Attorney News Sep 2008
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Ex-Prison Psychologist Deserves New Trial On Sex Charge, Lawyer Tells High Court
LITTLE ROCK -- A former Arkansas prison psychologist convicted of having sex with a severely depressed and suicidal state inmate deserves a new trial because the state failed to prove her confession was voluntary, her lawyer argued Thursday before the state Supreme Court. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:32:49 GMT)
Attorney General Investigates Price Gouging
FAYETTEVILLE — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel asked Arkansas residents to contact his office if they suspect gasoline price gouging in their hometown. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:38:32 GMT)
MYSTERY SURROUNDING SIRUL'S HOUSE KEY REMAINS UNEXPLAINED, SAYS LAWYER
SHAH ALAM, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Cpl Sirul Azhar Umar's lawyer, Kamarul Hisham Kamaruddin, said today that the prosecution had failed to explain the mystery in regard to his client's house key. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:39:02 GMT)
Audit panel wants Attorney General's Opinion On Hardin Buyout
LITTLE ROCK -- The Legislature's audit committee said Friday it would seek an attorney general's opinion on the legality of the University of Central Arkansas' buyout of UCA President Lu Hardin's contract. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:39:41 GMT)
Suu Kyi 'Malnourished' After Refusing Food Supplies - Lawyer
YANGON (AFP)--Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is malnourished after refusing most food supplies for four weeks, her lawyer said Monday after meeting her doctor. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:59:34 GMT)
Florida state attorney questions jumps in prices for four gas corporations
The state attorney general today issued subpoenas to find out whether Floridians are getting illegally gouged by gas prices after Hurricane Ike disrupted production at oil refineries in Texas. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:07:53 GMT)
'Catholic guilt' makes a lawyer volunteer
A couple of weeks ago, lawyer Frank Miller was sitting at Mass in St. Matthew Church in East Syracuse as the Rev. Joseph Clemente discussed the new Talk To A Lawyer program starting up soon in the parish. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:14:16 GMT)
Missouri Recounts for Attorney General Democratic Primary and State Senate Democratic Primaries Certified
Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan announced the certified results from the recounts of the Attorney General Democratic primary election and two State Senate Democratic primaries. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:19:03 GMT)
Lawyer refuses to speculate on terrorism trial appeal
The lawyer for a man found guilty of leading a terrorist cell has refused to speculate on whether or not there will be an appeal. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:25:33 GMT)
Drunk-tank video doesn't prove assault: lawyer
Videotape showing guards roughly handling a man brought into the St. John's lockup does not prove assault, a defence lawyer says. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:28:56 GMT)
Case against lawyer-son of acquitted Air India suspect to proceed
Jaspreet Singh Malik, the lawyer-son of former Air India bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik, has lost his bid to get a dishonourable-conduct case against him thrown out. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:52:31 GMT)
Attorney General Troy King Vows to Enforce Price Gouging Law
Attorney General Troy King said that Alabama's price gouging law was triggered and went into effect with the Governor's declaration of a state of emergency earlier this afternoon. General King has vowed to use the resources of his office to enforce it. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:40:24 GMT)
Attorney General warns NYers to look out for gas gouging
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Attorney General Cuomo is asking New Yorkers to look out for gas gouging in the wake of Hurricane Ike. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:31:03 GMT)
Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy arrested on DUI, speeding charges in suburban Atlanta
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy has been arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta. Authorities say the 34-year-old player was released from jail Monday morning after posting bond of more than $1,600. He was arrested about five hours earlier. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:38:37 GMT)
Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy charged with DUI and speeding
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy has been arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:42:00 GMT)
Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy charged with DUI, speeding
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy has been arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta. Authorities say the 34-year-old player was released... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:11:14 GMT)
Palm Desert lawyer to speak about POW slave labor
Trial lawyer and author James Parkinson will speak at the Palm Desert Rotary tomorrow. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:34:26 GMT)
Alleged Fake Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty
A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:40:05 GMT)
Peters' lawyer to explain discrepancies
Winston Peters' lawyer Brian Henry will be under pressure today to explain glaring inconsistencies between the story he previously gave to Parliament's privileges committee and evidence tabled last week by businessman Owen Glenn. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:47:02 GMT)
Tanya Kach's lawyer to appeal case dismissal
A lawyer for a former McKeesport student who went missing for a decade and surfaced as a kidnapping victim today filed a notice of appeal, intended to dispute a federal judge's dismissal of claims she made against her captor's employers. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:57:30 GMT)
Attorney general hopefuls speak Monday
Attorney general candidates Steve Bullock and Tim Fox will speak with Downtown Rotary Club members at 12 p.m. today at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the third floor. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:03:50 GMT)
Evanston attorney elected president of state bar
Associated Press - September 15, 2008 1:16 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Evanston attorney Richard Lavery has been elected president of the Wyoming State Bar. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:17:15 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Recommends TPD Change Informant Policies
The Attorney General's Office is recommending changes in the way the Tallahassee Police Department handles its informants. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:38:15 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Receives Massive Fuel Cost Complaints
The Alabama Attorney General's Office has received more than 1,500 complaints since Friday concerning rising gasoline prices... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:54:10 GMT)
Falcons' Lawyer Milloy Posts Bond on DUI Charges
According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, Atlanta Falcons’ Lawyer Milloy was arrested in Gwinnett County on speeding and DUI charges early Monday morning. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:21:18 GMT)
Schizophrenic Ottawa man accused of killing father tries to fire lawyer
Confusion reigned in an Ottawa courtroom Monday after a schizophrenic man accused of killing his father told court he wanted to fire his lawyer. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:22:30 GMT)
Saudi Arabia: Lift Travel Ban on Saudi Rights Lawyer
Source: Human Rights Watch (New York, September 15, 2008) – The Saudi government should immediately lift a travel ban on Saudi human rights lawyer Abd al-Rahman al-Lahim, a winner of the 2008 Human Rights Defender award, Human ... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:21:15 GMT)
Attorney General: Gouging Won't Be Tolerated
Subpoenas are being sent out Monday to gas stations in North Carolina in response to consumer complaints that accuse the stations of charging excessive prices for gasoline, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced at a press conference. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:22:44 GMT)
Texas Attorney General Opens Child Support Hotline For Parents Affected by Hurricane Ike 9/15/08
Due to mail delivery disruptions caused by Hurricane Ike, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today urged affected parents who receive child support through the mail to call (800) 252-8014 for information about their payments. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:18:06 GMT)
NJ Attorney General Subpoenas Arbitron Over PPM
Following New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo 's announcement last week that he would investigate Arbitron 's PPM methodology, now New Jersey AG Anne Milgram has issued a subpoena to the ratings company. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:32:15 GMT)
Alleged fake lawyer from Duluth won't represent self at trial
BISMARCK, N.D. — A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:09:52 GMT)
Attorney General Issues TPD Confidential Informant Review
Attorney General highlights problems, makes recommendations (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:22:58 GMT)
Lawyer denies job offer
Hobart lawyer Stephen Estcourt has denied he was ever offered the position of Tasmania's Solicitor General. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:03:00 GMT)
State attorney investigating complaints of gasoline price-gouging
In the wake of rapidly soaring gas prices over the weekend, state Attorney General Henry McMaster received more than 3,000 complaints of price gouging and has begun to investigate. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:49:07 GMT)
Former Anthrax Suspect Fights Journalist's Appeal, May Request Attorney Fees
USA Today relating to the Hatfill case. If the case is returned to the district court, Hatfill will seek attorney fees, according to the motion. Locy said she anticipates the lawyer bills would be "far greater" than the contempt fines. "This is beyond greed. It's beyond vindictive," Locy said. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:58:09 GMT)
Man accused of being fake lawyer pleads not guilty
A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in 10 states including Kentucky has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges, and says he does not intend to act as his own attorney in the case. Court records say Howard O. Kieffer, 53, represented a number of clients, including a former St. Louis Blues hockey player who pleaded guilty to plotting to kill his agent, and a Colorado ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:12:21 GMT)
Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy charged with DUI and speeding
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early Monday, just hours after Atlanta lost to Tampa Bay. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:20:00 GMT)
Mystery of Sirul’s house key remains unexplained, says lawyer
SHAH ALAM: Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar’s lawyer, Kamarul Hisham Kamaruddin, said yesterday that the prosecution had failed to explain the mystery in regard to his client’s house key. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:25:49 GMT)
Palin's lawyer: Monegan fired for 'rogue mentality'
Walt Monegan lost his job as public safety commissioner because he resisted Gov. Sarah Palin's budget policies and ultimately showed "outright insubordination," say papers the governor's lawyer filed today with the state Personnel Board. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:48:09 GMT)
Attorney General's Office to offer help reviewing Good Sam allegations
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office will be offering its assistance to Freeborn County Attorney Craig Nelson as he reviews the allegations of abuse at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea, Nelson said Monday. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:55:09 GMT)
Attorney general hopefuls speak Monday
Attorney general candidates Steve Bullock and Tim Fox will speak with Downtown Rotary Club members at 12 p.m. today at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the third floor. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:18:50 GMT)
Attorney general warns against 'storm-chasing' contractors
Attorney General Jack Conway wants victims of Sunday’s devastating windstorm to know that the Emergency Declaration Governor Steve Beshear signed on Friday to prevent price gouging in the Commonwealth also covers all emergency and building supplies which would include generators. He also cautions storm victims to be leery of fly-by-night contractors. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:31:40 GMT)
Lawyer In Ted White Trial Contacts Jurors, Faces Contempt Trial
A civil trial jury awarded Ted White $16 million earlier this month after he spent almost 6 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Now a lawyer involved in that trial will have to face a judge himself. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:33:36 GMT)
Channel Three Poll: Attorney General
If the election for Attorney General were held today, would Vermonters vote for Democrat Bill Sorrell, Republican Karen Kerin or another candidate? (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:01:43 GMT)
Late-term abortion provider says attorney out to get him
WICHITA, Kan. -- Above the law or victim of a prosecutor's obsession? Dr. George Tiller, who is among the nation's few late-term abortion providers, filed papers yesterday asking to suppress evidence in a criminal case against him and claiming outrageous conduct by former state Attorney General Phill Kline. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:05:27 GMT)
Judge's lawyer seeks record of earlier dismissal
The lawyer defending a Cocke County judge accused of official misconduct has filed a request for records showing that the same allegation was previously dismissed. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:06:36 GMT)
New state attorney axes half of her investigators
In her first large-scale personnel move since being elected state attorney, Angela Corey, informed half the office's investigators Monday they won't be rehired when she takes office in January. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:12:16 GMT)
Lawyer Milloy gets DUI charge
Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in suburban Atlanta early yesterday, just hours after his team lost to Tampa Bay. "Any time... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:32:03 GMT)
Attorney's lawsuit slashed in court
Local attorney Michael McGinnis says he couldn't have a private meeting with his client inside the Fresno County Jail. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 05:44:32 GMT)
In O.C. murder trial, boyfriend helped dump body but didn't kill, his attorney argues
In closing arguments, Ian Allen's attorney argues that his girlfriend, Rachael Mullenix, killed her mother, and he confessed to the slaying out of love. Prosecutors say it took two to kill her. Ian W. Allen's attorney acknowledges that soon after Barbara Mullenix was stabbed and slashed to death in her Huntington Beach bedroom on Sept. 13, 2006, Allen helped stuff her body in a cardboard ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:09:32 GMT)
LAWYER CHARGED WITH ASKING CLIENT MONEY TO BRIBE POLICE
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- A lawyer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to asking RM40,000 from a client supposedly to bribe the police. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:12:10 GMT)
LAWYER CALLS FOR SIRUL'S ACQUITTAL
SHAH ALAM, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Kamarul Hisham Kamaruddin today asked the High Court here to acquit Cpl Sirul Azhar Umar of murdering Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu without calling him to enter defence. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:40:25 GMT)
THIRD VIDEO TAPE WOULD CLEAR EUSOFF CHIN FROM ALLEGATION, SAYS LAWYER
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- A third-video clip would clear former Chief Justice Tun Eusoff Chin from an allegation that his 1994 New Zealand holiday trip was arranged for and paid by lawyer Datuk V.K.Lingam, the High Court (Appellate and Special Powers Division) heard today. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:16:05 GMT)
Man accused of being fake lawyer won't defend self
A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges _ and won't be representing himself at trial. Howard O. Kieffer, 53, is director of Federal Defense Associates, of Santa Ana, Calif., which promises clients "specialized, creative and tenacious criminal defense, post-conviction representation and zealous Bureau ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:26:00 GMT)
Man accused of being fake lawyer won't defend self
A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges - and won't be representing himself at trial. Howard O. Kieffer, 53, is director of Federal Defense Associates, of Santa Ana, Calif., which promises clients "specialized, creative and tenacious criminal defense, post-conviction representation and zealous Bureau of Prisons ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:41:20 GMT)
Howell studies township attorney post
Members of the township's governing body say they have spent the past eight months researching the benefits of turning the township attorney position in Howell into a full-time job rather than a political appointment. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:50:49 GMT)
Running mates disagree about Democrat's reappointment to county attorney post
A Monmouth County Republican freeholder candidate said his running mate, Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, broke a promise when she supported the reappointment of a Democrat as assistant county attorney during a vote last week. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:51:19 GMT)
Legislator, attorney see no conflict in votes
State Sen. David Hoyle didn't violate state ethics laws when he voted to fund an expressway in Gaston County even though the road could benefit him financially, a legislative attorney said last week. Hoyle, a Gaston Democrat, invested in 327 acres two years ago near a proposed exit for the planned Garden Parkway. He then took at least three votes in the General Assembly to advance the road and ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:04:47 GMT)
Attorney General launches probe into rising gas prices
RALEIGH (AP) - State Attorney General Roy Cooper plans to mail subpoenas this week to look into consumer complaints of price gouging at some gas stations across North Carolina. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:31:25 GMT)
Man accused of being fake lawyer won't defend self
BISMARCK, N.D. - A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges - and won't be representing... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:50:34 GMT)
Alleged fake lawyer faces trial
BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) -- A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges -- and won't be representing himself at trial. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:20:57 GMT)
Accused Phony Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty
A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in 10 states -- including Colorado -- has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges in North Dakota. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:25:57 GMT)
Attorney general eyes price gouging
NORTH CAROLINA -- Attorney General Roy Cooper held a news conference on Monday to talk about his investigation into complaints about gas price gouging. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:30:41 GMT)
Attorney General defends the law
Jersey's Attorney General defends the island's legal system from allegations of "cover-up", in his annual speech to advocates. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:19:21 GMT)
Man who represented NHLer Mike Danton accused of being fake lawyer
BISMARCK, N.D. - A man who once represented former NHLer Michael Danton in a murder conspiracy case has been accused of impersonating a lawyer in at least 10 U.S. states. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:33:00 GMT)
Man Accused of Being Fake Lawyer Won't Defend Self
A man facing federal charges of impersonating a lawyer has pleaded not guilty to two charges, but will not represent himself at trial. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:58:10 GMT)
County alerted to alleged fake lawyer in Duluth
DULUTH — St. Louis County Attorney Melanie Ford was asked in early June to investigate the credentials of a Duluth resident accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:11:58 GMT)
Attorney general warns of scams involving home repairs
Those hit by recent storms may face a hazard other than damaged roofs or flooded houses. Attorney General Lisa Madigan warned in a press release Monday that home-repair scam artists are known to prey on people scrambling to make repairs on flood-damaged properties. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:50:42 GMT)
Lawyer: $450M stock fraud swindler remains incompetent
A $450 million stock fraud swindler wore a shirt and tie to court Tuesday - but his lawyer says drug-addled Samuel Israel 3rd needs more time to clean up. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:29:59 GMT)
Former Danton lawyer charged
Man who represented former NHLer accused of impersonating a lawyer in at least 10 states (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:59:01 GMT)
Accused Fake Lawyer Won't Defend Self
Howard Kieffer is accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal court. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:01:57 GMT)
Attorney general candidate talks Gricar case, proposes cold case unit
John Morganelli, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, today appeared at the Centre County Courthouse to talk about the disappearance of former county District Attorney Ray Gricar, and his own proposal to form a cold case unit if he's elected. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:44:11 GMT)
Attorney: NY swindler who fled still not competent
A hedge-fund swindler accused of faking his own death is not yet competent to enter his long-expected guilty plea for skipping out on a 20-year prison term, his attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:02:03 GMT)
Attorney General Prepares Subpoenas For Fuel Vendors
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's office said Tuesday he is issuing more than 30 subpoenas to gasoline retailers over spikes in fuel prices as Hurricane Ike approached. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:04:11 GMT)
Attorney: NY swindler who fled still not competent
A hedge-fund swindler accused of faking his own death is not yet competent to enter his long-expected guilty plea for skipping out on a 20-year prison term, his attorney said Tuesday. A federal judge postponed Samuel Israel III's hearing until Oct. 22 after defense lawyer Barry Bohrer told him drug therapy is affecting Israel's "ability to perceive and actively understand what's going on." ... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:12:00 GMT)
Attorney general warns elderly Pennsylvanians to be wary of 'sympathy' scams
Attorney General Tom Corbett Attorney General Tom Corbett is warning Pennsylvania consumers about a scam in which con artists posing as victims' relatives claim to have been in a Canadian car crash. The attorney general's office has received several complaints... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:28:53 GMT)
Cocke Co. judge's attorney wants records of previous charge
A Cocke County judge's attorney wants records showing a previous official misconduct charge against him was dismissed. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:40:39 GMT)
Lawyer says UW student Knox calm during court hearing in Italy
Associated Press - September 16, 2008 4:05 PM ET PERUGIA, Italy (AP) - The lawyer for University of Washington student Amanda Knox says she was calm and did not speak during an eight-hour court... (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:10:30 GMT)
Attorney: Rangel Will Not Step Down From Post
Rep. Charlie Rangel will not step down from his post as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, an attorney for the Democratic congressman announced Tuesday during a conference call with reporters. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:11:51 GMT)
Belleville lawyer faces battery charges
A Belleville lawyer will be on trial next month on battery charges after an employee claimed he grabbed her. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:17 GMT)
McCain Lawyer Tries to Shut Down the Palin Ethics Probe
A McCain lawyer scrambles to block a Palin ethics inquiry. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:53:51 GMT)
State's Attorney Candidates Debate Over Corruption
In Campaign '08, there was a fiery debate between the top candidates for Cook County State's Attorney. Democrat Anita Alvarez and Republican Tony Peraica clashed over corruption and over who would bring real change. CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports it boiled down to a battle over credibility. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:56:23 GMT)
Attorney in alleged blackmail plot barred from practicing in federal court
Attorney Lee M. O'Brien, the lawyer who was singled out as the go-between in an alleged blackmail plot aimed at Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, was suspended indefinitely Tuesday from practicing law in federal court in Detroit. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:08:37 GMT)
Dallas County district attorney to review death penalty convictions
A Texas district attorney known for his willingness to examine cases of possible wrongful convictions now plans to investigate all death row cases prosecuted in his county. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:07:11 GMT)
Update: Attorney General Sends Subpoenas To Gas Stations
Arkansas' Attorney General issues subpoenas to thirty gas stations that raised their prices during Hurricane Ike. He's investigating allegations of price gouging. Those stations were turned in by their own customers. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:54:49 GMT)
State attorney issues 12 subpoenas in price-gouging probe
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster's office issued four subpoenas Monday and eight more Tuesday questioning retailers about high gas prices. Names of the retailers weren't released. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:20:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Vatican grants Venezuelan dissident asylum
A Venezuelan government opponent who has sought refuge inside the Vatican's diplomatic mission for the last year and a half has been granted asylum by the Holy See, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:12:30 GMT)
Compensate terror acquitted: lawyer
The federal government should compensate four men found not guilty of being members of a Melbourne terrorist cell, a defence lawyer says. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:17:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Vatican grants Venezuelan dissident asylum
A Venezuelan government opponent who has sought refuge inside the Vatican's diplomatic mission for the last year and a half has been granted asylum by the Holy See, his lawyer said Tuesday. Lawyer Alonso Medina Roa told The Associated Press that the Vatican approved diplomatic asylum for 34-year-old Nixon Moreno, who has been holed up in the Vatican's mission in Caracas since March 2007. The ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:31:39 GMT)
Jeffersons must look for a new attorney
Attorney Ike Spears has a conflict of interest and therefore cannot represent political strategist Mose Jefferson and his sister, 4th District Assessor Betty Jefferson, in their upcoming trial on charges that they looted a group of publicly financed charities, U.S.... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:38:01 GMT)
'Repressive regime': lawyer criticises Australian terrorism laws
A prominent Melbourne lawyer wants a review into the Australian Government's anti-terrorism laws. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:41:51 GMT)
Lawyer asks for delay in release of priests' files
A lawyer for Roman Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse is asking a judge to postpone the release of his clients' confidential files to the court for two months. Read comments (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:42:10 GMT)
Filing: Wisconsin Attorney General Van Hollen should be disqualified from suit
State Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen should be disqualified from a controversial lawsuit against state election officials because he ignored lawyers' ethics rules, according to a filing expected to be made in the case. Van Hollen, a Republican, cannot continue in the lawsuit because he and state Department of Justice attorneys also are representing the elections officials in two separate ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:43:20 GMT)
Alleged fake lawyer worked terrorism-related case
FARGO, N.D. - A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts around the country testified earlier this year for one of three men convicted in a terrorism-related case, documents show. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:27:09 GMT)
Man accused of being fake lawyer won't defend himself
BISMARCK, N.D. - A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in Illinois and at least nine other states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges - and won't be representing himself at trial. Howard O. Kieffer, 53, is director of Federal Defense Associates, of Santa Ana, Calif. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:38:57 GMT)
Attorney general race heats up
Democrat John Ladenburg is stepping up attacks on Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna. McKenna is ahead in the polls and in fundraising. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:48:40 GMT)
Florida attorney general gets hundreds of price-gouge complaints
Florida's attorney general's office says it has received more than 1,800 complaints about gasoline price-gouging. Hillsborough County had the most with 172 complaints, followed by Leon County with 135. The Economic Crimes Division will review the complaints. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:05:10 GMT)
District attorney says no to Oak Hill investigation
Oak Hill is in the middle of a political dispute, not a criminal case, Davidson County District Attorney General Torry Johnson says. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:21:15 GMT)
Attorney General sues Phoenix country club for allegedly discriminating against women
PHOENIX - Arizona's attorney general has sued the Phoenix Country Club, alleging it discriminates against women by prohibiting them from enjoying the same amenities and networking opportunities as men. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:34:43 GMT)
Australia's PM defends Attorney-General over terror trial comments
Australia's Federal Opposition has attacked the Attorney General after he was reprimanded by a Victorian Surpreme Court judge. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:11:31 GMT)
Attorney: No proof man escaped
Billy Jack Fitzmorris broke out of restraints, took one prison guard's clothes and another guard's gun, but did not commit a crime by leaving, his attorney argued yesterday. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:19:00 GMT)
O.J. lawyer squeezes key witness in heist trial
O.J. Simpson's lawyer Tuesday said the memorabilia dealer at the center of the gridiron great's robbery trial intended to make a profit from the heist. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:33:32 GMT)
Former Attorney General backs calls for transparent appointments
The former Tasmanian Attorney General Judy Jackson has backed calls for a return to more transparency in legal and judicial appointments. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:36:00 GMT)
Lawyer suspended for forgery
A Cincinnati lawyer who was trying to impress his wife, who is also a lawyer, was suspended Tuesday by the Ohio Supreme Court for forging his wife's name on a loan. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:43:40 GMT)
Alleged fake lawyer pleads not guilty
BISMARCK, N.D. — A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states, including Colorado and Aspen, has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges and he won’t be representing himself at trial. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:18:28 GMT)
Attorney general says state staff won't testify
JUNEAU -- Alaska's investigation into whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power, a potentially damaging distraction for John McCain's presidential campaign, ran into intensified resistance Tuesday when the attorney general said state employees would refuse to honor subpoenas in the case. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:22:20 GMT)
Lawyer: No proof Ohio inmate escaped
Associated Press - September 17, 2008 7:25 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A defense lawyer says there's no proof an Ohio inmate escaped from federal custody to go on the daylong crime spree that... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:30:18 GMT)
Lawyer: No proof Ohio inmate escaped
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A defense lawyer says there's no proof an Ohio inmate escaped from federal custody to go on the daylong crime spree that authorities have described. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:31:50 GMT)
State attorney issues 12 subpoenas in price-gouging probe
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster's office issued four subpoenas Monday and eight more Tuesday questioning retailers about high gas prices. Names of the retailers weren't released. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:34:57 GMT)
Compensate terror acquitted lawyer
The federal government should compensate four men found not guilty of being members of a Melbourne terrorist cell, a defence lawyer says. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:49:45 GMT)
Top lawyer sues WA govt
Prominent Perth lawyer Lloyd Rayney is suing the West Australian government after the police named him the 'prime' and 'only' suspect in the murder of his wife. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:19:45 GMT)
Lawyer gets three months' jail for insulting High Court judge
SINGAPORE: Former Singaporean lawyer Gopalan Nair was sentenced to three months' jail on Wednesday. The 58-year-old, who is now an American citizen, was found guilty of insulting High Court judge Justice Belinda Ang, in a blog posting on May 29. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:19:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Ill. woman charged in hit-run crash didn't hide from arrest
The lawyer for an Illinois woman charged in a hit-run crash that killed a bicyclist says she hasn't tried to hide from arrest. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:52:44 GMT)
Lawyer Asks For Delay Releasing Priests' Files
A lawyer for Roman Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse asked a judge to postpone the release of his clients' confidential files to the court for two months. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:02:37 GMT)
Lee's Summit to pick new city attorney
After a national search, the city is recommending Teresa Williams, an attorney for a Colorado county, to serve as Lee’s Summit’s city attorney. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:40:44 GMT)
State office misdirected complaint against fake lawyer in Duluth
DULUTH — A Minnesota board in charge of the lawyer discipline system said today it received a complaint against Howard O. Kieffer in February but that it was probably misdirected. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:40:52 GMT)
Cockrel taps well-known attorney as deputy mayor
Incoming Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. today named Saul Green, a former U.S. attorney in Detroit, as his deputy mayor. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:41:31 GMT)
Faux lawyer pleads not guilty
BISMARCK | A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges - and won't be representing himself at trial. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:43:06 GMT)
Man who killed lawyer gets 15 years
A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison this morning after pleading guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of lawyer Amy Kramer at her home in Overland in November 2006. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:53:42 GMT)
Attorney General Against New Alcoholic Energy Drink
AUGUSTA (NEWS CENTER) -- Attorney General Steve Rowe and 24 other state attorneys general called on MillerCoors LLC to drop its plan to introduce a new alcoholic energy drink called Sparks Red. Sparks Red contains as much as 8 percent alcohol by volume. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:59:03 GMT)
Florida attorney general gets hundreds of price-gouge complaints
Florida's attorney general's office says it has received more than 1,800 complaints about gasoline price-gouging. Hillsborough County had the most with 172 complaints, followed by Leon County with 135. The Economic Crimes Division will review the complaints. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:03:57 GMT)
Akron lawyer named in mortgage-fraud case
An Akron defense lawyer has been named with others as an alleged conspirator in a 106-count indictment charging 19 individuals with mortgage fraud in Summit County. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:58:49 GMT)
Ken Lamb, prominent Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, dies at 55
LONG BEACH - Ken Lamb, a prominent Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted some of the most high-profile case in Long Beach, has died. He was 55. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:58:53 GMT)
Prosecutors union files claim against state to address attorney turnover
An attorney representing the Association of State Prosecutors filed a claim Monday against the state of Wisconsin, the Department of Administration and the Office of State Employment Relations Monday accusing the state of refusing to bargain in good faith in an attempt to address the high rate of turnover among the states assistant district attorneys. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:09:39 GMT)
Cockrel Picks Fromer U.S. Attorney as Deputy Mayor
Detroit’s incoming interim Mayor is welcoming the first member of his cabinet. City Council President Ken Cockrel, Junior says when he is sworn into office as Mayor on Friday his Deputy Mayor, Saul Green, will also take the oath of office. “He is a noted attorney. He is known throughout the entire country, and probably internationally, for the work that he has done. He is also a ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:24:09 GMT)
N.C., S.C. Attorney Generals Investigating More Reports Of Price Gouging
The North Carolina attorney general has issues subpoenas for nine more gas stations accused of price gouging. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:27:05 GMT)
Disbarred attorney from Bedminster arrested, charged with misusing trust account
A disbarred attorney was arrested Wednesday on charges she used about $5,000 from her legal trust account for her own use. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:32:32 GMT)
Lawyer for Omar Khadr works to drum up support for his return to Canada
SAN FRANCISCO - Dennis Edney has reason to be frustrated. For six years, and for no pay, he's represented Canadian Omar Khadr, the next prisoner at Guantanamo Bay to face trial in a military tribunal system that the lawyer calls a sham. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:58:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Deporting victims may hinder Agriprocessors case
Waukon, Ia. - The state’s child-labor case against Agriprocessors’ owner and managers could be complicated by the fact that some of the alleged victims could be deported before trial, a defense lawyer said here today. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:59:22 GMT)
Atlanta's Lawyer Milloy welcomes teammates' support after arrest
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Lawyer Milloy said Wednesday he was glad to be with his teammates for the Atlanta Falcons' first practice since his DUI arrest early Monday. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:50:00 GMT)
Lawyer Milloy has first practice after arrest
Flowery Branch — Falcons safety Lawyer Milloy spent his first full day with the team since his early Monday arrest on charges of driving under the influence and speeding. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:22:05 GMT)
Bomb blasts mastermind Tauqir's family hires lawyer
Blast accused Tauqir's family has hired a lawyer to project their stand. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:06:13 GMT)
Awand attorneys seek to dismiss indictment in doctor-lawyer fraud case
Attorneys representing Howard Awand have filed a motion to dismiss the indictment against the self-proclaimed medical consultant, echoing the arguments that recently led to the dismissal of charges against another key player in an alleged doctor-lawyer conspiracy scheme. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:17:24 GMT)
Attorney for Kiplyn murder suspect says client can't get fair trial in Utah County
Posted: 6:53 PM- There's no way Christopher Neal Jeppson can get a fair trial in a county saturated by media coverage of Kiplyn Davis, his attorney argued Tuesday. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:09:49 GMT)
Attorney general seeks adult trial in hit and run
The state’s attorney general’s office has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to review a juvenile court ruling involving a teenager charged with vehicular homicide in a hit-and-run accident last month in Des Moines. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:14:24 GMT)
10 years of Mandeville records sought by Attorney General
The state attorney general has subpoenaed Mandeville officials for records on all companies that have done business with the city for the past 10 years, including the engineer and the local developer who bankrolled Mayor Eddie Price's Pebble Beach golf vacations. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:38:06 GMT)
Hoffman Case; State Attorney to Seek Death Penalty
The state attorney's office says it is pursuing the death penalty for the two men charged with murdering Tallahassee Police informant, Rachel Hoffman. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:38:08 GMT)
County clerk files suit against state's attorney over legal fees
BLOOMINGTON -- A lawsuit filed Wednesday by McLean County Clerk Peggy Ann Milton against State’s Attorney Bill Yoder seeks $43,000 in legal fees she paid last year to defend herself against criminal charges. | Ex-employee files complaint with Dept. of Labor | Video (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:39:48 GMT)
Attempted murder suspect needs another lawyer
NEW GLASGOW – Bradley Rico Oliver needs a new lawyer by the time he returns to New Glasgow provincial court Oct. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:41:56 GMT)
Attorney: Group has talked with Greeley plant for year about breaks for Muslims
A volunteer attorney with the Council on American-Islamic Relations said Wednesday that CAIR has been negotiating for a year with JBS Swift & Co. about break times for Muslim workers. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:14:23 GMT)
Attorney General Investigating Recently-Resigned Suburban Prosecutor
A suburban deputy prosecutor who recently stepped down is in the midst of a criminal probe involving a teenager, the attorney general's office confirms. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:48:55 GMT)
Attorney General Investigating Recently-Resigned Suburban Prosecutor
The recent resignation of Bucks County's chief deputy district attorney comes amid reports that he has been accused of improper conduct. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:51:35 GMT)
Attorney: City won’t foot the bill for $55M bond for Celebrate Alabama
Attorney: City won’t foot the bill for $55M bond for Celebrate Alabama (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:37:44 GMT)
Alleged fake lawyer worked terrorism-related case
FARGO - A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts around the country testified earlier this year for one of three men convicted in a terrorism-related case, documents show. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:27:53 GMT)
Florida attorney general: More than 5,000 price-gouging reports
Florida's attorney general's office says it has received more than 5,500 complaints about gasoline price-gouging as of Wednesday morning. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:03:44 GMT)
Suspended tackle deploys attorney
CORVALLIS – Tavita Thompson says he has retained an attorney who has given him hopes of having his yearlong NCAA suspension reduced – perhaps in time to play against top-ranked Southern Cal next Thursday. “That’s what I’m hoping for,” says Oregon State’s ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:10:55 GMT)
Attorney General Investigating Homebuilder
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs says it has referred 5 or 6 packets of mortgage documents to South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:20:23 GMT)
Kenya: Lawyer Says Police Did Shoddy Work
A lawyer has described police investigations into murder allegations against Mr Thomas Cholmondeley as shoddy. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:32:40 GMT)
County clerk files suit against state's attorney over legal fees
BLOOMINGTON -- A lawsuit filed Wednesday by McLean County Clerk Peggy Ann Milton against State’s Attorney Bill Yoder seeks $43,000 in legal fees she paid last year to defend herself against criminal charges. | Ex-employee files complaint with Dept. of Labor | Video (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:42:49 GMT)
Lawyer says Alton man's actions didn't amount to murder
ALTON — Chadwick Wallace's role in a terrible crime didn't amount to murder, his lawyer told a jury in Edwardsville as Wallace's trial began Wednesday. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:36:05 GMT)
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