Attorney News Oct 2008
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District attorney: No information on Gricar hard drive
BELLEFONTE — The best technology available for analyzing damaged hard drives could not determine if missing former District Attorney Ray Gricar wiped clean the hard drive before he disappeared, or if the data was destroyed when the computer was dumped into the Susquehanna River. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:18:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman denies role in Henrico fire deaths
A former waitress who had befriended two women found in the ruins of a fatal fire last week says she had no role in the women's deaths or in the alleged theft of their identities. "She is saying she can't believe she's now involved in an investigation of their deaths," said Richmond lawyer Dennis Martin. His client, Kriss Lendini Fat, 21, was charged last Wednesday with two counts of identity ... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:32:50 GMT)
Former lawyer supports effort for new trial
A lawyer in 1994 for one of three youths accused of killing three West Memphis 8-year-olds says the judge who presided over his client's trial had an improper communication with the jury that returned a conviction. That same judge is now presiding over a hearing on a request for a new trial. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:23:29 GMT)
Attorney Salaries' Raise Budget Questions
FAYETTEVILLE -- A request for a 67 percent raise for an attorney in the Washington County public defender's office led county leaders to ask Tuesday for list of all county-employed lawyers' salaries. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:38:26 GMT)
Walton, Pries debate Scott County attorney post
The two candidates for the post of Scott County attorney spelled out the experience and leadership qualities Tuesday they believe make them the best candidate for the job that leads the prosecution of more than 5,000 indictable crimes each year. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:46:46 GMT)
Former Lawyer Supports Effort for New Trial
A lawyer in 1994 for one of three youths accused of killing three West Memphis 8-year-olds says the judge who presided over his client's trial -- and is now presiding over a hearing on a request for a new trial -- had an improper communication with the jury that returned a conviction. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:33:09 GMT)
1st black lawyer in Selma, J.L. Chestnut dies at 77
Associated Press - September 30, 2008 6:23 PM ET SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Prominent civil rights attorney J.L. Chestnut has died. He was the first black lawyer in Selma, Alabama. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:44:11 GMT)
Prominent Tampa Lawyer Arrested
A local defense lawyer who is married to a circuit judge is accused of propositioning an undercover police officer for sex, records show. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:10:40 GMT)
Lawyer: Obese defendant's trial can't be in court
EDINBURG -- The trial of a nearly half-ton woman facing a murder charge in the death of her 2-year-old nephew will have to be held in a building separate from the courthouse because of the defendant's weight, her lawyer said. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:11:31 GMT)
Houston lawyer's contempt charge stays
A lawyer appointed to handle the upcoming trial of a Roane County man charged in the slaying of a lawman and his ride-along friend has himself run afoul of the law, court records revealed. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:15:02 GMT)
Selma's First Black Lawyer Dies
J.L. Chestnut Jr., the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil rights cases across a half century, died Tuesday. He was 77. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:20:08 GMT)
Walton, Pries debate Scott County attorney post
The two candidates for the post of Scott County attorney spelled out the experience and leadership qualities Tuesday they believe make them the best candidate for the job that leads the prosecution of more than 5,000 indictable crimes each year. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:32:36 GMT)
Mount Zion attorney adds to legal woes with alleged threat against state's attorney
DECATUR - Mount Zion attorney Mark Bradley's legal difficulties are deepening. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:45:59 GMT)
Attorney for Coles public defender calls reprimand a vindication
CHARLESTON - The attorney representing Coles County Public Defender Lonnie Lutz believes Lutz was vindicated when the Illinois Supreme Court reprimanded him for allegations of misleading a client about services he would receive. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:07:40 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney's name surfaces in report critical of firings
A former U.S. attorney from Nashville who resigned his position in the middle of a term was described as "weak" by federal officials compiling a list of attorneys to fire, according to a U.S. Department of Justice report issued this week. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:12:25 GMT)
County attorney hopefuls to face off during debate
Andrew Thomas is standing on his record as Maricopa County attorney in his race for re-election this November. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:39:39 GMT)
Attorney Salaries' Raise Budget Questions
FAYETTEVILLE -- A request for a 67 percent raise for an attorney in the Washington County public defender's office led county leaders to ask Tuesday for list of all county-employed lawyers' salaries. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:44:15 GMT)
Hostage-taking trial unlikely: youth's lawyer
REGINA -- The case against a Regina teen accused in a mass hostage-taking at his former high school will likely not be going to trial, the youth's lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:53:27 GMT)
Ex-attorney says his ouster may have ties to Renzi case
Former U.S. Attorney Paul Charlton said he believes a special prosecutor assigned to look into the political firings of nine U.S. attorneys in 2006 should investigate whether he was terminated because of his corruption investigation targeting Congressman Rick Renzi. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:53:29 GMT)
Lawyer says cops 'harsh' in gay-bashing decision
VANCOUVER -- The lawyer acting for Michael Kandola took issue yesterday with the Vancouver police's characterization of Kandola's alleged assault on a gay man, saying the police were "overly harsh in coming to judgment on this case." (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:32:17 GMT)
Selma's first black lawyer dies
J.L. Chestnut Jr., the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil rights cases across a half century, died Tuesday. He was 77. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:40:02 GMT)
Lawyer fights for evidence
Charlie Rittgers, the lawyer for bathtub-drowning suspect Ryan Widmer, wants a Warren County judge to order Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel to turn over more information in the case. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:34:24 GMT)
Attorney General advises residents to take simple steps to avoid disaster-related scams
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reminds affected Texans to avoid fraudulent clean-up and recovery-related scams. By remaining vigilant, Texans can avoid costly schemes in the aftermath of a natural disaster. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:14:34 GMT)
Report price gouging to Attorney General's Consumer Complaint Hotline
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Complaint Hotline has received hundreds of price gouging complaints from across the state. Most complaints allege price gouging on gas and lodging; others report price hikes involving food, water and power generators. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating some consumers' claims that they were ... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:40:46 GMT)
Eastern Health deliberately sat on 'damning' reports, lawyer suggests
A lawyer for Newfoundland and Labrador's breast cancer inquiry made a startling accusation Tuesday, by suggesting that health managers deliberately kept secret the reasons hundreds of breast cancer patients received wrong test results. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:51:40 GMT)
Billings attorney named to board
Billings attorney Jeff Weldon has been appointed to the Northwestern Regional Educational Laboratory board of directors. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:11:25 GMT)
Lawyer Wants Speedy Trial
The lawyer for a man charged in a fatal stabbing at a Bismarck hotel in June is asking for a speedy trial. The judge made no promises, however. State law contains no guidelines for speedy trials in murder cases. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:22:37 GMT)
U.S. Judge Kozinski Accused of Ethics Breach by Lawyer Critic
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Alex Kozinski , chief judge of the federal appeals court in San Francisco, was formally accused by Los Angeles lawyer Cyrus Sanai of making pornography available on a public Web site, the attorney's third misconduct complaint against the judge in three years. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:23:58 GMT)
Lawyer targeted for probe
A southwest Arkansas lawyer whose license recently was yanked after he lost more than $500,000 of a couple’s money is the subject of an embezzlement investigation, the prosecutor assigned to the case said Tuesday. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:28:39 GMT)
1st black lawyer in Selma, J.L. Chestnut, dies
J.L. Chestnut Jr., the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil rights cases across a half century, has died at age 77. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:28:35 GMT)
1st black lawyer in Selma, J.L. Chestnut, dies
J.L. Chestnut Jr., the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil rights cases across a half century, has died at age 77. Chestnut's law partner, state Sen. Hank Sanders of Selma, said Chestnut died Tuesday morning at a Birmingham hospital. He said Chestnut's kidneys had begun to fail from an infection after an operation. A Selma native who got his law degree at Howard ... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:39:13 GMT)
1st black lawyer in Selma, J.L. Chestnut, dies
J.L. Chestnut Jr., the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil rights cases across a half century, has died at age 77. Chestnut's law partner, state Sen. Hank Sanders of Selma, said Chestnut died Tuesday morning at a Birmingham hospital.... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:52:19 GMT)
1st black lawyer in Selma, J.L. Chestnut, dies
By DESIREE HUNTER, Associated Press Writer. J.L. Chestnut Jr., the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil rights cases across a half century, has died at age 77. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:55:18 GMT)
Portland attorney arrested on burglary charges
PORTLAND — A Portland attorney already facing criminal charges and an Oregon State Bar investigation has been accused of burglary. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:10:33 GMT)
Portland attorney arrested on burglary charges
A Portland attorney already facing criminal charges and an Oregon State Bar investigation has been accused of burglary. Randy Ray Richardson was arrested Tuesday night by Clackamas County sheriff's deputies and released a short time later after posting $20,000 of a $200,000 bond. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:48:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Unfair to tag Rapiz as ‘persona non grata’
LAWYER Tranquilino Gale, legal counsel of embattled Chief Inspector Leroy Rapiz said that declaring his client as a "persona non-grata" is very unfair. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:55:33 GMT)
Legislators, lawyer blast state on Dobbins
Robert Fuoco, the lawyer for Daryl Wagner, has called the lawsuit an "utter waste of taxpayer resources" and said he will file for dismissal. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:59:51 GMT)
Triple-fatal shooting suspect may get new lawyer
Triple-fatal shooting suspect may get new lawyer (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:00:48 GMT)
Triple-fatal shooting suspect may get new lawyer
MARINETTE, Wis. — The man accused of gunning down three teens near the Wisconsin-Michigan border may get a new lawyer. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:01:01 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney's name surfaces in report critical of firings
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Bob Washko, who worked in the office during Vines' tenure, said co-workers in the office thought legal troubles, not politics, prompted Vines' resignation. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:01:47 GMT)
Gun law attorney remains upbeat, while city councilman plans to review Easton's own gun law
Attorney George Bochetto was in a pretty good mood last week for a guy who just lost a state Commonwealth Court challenge. Bochetto represents two Philadelphia city council members who sued the Pennsylvania Legislature for not allowing the city to... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:21:26 GMT)
Attorney charged with smuggling heroin, phones into jail
A Tempe attorney was accused Wednesday of smuggling heroin and other things into inmates at Maricopa County's Fourth Avenue Jail in downtown Phoenix. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:57:26 GMT)
Tempe attorney charged with smuggling drugs to inmates
A Tempe attorney was charged on Wednesday for allegedly smuggling heroin, a cell phone, and a cell phone charger into a jail and providing them to inmates. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:05:44 GMT)
Jefferson lawyer 'ready to rock'n'roll'
Political strategist Mose Jefferson and his sister, 4th District Assessor Betty Jefferson, have each hired a prominent criminal-defense lawyer for their upcoming federal trial on charges that they bilked more than $600,000 from charities they controlled.... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:12:36 GMT)
Attorney General Challenges Early Release
Do You Think A Wall Street Bailout Plan Should Be Approved? The attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Franklin Circuit Court to stop the Kentucky Department of Corrections from letting prisoners out under its early release program. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:24:44 GMT)
New Territory For Rahy's Attorney
Woodbine Mile (gr. IT) winner Rahy's Attorney will make his first start outside of Canada Oct. 4, as the 4-year-old gelding headlines a star-studded field of 12 older horses in the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:36:20 GMT)
Attorney wants Darby fine to go to families
An attorney is asking the federal government to give the families of five Harlan County coal miners who died as a result of an underground explosion the proceeds from a $342,000 fine levied against Kentucky Darby LLC. The Harlan Daily Enterprise reported Wednesday that Lexington attorney Tony Oppegard made the request to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration. He also wants the sole ... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:52:31 GMT)
Tempe murder suspect is former S. Dakota county attorney
A man suspected of stabbing an Arizona State University student to death last Friday used to be a county attorney in South Dakota. Before his arrest on suspicion of second-degree murder, Dan Gukeisen, 37, had his own law firm in Tempe that focused on bankruptcies. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:42:49 GMT)
Suspect in Wis. triple-fatal shooting may get new lawyer
MARINETTE, Wis. - The Michigan man accused of gunning down three teens near the Wisconsin-Michigan border may get a new lawyer. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:16:11 GMT)
Attorney sues state, county to get pension restored
Albert D'Agostino, the politically prominent Nassau attorney who lost a six-figure public pension after the state comptroller determined he didn't deserve one, has sued both the state and Nassau County to get the benefits back. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:23:31 GMT)
Tempe lawyer accused of smuggling drugs into jail
State prosecutors have charged a Tempe lawyer with smuggling heroin and a cell phone into the Maricopa County jail. The charges filed by the Arizona Attorney General's Office against 34-year-old Jason John Keller on Wednesday include three counts of smuggling, three counts of assisting a street gang and a conspiracy charge. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:06:11 GMT)
Paparazzi called in tip on Locklear: Lawyer
A lawyer for the woman whose 911 call led to Heather Locklear's arrest says she also snapped paparazzi photos, but alerted authorities for safety's sake. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:44:21 GMT)
Attorney: Paparazzi called in tip on Locklear
An attorney for the woman whose 911 call led to Heather Locklear's arrest says she also snapped paparazzi photos, but alerted authorities for safety's sake. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:58:24 GMT)
Triple-fatal shooting suspect may get new lawyer
MARINETTE, Wis. -- The Michigan man accused of gunning down three teens near the Wisconsin-Michigan border may get a new lawyer. Defense attorney Len Kachinsky has asked to... (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:00:34 GMT)
Attorney: Paparazzi called in tip on Locklear
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 (7:45 p.m.) An attorney for the woman whose 911 call led to Heather Locklear's arrest says she also snapped paparazzi photos, but alerted authorities for safety's sake. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:01:38 GMT)
Attorney: Paparazzi Called In Tip On Locklear
LOS ANGELES -- An attorney for the woman whose 911 call led to Heather Locklear's arrest said she also snapped paparazzi photos, but alerted authorities for safety's sake. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:03:24 GMT)
County attorney hopefuls to face off during debate
Andrew Thomas is standing on his record as Maricopa County attorney in his race for re-election this November. His challenger Tim Nelson is trying to trample it - if Thomas can't trample his reputation first. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:19:16 GMT)
Drug charges for Tempe lawyer
The Arizona Attorney General’s office has charges a Tempe-based lawyer for bringing heroin into a Maricopa County jail. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:20:06 GMT)
Tempe lawyer accused of smuggling drugs into jail
State prosecutors have charged a Tempe lawyer with smuggling heroin and a cell phone into a Maricopa County jail. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:22:17 GMT)
Attorney wants Darby fine to go to families
HARLAN, Ky. (AP) - An attorney is asking the federal government to give the families of 5 Harlan County coal miners who died as a result of an underground explosion the proceeds from a $342,000 fine levied against Kentucky Darby LLC. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:23:59 GMT)
Prominent Civil Rights Lawyer Dies At Age 77
J.L. Chestnut Jr., 77, the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil rights cases across a half century, died Tuesday at a Birmingham hospital. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:02:00 GMT)
Slur Sparked School Fight, Attorney Says
A Tampa woman accused of attacking another woman at Westchase Elementary School on Monday was defending herself after someone uttered a racial slur, her attorney said. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:10:23 GMT)
White powder forces evacuation of portion of attorney general's office
PROVIDENCE — Part of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office on South Main Street was evacuated yesterday after a secretary opened a piece of mail that contained suspicious white powder and a threatening note, according to a spokesman for Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:14:23 GMT)
Attorney general sues state over prisoner releases
In a rare move, Attorney General Jack Conway sued the state Department of Corrections Wednesday and asked a judge to to stop the release of prisoners under a program designed to ease overcrowding and save the state money. Conway also wants Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd to issue an order asking that all prisoners who have been released under the program be returned to prison or ... (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:02:01 GMT)
First black attorney in Selma was a key figure for civil rights
J.L. Chestnut Jr., the first black lawyer in Selma and a prominent attorney in civil-rights cases, died Tuesday. He was 77. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:51:19 GMT)
Zamora's lawyer: Ignore guilt claims
A lawyer for the man charged in a Skagit County shooting rampage that left six dead says people shouldn't put much stock in his client's claims of guilt. Skagit County public defender Keith Tyne said today that it's "abundantly clear" that Isaac Zamora has significant mental-health issues that will be a major feature in the case. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:29:37 GMT)
Tempe murder suspect is former S. Dakota county attorney
A man suspected of stabbing an Arizona State University student to death last Friday used to be a county attorney in South Dakota. Before his arrest on suspicion of second-degree murder, Dan Gukeisen, 37, had his own law firm in Tempe that focused on bankruptcies. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:38:24 GMT)
Grant to help organize a state's attorney's domestic violence unit
The Howard County state's attorney's office announced that it has received a $45,000 grant to organize a domestic violence unit. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:41:30 GMT)
Civil Rights Lawyer J.L. Chestnut Jr., 77
J.L. Chestnut Jr., 77, the first black lawyer in Selma, Ala., and an attorney for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the city's landmark protest marches of the early 1960s, died Sept. 30 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:48:16 GMT)
Sentinel lawyer: Orange County Commission candidate Shannon Gravitte misused quotes
An Orlando Sentinel lawyer has demanded that Orange County Commission candidate Shannon Gravitte stop "misleading" voters by misrepresenting newspaper stories in a campaign mailer. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:18:15 GMT)
Pedri sworn in as deputy district attorney
WILKES-BARRE — David Pedri barely had a desk when he joined the Luzerne County District Attorney’s office four years ago as a prosecutor. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:38:40 GMT)
Council confirms lawyer's judgeship
BOSTON - The Governor's Council yesterday voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Northboro lawyer Richard T. Tucker as a judge in Worcester Superior Court. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:56:36 GMT)
Lawyer to SC: Disbar Mike Arroyo counsel, 2 GSIS lawyers
MANILA, Philippines - The battle over the management of the Manila Electric Co. widened when a case of disbarment was filed against the lawyer of First Gentleman Mike Arroyo and two counsels for the Government Service Insurance System who were said to have tried to influence the Court of Appeals. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:02:15 GMT)
Attorney: Paparazzi called in tip on Locklear
A photographer who called 911 to report Heather Locklear allegedly driving erratically runs a paparazzi agency and profited from images she took of the actress's subsequent arrest, the woman's attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:04:58 GMT)
Attorney general: Lenders hurting efforts to slow foreclosures
BOSTON -- Attorney General Martha Coakley says the state's efforts to stem the tide of foreclosures by encouraging banks and homeowners to work out loan modifications have failed to stop the housing crisis in Massachusetts. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:11:32 GMT)
'Rockefeller' lawyer to ask for reduced bail
The lawyer for Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (GAYR'-hahrtz-ry-tur), the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller, is scheduled to appear in court to argue for lower bail for his client. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:12:22 GMT)
Attorney General Candidate Wants More Power to Fight Corruption
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Republican candidate Greg Zoeller says the attorney general's office should seek more legislative authority to fight public corruption and boost confidence in the handling of taxpayer cash. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:33:41 GMT)
Getting through the day: Former lawyer wrongly told she was cancer-free; suffers from depression, anxiety
When Janet Henley was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, she had a healthy marriage and a successful career as a lawyer. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:28:14 GMT)
'Rockefeller' Lawyer To Seek Reduced Bail
The lawyer for Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller, is scheduled to appear in court seek lower bail for his client. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:30:22 GMT)
Attorney: Paparazzi called in tip on Heather Locklear
A photographer who called authorities to report actress Heather Locklear allegedly driving erratically runs a paparazzi agency and profited from images she took of the actress's subsequent arrest, the woman's attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:01:00 GMT)
'Rockefeller' lawyer to ask for reduced bail
The lawyer for Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (GAYR'-hahrtz-ry-tur), the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller, is scheduled to appear in court to argue for lower bail. Read comments (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:34:15 GMT)
The American Lawyer's Global 100 Issue: Magic Circle Firms Hedge Globally; Baker & McKenzie Sees Payoff from Overseas ...
This month, The American Lawyer, in conjunction with Incisive Media sibling Legal Week, unveils the 2008 Global 100 rankings of the world's largest law firms based on gross revenues, headcount and profits per partner for FY 2007. Looking beyond last year's record achievements to the impact of the current financial meltdown, the magazine reports that the growth of international networks at the ... (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:26 GMT)
Attorney: Paparazzi called cops on Locklear
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A photographer who called 911 to report Heather Locklear allegedly driving erratically runs a paparazzi agency and profited from images she took of the actress's subsequent arrest, the woman's attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:29:24 GMT)
Ex-Temple city attorney indicted for forgery, theft
A Carroll County grand jury has indicted former Temple City Attorney Charles A. Thomas Jr. on 54 charges of theft and forgery. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:11:46 GMT)
Council confirms lawyer's judgeship
BOSTON - The Governor's Council yesterday voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Northboro lawyer Richard T. Tucker as a judge in Worcester Superior Court. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:38:51 GMT)
'Rockefeller' lawyer to ask for reduced bail
BOSTON -- The lawyer for Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (GAYR'-hahrtz-ry-tur), the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller, is scheduled to appear in court to argue for lower bail for his client. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:23:47 GMT)
Attorney general gains backing of Goodyear in Luke AFB suit
The Arizona Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit alleging Maricopa County is violating a 2004 law that requires cities and counties to change land-use plans to protect military bases. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:09:38 GMT)
Legislators, lawyer blast state on Dobbins
Robert Fuoco, the lawyer for Daryl Wagner, has called the lawsuit an "utter waste of taxpayer resources" and said he will file for dismissal. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:29:21 GMT)
Pollitt's lawyer berates Southbury selectman
SOUTHBURY — A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt has asked selectmen to review whether it was appropriate for First Selectman Mark A.R. Cooper to issue a Code Red alert after Pollitt was arrested two weeks ago. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:56:43 GMT)
'Rockefeller' lawyer to ask for reduced bail
The lawyer for Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller, is scheduled to appear in court seek lower bail for his client. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:19:01 GMT)
Prominent Attorney Pleads Not Guilty, Freed on Bail
Prominent Allentown attorney John Karoly pleaded not guilty to federal charges of conspiracy and wire fraud this afternoon. He's being allowed to remain free on $100,000 bail and on the condition he comply with certain requirements set by the judge. Karoly must surrender the 40 guns he owns. The judge says he can request permission to use the guns for hunting on a day-to-day basis. ... (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:28:53 GMT)
Attorney: Partner in Vero's Eagle Trace project did nothing wrong
An attorney representing Eagle Trace co-developer Richard F. Rendina says his client has done nothing wrong as Rendina and his former business partner Stephen Siegel face first-degree grand theft charges in the alleged misuse of deposit money. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:12:12 GMT)
Mississippi Supreme Court Won't Reconsider Attorney's Disbarment
The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not reconsider its decision to permanently disbar attorney Zach Scruggs, who is serving a 14 month prison sentence. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:35:37 GMT)
Texas attorney general sues hotels for Hurricane Ike price gouging
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today filed an injunction against a motel in Nacogdo-ches and hotel near Katy for allegedly raising prices in response to Hurricane Ike. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:06:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Football coach ready to defend himself against Grand Jury
A lawyer for Medford High Football Coach James Atkins told the Medford Transcript today that his client maintains his innocence and is anxiously awaiting the opportunity to defend himself. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:15:14 GMT)
Lawyer Milloy, Sam Baker return to Falcons practice
Flowery Branch — Falcons left tackle Sam Baker and safety Lawyer Milloy returned to practice on Thursday. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:21:19 GMT)
Justice Department Deputy Attorney General Outlines New Policies
(RTTNews) - Justice Department Deputy Attorney General Mark Filip spoke at the American Bar Association Thursday, where he discussed the Department's new policies concerning giving credit to corporations. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:28:22 GMT)
Lawyer to Appeal Against Higher Court Verdict
MANAMA — A lawyer vowed to appeal the last week verdict of the Higher Administration Court rejecting a case filed by his Bahraini client demanding the amending of a decree law for the distribution of constituencies. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:40:42 GMT)
Graft-Fighting Lawyer Harassed by Police
03 October 2008 By Francesca Mereu / Staff Writer Lawyer Inna Yermoshkina gave little thought to the two dozen police officers waiting near the entrance of her apartment building when she returned home one evening in May. After all, she thought, she hadn't done anything wrong. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:31:31 GMT)
Governor appoints attorney to judgeship
Utah attorney Christine S. Johnson has been appointed by Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. to the bench to fill a vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of 4th District Judge John Backlund. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:58:05 GMT)
Texas attorney general accuses hotel, motel of Ike price gouging
The Texas attorney general sued a hotel and a motel Thursday, accusing them of price gouging during September's exodus of more than 1 million Gulf Coast residents ahead of Hurricane Ike. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:13:18 GMT)
Lawyer: O.J. may be 'stupid,' but he's no 'crook'
O.J. Simpson may be "stupid" - but he's not a "crook," the defense lawyer said as the Juice's armed robbery trial wrapped up in Las Vegas Thursday. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:57:06 GMT)
Defense Attorney Wants WLBT Tape for Mayor's Trial
In 2006 WLBT captured video of Jackson police officers' rough handling of a teenager burglary suspect. In a new twist, a defense attorney in the Federal case against Jackson Mayor Frank Melton has subpoenaed that video tape. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:14:06 GMT)
Seattle Lawyer Says Amanda Knox Case 'Not Fair'
Video of the crime scene where a British student was killed in her apartment, shared with American student Amanda Knox, shows where investigators messed up the investigation, said Seattle lawyer Anne Bremner. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:27:00 GMT)
Sentencing delayed after Bunnell's lawyer emigrates
WOONSOCKET — A sentencing hearing for Katherine Bunnell, the city woman convicted of beating her 3-year-old nephew to death in 2004, was postponed Thursday after her lawyer, Gerard Donley, withdrew from the case recently and moved to Italy. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:01:21 GMT)
O.J. Simpson Witnesses Tried to Make Money off Him, Lawyer Says
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The men involved with O.J. Simpson in the alleged robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint were trying to make money off the former Buffalo Bills football player, his lawyer said. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:58:14 GMT)
MURRIETA: Attorney attacks former prostitute's testimony in murder conspiracy case
FRENCH VALLEY ---- The defense attorney for a Murrieta pimp charged with conspiring from jail to have a teen prostitute killed attacked the testimony of another prostitute Thursday. Attorney James Curtis also questioned Sylvana Hines about whether sh (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:25:02 GMT)
Eagle Trace developer's attorney: Client innocent
An attorney representing Eagle Trace developer Richard F. Rendina, who along with his former business partner, Stephen Siegel, is accused of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars in deposits put down on new homes, said his client did nothing wrong. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:13:11 GMT)
Fla. Middle District Attorney Appointed
The Senate on Thursday approved President Bush's choice of A. Brian Albritton of Tampa to be the next U.S. attorney for Florida's Middle District. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:13:40 GMT)
Hampton's Family Attorney Talks
Still suffering from an unspeakable loss, their family attorney spoke to WAFF 48 News about the family's nightmare over the past two weeks. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:17:26 GMT)
O.J. Simpson Witnesses Sought Money for Themselves, Lawyer Says
Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The men who testified against O.J. Simpson about the alleged robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint were trying to make money off the former Buffalo Bills football player, his lawyer said. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:54:01 GMT)
City attorney fills Orem judge position
Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. chose a Spanish Fork city attorney Thursday to fill the 4th District Court position soon to be vacated by Judge John Backlund. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:04:25 GMT)
Harry Gross: What can you do about a foot-dragging lawyer?
Dear Harry: My stepdaughter's natural father recently died. He left no other heirs. There was no will, and no joint accounts that we know of. I recommended to her that she retain a Philadelphia lawyer because he lived here. She lives in Texas. Well, this (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:25:48 GMT)
Draper Rep. Greg Hughes hires attorney
Draper Rep. Greg Hughes has hired an attorney to represent him before the House Ethics Committee on allegations he offered to help arrange $50,000 in campaign funding for a colleague if she would change her vote on school vouchers. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:32:06 GMT)
At Las Vegas trial, defense lawyer calls O.J.'s actions 'stupid'
incident mistake, not crime O.J. Simpson's lawyer told jurors yesterday that the former football star's effort to get items back from two sports memorabilia dealers was a mistake but not a crime, saying that "being stupid and being frustrated is not being a crook." (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:49:18 GMT)
Attorney's ashes released at Yucca
Joe Egan The attorney died in May at age 53 from gastro-esophageal cancer. WASHINGTON -- Joe Egan's dying wish was granted over the weekend, when the ashes of the attorney who led Nevada's fight against nuclear waste were scattered at Yucca Mountain. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:26:03 GMT)
LaBeouf lawyer asks for witnesses to accident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shia LaBeouf could have a long road before him as he recovers from the accident that crushed his hand, his lawyer says. LaBeouf, 22, was injured in a late-night crash last Sunday in West Hollywood that flipped his truck. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:00:56 GMT)
Pollitt's lawyer berates Southbury selectman
SOUTHBURY — A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt has asked selectmen to review whether it was appropriate for First Selectman Mark A.R. Cooper to issue a Code Red alert after Pollitt was arrested two weeks ago. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:08:11 GMT)
OJ lawyer tells jury: 'My client is stupid and frustrated but he is not a criminal'
O.J. Simpson's lawyer has told jurors the former football star's effort to get items back from two sports memorabilia dealers was a mistake but not a crime, saying that 'being stupid, and being frustrated is not being a criminal'." (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:36:28 GMT)
High-profile convictions top U.S. attorney's record year
The U.S. Attorney for the district that includes the Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville metropolitan areas said his office has had a banner year. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:33:12 GMT)
Attorney General Suthers Makes Case in New Book
Attorney General John Suthers wants everyone to better understand the Colorado justice system he's charged with guarding. He told CBS4's Brooke Wagner, that's why he wrote his new book, 'No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility; A Prosecutor Makes his Case,' on shelves now. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:57:24 GMT)
Constitution Prohibits Casinos, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Thursday his office will fully defend Lt. Gov. Bill Halter's proposed amendment to create a state lottery to fund college scholarships, though he disagrees with lottery supporters who say the state constitution does not ban casinos. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:13:24 GMT)
Ronnie Wood arrives for four-hour £50m divorce talks with lawyer in remarkably cheery mood
For a man who stands to lose a potential £50million, Ronnie Wood looks remarkably happy as he arrived at his lawyer's office for a four-hour showdown with wife Jo Wood. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:23:02 GMT)
Rights lawyer charged in burning of Globe cell site cries harassment
MANILA, Philippines — A human rights lawyer who was charged with 26 others in the burning of a Globe Telecom cell site in Batangas on Friday said he was confident that the justice system could easily see through the false charges. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:43:43 GMT)
Lawyer Flach Douglas joins Rendigs Fry
Milford lawyer Flach Douglas has joined the new Terrace Park office of Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis LLP. Douglas has more than 50 years of experience in real estate, probate, estate planning, business law and litigation. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:03:39 GMT)
Mich. lawyer, race driver Castroneves charged in US tax case
Associated Press - October 3, 2008 9:24 AM ET MIAMI (AP) - A suburban Detroit lawyer is under federal indictment, accused of helping 2-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves hide... (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:40:40 GMT)
Voluntary group to press for Nalini's release: lawyer
Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Oct 3 (IANS) Nalini Murugan, sentenced to death for her role in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, has given the go-ahead for the formation of a voluntary group to press for her premature release, her lawyer S. Doraiswamy said Friday. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:33:00 GMT)
Attorney For Vallone Vows To Appeal In Tax Fraud Case
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Michael A. Vallone will appeal both his conviction and the 18½-year sentence he received Thursday for his leading role in a $ 60 million tax fraud conspiracy, his attorney said Friday. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:57:30 GMT)
Tenn. Supreme Court rebukes attorney
The Tennessee Supreme Court has censured attorney Randy Lucas, a candidate for the Gallatin City Council, for borrowing $6,000 from a client, which is an ethics violation. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:58:34 GMT)
Attorney for women in Dann case says state mediation tactics 'shameful'
Mediation appears ready to blow up in the sexual harassment cases involving two employees of former Attorney General Marc Dann, in part because the state's hired attorneys are arguing that the women "got what they asked for." (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:26:48 GMT)
Boy who kills mother appears in court, lawyer presents updates
With his hands and feet shackled in chains and looking down shyly at his inmate shoes, a 12-year-old Pirtleville boy appeared in court Friday, where his lawyer presented an update on the boy’s case. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:51:10 GMT)
Longtime Torrington attorney retires
After over 30 years of practicing law in Torrington, Attorney Mike Warren is retiring from the Sawyer law firm. Warren and his wife Joyce will be moving to “The Villages” retirement community in Florida. The community is just north of Orlando, and offers many activities for its residents. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:52:45 GMT)
BPU official, lawyer indicted on 57 counts
A high-ranking Board of Public Utilities official and a Kansas City, Kan., lawyer were indicted today in Wyandotte County District Court, each with two counts of felony theft of more than $125,000 from the utility. Read the indictment documents (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:42:59 GMT)
Tampa lawyer Brian Albritton becomes U.S. Attorney
U.S. Senator Mel Martinez said the Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian Albritton as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:58:36 GMT)
Salt Lake City attorney: No obligation to give Leonardo $10 million bond
Posted: 1:08 PM- Calling downtown Salt Lake City's planned science, art and cultural center "insufficiently undefined," the City Attorney's Office says the city has no obligation to give The Leonardo its voter-approved $10.2 million bond. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:30:26 GMT)
Attack on lawyer’s house: Police to expedite probe
COLOMBO: President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday instructed Police Chief J. Wickramaratne to expedite investigations into the grenade attack on the residence of human rights lawyer J.C. Weliamuna and bring the culprits to book soon. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:36:20 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Intends to Sue Arbitron Over PPM
The Attorney General of the State of New York said Friday (Oct. 3) it would file suit against Arbitron to stop the company’s rollout of portable people meter in the Empire State. NYAG Andrew Cuomo alleged that Arbitron has engaged in “unlawful and deceptive acts and practices” in connection with “the marketing and planned commercialization in New York of the Portable People Meter (“PPM”) ... (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:53:13 GMT)
Johnson also a client of attorney indicted with Castroneves on tax charges
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Sprint Cup Series points leader Jimmie Johnson called "certainly shocking" the indictment Thursday of his attorney, Alan Miller, on three counts of tax evasion in connection with the indictment of IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves, another of Miller's clients. "Alan has been my attorney since I was 15 years old. He's been a great friend and has helped me with a lot of different ... (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:11:03 GMT)
Johnson also a client of attorney indicted with Castroneves on tax charges
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Sprint Cup Series points leader Jimmie Johnson called "certainly shocking" the indictment Thursday of his attorney, Alan Miller, on three counts of tax evasion in connection with the indictment of IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves, another of Miller's clients. "Alan has been my attorney since I was 15 years old. He's been a great friend and has helped me with a lot of ... (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:12:46 GMT)
Grand Jury Indicts BPU Official, Lawyer
A grand jury accuses a Kansas City, Kan., utility's chief counsel and another lawyer of stealing at least $125,000 from the utility. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:39:08 GMT)
Jury acquits McAfee's ex-top lawyer of illegal stock option backdating charges
SAN FRANCISCO - A jury has acquitted the former top lawyer at computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. of illegally tampering with his stock option grants to boost his pay package. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:46:49 GMT)
Attorney says his client did not kill a visiting Alabama woman
Valentino Miranda's defense attorney says his client is not guilty of killing an Alabama woman in a Knoxville hotel room. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:15:29 GMT)
District Attorney Vows to Fight Illegal Bingo Halls
The V.F.W. got their 60 bingo computers back today. Sheriff’s deputies confiscated them six months ago from a Bessemer Superhighway location. However, today the District Attorney decided to hand them over if the V.F.W. agreed not to use them in the Bessemer Cutoff. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:32:59 GMT)
Birmingham lawyer has Jimmie Johnson's support
Alan R. Miller, the Birmingham attorney indicted for his alleged role in IndyCar star Helio Castroneves' tax evasion case, has served as two-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson's lawyer for more than 15 years. Miller was indicted along with Castroneves and his wife, Katiucia, for alleged failure to pay tax on income of more than $5 million. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:54:42 GMT)
Attorney fires back
An attorney for embattled county prothonotary-clerk of courts Lisa Arnold yesterday blamed problems in her offices to poor working space, staffing constraints and the county commissioners’ rejection of overtime requests despite an increasing workload over the years. (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:18:58 GMT)
Ashley Wright, District Attorney- One on One
Ashley Wright is the first woman to have her job. She's been District Attorney for just a few months now, but she spent a career building her reputation as a tough prosecutor. She sits down for this One on One with News 12 's Richard Rogers. (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 01:25:59 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from six cases before Judges Bridget McCafferty, Stephen Terry
e-mailed imageCuyahoga County Judge Bridget McCafferty Previous story: Cases from Judges Stephen Terry, Bridget McCafferty courtrooms linked to corruption probe Defense lawyer Joseph O'Malley has withdrawn from a half-dozen criminal cases before two Cuyahoga County judges whose offices were searched... (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:27:32 GMT)
Prominent tax attorney pleads guilty to failure to file tax return
Prominent Honolulu tax attorney and accountant Michael "Mickey" Rosenthal pleaded guilty today to failure to file a federal income tax return for the year 2000. The guilty plea to the misdemeanor offense was part of an agreement Rosenthal and his attorney reached with the U.S. Attorney's office. (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:00:43 GMT)
Prominent Seattle lawyer to aid Amanda Knox
Alleged killer and former University of Washington honor student Amanda Knox has picked up another ally in her fight to be released from Italian prison -- Seattle lawyer and nationally known legal analyst Anne Bremner. (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:04:51 GMT)
5 Questions: Lawyer James Ecker
Lawyer James Ecker often shows up on television with notoriously unusual criminal cases. He was back in the public eye recently as co-counsel to former McKeesport funeral director Robert B. Winston Jr. (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:20:06 GMT)
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