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Trump has a “zero” defense in Georgia. Election probe
Former Watergate prosecutor Nick Akerman said Trump had "no" defense in Georgia's 2020 election investigation.
Akerman said it might be difficult for Trump's…
Lawyers give final arguments as Hells Angels murder trial wraps up
SAN FRANCISCO — After a two-month trial, a jury must decide the fate of three Hells Angels members charged with the murder of another club member who was later unlawfully cremated, a case largely based on a member's word. dropout who says…
LA County and Gascón Lawyers Respond to Veteran Prosecutor’s Complaint – Pasadena Now
Los Angeles County attorneys and District Attorney George Gascón responded to an amended lawsuit filed by a veteran prosecutor who alleges he faced backlash for criticizing Gascón, saying some of the plaintiff's claims…
Accused Saudi spy says Khashoggi murder not relevant to his trial
A former Twitter Inc employee accused of helping Saudi Arabia suppress dissidents says there should be no mention at his US trial of the government's involvement in the columnist's murder from the Washington Post's Jamal…
L.A. couple, given the wrong baby, settle lawsuit with fertility clinic – NBC Los Angeles
A Los Angeles woman and her husband have 'in principle' settled a lawsuit they filed against a fertility clinic in which they alleged she gave birth to the wrong child in 2019 after doctors implanted her with the embryo…
Latest Johnny Depp: Actor could let Amber Heard escape $8 million in damages if she drops appeal,…
Depp verdict: Actor wins libel case as Heard grants counterclaim
Johnny Depp emerged victorious in his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard after three days of jury deliberations, which also earned Heard a partial victory in…
The judge exposes Spitzer in a double murder case; killer sentenced to life | KFI AM 640
NEWPORT BEACH (CNS) – Just before sentencing a double murderer to two life terms without parole, an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled on Friday that District Attorney Todd Spitzer violated the law on recently enacted racial justice…
Sittenfeld turns down plea deal in corruption case
CINCINNATI — Former Cincinnati City Councilman PG Sittenfeld has turned down a plea deal in his public corruption case that could have faced him with up to two years in prison, or as little as probation without passing time behind…
Defense lawyers want Ten10 Films excluded from Senzo Meyiwa trial – The UBJ – United Business…
The murder trial of Senzo Meyiwa is due to resume today. Five defendants have pleaded not guilty to all charges in the 2014 murder of former Orlando Pirates goaltender Senzo Meyiwa.The final session culminated in the arrest and…
Suspects do not have the right to an attorney during the clerk’s hearings at Mass. But having…
New court data confirms what many attorneys have long suspected: Hiring an attorney can dramatically increase your chances of avoiding criminal prosecution in Massachusetts.Statistics show that defendants with a lawyer were 42% more likely…
Lawyers for accused Tops killer seek court order to silence DA about case | Crime News
Defense attorneys for the man accused of killing 10 people in Tops Markets earlier this month want a judge to order Erie County District Attorney John Flynn to stop making public statements about the case.Lawyers for Payton…
Florida Senate Committee Passes Insurance Market Rescue Bill 19-2
A Florida Senate committee on Monday overwhelmingly approved two measures that supporters say will go a long way to reducing roofing claims, litigation costs and reinsurance costs for struggling property insurers – but not before…
Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP | Inside business
LDM welcomes two new attorneys to its West Des Moines office Janice M. Thomas Bryony J. Whitaker Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP is pleased to announce that Janice M. Thomas and Bryony J. Whitaker have joined the firm.…
Ethan Crumbley wanted Joe Biden impeached, records show
The parents of the Oxford school shooting suspect fear politics could hurt their chances of getting a fair trial, especially given what their son reportedly wrote in his diary about President Joe Biden."I hope my shooting results in Biden's…
11th Circuit ruling on Crosley Green gives prosecutors too much power
We're going to ask you one thing in this editorial: imagine you're arrested for a crime you didn't commit.You can't believe you're in this position. But you trust the American justice system so much that when you are offered the chance to…
‘It just doesn’t pay the bills’: why fewer private lawyers are signing up to…
A dwindling number of attorneys in Erie County and throughout New York State are willing to represent defendants who cannot afford their own attorneys.It's a problem that those on the ground say is caused by state-set pay…
Thirty months after challenging Michael Horowitz, Durham team suggest they never looked at the…
In Michael Sussmann's filing explaining he couldn't include highly exculpatory notes - written by Tashina Gaushar, Mary McCord and Scott Schools - from a March 6, 2017 meeting in his motion in the limit because John Durham had provided them…
Tackle a criminal defense case
A criminal case is a scary situation, but with the right strategy and effort on your part, you can be confident in your defense. A lawyer will help you with the legal side of things, from what to say in court to filing motions. However,…
Cowboy Country Criminal Defense has an experienced criminal defense attorney in Casper, WY…
Casper, Wyoming- Casper and Wyoming criminal defendants who need to hire experienced, proven criminal defense attorneys can contact Cowboy Country Criminal Defense. The law firm has a team of experienced lawyers who have won several…
Johnny Depp’s lawsuit will see Amber Heard file a motion to dismiss she’s sure to lose…
EXCLUSIVE: Amber Heard's attorneys plan to ask a Virginia judge on Tuesday to dismiss Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation case against their client. However, the defense team is almost certain to fail, and they know it.
How to watch…
US tries to sanction oligarch’s yacht, lawyers say he doesn’t own it
The United States is trying to seize a yacht that AP says belongs to sanctioned oligarch Suleyman Kerimov.
But Millemarin Investments, its registered owner, says…
Who are the candidates for Judge Sparks in the 2020 primary?
This cover of the voter guide was brought to you by the Reno Gazette Journal Fund for Public Service Journalism. Please consider donating to support it here.Judicial elections often don't have many candidates unless the previously elected…
Houston’s new CCTV warrant is illegal, lawyers say
CHICAGO (NewsNation) — A new order requiring certain Houston businesses to have surveillance technology may not hold up in court, attorneys say.
The ordinance requires all Houston bars, nightclubs, sex businesses, convenience…
Former Oregon Ducks offensive line coach Steve Greatwood says Doug Brenner ‘would have had the…
EUGENE — Former Oregon Ducks offensive line coach Steve Greatwood compared the abilities and traits of former OU offensive lineman Doug Brenner to a number of his other former players who eventually made it into the NFL and believes Brenner…
Donald Trump continues to call NY AG Letitia “racist” and a failure.
Twice in two days, Donald Trump has publicly called New York AG Letitia James a failure and a 'racist'.
James and Trump are in the thick of the battle over his…
Moses & Rooth criminal defense attorneys offer free Uber,
ORLANDO, Fla., April 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Criminal defense attorneys Moses and Rooth know the holidays can be a lot of fun, but they can also be a dangerous time on the road as people may celebrate by drinking or by using a…
Two Trump White House lawyers meet with January 6 investigators
Two of former President Donald J. Trump's top White House lawyers met with the House committee investigating the attack on the Capitol on Wednesday, after Trump cleared them for dialogue with the panel, according to a person familiar with…
Hogle Law Firm offers legal aid to those facing criminal charges
Mesa, AZ – Criminal charges are often overwhelming to deal with. Defendants need experienced legal help if they wish to beat such charges and get free. The Hogle Law Firm provides the right people in Mesa, AZ, and surrounding areas with…
Judges tell lawmakers new rules will hit rural courts hard
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Jury deliberations enter day 3 of Governor Whitmer’s kidnapping plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jurors entered a third day of deliberations Wednesday in a trial centered on a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker revealed the jury requested sticky notes. He also…
Texas criminal defense attorney reacts to SCOTUS nominee’s stormy confirmation hearing
Criminal defense attorney groups nationwide are backing Kentanji Brown Jackson, who, if confirmed, would be the first former federal public defender to serve.
SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association…
Lawyers for Parkland gunman face tough jury selection task
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP)
Lawyers for Parkland, Fla., school shooter Nikolas Cruz will have one goal when jury selection begins Monday: identify candidates who could give Cruz the…
Jury selection is about to begin for Parkland school shooter Cruz
More than four years after shooting 17 people dead at a Parkland high school, Nikolas Cruz must finally face trial in a Broward County courtroom. On Monday, barring an unexpected delay, prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin…
New law takes effect in Erie County
The recent increase in Erie youth violent crime has kept police busy and prompted the Erie Unified Crime Initiative to tailor its prevention efforts to middle-aged children.The surge also brings a new level of activity to the Erie County…
The Defense argues in favor of his absence from 1MDB meetings
Defense attorneys for Roger Ng say he did not even attend meetings involving key players in the 1MDB scandal after US prosecutors completed their round of testimony.
Katelyn Giesler – an assistant in the office of defense lawyers Teny…
Providence murder suspect, who was released on bail, has been charged again
PROVIDENCE — A murder suspect whose bail sparked an outcry is facing new allegations that he tried to contact his ex-girlfriend to back down on her account of the shooting.State prosecutors on Thursday charged Andrew Mangru, 22, of…
Georgia House panel considers bill to require cash bail for crimes
District attorneys, a group of criminal defense attorneys and civil rights advocates on Monday warned a House panel considering a bill that would change the way bail is handled for crimes that the change…
Ex-Boeing pilot’s trial begins on 737 Max fraud charges
FORT WORTH, Texas — A federal prosecutor said Friday that a former Boeing test pilot lied to regulators about changes made to a critical flight-control system on the 737 Max to reduce the cost of training pilots and save the company tens of…
Lawyers want new Multnomah County tax to fund eviction defense attorneys
HOW MUCH?$3,025WHO UNDERSTOOD IT?Tenants organize against displacementWHO GAVE IT?The Portland Chapter of Democratic Socialists of AmericaWHY IS IT IMPORTANT?In 2020, when COVID-19 made it difficult to collect signatures, Democratic…
Texas ban on soliciting others’ clients beats attorney’s appeal
A lawyer alleging that a Texas law that bars attorneys from soliciting work from represented clients violates his First Amendment rights has failed to convince the Fifth Circuit to reinitiate his lawsuit.Andrew Willey sued for a preliminary…
Memory expert banned from testifying at Fortenberry trial
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) — A federal judge has barred expert testimony from memory in the upcoming federal trial of U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry and barred defense attorneys from arguing that the lead prosecutor in the…
Brittney Griner faces a long journey through the Russian legal system
An American schoolteacher was arrested at Moscow airport in the summer of 2021 with marijuana and hash oil in his bags, arrested for drug trafficking and remains in jail pending the investigation.A young Israeli-American tourist was…
Ahead of Jussie Smollett sentencing, his supporters ask for ‘mercy’
Ahead of a sentencing hearing on Thursday, celebrities and racial justice advocates like Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, actress LaTanya Richardson Jackson; Reverend Jesse Jackson; and Derrick Johnson, the president of the NAACP, have…
Use this landmark ruling to end racial bias in North Carolina courts
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters.…
Opinion: Oregon’s public defense crisis rooted in longstanding failures
Tara HerivelHerivel is a public defender and civil rights lawyer. She is also co-author and editor of Prison Profiteers: The Warehousing of America's Poor. She lives in Portland.Earlier this year, the Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice…
FBI undercover agents must use real names in Whitmer kidnapping trial
To this day, those accused of the alleged plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer do not know who "Mark" and "Red" really are.The two undercover FBI agents infiltrated their group, posing as one of them, but their real names were kept…
Weber County Indigent Defenders Program First of Its Kind in Utah | News, Sports, Jobs
Photograph of Standard Examiner's FileAttorney Jim Retallick, seen here in court with a client at 2nd District Court on March 28, 2019, is…
Pandemic-Exacerbated Jury Trial Backlog in Attleboro State and Area Delays Justice for Defendants,…
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown sand into the grease in the axles of…
1MDB trial to pause for defense to study new documents
The bribery and money laundering trial of a former Goldman Sachs executive has been turned upside down after federal prosecutors - for the second time in just over a week - said the government failed to quickly deliver thousands of pages of…
Three officers in George Floyd trial complete defense
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — The defense cases in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with crimes in the death of George Floyd concluded Monday on a common theme: that they were not guilty because their training…
Brian Flores to join Pittsburgh Steelers as linebackers coach despite ongoing NFL lawsuit
Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL has just taken a surprising turn as the Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Saturday that the former Miami Dolphins head coach is joining their team. For the 2022 season, Flores will begin working with…
Kim Potter will be convicted in the death of Daunte Wright : NPR
Former Brooklyn Center, Minn., officer Kim Potter…
Putnam County prosecutor won’t resign at retrial in 1994 murder case
PUTNAM COUNTY – Legal maneuvering over the appointment of a special prosecutor has delayed the retrial of a man whose initial conviction for the 1994 rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl was thrown out.Lawyers for defendant Andrew Krivak…
Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson found guilty of federal tax charges – NBC Chicago
A jury found Chicago Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson guilty on charges of lying to federal regulators and filing false federal tax returns in an attempt to pay a lower tax bill on loans he received from a now-closed bank.…
We recommend Kimberly McTorry in the Democratic primary for the 208th Criminal District Court bench
Judge Greg Glass has decades of experience as a criminal attorney in Harris County, but he failed to meet the expectations of the bench in the 208th Criminal District Court. We recommend that voters give his challenger, Kimberly McTorry,…
How To Avoid Getting Shot – An Introduction To Shotgun Pleadings | Carlton Fields
The Eleventh Circuit recently reaffirmed its stance on shotgun pleadings, reiterating in Barmapov v. Amuial that district courts have the discretion to dismiss with prejudice a shotgun plea filed by a litigant who is represented by…
Federal Spine Surgeries Investigation Uses Mob Laws to Target Healthcare Fraud
A Texas consulting firm that arranges spinal surgery and other medical care for people injured in car crashes has come under scrutiny in a federal investigation into Corruption.
Meg Health Care, run by Dallas attorney…
Arizona lawmakers decide to lightly restore jury challenges
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona lawmakers are advancing a proposal to partially reverse the state Supreme Court's groundbreaking elimination of the longstanding practice of allowing attorneys to dismiss potential jurors…
Lawyers demand serious charges after white men shoot black delivery driver in Mississippi
NEW ORLEANS – Two white men were arrested earlier this week, days after a black delivery van driver accused them of chasing and shooting him after dropping off a package in a town in the Mississippi.But driver Demonterrio Gibson, 24, said…
Seven Keller/Anderle Lawyers named Super Lawyers
IRVINE, Calif., February 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keller/Anderle LLP (KA) is pleased to announce the selection of Jennifer Keller, Kay Anderle, Ruben Camper Cahn, Chase Scolnick, Shaun Hoting, Nahal Kazemi and Greg Serge at the 2022 edition…
Defense lawyers warn that the January 6 criminal prosecution could extend until the 2024 election
It has been over a year since the Riot of January 6 at the United States Capitol, and none of the defendants charged in the attack have yet been tried. Although a few are expected to begin in the coming months, a Justice Department…
Ethan Crumbley plans insanity defense in Oxford shooting case
Accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley plans to plead insanity in the criminal case accusing him of killing four students and injuring six others and a teacher in an attack on November 30 , according to a filing…
Oregon faces a public defense system crisis | Local
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Public defenders are rare in Oregon, which could take longer for cases to go to…
Missouri Lawyers Awards 2022: Letter from the Editor, Winners
2021 has been another incredible year for the country and, as you know all too well, for the legal industry.
Liz Irwin
As courthouses slowly reopened and court cases began to move forward again, judges and court administrators…
Bureau of Prisons begins implementing First Step Act with the release of thousands of inmates
The country's mood changed when it realized that the prison industrial complex was inhumane and unsustainable. The cost of incarcerating so many in the name of punishment and shame rather than protecting the public has become so enormous…
Joliet Outlaws culture will be at the center of Jeremy Boshears trial
JOLIET, IL – Joliet criminal defense attorney Chuck Bretz plans to call an expert witness to testify about the Joliet Outlaws Motorcycle Club and its culture in the upcoming first-degree murder trial of his client, Jeremy Boshears .The…
Distinguished SDNY Attorney Edward Imperatore Joins Morrison & Foerster in New York
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January 19, 2022
Morrison & Foerster, a…
Houston Immigration Attorney Adan Vega and Associates offers immigration law services around Metro…
An immigration lawyer is responsible for educating others about immigration laws and other related services in multiple languages.
Houston, Texas, United States – With the recent increase in deportation cases and struggles with…
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A year later, Flint Water’s criminal cases are slowly moving through the courts
Lyon and his attorneys were returning to court on Wednesday to argue that he had no "personal duty" to individual citizens under Michigan law and that his case should be dismissed.
“Mr. Lyon was a public administrator, not a health expert,…
Chinese activists face subversion charges over weekend rally
About twenty lawyers and activists discreetly arrived in a garish "Nice Home Party" rental villa near the Chinese seaside. They ate take out, sang along with karaoke, and played foosball. But they also had a serious goal: to discuss the…
Fourteen lawyers elected to the post of principal lawyer of the WSHB – Litigation, mediation…
Sound case management and consistent outcomes are a common thread cited in the announcement of each individual elevated to Senior Counsel at the WSHB. Fourteen people have been elevated to senior counsel by WSHB, a national testing firm…
CDC Says People Should Avoid Cruise Ships “Regardless of Immunization Status” | Florida…
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In a potentially disturbing message for the Florida cruise ship industry, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that people should avoid cruise travel…
Louisiana judge who used racial slurs in video resigns
A Louisiana judge who could be heard on a video using a racial slur while viewing security footage of a foiled burglary outside his home has resigned, according to his attorney and a letter from the judge."I take full responsibility for…
Flores lawyer files motion to dismiss Kristin Smart murder charges
December 30, 2021
By KAREN VELIE
Lawyers representing Paul Flores for murdering Kristin Smart in a 1996 rape attempt filed a motion on December 17 to dismiss the case.
After more than a month of testimony, San Luis Obispo County…
Conviction of infamous NJ mother in 1991, son’s death dismissed
New Jersey's highest court on Tuesday dismissed a mother's conviction in the 1991 death of her 5-year-old son - one of the state's most infamous and long-running cold cases.
Michelle Lodzinski was sentenced in…
George Law Featured As The Best Criminal Defense Lawyers In Detroit | State
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Dec. 27 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / - The Michigan State has a complex web of laws that…
Ghislaine Maxwell turns 60 behind bars as verdict looms
NEW YORK (AP) - Ghislaine Maxwell turned 60 behind bars on Saturday as she awaited the outcome of her sex trafficking trial.The British socialite is expected to return to a Manhattan courthouse on Monday to await a word from a jury…
Kim Potter trial: ex-officer convicted of two counts of manslaughter for shooting Daunte…
Potter, who is white, showed no emotion when reading the verdicts and was ordered to be held without bail. One of his lawyers rested his head on his hands at the defense table.Wright's parents Arbuey Wright and Katie Bryant heaved sighs…
Deferred sentence in Northampton incest case
By Linda CicoiraThere was a delay on Monday in delivering the sentence for Exmore's father, 77, for crimes against his daughter - who was the victim of incestuous sexual offenses decades ago.Roy Kellam James was due to be sentenced Monday…
Kim Potter trial live updates: jury weighs manslaughter charges on Daunte Wright set
The trial of Kimberly Potter, a former police officer charged with manslaughter after appearing to confuse her weapon with her Taser and shot dead Daunte Wright, began last week with jury selection and continued for three days of testimony…
Experts: Potter missed the opportunity to explain the confusion between tasers
MINNEAPOLIS - The former Minnesota police officer who shot Daunte Wright alternated between tears, statements of remorse and stark, pragmatic responses as she testified at her manslaughter trial in the death of the black motorist.But Kim…
Federal Prosecutor Says Fortenberry Lawyers Messed Up FBI Agent | Regional government
In a transcript of his July 2019 interview with the FBI in Washington, DC, Fortenberry indicated that he had been distracted during an interview four months earlier at his Lincoln home by an oncoming "bomb cyclone". from causing epic…
Police and prosecutors wiretap Southern California courtroom
SAN DIEGO - Police and prosecutors wiretapped a waiting area of ââa Southern California courtroom to secretly tape two people charged with murder in a move defense attorneys say they violated their…
The defense bet to ruin the credibility of prosecution witnesses
Ghislaine Maxwell attends the 2014 Children's Benefit Gala at Capitale on May 6, 2014 in New York City. ... (Photo by Paul Zimmerman / WireImage)
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With witness Annie Farmer's testimony about her…