Attorney News Mar 2006
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Attorney General Warning About Scams About Government Land
Attorney General Mike Beebe issued a consumer alert Friday warning consumers to be suspicious of offers for “free” or “cheap government land.” While such solicitations are common, none of them are legitimate. (Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:36:45 GMT)
Santa Fe attorney appointed to national legal services board
Sarah Singleton, a Santa Fe attorney long active in New Mexico programs aimed at providing legal help for low-income residents, will be formally sworn in on April 5 to a national legal-services post by New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Bosson. (Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:10:02 GMT)
Attorney General's Office gives $48,000 to cancer causes
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa attorney general's office will give more than 48-thousand-dollars to two organizations that benefit cancer patients. (Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:04:44 GMT)
Longtime Kissimmee attorney had sense of humor, was role model
A prominent Kissimmee attorney and former judge known as much for his colorful dress as for his fairness passed away March 17; he was 91. (Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:36:25 GMT)
Former lawyer indicted for allegedly bilking clients of $450,000
(Boston - AP) - A former Cape Cod lawyer who specialized in personal injury claims has been indicted on charges he bilked a dozen clients out of 450,000 dollars. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:33:11 GMT)
Attorney: Governor signs bill to pay freed Rancho Penasquitos man $756,900
NORTH COUNTY ---- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law Thursday a bill that authorizes the state to pay a Rancho Penasquitos man $756,900 for the 21 years he spent in prison after being wrongfully convicted of killing his then-girlfriend's toddler son, the man's attorney said Thursday night. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 01:02:52 GMT)
Nevada Attorney General Will Not Run
Republican George Chanos, Nevada's recently appointed attorney general, said Monday he has decided not to run this year for a four-year term. The decision by Chanos, who took over in November from former Attorney General Brian Sandoval, was a surprising political development. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 01:09:36 GMT)
Attorney terminated as Schwab receiver, job complete
In a hearing today, Judge David Avery of Allen County Superior Court signed off on a motion to terminate attorney F. John Rogers as receiver for the troubled Olin B. and Desta Schwab Foundation. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 01:23:29 GMT)
9/11 Lawyer Won't Testify On Her Actions
A government lawyer whose misconduct nearly derailed the death-penalty trial of Zacarias Moussaoui will not have to testify about her actions at a hearing Monday, court officials said yesterday. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 01:45:01 GMT)
Attorney Questions Robert Blake About His Finances
LOS ANGELES -- The attorney who won a $30 million judgment against Robert Blake in a wrongful death case brought on behalf of the children of his slain wife questioned the actor about his finances Friday. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 02:19:20 GMT)
Attorney general wants to protect SC's tobacco settlement money
(Columbia-AP) March 21, 2006 - Attorney General Henry McMaster says he wants to protect South Carolina's tobacco settlement money. McMaster says big tobacco manufacturers are seeking a reduction in their payments to states because they are losing business to smaller cigarette companies. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 02:52:03 GMT)
Lawyer wants Jesus off school wall
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., March 24 (UPI) -- An American Civil Liberties Union lawyer has asked a West Virginia high school to remove a picture of Jesus Christ that has hung at the school for 40 years. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 02:59:29 GMT)
Woman missing for 10 years is seeing counselor, attorney says
PITTSBURGH - A woman who said she ran off with a school guard when she was an eighth-grader is getting counseling after fleeing the man's house this week - 10 years later - and filing a complaint that led police to charge him with sex crimes, her family's attorney said. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:17:01 GMT)
Lawyer in Moussaoui case subpoenaed to testify
WASHINGTON — A government lawyer whose misconduct threatened to derail the death penalty trial of Zacarias Moussaoui has been subpoenaed to testify at a court hearing about her conduct, sources familiar with the case said Thursday. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:30:33 GMT)
Former lawyer indicted for allegedly bilking clients of $450,000
BOSTON -- A former Cape Cod lawyer who specialized in personal injury claims was indicted Friday on charges that he bilked a dozen clients of a combined $450,000 by settling their claims without their knowledge then keeping the money. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:44:32 GMT)
Zephyrhills Narrows City Attorney Search To 3
ZEPHYRHILLS - The search for a city attorney has been narrowed to three candidates, two who practice law locally and a Tampa city councilman. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 04:04:38 GMT)
Judge Quashes Subpoena for TSA Lawyer
The federal judge in the case of Zacarias Moussaoui quashed a subpoena Friday for the government lawyer whose conduct caused major problems for the prosecution. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 04:37:05 GMT)
Convicted of Forging Judge's Order, Attorney Is Given 27-Month Sentence
Perry S. Reich, the Long Island, N.Y., attorney who stands convicted of forging a federal magistrate judge's order and lying to the government, was sentenced Friday to 27 months in prison after a judge described his plight as "disquieting" and unlike any case he had ever seen. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 05:02:13 GMT)
Judge Quashes Subpoena for TSA Lawyer
Judge in Moussaoui Case Quashes Subpoena for Lawyer Whose Conduct Caused Issues for Prosecution (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 05:02:35 GMT)
9/11 lawyer won't have to testify about actions
WASHINGTON - A government lawyer whose misconduct nearly derailed the death-penalty trial of Zacarias Moussaoui will not have to testify about her actions at a hearing Monday, court officials said Friday. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 05:08:33 GMT)
Judge Quashes Subpoena for TSA Lawyer
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - The federal judge in the case of Zacarias Moussaoui quashed a subpoena Friday for the government lawyer whose conduct caused major problems for the prosecution.U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema canceled a scheduled court appearance Monday for Transportation Security Administration lawyer Carla J. Martin. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 05:29:39 GMT)
Woman missing for 10 years is seeing counselor, attorney says
PITTSBURGH - A woman who said she ran off with a school guard when she was an eighth-grader is getting counseling after fleeing the man's house this week - 10 years later - and filing a complaint that led police to charge him with sex crimes, her family's attorney said. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 07:02:01 GMT)
Dingfelder Eyes Zephyrhills Attorney Job
TAMPA - Tampa City Council member John Dingfelder is one of three finalists for the city attorney job in Zephyrhills. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 07:56:31 GMT)
Judge cancels appearance for government lawyer
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The federal judge in the death penalty trial of Zacarias Moussaoui threw out a subpoena for the government lawyer whose conduct caused major problems for the prosecution. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 08:57:31 GMT)
8TH U.S. CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS: Lawyer: War veteran's arguments stifled at trial
An Iraq war veteran who shot another man five times in the back during a confrontation deserves another trial to explain more fully why he is innocent of murder, his lawyer told a federal appeals court. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 09:11:51 GMT)
Attorney asks to be replaced, judge says OK
Tacoma Mall gunman Dominick Sergio Maldonado will get a new attorney after all. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 09:35:27 GMT)
Attorney general candidates square off
The two men vying for the Democratic nomination for attorney general debated Friday, with both claiming they have the right kind of experience for the job -- one as a seasoned politician and the other as a street-wise crime-fighter. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:18:16 GMT)
Brown, attorney general rival on the attack at oakland forum
OAKLAND — Sparks flew before, during and after a debate Friday between the two rival Democrats aiming to be California's next attorney general, as each accused the other of political hypocrisy (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:29:49 GMT)
Lawyer not guilty of defrauding insurances
A Monroe lawyer accused in a scheme to defraud public and private health insurers in the U.S. government's case against the former MedBack clinics was found not guilty yesterday in federal court. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:36:51 GMT)
CAMPAIGN 2006 / Democratic candidates make their pitches / Brown, Delgadillo seek nomination for attorney general
Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown said his "tough, hands-on, creative" approach to fighting his city's vexing crime problem is a huge asset as he runs for California attorney general. But on Friday, his main opponent for the Democratic nomination, Los Angeles... (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 11:43:32 GMT)
Ex-lawyer indicted in client scam case
By DOUG FRASER STAFF WRITER ORLEANS - The state Attorney General's Office has announced the indictment of a former Orleans lawyer on charges he stole $450,000 from 12 clients, most of them elderly. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:00:38 GMT)
County Attorney replies to prosecution of illegal immigrants
MESA, Ariz. Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas sent a message to the Consulate General of Mexico. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:14:18 GMT)
Marion residents remember attorney's legacy: Friends say Bruce Mitchell fought courageous battle with pancreatic cancer
MARION - Marion residents are mourning the loss of a man whose legacy will be a sharp legal mind and a remarkable fighting spirit. Attorney Bruce Mitchell, 55, of Marion, died Friday morning after an eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:22:55 GMT)
Lawyer remembered for helping others
At one time, Joel A. Scelsi would have been affectionately called a small-town lawyer, his family remembered Friday. From an office on Main Street in Endwell, Mr. Scelsi handled all things legal - from family court matters to real estate transactions and criminal defense at court trials. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 12:27:23 GMT)
Judge cancels appearance for government lawyer
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The federal judge in the death penalty trial of Zacarias Moussaoui threw out a subpoena for the government lawyer whose conduct caused major problems for the prosecution. U.S. District... (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:00:04 GMT)
County Attorney to Mexican government: Don't meddle with prosecution of illegal immigrants
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas had a letter hand-delivered to the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix, telling Mexico not to meddle in his prosecution of illegal immigrants. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:29:25 GMT)
Judge cancels appearance for government lawyer
ALEXANDRIA, Va. A subpoena for the government lawyer whose conduct caused major problems in the death penalty trial of al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui (zak-uh-REE'-uhs moo-SOW'-ee) has been thrown out. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 13:30:28 GMT)
Lawyer Cleared to Visit Guantanamo Inmate
Magistrate Orders White House to Stop Blocking Lawyer From Meeting With Guantanamo Detainee (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 16:02:34 GMT)
Former Lawyer Indicted For Allegedly Bilking Clients Of $450,000
BOSTON -- A former Cape Cod lawyer who specialized in personal injury claims was indicted Friday on charges that he bilked a dozen clients of a combined $450,000 by settling their claims without their knowledge then keeping the money. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 16:24:31 GMT)
Tucson lawyer new Superior Court judge
Gustavo Aragon is Pima County's newest Superior Court judge. Gov. Janet Napolitano made the announcement yesterday. The Tucson lawyer will fill a newly created position on the bench. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:08:53 GMT)
Attorney general candidates square off
The two men vying for the Democratic nomination for attorney general debated Friday, with both claiming they have the right kind of experience for the job -- one as a seasoned politician and the other as a street-wise crime-fighter. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:31:50 GMT)
Lake View group's lawyer seeks judge's removal from case
LITTLE ROCK A lawyer representing patrons of the former Lake View school district has asked a federal appeals court to keep a judge from hearing a lawsuit that seeks to restore the district. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:26:21 GMT)
Brent Houston to run for Benton city attorney
Attorney Brent Houston is seeking the position of Benton city attorney in the November general election. For the past five years, Houston has been practicing law in the offices of Baxter, Jensen, Young & Houston. During this period he has handled civil, criminal and appellate cases. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:35:59 GMT)
Former attorney gets two years
Former attorney John Swearingen Jr. was sentenced to two years in prison and eight years probation for distributing cocaine to a woman twice in two days in December 2004. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:42:28 GMT)
Benton attorney receives jail time for fourth DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced today to two years in prison, and Teresa Belew, executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, said the sentence shows “that no one is exempt from the law.” (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:47:34 GMT)
City attorney: council needs vacancy before replacement
Benton City Attorney Sam Ed Gibson said today that “the statute says what it says” in regard to a state law governing what a city council may do when a vacancy occurs. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:49:14 GMT)
Benton attorney found dead at home: Hardin, 55, was former prosecutor
Benton attorney Joe Kelly Hardin, a former prosecutor, was found dead at his residence on Monday. He was 55. Saline County sheriff's Capt. Jason Massey said it appears that Hardin died of natural causes. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 20:53:04 GMT)
Attorney gets 97-day jail sentence
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced to 97 days in jail on Thursday in Saline County Circuit Court for second- and third-offense driving while intoxicated. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:22:03 GMT)
Lawyer says park owner treated unfairly: Numerous code violations cited at mobile home park
The lawyer for L.J. Buffington, owner of Buffington Mobile Home Park, told Benton City Council members that he believes Buffington was treated unfairly by the city's code enforcement officers. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:22:43 GMT)
Sentencing is set after Benton attorney pleads guilty to DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated charges Wednesday in Saline County Circuit Court, canceling his jury trial scheduled for today. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:23:04 GMT)
Benton attorney shows up at trial legally drunk
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was cited for contempt and jailed Monday after showing up legally drunk for a bench trial in Saline County Circuit Court. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:24:45 GMT)
Judge cancels appearance for government lawyer
ALEXANDRIA, Va. A subpoena for the government lawyer whose conduct caused major problems in the death penalty trial of al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui (zak-uh-REE'-uhs moo-SOW'-ee) has been thrown out. (Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:26:52 GMT)
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