Attorney News Apr 2008
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Imprisoned Canadian nearing final court hearing: lawyer
The lawyer for a Canadian woman who’s spent more than two years in a Mexican jail without trial says he expects a judge will hold a final hearing in her case within two weeks. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:17:12 GMT)
Lawyer named to public defender spot in Suffolk has ties to region
SUFFOLK Lawyer Jim Grandfield has been named the city's lead public defender. Grandfield was previously with the Suffolk office from 1998 until 2004. Hired by the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, Grandfield has a staff of six lawyers. He replaces Anita Lester, who left the office to go int ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:10:04 GMT)
County Attorney announces charges in Gilbert bus brawl
The video of a bus brawl between a driver and a Gilbert student made national headlines last month. Now Country Attorney Andrew Thomas announces who, if anyone, is facing charges. FOX 10's Andrew Hasbun reports. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:13:32 GMT)
County attorney charges teen involved in bus brawl
A Gilbert teenager has been charged with one count of disorderly conduct after fighting with a Higley Unified School District bus driver. Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas said he decided not to prosecute the bus driver because she was well within her right to restrain the student. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:23:25 GMT)
Fairfax County senator eyes run for attorney general
State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli, R-Fairfax County, said Monday that he's likely to run for attorney general next year. Cuccinelli, 39, has been a conservative, outspoken voice against abortion and state tax increases since joining the Senate in 2002. He sponsored legislation in 2007 that limited the ri ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:25:11 GMT)
Lawyer warns against RAAF-RAF transfers
A lawyer for Australia's first serviceman killed in Iraq hopes the British inquest into his death serves as a warning to airmen considering transferring to the Royal Air Force (RAF). (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:34:59 GMT)
State health department refuses to turn over abortion records subpoenaed by Johnson County district attorney
A Kansas agency has refused to turn over abortion records subpoenaed by Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:40:47 GMT)
Dirshe retains his own attorney
A former substitute teacher accused of having unlawful sexual relations with students in Leavenworth is retaining his own attorney. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:06:16 GMT)
N.Y. Court Rejects Attempt to Classify Lawyer's Libel Action as SLAPP Suit
An environmental group and its director have lost their bid to recover attorney fees and compensatory and punitive damages from an attorney who filed an allegedly frivolous defamation suit against them, a New York appellate court has ruled. The Appellate Division, 1st Department held that the lawyer's claim did not amount to a "Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation," more commonly ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:09:02 GMT)
Cuccinelli to run for attorney general
State Sen. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, one of Virginia's most conservative lawmakers, yesterday announced his plans to run for attorney general next year. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:43:06 GMT)
Attorney to appeal Elzahabi immigration fraud conviction
MINNEAPOLIS - The attorney for a Minneapolis man arrested in a 2004 terrorism investigation says he will appeal his client's conviction on charges of possessing fraudulent immigration documents. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:01:31 GMT)
N.Va. Conservative to Run for Attorney General
State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli II (R-Fairfax), one of Northern Virginia's few conservative elected officials with grass-roots support across the state, announced plans yesterday to run for attorney general next year. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:08:53 GMT)
Greene's family lawyer: City in contempt
A lawyer for the family of a slain exotic dancer said Monday he is planning contempt of court proceedings against the city of Detroit after the city missed a court-ordered Friday deadline to supply him with certain text messages and police records related to a federal lawsuit. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:11:55 GMT)
PEOPLE: Court gives attorney civil trial designation
Richard Grungo Jr., a partner at Archer & Greiner, P.C., Princeton, has been designated a certified civil trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:21:38 GMT)
Ex-F&S Oil president in Connecticut, attorney says
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN WATERBURY -- Ousted F&S Oil President Christopher Carr is in Connecticut, and is in contact with state officials through his attorney, his lawyer said Tuesday. Brian E. Spears, a Westport attorney representing Carr, said he is regularly in contact with Carr, but would not disclose his location, or comment on the demise of F&S Oil. More details in Wednesday's ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:48:06 GMT)
Montrealer's lawyer barred from Saudi courtroom
The appeal hearing for a Montreal man facing execution in Saudi Arabia got off to a rocky start yesterday as his lawyer was ordered out of the courtroom. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:05:26 GMT)
Lawyer: Arcata Indian food establishment gone for good
The only Indian eatery in Arcata will not be serving food ever again, according to the operator's lawyer. ”He's not going to open that again,” said M. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:42:27 GMT)
Canadian's lawyer threatened
MONTREAL (Apr 1, 2008) -- A Saudi court has threatened the lawyer of a Canadian man who is facing a public beheading after the advocate submitted a bid to appeal the death sentence. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:48:28 GMT)
Man claims attorney failed to explain options
A defense attorney and a defendant took the stand in Wood County Circuit Court on Monday and painted a picture of an Illinois lawyer as being unprepared and unwilling to listen. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:55:45 GMT)
Lawyer found in contempt
Port Huron lawyer David Black has been found in contempt of court after a judge ruled he tried to mislead another lawyer, then lied when asked about it in open court. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:49:06 GMT)
Attorney to appeal Elzahabi immigration fraud conviction
The attorney for a Minneapolis man arrested in a 2004 terrorism investigation says he will appeal his client's conviction on charges of possessing (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:41:49 GMT)
Lawyer will object to moving trial
MOUNT HOLLY - The lawyer for Burlington County Bridge Commission Chairman John Comegno says she will object to the transfer of her client's drunken-driving case from a municipal judge in Moorestown to the county's presiding municipal judge. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:02:49 GMT)
Egypt: 'Rendition' lawyer vows to take Italy and US to the Hague
Egypt: 'Rendition' lawyer vows to take Italy and US to the Hague (Aki) - The lawyer for a former Muslim cleric allegedly abducted by the CIA from a Milan street and tortured in an Egyptian jail, has pledged to take his client's case to the European Court of Human Rights in the Hague.Montaser al-Zayyat represents the cleric, Osama Mustafa Hassan Nasr, also known as Abu Omar."I will ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:04:24 GMT)
Attorney's trial set for June 23
Attorney Richard Patton, accused of causing the death of his girlfriend during a drunken spat in the parking lot of a Newtown Township restaurant last year, will stand trial on June 23. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:05:39 GMT)
County Attorney announces charges in Gilbert bus brawl
The video of a bus brawl between a driver and a Gilbert student made national headlines last month. Now Country Attorney Andrew Thomas announces who, if anyone, is facing charges. FOX 10's Andrew Hasbun reports. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:13:03 GMT)
Lawyer Kurer to guide UBS through rapids
Peter Kurer, the little-known lawyer named prospective chairman of UBS, faces the daunting task of leading the biggest victim of the global credit crisis after a series of emergency cash injections. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Cancer inquiry adjourns after counsel receives e-mail from N.L. gov't lawyer
The inquiry into botched breast cancer tests in Newfoundland has been briefly adjourned after its counsel received an e-mail late Monday from the provincial government's lawyer. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:09:21 GMT)
IBM Served by US Attorney's Office
IBM has received a grand jury summons from the U.S. Attorney's Office over possible procurement violations between employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and certain IBM employees, the company said Monday. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Cancer inquiry adjourns after receiving e-mail from N.L. gov't lawyer
Testimony from Newfoundland's former health minister into botched breast cancer tests has been postponed until Thursday after the legal counsel for a public inquiry received an e-mail late Monday from the provincial government's lawyer. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:09:10 GMT)
Lawyer asks to dismiss assault charge against Centralia grandma
Associated Press - April 1, 2008 12:15 PM ET CENTRALIA, Wash. (AP) - A lawyer for a 77-year-old Centralia woman accused of slapping her granddaughter-in-law is asking a Municipal Court judge to... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:30:29 GMT)
Pathologist 'demonized', lawyer says
Pathologist Dr. Charles Smith has been “demonized” at a public inquiry for simply doing what was expected of him while, his lawyer has told a public inquiry. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:24:54 GMT)
Attorney: Fired Alabama A&M President Plans Court Challenge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- An attorney representing the fired president of Alabama A&M University said his client plans to challenge his dismissal in court. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:38:55 GMT)
District Attorney plans Family Justice Center for NW Louisiana
A cooperative effort between the district attorney and Willis-Knighton Health System may mean a new one-stop shop to assist the victims of domestic abuse in northwest Louisiana. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:05:44 GMT)
City’s attorney resigns Wilson County News October 24, 2007
FLORESVILLE — City Attorney Howard Berger has resigned effective Oct. 15 at the request of City Manager Juan Cedillo. “The first conversation they had that day was asking if he’d support the majority of the [city] council,” Mayor Danny Tejada said. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:47:10 GMT)
Attorney resigns; salary increase tabled Victoria Dixon Wilson County News April 18, 2007
FLORESVILLE — Mayor Danny Tejada is hoping to change City Attorney Howard Berger’s mind regarding his recent resignation. This was one of several items on the council’s April 12 agenda that were tabled. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:21:40 GMT)
Attorney Killed When Scooter Hits Deer
An attorney who represents Boone County is dead after his Italian motor scooter struck a deer. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:22:14 GMT)
Attorney general visits Jackson
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox visited Jackson today calling for more transparency in government spending. Cox is asking the state House to act on a bill that would publish state spending online so computer users could track it. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:36:26 GMT)
Attorney general's office sues N. Idaho contractor
Associated Press - April 1, 2008 3:44 PM ET COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho attorney general's office is asking a 1st District judge to order a Post Falls contractor to pay back... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:58:28 GMT)
Utah Supreme Court: Defendant in capital murder case can get his lawyer back
Posted: 1:34 PM- The Utah Supreme Court ruled today that a man accused of the 1984 slaying of a Perry convenience store clerk can be represented by a lawyer who was taken off the case because of a possible conflict of interest. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:03:43 GMT)
Columbia attorney dies in scooter accident
COLUMBIA | An attorney who represents Boone County died after his Italian motor scooter struck a deer. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:14:33 GMT)
Mills considering challenge on McCartney divorce gag: lawyer
Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills is considering trying to get the gagging order lifted on court transcripts from their divorce battle, her lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:15:33 GMT)
British Online Ad System Illegal, Lawyer Says
Trials of an online ad system carried out by BT involving more than 30,000 of its customers were potentially illegal, says a leading digital rights lawyer. BT has said it trialled a prototype of Phorm, which matches adverts to users' web habits, in 2006 and 2007. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:32:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Hold Napolitano accountable in ELL case
Associated Press - April 1, 2008 5:44 PM ET PHOENIX (AP) - A lawyer for lawsuit plaintiffs says Gov. Janet Napolitano hasn't done enough to resolve a yearslong dispute over funding for English... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:53:10 GMT)
Lawyer: Hold Napolitano Accountable in ELL Case
A lawyer for lawsuit plaintiffs says Gov. Janet Napolitano hasn't done enough to resolve a years long dispute over funding for English language instruction and that she and other top officials should be accountable in court. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:57:17 GMT)
Police ignored man's request for lawyer in Jewish center shooting
Much of a taped statement by Naveed Haq, accused in a shooting rampage at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, will be inadmissible at his trial because detectives ignored his requests for a lawyer, a prosecutor says. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:12:01 GMT)
Controversy In Race For Cook Co. State's Attorney
Republican state's attorney candidate Tony Peraica is raising questions about his opponent, Anita Alvarez. At issue is who she's posing with in a picture. As CBS 2's Mike Parker reports, the controversy swirls around a March 6 fundraiser for Alvares at a Southwest Side restaurant. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:31:48 GMT)
Yogurt shop lawyer walks out of court
A lawyer for a defendant in the infamous Yogurt Shop murders walked out of court Tuesday -- refusing to participate in a meeting with the judge because it wasn't open to the public. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:12:45 GMT)
Voorhis' lawyer makes opening statements
Federal immigration agent Cory Voorhis sat at the defense table in federal court Tuesday, but opening statements by his lawyer indicated that the legal team would try to put the actions of Gov. Bill Ritter and the city of Denver on trial. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:31:11 GMT)
Attorney pleads guilty in Ohio Statehouse sex sting
LEBANON, Ohio -- An attorney who was arrested in the basement of the Ohio Statehouse as part of an Internet child-sex sting has pleaded guilty today. Forty-eight-year-old Barry Mentser of New Albany faces up to 18 months in prison when sentenced next month in a Warren County court. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:31:58 GMT)
Ont. chief coroner’s office also at fault: Smith’s lawyer
TORONTO — He was “demonized” at public hearings that ended Tuesday but Dr. Charles Smith handled child-death investigations no differently than any other pathologist working in the same deeply flawed system, his lawyer argued. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:42:36 GMT)
Attorney: ICE official did not release unauthorized information
DENVER The defense attorney for a government official accused of using restricted criminal information for a campaign ad says he is not a political activist and he was just doing his job. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:03:09 GMT)
Bill on alcopop drinks targeted by attorney general
Proposal allows the beverages to be taxed as beer Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler and public health advocates launched a campaign Tuesday to make sure drinks like Mike's Hard Lemonade and Jack Daniel's Black Jack Cola are considered legally the same as liquor, not beer. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:53:05 GMT)
Greenburgh hit & run suspect's lawyer denies involvement in fatal crash
GREENBURGH - The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run of an Elmsford pedestrian a month ago is a medic for the New York City Fire Department and insists he is not to blame for the fatal crash, the man's lawyer said today. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:32:18 GMT)
Ohio attorney arrested in Internet child-sex sting at statehouse pleads guilty
LEBANON, Ohio - A former children's services lawyer accused in an Internet child-sex sting pleaded guilty Tuesday to two charges. Barry Mentser, 48, of New Albany, pleaded to importuning and attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, his attorney and a prosecutor said. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:59:39 GMT)
Boone County attorney dies after motor scooter hits deer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — An attorney who represents Boone County is dead after his Italian motor scooter struck a deer. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:09:51 GMT)
Attorney Pleads Guilty In Internet Sex Sting
An attorney arrested in an internet sex sting at the Ohio Statehouse has entered a guilty plea. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:53:50 GMT)
Attorney Unlicensed in Florida Still Awarded $1 Million in Fees in Messy Probate Case
A Florida judge has awarded a North Carolina attorney $1 million in fees for representing a wealthy widow in a messy probate case even though the attorney was not licensed to practice law in Florida. The judge noted that the solo's work helped produce "an excellent result," and that the widow "behaved despicably" during legal proceedings and was not a credible witness. The settlement gave the ... (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:09:15 GMT)
Pottawattamie County Attorney Facing More Legal Trouble
A former assistant Pottawattamie County attorney convicted of stealing drug evidence has been charged with drunken driving. Jeff TeKippe was arrested at his home after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a parked car. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:18:29 GMT)
Spiezio's lawyer says case moving to end
The lawyer for soon-to-be Richmond Brave Scott Spiezio said yesterday that the legal case against Spiezio is "proceeding to a resolution." Spiezio faces a court proceeding Monday stemming from a car crash in late December in Newport Beach, Calif., that resulted in six misdemeanor charges. Farrah Emami, a spokeswoman for the Orange County, Calif., District Attorney's office, said Spiezio is ... (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:29:03 GMT)
Essex County jurist again accused of cursing at lawyer
An Essex County judge who is the focus of an ethical proceeding after allegedly cursing at an attor ney from the bench is now accused of giving a similar treatment to a second lawyer. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:00:28 GMT)
Lawyer: Client not involved in fatal crash
GREENBURGH - The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run of an Elmsford pedestrian a month ago is a emergency medical technician for the New York City Fire Department and insists he is not to blame for the fatal crash, the man's lawyer said yesterday. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:32:30 GMT)
Mills may contest McCartney divorce gag: lawyer
Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills may try to get the gagging order lifted on court transcripts from their divorce battle, her lawyer said on Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:36:12 GMT)
Labor board to talk about attorney fees
For employees trying to recoup lost wages, leave your attorney behind when coming to the state Labor Commission for help - unless you plan to pay those legal fees yourself. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:50:07 GMT)
Mills may contest McCartney divorce gag: lawyer
Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills may try to get the gagging order lifted on court transcripts from their divorce battle, her lawyer has said. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:08:06 GMT)
Gahanna lawyer pleads guilty in child-sex sting
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) -- A Gahanna lawyer arrested in the Ohio Statehouse basement in an Internet child-sex sting pleaded guilty yesterday to two charges. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:08:55 GMT)
Inmate not likely to get district attorney's backing in 1987 murder case
The Dallas County district attorney's office is likely to object to a judge's opinion that a man convicted in a fatal aggravated robbery is actually innocent, a high-ranking prosecutor said this week. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:10:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Toss fatal crash verdict
CHEYENNE -- The lawyer for a woman convicted in a drunken-driving crash that killed a 10-year-old Gillette girl asked the Wyoming Supreme Court on Tuesday to overturn her conviction. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:29:10 GMT)
'Too early' to discuss compensation: lawyer
It's too early to discuss the issue of compensation for the families of the seal hunters killed on Saturday, a lawyer representing one of the survivors said yesterday. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:34:48 GMT)
Boone County attorney dies after motor scooter hits deer
An attorney who represents Boone County is dead after his Italian motor scooter struck a deer. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:33:35 GMT)
GOP takes breather on attorney general race
INDIANAPOLIS – Republicans considering a run for the state attorney general’s post this year are heeding advice from Gov. Mitch Daniels and state GOP officials who have asked for a timeout after Steve Carter’s sudden announcement not to seek re-election. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:11:05 GMT)
Medicaid fraud case yields forfeitures :U.S. attorney shares $900,000 with state law enforcement.
SOUTH BEND -- The U.S. attorney's office on Tuesday presented a check for nearly $900,000 to its crime-fighting partners in the case of a former Warsaw dentist who is serving a five-year prison term for Medicaid fraud. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:04:09 GMT)
Attorney resigns in Patrick
The Patrick County Board of Supervisors has hired Alan Black as the new county attorney, replacing Eric Monday, who resigned earlier this week “to pursue other career opportunities.” (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:15:14 GMT)
Motion seeks documents in slain attorney case
A Broward judge will decide Wednesday morning whether to make public an arrest warrant for Tony Villegas, the man accused of strangling a Fort Lauderdale attorney and dumping her body in a canal. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:34:23 GMT)
Attorney General in T.C. to Promote New Website
Attorney General Mike Cox will be in Traverse City today, promoting the creation of a Web site to show taxpayers where every penny sent to state government is spent. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:38:02 GMT)
Lawyer Testifies That D.C.'s Child Welfare Agency In Crisis
A children's rights lawyer says D.C.'s child welfare agency is in crisis after thousands of new reports flooded the agency in recent months. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:17:07 GMT)
Lawyer Testifies That D.C.'s Child Welfare Agency in Crisis
Stay on top of breaking news! Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. A children's rights lawyer says D.C.'s child welfare agency is in crisis after thousands of new reports flooded the agency in recent months. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:28:00 GMT)
District attorney expected to drop case against Murrieta psychiatrist
Dr. Joel Stanley Dreyer is scheduled to return to the Southwest Justice Center next week, when lawyers expect the Riverside County district attorney’s office to drop the case because the 70-year-old Murrieta psychiatrist because the federal government has indicted him, said his attorney Wayne Rozenberg said. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:29:27 GMT)
Cambridge Bay murder suspect gets OK for Toronto lawyer
A man accused of murder in a triple-shooting in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, last year can use a lawyer from outside the territory, a judge has ruled. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:35:31 GMT)
Judge Unseals Documents In Murdered Attorney Case
New details will soon be released concernign the investigation into the murder of an attorney in Plantation. Wednesday, a Broward judge unsealed all of the documents related to the arrest of 44-year old Tony Villegas who has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Melissa Britt Lewis. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:38:35 GMT)
Conn. U.S Attorney Confirmed For Federal Post
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Connecticut U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor for a top Justice Department post. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:24:27 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:00:07 GMT)
City selects firm to find new attorney
West Melbourne officials have hired a professional firm to find a new city attorney. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:07:28 GMT)
Reiser's Attorney Reveals Missing Hard Drives
Two hard drives that computer engineer Hans Reiser removed from one of his computers shortly after his estranged wife, Nina, disappeared on Sept. 3, 2006, were produced in court Wednesday by his attorney, William DuBois. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:03:49 GMT)
Appeals court rejects defendant's claim that lawyer failed to properly represent him
An appeals court on Wednesday denied claims by Michael Roman, who pleaded guilty to the September 2003 murders of five members of a Lake Worth family, that his lawyer did not effectively represent him. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:35:40 GMT)
N.C. inmate on death row for 14 years to be freed: lawyer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — After 14 years on death row, an inmate whose murder convictions were thrown out because investigators withheld evidence will soon be freed, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:58:59 GMT)
Defense attorney indicted on witness tampering charges 3:54 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A Charlotte attorney has been indicted in federal court, accused of witness tampering and obstruction of justice. The U.S. Attorney of the District of South Carolina released an indictment Wednesday of Tolly A. Kennon, III, a criminal defense attorney practicing in Charlotte. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:05:57 GMT)
Fowler to replace Farrell as SR city attorney
Assistant City Attorney Caroline Fowler will succeed her longtime boss, Brien Farrell, as Santa Rosa city attorney.The City Council unanimously agreed to elevate Fowler effective July 22, Mayor Bob Blanchard announced Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:15:41 GMT)
FRANCE MUST PAY UP FOR CHAD CHILDREN: LAWYER
N'DJAMENA, April 2, 2008 (AFP) - A Chadian lawyer charged Wednesday that France had failed to keep its word to pay millions of euros that six French charity workers were ordered to compensate families whose children they tried to fly out of the country. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:32:51 GMT)
Ozark attorney withdraws from alderman race
Ozark attorney Bruce Galloway announced today he has withdrawn as a candidate for Ward 2 alderman in Ozark. Galloway indicated in a news release he has withdrawn for personal reasons and asked that supporters vote for Jay Johnson in the municipal election. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:33:56 GMT)
Lawyer: N.C. inmate on death row for 14 years to be freed
Associated Press - April 2, 2008 4:33 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The lawyer for a man who has spent the past 14 years on death row in North Carolina says his client will soon be freed. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:35:18 GMT)
Lawyer: N.C. inmate on death row for 14 years to be freed
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The lawyer for a man who has spent the past 14 years on death row in North Carolina says his client will soon be freed. The attorney says prosecutors have dropped murder charges against Glen Chapman. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:38:36 GMT)
Oregon attorney general demands EPA action on greenhouse gases
Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers on Wednesday joined a coalition of state attorneys general and environmental advocacy groups demanding that the Environmental Protection Agency decide whether to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:54:29 GMT)
Race For City Attorney: Amy Lepine Interview
She is a former Deputy City Attorney, now she wants the top job. Amy Lepine left the office after accusing her former boss, Mike Aguirre, of sexism. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:52:01 GMT)
Lawyer complains his 15 year-old client was shocked by Taser while handcuffed
VICTORIA - RCMP are using their electronic shock weapons to adjust attitudes rather than as a last resort, said a Victoria lawyer whose 15-year-old client was zapped twice while in handcuffs. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:43:49 GMT)
Mo. Senate rejects a proposal to remove the attorney general’s power over the state’s no-call list.
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate rejected a proposal to remove the attorney general’s power over the state’s no-call list Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:46:18 GMT)
Wright attorney suggests client being unfairly singled out
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A defense attorney has suggested that former Rep. Thomas Wright has been unfairly targeted for prosecution, possibly because he is black or unpopular among leaders in the Democratic Party. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:14:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Feds delaying indictments in prostitution ring
A lawyer for the man accused of running the Emperors Club prostitution operation, which figured in former Gov. Eliot Spitzer 's downfall, said federal prosecutors have delayed until next month the date by which they expect to bring indictments. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:19:24 GMT)
Valley Stream lawyer got six-figure pension
The state comptroller's office retroactively gave a politically influential Nassau lawyer 21 years' credit in the state pension system - even though he had been paid as a private contractor. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:49:58 GMT)
Defence lawyer urges judge to toss robbery case
After the most significant physical evidence was thrown out in the armed robbery trial of a Leamington man, his defence lawyer argued Wednesday that a Superior Court judge has little choice but to toss out the entire case. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:29:07 GMT)
Chinese activist Hu Jia jailed ahead of Olympics: lawyer
Activist Hu Jia was sentenced Thursday to three years and six months in jail for subversion, his lawyer said, amid what rights groups charge is a campaign by China to silence dissent before the Olympics. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:48:10 GMT)
Documents show enough evidence of who killed Plantation attorney
MIAMI -- Police released court documents with enough evidence to accuse a man of murder of a Plantation attorney. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:27:37 GMT)
Suspect's wife, landlord raised alarms in Plantation lawyer's murder
Arrest record unsealed in lawyer's death At least two people close to Tony Villegas, the man charged with killing Fort Lauderdale lawyer Melissa Britt Lewis, told detectives shortly after the murder that he may have been involved, according to court documents released Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:39:39 GMT)
Kansas attorney general will have no role in Morrison investigation
No one has asked, but Kansas Attorney General Stephen Six says it would be inappropriate for him to be involved in the investigation of his predecessor, Paul Morrison. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:41:26 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer says inquiry is weak
The inquiry into Australian authorities' handling of the Mohamed Haneef case needs stronger powers, the former terror suspect's lawyer says. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:53:12 GMT)
Chinese activist Hu Jia jailed ahead of Olympics: lawyer
Activist Hu Jia was on Thursday jailed for three years and six months for subversion, his lawyer said, amid what rights groups charge is a campaign by China to silence dissent before the Olympics. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:02:39 GMT)
Fatal ambulance crash negligent, not criminal: attorney
Criminal charges should be dismissed against an ambulance driver charged with causing a fatal crash that killed a Westmoreland County prison guard because it is not a crime to run through a red light, an attorney argued Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:08:27 GMT)
Fonder innocent, attorney insists
Mary Jane Fonder's attorney says his client, in prison on first-degree murder charges, maintains her innocence. "We have every reason to believe her," said Michael Applebaum of Bensalem, Pa. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:27:00 GMT)
Chinese activist Hu Jia jailed ahead of Olympics: lawyer
Prominent human rights activist Hu Jia, seen here in 2007 in Beijing. Hu was sentenced Thursday to three years and six months in jail for subversion, his lawyer said, amid what rights groups charge is a campaign by China to silence dissent before the Olympics. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:27:31 GMT)
YouTube 'TaxLaugh' Prize Goes to Austin Attorney
April 3, 2008 (SmartPros) John Ramsey has heard just about every joke there is about lawyers, but the Austin, Texas-based attorney got the last laugh, winning the Intuit TurboTax TaxLaugh contest by making taxes funny. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:32:16 GMT)
Wright's attorney hints at conspiracy
A defense attorney suggested Wednesday that former Rep. Thomas E. Wright has been unfairly targeted for prosecution, possibly because he is black or unpopular among leaders in the Democratic Party. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:48:23 GMT)
Kerviel lawyer says has not sued SocGen
Jerome Kerviel, at the centre of a rogue trading scandal at French bank Societe Generale, has not launched any legal action against his past employer for now, a lawyer representing the former trader said. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:44:54 GMT)
Attorney: Driver in trooper's death to be charged
The driver who hit and killed a 24-year-old state trooper last Thursday night will be charged with homicide by vehicle at the very least, her attorney said yesterday. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:27:27 GMT)
Chinese activist Hu Jia jailed ahead of Olympics: lawyer
BEIJING (AFP) - Activist Hu Jia was on Thursday jailed for three years and six months for subversion, his lawyer said, amid what rights groups charge is a campaign by China to silence dissent before the Olympics. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:02:58 GMT)
Malaysia's top lawyer defends detention of ethnic Indian activists
Malaysia's top lawyer defended Thursday the indefinite detention of five Indian activists, dashing hopes they would be released following a plea by a former Cabinet minister who had once condemned them. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:21:00 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer renews calls for inquiry powers
The Brisbane-based lawyer for Dr Mohamed Haneef is again calling on the Federal Government to provide stronger powers for the inquiry into his client's case. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:00 GMT)
Malaysia: Top Lawyer Defends Detention Of Ethnic Indian Activists
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA: Malaysia's top lawyer defended Thursday (3 Apr) the indefinite detention of five Indian activists, dashing hopes they would be released following a plea by a former Cabinet minister who had once condemned them. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:50:06 GMT)
Suspect's wife, landlord raised alarms in Plantation lawyer's murder
Arrest record unsealed in lawyer's death At least two people close to Tony Villegas, the man charged with killing Fort Lauderdale lawyer Melissa Britt Lewis, told detectives shortly after the murder that he may have been involved, according to court documents released Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:01:56 GMT)
South Carolina State Attorney Generals Seeks To Abolish Parole
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A bill to abolish parole in South Carolina would give the public more confidence in the justice system, save money and wouldn't cause a big increase in the number of inmates, state Attorney General Henry McMaster told a House subcommittee Wednesday afternoon. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:36:12 GMT)
Local attorney is reprimanded
A 77-year-old Corpus Christi attorney has accepted a public reprimand as part of disciplinary action from the State Bar of Texas, according to this month's issue of the Texas Bar Journal. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:38:19 GMT)
Chinese activist Hu Jia jailed ahead of Olympics: lawyer
Chinese activist Hu Jia was jailed Thursday for three-and-a-half years for subversion, his lawyer said as rights groups said the charge is a campaign by China to silence dissent before the Olympics. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:39:18 GMT)
Attorney general says detained Malaysian Indians a security threat
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's attorney general Thursday said five detained ethnic Indian activists should not be freed as they are a threat to national security. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:45:41 GMT)
Orange Taylor III's attorney questions evidence in murder trial
The attorney for Orange Taylor III went on the offense Wednesday, attacking the credibility of evidence collectors who scoured an Eastern Michigan University student's dorm room after her body was found. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:47:10 GMT)
Attorney General Office Joining Vote Probe in Jeffersonville Mayor's Race
UNDATED (AP) - The Indiana Attorney General will join an investigation of alleged absentee vote fraud in last year's Democratic primary for Jeffersonville mayor. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:06:35 GMT)
Stolen iPhone gave cops key lead in attorney's slaying
In the days after Melissa Lewis was strangled inside her Plantation garage, puzzled police detectives questioned friends and relatives, and concluded that the attack on the attorney was random. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:11:31 GMT)
Valley Stream lawyer got six-figure pension
The state comptroller's office retroactively gave a politically influential Nassau lawyer 21 years' credit in the state pension system. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:37:25 GMT)
COURT ALLOWS NEW LAWYER TO TAKE OVER KUDUS CASE
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Former Ampang Jaya Municipal Council enforcement director Capt (R) Abdul Kudus Ahmad has engaged a new lawyer to represent him in his corruption trial. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:58:08 GMT)
Attorney Suggests Wright Unfair Target
A defense attorney suggested Wednesday that former Rep. Thomas Wright has been unfairly targeted for prosecution, possibly because he is black or unpopular among leaders in the Democratic Party. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:32:14 GMT)
Former judge and prominent attorney R. Eugene Pincham dies
R. Eugene Pincham, a former judge and prominent Chicago defense attorney, has died. He was 82. His son, Robert Eugene Pincham Jr., says Pincham died early today after a long illness. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:54:00 GMT)
Attorney General Approves Bible Classes in Schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee attorney general's opinion approves of public schools offering classes on the Bible as long as the lessons don't include endorsements of a particular religion. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:21:59 GMT)
Chinese activist Hu Jia jailed ahead of Olympics: lawyer
Activist Hu Jia was on Thursday jailed for three years and six months for subversion, his lawyer said, amid what rights groups charge is a campaign by China to silence dissent before the Olympics. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:22:41 GMT)
Ask-A-Lawyer
Get your legal question answered during Ask-A-Lawyer Week on FOX 4. Ask-A-Lawyer Week is Monday, April 7- Thursday, April 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and 8:00-10:00 p.m. Call 816-576-7107 to get your question answered. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:23:13 GMT)
Attorney: Revenge At Center Of Oakland Bakery Kidnapping Case
The attorney for Your Black Muslim Bakery leader Yusuf Bey IV Thursday accused the man's half brother Joshua Bey of falsely accusing his client in a kidnapping and torture case because he felt betrayed. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:23:54 GMT)
Attorney says Bey is falsely accused
The attorney for Your Black Muslim Bakery leader Yusuf Bey IV accused the man's half brother of falsely accusing his client. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:53:44 GMT)
U.S. attorney hopes meth raid reduces crime in Western Washington
Associated Press - April 3, 2008 3:55 PM ET TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - U.S. Attorney Jeff Sullivan says he hopes that busting a meth smuggling ring will reduce the number of crimes - robberies,... (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:54:59 GMT)
U.S. Attorney's Office responds to racial prosecution allegations
The U.S. Attorney's Office responded Thursday to allegations of racial prosecution in the murders of a young Knoxville couple in 2007. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:55:11 GMT)
Lawyer: Murder Suspect Previously Tried To Kill Missing Mom
A man charged with murdering his mistress by beating her over the head with a metal tool once tried to kill her with sleeping pills, an alleged accomplice's lawyer claims. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:55:59 GMT)
U.S. attorney hopes meth raid reduces crime in Western Washington
U.S. Attorney Jeff Sullivan says he hopes that busting a meth smuggling ring will reduce the number of crimes - robberies, burglaries and car thefts - typically carried out by users. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:57:33 GMT)
Lawyer: Murder suspect previously tried to kill N.J. missing mom
TRENTON, N.J. - A man charged with murdering his mistress by beating her over the head with a metal tool once tried to kill the woman by drugging her with sleeping pills, a lawyer for an alleged accomplice claims. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:04:55 GMT)
Dismissed teachers retain lawyer
Six of the nine Santa Rosa teachers told they would not be rehired next fall because they are not a good fit for the district have retained a lawyer, according to a union representative. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:17:28 GMT)
State attorney candidates highlight their differences at forum
State attorney candidate Michael McAuliffe highlighted his experience as a federal prosecutor while Democratic primary rival Paula Russell pointed to her work in the "trenches" as a longtime local prosecutor during a candidate forum this afternoon. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:22:41 GMT)
Denver attorney helps launch fair housing group
Denver attorney Amy Robertson of Fox & Robertson is one of the creators of a new, national housing advocacy group called Fair Housing for All. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:39:17 GMT)
U.S. attorney hopes meth raid reduces crime in Western Washington
U.S. Attorney Jeff Sullivan says he hopes that busting a meth smuggling ring will reduce the number of crimes - robberies, burglaries and car thefts - typically carried out by users. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:12:26 GMT)
Chicago Civil Rights Attorney Dies at 82
R. Eugene Pincham, a longtime civil rights attorney who helped win a multimillion-dollar settlement after two young boys were falsely accused of killing an 11-year-old girl, has died. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:17:00 GMT)
Chicago civil rights attorney dies at 82
R. Eugene Pincham, a longtime civil rights attorney who helped win a multimillion-dollar settlement after two young boys were falsely accused of killing an 11-year-old girl, has died. He was 82. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:17:30 GMT)
Chicago civil rights attorney dies at 82
R. Eugene Pincham, a longtime civil rights attorney who helped win a multimillion-dollar settlement after two young boys were falsely accused of killing an 11-year-old girl, has died. He was 82. His son, Robert Eugene Pincham Jr., said his father died Thursday after a long illness. Pincham, who was also a former judge and made a run for mayor in 1991, was one of the most well-known attorneys in ... (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:30:57 GMT)
Lawyer: Missing mom poisoned first
A man charged in New Jersey with killing his mistress allegedly tried to poison her before bludgeoning her, a lawyer claimed. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:49:07 GMT)
Lawyer: More have come forward with abuse allegations
A lawyer who has filed five lawsuits accusing a UNC pediatrician of abuse said about 16 other people have contacted him with similar allegations since he called a news conference Monday. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:35:27 GMT)
Former commissioner's lawyer says whistleblower in alley death ‘grandstanding'
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for British Columbia's former police complaint commissioner says the man who exposed an alleged coverup was a grandstander who wanted to publicly embarrass the government for not calling a coroner's inquest into the death of a homeless alcoholic in a Vancouver alley. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:03:00 GMT)
Houston County attorney resigns to return to Rochester
Houston County attorney Rick Jackson has resigned to return to Rochester (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:22:27 GMT)
State attorney candidates highlight their differences at forum
State attorney candidate Michael McAuliffe highlighted his experience as a federal prosecutor while Democratic primary rival Paula Russell pointed to her work in the "trenches" as a longtime local prosecutor during a candidate forum this afternoon. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:42:20 GMT)
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