited to start his new role as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor. (Mon, 10 May 2010 11:30:41 -0700)

Man with fetal alcohol syndrome pleads guilty in sex abuse case
A 29-year-old Elmhurst man diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome for more than 20 years pleaded guilty but mentally ill Monday to having sex with a 16-year-old girl and was sentenced to five years in prison. Kevin Teichen has been in the DuPage County Jail since January 2009 after being charged with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Because of the time he has already served and ... (Mon, 10 May 2010 13:05:26 -0700)

naacp Legal Defense Fund Statement on the Nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, President Barack Obama nominated Elena Kagan, Solicitor General, to replace Justice John Paul Stevens on the United States Supreme Court. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF), congratulates Ms. Kagan on her nomination and calls upon the Senate to consider the nomination expeditiously. (Mon, 10 May 2010 13:43:00 -0700)

Nettles: Defense background a help as SC's US Atty
MEG KINNARD The Associated Press A week into his new job as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says he hopes his background in criminal defense will lend a well-rounded perspective to his time in the office. (Mon, 10 May 2010 14:53:13 -0700)

Terror Suspect Loses Bid to Dismiss Charges Over Alleged Torture
The CIA's alleged torture of accused U.S. Embassy bomber Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani does not justify dismissing criminal charges against him, a New York federal judge has ruled. Judge Lewis Kaplan rejected the claim made by Ghailani's defense attorneys that the Fifth Amendment's due process clause requires dismissal of the indictment based on "outrageous" government misconduct. The judge said there ... (Mon, 10 May 2010 20:38:10 -0700)

Nettles taps experience
COLUMBIA -- A week into his new job as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says he hopes his background in criminal defense will lend a well-rounded perspective to his time in the office. (Mon, 10 May 2010 21:18:26 -0700)

Nielsen & Bly Bring Criminal Defense Expertise to New Hampshire
Nielsen & Bly has Expanded their Criminal Defense Legal Services to New Hampshire. The Partners in this Firm Provide a High Level of Expertise to those Needing Criminal Defense Attorneys. Attorney William T. (Tue, 11 May 2010 00:05:00 -0700)

Criminal Lawyer, David Michael Cantor, Guest Lectures at The Phoenix School of Law
Criminal Lawyer, David Michael Cantor, spoke to a group of law students at The Phoenix School of Law on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Cantor spoke to students about the case stages of a criminal defense case, which included Misdemeanor Adult Stages, Felony Adult Stages and Juvenile Case Stages. (Tue, 11 May 2010 08:30:00 -0700)

Prominent defense attorney dies at 61
By Adam Jones Staff Writer Although his law partner entered politics and eventually reached the judicial bench, John Bivens remained an attorney. Until recently, he was one of the region's most prominent defense attorneys. (Wed, 12 May 2010 01:37:38 -0700)

An empathetic approach to criminal justice
The following essay on retiring Justice John Paul Stevens was written by Professor Christopher E. Smith, who teaches criminal justice at Michigan State University. Professor Smith has written a number of articles on Justice Stevens jurisprudence, including Justice John Paul Stevens: Staunch Defender of Miranda Rights (DePaul Law Review forthcoming 2010), Justice John Paul Stevens [...] (Wed, 12 May 2010 11:08:52 -0700)

Court agrees to seal some motions for Bustamante defense
Defense attorneys for teenage murder suspect Alyssa Bustamante won one legal battle and lost another Tuesday when Cole County Judge Patricia Joyce ruled they could file certain motions under seal but also determined the taxpayers of Cole County should not pay for the 16-year-old to finish high school. (Wed, 12 May 2010 11:13:36 -0700)

Lawrence Taylor To Use Masturbation As Defense In Rape Case
Nearly a week after retired NFL great, Lawrence Taylor, was arrested and charged with third-degree rape of a minor, details are surfacing regarding his defense. Sources have told TMZ that the 51-year-old Taylor plans to use masturbation as his defense... (Wed, 12 May 2010 13:29:42 -0700)

Lawrence Taylor's Rape Defense May Be Masturbation
Sources tell TMZ that football legend Lawrence Taylor will be claiming an onanism defense regarding charges that he raped a 16-year-old prostitute at a Suffern, NY Holiday Inn. The gossip site reports , "We're told Lawrence will not deny he was in the same room as the 16-year-old prostitute, but his lawyer will argue Lawrence did not have sexual intercourse -- an element of third degree rape. As ... (Wed, 12 May 2010 13:50:51 -0700)

Register now to be part of Criminal Justice Academy
NEWTON - Registration is taking place now for Sussex County Community Colleges Criminal Justice Academy, which runs July 12 to 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Wed, 12 May 2010 16:01:56 -0700)

Register now to take part in the SCCC Criminal Justice Academy
NEWTON - Registration is taking place now for Sussex County Community Colleges Criminal Justice Academy, which runs July 12 to 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Wed, 12 May 2010 23:49:51 -0700)

2 witnesses say Ottawa Hills officer 'justified' in shooting
By ERICA BLAKE BLADE STAFF WRITER The video showing an Ottawa Hills police officer following and then shooting a motorcyclist in the back was viewed in Lucas County Common Pleas Court again yesterday - this time to show what two defense witnesses described as "indicators" of a dangerous situation for the officer. During the third day of the criminal trial of Ottawa Hills Officer Thomas White ... (Thu, 13 May 2010 03:26:50 -0700)

UPDATE: Defense Rests; Jury May Get Case Monday
Defense attorneys for murder defendant Blaine Milam rested their case this morning without calling Milam to testify. The case is scheduled to be reconvened Monday when the jury will hear the charges against Milam and then deliberate on the case to determine guilt or innocence. (Thu, 13 May 2010 08:11:03 -0700)

Defense Wants DNA in Lester St. Trail
The defense attorney for Jessie Dotson, the man accused of the Lester Street Massacre, made an unusual request of the judge. He wants several personnel on the scene the night of the murders to get a DNA test. (Thu, 13 May 2010 14:26:55 -0700)

Court: State must pay Muhammad's defense expenses
LITTLE ROCK (AP) The state Public Defender Commission must pay expenses incurred by the defense for a man facing a capital murder charge that accuses him of shooting a Conway soldier outside a recruiting center, the Arkansas Supreme Court said Thursday. The court dismissed an appeal by the public defender agency, which had challenged a judge's order to pay reasonable expenses for Abdulhakim ... (Thu, 13 May 2010 15:45:29 -0700)

Prominent restaurateur facing criminal charges
Gene Kwon appeared in court Thursday on charges he skipped town after squandering millions of dollars of investors' money. (Thu, 13 May 2010 15:52:03 -0700)

Thai army clash with "red-shirts", one protester shot dead
Maj-General Khattiya is facing the prospect of being sacked from the army after a Defense Ministry panel found him guilty in " military criminal cases", the Bangkok Post website quoted an army source as saying. He may become the army's first major general to be stripped of his rank. The clash came after Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva decided to end the two-month standoff following his ... (Thu, 13 May 2010 20:17:29 -0700)

Taylor to testify in his own defense
MARION - The murder trial of Terry Taylor was scheduled for five days, but most likely will continue into next week, Marion County Common Pleas Judge William Finnegan said Thursday. (Fri, 14 May 2010 04:08:44 -0700)

'D.C. Five' to face questions in court
Five Pakistani-Americans on trial in Pakistan on terrorism charges will be questioned in court for the first time this weekend, their defense attorney said Friday. (Fri, 14 May 2010 04:15:35 -0700)

Defense Begins Its Case in Thuesen Murder Trial
After a day's delay, the defense began to make its case in the capital murder trial of John Thuesen Friday. (Fri, 14 May 2010 06:41:12 -0700)

Krasnodar: Public Prosecutor Apologized to a Human Rights Defender for Criminal Persecution
Moscow, May 14, 2010 Friday 14 May 2010, by Emanuele G. - 0 letture Vladimir Golota, Public Prosecutor of a West Administrative district of Krasnodar, submitted an official written apology to Anastasia Denisova on behalf of the Russian Federation for non-pecuniary damage done by institution of criminal proceedings against her. (Fri, 14 May 2010 07:32:40 -0700)

Well-known criminal defense lawyer appears in court with Nodine's attorney in pot case
Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine's attorney, Matt Green, walked into the grand jury room this morning with well-known criminal defense lawyer Jeff Deen. (Fri, 14 May 2010 09:47:06 -0700)

D.A. Kamala Harris Appoints Iran-Contra Prosecutor to Handle S.F. Criminal Cop Scandal
District Attorney Kamala Harris announced today that she will appoint a high-powered private attorney to review the growing scandal over her office's failure to disclose the criminal backg... (Fri, 14 May 2010 14:26:49 -0700)

Fresno County judicial race heats up
The only judicial race in Fresno County pits a judge with a sizable treasury and well-known endorsements against a criminal defense lawyer with a meager budget and few high-profile supporters. Still, Gary Shinaver says he has a shot at unseating Jim Petrucelli, largely because a state commission has reprimanded Petrucelli for being sarcastic in court. (Fri, 14 May 2010 14:50:07 -0700)

Defense Witness Says Taylor Didn't Have Sex with Teen
A woman has come forward as a defense witness in the sexual assault case against Lawrence Taylor, saying the teen who accused Taylor of rape never had sex with him, according to a statement from the woman confirmed Friday by Taylor's attorney. (Fri, 14 May 2010 16:01:28 -0700)

Woman says Taylor did not have sex with teen
A woman has come forward as a defense witness in the sexual assault case against Lawrence Taylor, saying the 16-year-old girl who accused the NFL legend of rape never had sex with him, according to a statement from the woman confirmed Friday by Taylor's attorney. The 23-year-old woman said in a sworn statement that she accompanied an alleged pimp and the 16-year-old girl to a hotel outside New... (Fri, 14 May 2010 17:00:51 -0700)

Blagojevich defense subpoenas Rep. Jackson
Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. says he has been subpoenaed to testify at ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's upcoming corruption trial. In a statement issued Friday in Washington, Jackson said he will testify if necessary. Blagojevich faces federal charges including allegations he schemed to sell a U.S. Senate seat once filled by President Barack Obama. According to a criminal complaint ... (Fri, 14 May 2010 17:35:26 -0700)

Woman comes forward in Lawrence Taylor's defense
A woman has come forward as a defense witness in the sexual assault case against Lawrence Taylor, saying the 16-year-old girl who accused the NFL legend of rape never had sex with him, according to a statement from the woman confirmed Friday by Taylor's attorney (Fri, 14 May 2010 18:05:18 -0700)

Millers teachers testify; defense needs report
Six of Codey Millers high school teachers and a guidance counselor testified Friday during the continuation of a transfer hearing in Johnson City Juvenile Court, where state prosecutors want to send his first-degree murder case to adult Criminal Court. (Fri, 14 May 2010 20:22:43 -0700)

Defense Expert to Eye Sex Abuse Footage
A defense expert will be allowed to analyze a computer hard drive seized during a sex abuse investigation. (Fri, 14 May 2010 21:09:20 -0700)

Woman comes forward as defense witness in Lawrence Taylor rape scandal: 'He is innocent'
A woman has come forward as a defense witness in the sexual assault case against Lawrence Taylor, saying the 16-year-old girl who accused the NFL legend of rape never had sex with him, according to a statement from the woman confirmed Friday by Taylor's a. (Fri, 14 May 2010 23:10:00 -0700)

Harris hires advisor in potential discovery rules lapse
District Attorney Kamala Harris has brought on a top criminal defense attorney, John Keker, to advise her after it was disclosed that more than 30 Police Department employees testified in hundreds of trials that could be appealed on the grounds that the testimony was given by an officer with a shady... (Sat, 15 May 2010 12:25:04 -0700)

Lawyer links Marine drug abuse and Naval Hospital
A local criminal lawyer said Saturday he is inundated with cases of Marines who have been charged with drug abuse after receiving treatment at Naval Hospital, which is under a Defense Department investigation. The hospital is also the site where a... (Sun, 16 May 2010 15:19:50 -0700)

The World's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives
The whole world is the playground of these criminal masterminds. (Sun, 16 May 2010 21:47:34 -0700)

Rodvold trial: Planned murder or self defense?
NORWALK The six shots that killed Keith Rodvold were planned, Huron County prosecutor Russ Leffler argued Thursday. (Sun, 16 May 2010 22:10:40 -0700)

Future of Indigent Defense office may be in jeopardy
In mid-April state agency directors braced for another round of cuts due to over seven months of declining revenue collections. (Sun, 16 May 2010 22:18:27 -0700)

Parubiy, Hrymchak depurties appeal against decision to open criminal case against them
Ukrainian Members of Parliament Andriy Parubiy and Yuriy Hrymchak (both from the Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense) have appealed against an order to open criminal proceedings against them, MP Hennadiy Moskal has said. (Mon, 17 May 2010 03:12:01 -0700)

Sun Press Letter to the Editor: Lawyer's letter predictable
Terry Gilbert's letter "Murder conviction of SH college student 'a travesty of justice," April 29 Sun Press) is predictable, given that Mr. Gilbert is a well-known criminal defense attorney. (Mon, 17 May 2010 03:57:44 -0700)

SAVA Awarded Subject Matter Expert Contract From the FBI
SAVA Workforce Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of enterprise IT and mission support services for the Defense, Law Enforcement and Intelligence communities, has been selected to provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the areas of intelligence, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal investigations to assist the FBI in the execution of their day-to-day activities. read more (Mon, 17 May 2010 07:49:01 -0700)

Defense Lawyer Gets DUI Case Dismissed Due to Officer Indiscretion
Defense Lawyer from the Law Offices of David Michael Cantor was able to get a DUI case dismissed because police denied the defendant the right to speak to a lawyer. (Mon, 17 May 2010 10:00:00 -0700)

Anthony Defense Ready To Spend Public Money
Casey Anthony's defense team wants to start spending public money on the case. (Mon, 17 May 2010 13:45:42 -0700)

Bank Fraud Investigations Misdirected
RISMEDIA, May 18, 2010The prosecutions of both civil and criminal cases against financial intermediaries are being thwarted by defense attorneys ability to shine the light away from the real evidence of fraud. By focusing on the institutional side (Mon, 17 May 2010 13:57:18 -0700)

Ocala attorney's license suspended
By Suevon Lee Staff writer A criminal defense attorney whose Florida Bar license was indefinitely suspended last month for mismanaging funds in his attorney trust account could face anywhere from up to a three-year suspension to disbarment once a judge issues a ruling. (Mon, 17 May 2010 14:00:26 -0700)

Casey's Defense Turns In Deposition Schedule
WFTV obtained Casey Anthonys defense team's deposition schedule for the case Monday. DOCUMENTS: Depo Schedule | Extension Request | Judge's Order VIDEO REPORT: New Motions In Casey Case (Mon, 17 May 2010 14:17:21 -0700)

U.S. missionary held in Haiti is free, lawyer says
Laura Silsby, the American missionary accused of trying to take nearly three dozen children out of Haiti after the devastating January 12 earthquake, has been freed from jail by a Haitian court, her defense attorney said Monday. (Mon, 17 May 2010 15:37:34 -0700)

Defense Lawyer for Allen Stanford Seeks to Withdraw
Criminal defense attorney Michael Essmyer and his firm don't want to represent jailed financier R. Allen Stanford anymore -- and they claim that Stanford feels the same way. Essmyer and his firm filed a motion Friday asking to withdraw from representing Stanford -- but Texas federal Judge David Hittner might not allow them off the case. When Hittner allowed Stanford to substitute Essmyer and ... (Mon, 17 May 2010 20:51:37 -0700)

Holleman sons donate $100,000 to UM law school
OXFORD The late attorney Jesse Boyce Holleman of Gulfport once said that his career had been on the courtroom floor. Although his work as a five-term district attorney and later as a criminal defense attorney were legendary, his family remembers him for his willingness to help people in need. (Mon, 17 May 2010 21:39:03 -0700)

Small Business Snapshot: The Law Offices of John Jimenez
Date founded: August 2008, in the Coachella Valley; 36 years of experience in the criminal defense business. (Tue, 18 May 2010 01:28:49 -0700)

Prominent defense attorney, David G. Jay, dies at age 71
David G. Jay, a nationally known civil rights lawyer and one of the area's top criminal defense attorneys, died today at Hospice Buffalo after a five-year battle with thyroid cancer. He was 71. (Tue, 18 May 2010 09:34:16 -0700)

Attorney David Jay dies at age 71
One of Buffalo's most prominent criminal defense and civil rights attorneys, has died. (Tue, 18 May 2010 09:35:38 -0700)

Police Say Suspect In Stabbing Acted In Self-Defense
Palm Desert police say the suspect in a double stabbing early Monday morning says he acted in self-defense after turning himself in. (Tue, 18 May 2010 13:50:03 -0700)

Prominent attorney dies of cancer at 71
He rose to become one of Buffalo's top criminal defense and civil rights attorneys. David Jay has passed away after a battle with cancer. (Tue, 18 May 2010 15:20:47 -0700)

Trio of NFL players cited in feds' complaint vs. Dr. Anthony Galea
Canadian doctor Anthony Galea was charged Tuesday with illegally treating current and former NFL players with unapproved drugs including human growth hormone (HGH). Three NFL players, two active and one retired, are cited in the criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo. (Tue, 18 May 2010 21:40:37 -0700)

Witnesses against doctor include NFL clients
Two unidentified NFL players and a former player have been named as witnesses in a federal criminal complaint against a Canadian doctor. (Tue, 18 May 2010 23:17:12 -0700)

Khodorkovsky defense summons Putin to court as witness
Former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky's defense on Wednesday asked the court hearing a new case against him to summon Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as a witness. (Wed, 19 May 2010 03:20:55 -0700)

Ira Hatch trial beginning Monday, despite defense pitch to delay
VERO BEACH A judge ruled Wednesday that disbarred lawyer Ira C. Hatch will go on trial Monday, despite renewed efforts by his defense attorney to delay the long-anticipated proceeding. (Wed, 19 May 2010 09:28:00 -0700)

Kamala Harris' Failure to Report Cops' Criminal Backgrounds Now Fodder in AG Race
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris' failure to disclose the criminal backgrounds of cops testifying in cases her office prosecuted "calls into question ... whether she has the j... (Wed, 19 May 2010 13:27:01 -0700)

Texas faces crossroads in defending the poor
Texas is reaching a crisis point, putting itself at risk of a civil rights lawsuit or worse, a total meltdown of the criminal justice system because it so severely shortchanges the system designed to ensure impoverished accused criminals get adequate legal representation, advocates told a Senate committee last week. We are facing a real crossroads in indigent defense because of money, Jeff ... (Wed, 19 May 2010 14:03:16 -0700)

NBA Playoff Capsules: Pierce's scoring, team defense carrying Celtics
BOSTON Freed from the burden of trying to guard LeBron James, Paul Pierce is back to his high-scoring ways. That plus tenacious team defense have the Boston Celtics rolling in the Eastern Conference finals. (Wed, 19 May 2010 16:33:48 -0700)

Defense attorneys meet to discuss public image
Criminal defense attorneys went on the offensive during a day-long conference Wednesday in San Francisco. (Wed, 19 May 2010 17:05:02 -0700)

Intoxication defense possible in attempted-murder trial
A man who allegedly backed a pickup truck over a Des Moines police officer may argue at trial that he was intoxicated as a defense to his attempted murder charge. (Thu, 20 May 2010 02:20:40 -0700)

WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS EXTREMELY GRAPHIC CONTENT: Defense will try to thwart first-degree murder charge for ...
Accused killer Jarrod Wyatt's defense attorney will take the unusual step of trying to present enough evidence at a pre-trial hearing next week to cap or throw out the murder charge prosecutors are seeking for the brutal slaying. (Thu, 20 May 2010 02:38:50 -0700)

Attorney: McKenzie murder a case of self-defense
ZANESVILLE -- The defense attorney for Reese Bowers, who is charged in the murder of Dajuan McKenzie, says it's a "perfect self-defense" case. (Thu, 20 May 2010 03:48:12 -0700)

Beyond Tone Deaf: A Scathing Look at Novartiss Defense Strategy
Thursday, in the wake of the huge employment discrimination verdict rendered earlier in the week against Novartis, the American Lawyer's Susan Beck took a skewer to Novartis's lead defense counsel. (Thu, 20 May 2010 09:35:41 -0700)

Louisville Detective Crystal Marlowe won't face criminal charges in alleged wrongful arrests
A Louisville Metro Police detective who has been under criminal investigation in connection with allegations that she made numerous wrongful arrests over the past two years will not be indicted, the Jefferson Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and her attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 20 May 2010 09:43:51 -0700)

Defense: any more delay in war crimes case "unnecessary"
Associated Press - May 20, 2010 5:44 PM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - The defense attorney for a Camp Pendleton Marine whose murder conviction was overturned in 1 of the government's biggest Iraqi war... (Thu, 20 May 2010 14:49:20 -0700)

Goodman seeks to postpone parents' wrongful-death suit in fatal crash, saying it would jeopardize defense in criminal ...
Goodman seeks to postpone parents' wrongful-death suit in fatal crash, saying it would jeopardize defense in criminal case (Thu, 20 May 2010 14:58:02 -0700)

U.S. military to investigate the deaths of three civilians
AFGHANISTAN The U.S. military has begun a criminal investigation of allegations that a "small number" of American soldiers killed as many as three Afghan civilians. Military - United States - Defense - Afghanistan - United States armed forces (Thu, 20 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Khodorkovsky defense to take case to European court
A court ruling extending former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business companion Platon Lebedev's detention in a Moscow prison will be appealed at the European Court of Human Rights, the defense counsel said on Friday (Fri, 21 May 2010 04:38:23 -0700)

Salinas couple sell all, dedicate life to Salvation Army
As a private investigator in Victorville, Kris Potter would do criminal defense work and personal injury cases. (Fri, 21 May 2010 05:12:12 -0700)

Defense attorney Witteman chosen for District Court commissioner post
A longtime Vancouver criminal defense attorney has been chosen to be a Clark County District Court commissioner. Jeff Witteman, 68, was selected by the six District Court judges. (Fri, 21 May 2010 06:05:07 -0700)

Defense rests case in manslaughter trial
UPDATE: Joseph McCarthy did not take the stand today in his trial for manslaughter following the accidental shooting death of a neighbor. The defense rested its case and the jury is expected to begin deliberations by noon after getting instructions from judge. (Fri, 21 May 2010 08:11:17 -0700)

Defense challenges 12-year-old boys allegations he had sex with nanny
The Franklin Lakes teen, now 16, acknowledged Friday he had told a peer he made the story up but claimed he did so only because friends were mocking him. (Fri, 21 May 2010 16:27:25 -0700)

Ga. Murder Case Shines Spotlight on Nation's Indigent Defense Systems
Jamie Weis had state-appointed lawyers defending him from capital murder charges for more than a year. When Georgia ran out of money to pay them, the trial judge removed them and appointed public defenders. Weis, in county jail now for four years, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delve into what he claims is a breakdown of Georgia's public defender system. His petition for review comes at a ... (Fri, 21 May 2010 20:45:28 -0700)

No criminal charges for executives in troubled AIG subsidiary
The Justice Department has closed its high-profile investigation into current and former executives of an American International Group subsidiary that was linked to the insurance giant's near collapse, sources familiar with the probe said Friday evening. Law - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms - Criminal Defense - United States (Fri, 21 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Bradenton attorney and wife jailed on fraud charges
MANATEE A Bradenton criminal defense attorney and his wife were arrested Friday on three counts each of owning and operating an assisted living facility without a license, according to the Manatee County jail website. (Fri, 21 May 2010 21:06:22 -0700)

Tarrant County defense attorney to rejoin DA's office
Jack Strickland's return is part of a proposed restructuring of the office. (Fri, 21 May 2010 22:06:04 -0700)

Criminal Charges Against Subway Stabber Cleared
A grand jury dismissed criminal charges Friday against a man who fatally stabbed two subway passengers, according to the Manhattan district attorney. (Sat, 22 May 2010 03:03:08 -0700)

U.S. issues travel alert for Jamaica
The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for Jamaica on Friday, citing unconfirmed reports of criminal gang members amassing in Kingston and the mobilization of Jamaican defense forces. (Sat, 22 May 2010 07:47:41 -0700)

US warns of possible civil unrest in Jamaica
The US State Department warned Friday of the threat of civil unrest in Jamaica amid reports that criminal gangs were massing in Kingston and the military was mobilizing. (Sat, 22 May 2010 08:56:27 -0700)

Man acquitted in rapper's shooting death
Aubrey Berry said he fired at Dolla at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles in self-defense. A man who shot and killed an up-and-coming rapper at the Beverly Center last year was acquitted of murder Friday in a case that focused in part on the victim's violence-laced gangsta rap lyrics. (Sat, 22 May 2010 15:15:16 -0700)

Noted lawyer Sam J. DAmico dead at 95
A leading criminal lawyer in Baton Rouge, Sam J. DAmico, died quietly in his sleep Saturday morning at age of 95, his family reported. Many of his clients through the years were poor or black, but DAmico would offer them a strong defense, regardless, his colleagues said. (Sat, 22 May 2010 22:50:13 -0700)

Concern over push to change CORI law
BOSTON -- While some Boston law-enforcement officials applauded a legislative push last week to change a state law that allows employers and landlords access to the criminal records of job applicants and potential tenants, some Lowell-area advocates have reservations. (Sun, 23 May 2010 03:58:33 -0700)

Tuburan policemen face criminal charges for teenagers death
Five policemen from Tuburan town accused of using excessive force now face a string of criminal charges before the Office of the Visayas Ombudsman. (Sun, 23 May 2010 08:51:18 -0700)

Well known defense lawyer Sam D'Amico dead at 95
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Sam J. DAmico, a longtime criminal defense lawyer in Baton Rouge, has died at the age of 95. D'Amico died quietly in his sleep Saturday morning, his family told The Advocate newspaper of Baton Rouge. (Sun, 23 May 2010 13:43:33 -0700)

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