Attorney News Apr 2008
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Attorney general investigates use of Taser during bachelor part
Maine's attorney general is investigating an incident in which a Knox County deputy was shocked with a Taser before being hogtied and paraded around town in the back of a pickup. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:37:25 GMT)
Medford gets second lawyer
ASHEVILLE - A federal judge today granted former Sheriff Bobby Medford a second lawyer to help prepare for his trial this month on public corruption charges tied to illegal gambling. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:44:14 GMT)
Accused Killer Will Keep Lawyer
The man accused of murdering a UVM coed has worked out his differences with his lawyer. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:52:46 GMT)
Lawyer kicks off Superior Court campaign
Charles Williams, a longtime trial and defense lawyer in Thurston County, is running for the Superior Court seat Judge Richard Strophy plans to retire from this year. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:05:35 GMT)
Attorney to talk on school board probe
The Union County school board will meet today to hear an attorney's report about an investigation into potential misconduct by a board member. School officials have kept the board member's identity and the specific allegations secret for nearly a month. Board members have talked generally about the allegations at public meetings. So far, school officials have said only that an unnamed board ... (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:17:26 GMT)
Man accused in crash to get new attorney
MANITOWOC A Manitowoc man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into a parked sports utility vehicle a crash that severely injured a passenger will have to find a new attorney. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:14:00 GMT)
Lawyer to view stolen AFL med records
The lawyer defending two people accused of stealing private medical records of AFL players has won the right to view the documents. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:15:35 GMT)
'Candy Man' doctor's attorney gets more time to examine evidence
An attorney for a Murray doctor who is charged with issuing prescriptions for narcotic painkillers that led to at least five deaths has asked the court for six more weeks to go through some 40,000 pages of evidence against the doctor. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:36:20 GMT)
District Attorney Says New Gun Control Laws Unconstitutional
Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham says the city's newly enacted gun control laws are unconstitutional. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:39:08 GMT)
Progress being made toward settling class-action in breast cancer testing scandal: lawyer
St. John’s lawyer Ches Crosbie said today that progress is being made toward settling hundreds of claims on behalf of clients involved in the breast cancer testing class-action lawsuit. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:53:59 GMT)
Embattled tort attorney takes 5th over bribery questions
Embattled tort attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs has testified in a civil trial but invoked his 5th Amendment right against self incrimination when questioned about his role in a bribery scheme. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:58:27 GMT)
Algeria: Guilty verdict against human rights lawyer undermines Algeria's commitment to human rights
Amnesty International deplores the prosecution of Amine Sidhoum, a lawyer and well-known human rights defender, who was convicted yesterday, 13 April 2008, of bringing the Algerian judiciary into disrepute (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:11:03 GMT)
Obenshain won't run for attorney general
RICHMOND -andnbsp;State Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, who had been mentioned as a possible candidate in the 2009 Attorney General election, has announced he wonandrsquo;t run. andldquo;I understand the sacrifices my family would have to make in order for me to seek statewide office at this ... (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:35:40 GMT)
NYC attorney charged with impersonating police officer in Red Bank
A 50-year-old New York City attorney has been charged with impersonating a police officer after authorities say he identified himself as a law enforcement officer and ordered a woman out of her car. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:15:51 GMT)
City picks Warren to complete term of elected attorney
The Chillicothe attorney who lost his bid a year ago to become the elected city attorney by just two votes was hired Monday night as the city's attorney. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:54:15 GMT)
DPP reports lawyer over 3-day rape questioning
A New South Wales lawyer who put a young alleged rape victim through three days of cross-examination has been referred to the legal regulator after a complaint by Director of Public Prosecutions Nicholas Cowdery. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:08:00 GMT)
Winter Park lawyer reprimanded by the Florida Bar
A Winter Park lawyer who failed to diligently represent clients in two bankruptcy cases was publicly reprimanded by the Florida Bar and placed on six months probation by the Florida Supreme Court. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:29:13 GMT)
Lake Worth lawyer suspended for three years
The Florida Bar announced today a three-year suspension for suburban Lake Worth lawyer Miroslaw Thomas Lobasz who allegedly took money from a trust account. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:34:17 GMT)
U.S. Attorney in Detroit nominated to federal bench
President George W. Bush has nominated U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy to be a federal judge in Detroit, the White House announced Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:37:47 GMT)
West Feliciana Parish District Attorney Removed from Alleged Baby Sale Case
West Feliciana District Attorney Sam D'Quilla has been removed from a case involving a woman who allegedly tried to sell her baby to another couple. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:09:09 GMT)
Embattled tort attorney takes 5th over bribery questions
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Embattled tort attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs has testified in a civil trial but invoked his 5th Amendment right against self incrimination when questioned about his role in a bribery (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:43:17 GMT)
Tax Attorney Indicted on Tax Day for Filing False Returns
A San Diego tax attorney was indicted on charges of filing false income tax returns for his law corporation for 2001 and 2002. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:50:25 GMT)
Attorney General Files Suit Against McGregor Resort
The attorney general's office is suing three companies for allegedly damaging a construction site in northeast Iowa by not following permit requirements. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:52:01 GMT)
In Murder of Manhattan Therapist, Lawyer Plans Insanity Plea
The lawyer, Bryan Konoski, said in State Supreme Court in Manhattan that a psychiatrist he hired to examine the murder suspect, David Tarloff, said he had “very strong grounds” for such a defense. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:00:21 GMT)
Lawyer doubts if voice belongs to Faeldon
The lawyer of fugitive marine Captain Nicanor Faeldon doubts if the voice behind the interview belongs to her client. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:58:09 GMT)
Disbarred Lawyer Sentenced After Admitting to Stealing From Grandparents
A disbarred lawyer has admitted in court that he stole $310,000 meant for his grandparents' trust fund. Chase Caro of White Plains, N.Y., had already pleaded guilty to a theft of more than $470,000 from another elderly client. The son of a Pulitzer-winning biographer, Caro agreed to pay restitution of $1.1 million, which also includes funds from a third theft. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:16:04 GMT)
Lawyer admits to dipping into estate of AME bishop
In a legal case that played out as much in the hallway as the courtroom, a Pittsburgh lawyer and minister yesterday pleaded guilty to looting the estate of a prominent clergyman of nearly a ... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:34:21 GMT)
Miss. Attorney General to beef up lawsuit against The Facility Group
MARIETTA - Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood plans to amend a civil suit in a Mississippi Circuit Court against The Facility Group, to include claims of fraud. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:46:57 GMT)
‘That’s not him,’ says lawyer on Faeldon’s TV interview
MANILA, Philippines -- It was not Marine Captain Nicanor Faeldon talking in an interview that was aired on television on Tuesday evening, his lawyer said. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:52:27 GMT)
‘That’s not him,’ says lawyer on Faeldon’s TV interview
MANILA, Philippines -- It was not Marine Captain Nicanor Faeldon talking in an interview that was aired on television on Tuesday evening, his lawyer said. "That's not him. That's not his style," said lawyer Trixie Cruz-Angeles, who represents the fugitive rebel officer in civilian and court martial cases. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:55:34 GMT)
Attorney general: Raises can't be restored
Jefferson Parish cannot retroactively give employees annual pay raises that the Parish Council suspended in the months after Hurricane Katrina, according to an attorney general's opinion that parish administrators say has become moot. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:42:50 GMT)
'Candy Man' doctor's attorney gets more time to examine evidence
An attorney for a Murray doctor who is charged with issuing prescriptions for narcotic painkillers that led to at least five deaths has asked the court for six more weeks to go through some 40,000 pages of evidence against the doctor. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:17:31 GMT)
Ex-prosecutor Roach plans run for county attorney
A former prosecutor promises to "put justice ahead of politics" with "intelligent prosecution" if he is elected county attorney on Nov. 4. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:03:02 GMT)
Victor hires new town attorney
As part of its review of contracts, the Victor Town Board has voted to replace Michael Jones as town attorney in a vote that revealed tensions on the board. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:09:19 GMT)
Electricans union lawyer takes on Ethics Board
A lawyer for state Senate candidate John J. Dougherty's union accused the city Ethics Board yesterday of playing politics and trying to hurt the labor leader's chances one week before the primary election. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:32:31 GMT)
Attorney for casinos attacks Phila. lawyers
SugarHouse Casino yesterday berated the city's Law Department for flip-flopping legal positions based on which mayor was in office. Arguing before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, SugarHouse attorney Stephen Cozen chided city lawyers for agreeing to issue a permit for his client to build on the Delaware River when casino proponent Mayor John F. Street was in office, only to decide they were wrong ... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:59:51 GMT)
Attorney defends firefighter accused of molesting children
The attorney for veteran Hunterdon County firefighter Frank Venable passionately defended his client Tuesday in the wake of additional charges that accuse him of sexually assaulting boys in Flemington and Seaside Heights. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:54:58 GMT)
Lawyer says accused killer acted in self-defence
The accused killer in the slaying of a homeless shelter resident was defending himself from a man literally twice his size, his lawyer said yesterday. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:58:20 GMT)
Attorney general pursuing Second Century casino case
Attorney General Steve Carter wants the state Supreme Court to order a politically connected East Chicago development group to open its books. Carter announced Monday he has filed a Petition to Transfer, asking the Indiana Supreme Court to review his lawsuit against Second Century Inc. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:21:00 GMT)
Millions to be sought in breast-cancer settlement: lawyer
A St. John's lawyer representing hundreds of breast cancer patients says he has already begun work on an out-of-court settlement he expects will involve millions of dollars. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:39:25 GMT)
Lawyer Says Claims Are Under Review
St. John's lawyer Ches Crosbie says encouragement from the premier is always welcome, but the massive amount of work to settle the claims for victims of botched breast cancer tests is already underway. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:10:57 GMT)
Underbelly brief: lawyer Zarah fights on
Controversial lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson won a partial victory today in her fight to have her practising certificate reinstated when the Victorian Court of Appeal granted her leave to re-apply to have the decision reviewed in the Supreme Court. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:32:24 GMT)
Judge rules defense lawyer in contempt of court
An assemblage of prosecutors and defense lawyers tried — with mixed success — to suppress smiles and laughter Tuesday as Travis County Court-at-Law Judge Jan Breland described how a lawyer in her court had made a gesture that simulated masturbation. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:34:05 GMT)
Attorney Darryl Rouson Wins District 55 House Seat
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Democrat Darryl Rouson is headed for the Florida Legislature to represent the state House District 55. The 52-year-old St. Petersburg attorney defeated write-in candidate Calvester Benjamin-Anderson in a landslide with 93 percent of the vote Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:45:21 GMT)
State attorney points to shortcomings in handling of Cunek case
Olomouc- The High State Attorney's Office in Olomouc, while checking its subordinates' steps, has found shortcomings on the part of state attorneys and police during the criminal proceedings over the alleged corruption of Jiri Cunek, the office spokeswoman told CTK today. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:53:21 GMT)
Quebec-N.Y. policing deal a civil rights threat, says lawyer
A new deal between Quebec and New York state to share policing information in the so-called war on terror threatens basic civil liberties, says a Montreal lawyer. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:13:54 GMT)
U.S. attorney indicts NYC Council staffer for fraud
The Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Wednesday issued an indictment for a City Council member's chief of staff over the use of discretionary funds. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:12:28 GMT)
Fla. attorney general says Schwab execution may go forward
Attorney General Bill McCollum asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to allow Florida to go ahead with the execution of child killer Mark Dean Schwab now that it rejected arguments that lethal injections are unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:33:15 GMT)
Florida attorney general says child killer's execution can go forward
Florida will be able to move forward with the execution of child killer Mark Dean Schwab, because the U.S. Supreme Court rejected arguments that lethal injections are cruel and unusual punishment, Attorney General Bill McCollum said today. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:14:12 GMT)
Helena lawyer and Chester native, Jim Hunt, Democratic candidate for U.S. House
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:27 AM CDT Helena lawyer and Chester native Jim Hunt, Democratic candidate for U.S. House, will visit Havre on Friday, April 18. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:44:30 GMT)
Judge gives lawyer 90 days in jail for lewd gesture
Saying that Austin defense lawyer Adam Reposa tarnished the dignity of the judicial process by making a lewd gesture in court last month, visiting state District Judge Paul Davis today sentenced Reposa to 90 days in jail for contempt of court. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:02:51 GMT)
Gunster Yoakley attorney named to climate action group
Gunster Yoakley & Stewart attorney David G. Bates has been appointed to the Florida Climate Action Team's Government Policy Technical Work Group, one of six work groups designated by Gov. Charlie Crist. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:09:16 GMT)
District Attorney To Get Cop Shooting Case
The case of an off-duty police officer shooting is heading to the district attorney's office. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:29:43 GMT)
Attorney: Man to withdraw guilty plea in shooting death of girlfriend
Jeffrey Scott Husband intends to withdraw his guilty plea in the shooting death of his 18-year-old girlfriend more than a year ago, his former attorney said. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:48:02 GMT)
Duncan wants to act as own attorney
Associated Press - April 16, 2008 3:24 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Joseph Duncan the Third is asking a federal judge in Idaho for permission to act as his own attorney during the sentencing phase... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:32:04 GMT)
L.A. City Attorney Sues Blue Cross
The Los Angeles city attorney is suing the state's largest health-care insurer, accusing it of unlawfully rescinding the policies of thousands of people. Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo said Thursday he is seeking up to $1 billion in fines and restitution from Anthem Blue Cross, formerly Blue Cross of California. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:32:34 GMT)
Attorney: Father Of Baraboo Twins Found Dead Uses Medication
BARABOO, Wis. -- The attorney for the father of infant twins found dead in Baraboo said that his client takes "behavioral medication" and without it, might not be competent to deal with the legal system. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:48:16 GMT)
L.A. city attorney sues state's largest health care insurer
The Los Angeles city attorney is suing the state's largest health care insurer, accusing it of unlawfully rescinding the policies of thousands of people. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:57:44 GMT)
Library bombing suspect's lawyer seeks dismissal of one of charges
Posted: 1:46 PM- A lawyer for a man accused of setting off a bomb at the downtown Salt Lake City library asked a federal judge today to drop one of the charges. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:05:16 GMT)
Austin lawyer's lewd gesture in court earns jail time
AUSTIN -- A flick of the wrist has landed an Austin lawyer in jail for contempt of court. A judge sentenced defense attorney Adam Reposa to 90 days in jail on Tuesday for making a... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:31:31 GMT)
Hans Reiser: odd and unattractive, but not a murderer, his attorney says
Computer programmer Hans Reiser is like a duck-billed platypus, odd and unattractive - but that doesn't mean he murdered his estranged wife, his attorney told jurors today. Reiser "has to be one of the least attractive people," said William Du Bois, who... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:17:44 GMT)
Judge gives lawyer 90 days in jail for lewd gesture
Saying that Austin defense lawyer Adam Reposa tarnished the dignity of the judicial process by making a lewd gesture in court last month, visiting state District Judge Paul Davis today sentenced Reposa to 90 days in jail for contempt of court. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:18:01 GMT)
Gangland lawyer's car torched
A LUXURY vehicle owned by a leading Melbourne gangland lawyer has been found destroyed by fire in South Melbourne. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT)
L.A. city attorney sues Blue Cross for deceptive practices
The city attorney is seeking up to $1 billion in fines and restitution from the state's largest health care insurer, charging Anthem Blue Cross with deceptive practices and unlawfully terminating policies when people needed health care most. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:30:11 GMT)
Judge sentences lawyer to 90 days for lewd gesture
A flick of the wrist has landed an Austin lawyer in jail for contempt of court. A judge sentenced defense attorney Adam Reposa to 90 days in jail on Tuesday for making a lewd gesture and simulating masturbation while standing before a County Court-at-Law judge in March. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:01:45 GMT)
Texas judge sentences defense attorney to 90 days in jail for lewd gesture
AUSTIN, Texas - A flick of the wrist has landed an Austin lawyer in jail for contempt of court. A judge sentenced defense attorney Adam Reposa to 90 days in jail on Tuesday for making a lewd gesture and simulating masturbation while standing before a County Court-at-Law judge in March. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:11:51 GMT)
Lawyer gets 90 days for lewd gesture
A flick of the wrist has landed an Austin, Texas, lawyer in jail for contempt of court. A judge sentenced defense attorney Adam Reposa to 90 days in jail. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:52:35 GMT)
Car said to be gangland lawyer's burns
A luxury car reportedly owned by prominent Melbourne gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo has been destroyed in a suspicious fire. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:54:13 GMT)
Lawyer Offers Look At Shot Mom's Car
For the first time, a lawyer shares pictures of a bullet-riddled car from an alleged road-rage incident involving a off-duty officer and a mom and her son in Oceanside. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:18:22 GMT)
Faeldon lawyer scores efforts to "discredit" media in bid to rearrest client
(Updated 11:20 a.m.) MANILA, Philippines - Escaped Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon's lawyer on Thursday scored the military for resorting to efforts to "distort the truth and discredit the press" in a bid to recapture the Magdalo leader. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:32:32 GMT)
GA Attorney General Wants Executions To Resume
Georgia's attorney general wants to resume executions in the state following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision declaring lethal injection constitutional. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:47:14 GMT)
Gangland lawyer's car deliberately torched
A LUXURY vehicle owned by a leading Melbourne gangland lawyer has been found destroyed by fire. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:21:00 GMT)
Stadium's City Firefighters' Turf, Attorney Says
A bid by Hillsborough County firefighters to provide emergency medical services at Raymond James Stadium received a setback Wednesday when the Tampa Sports Authority's attorney said those jobs legally belong to Tampa firefighters. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:16:33 GMT)
Attorney: Reiser 'Downright Obnoxious,' But Not A Killer
Hans Reiser's defense attorney compared the computer engineer to a duckbill platypus Wednesday and said Reiser is obnoxious and self-centered but insisted that he didn't kill his estranged wife Nina, who disappeared on Sept. 3, 2006. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:24:05 GMT)
Letter asks Attorney General to end celebrity coroner case
Thirty-three prominent Pennsylvanians on Wednesday sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey asking him to dismiss a fraud and theft indictment against celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:30:46 GMT)
Letter asks Attorney General to end celebrity coroner case
Thirty-three prominent Pennsylvanians on Wednesday sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey asking him to dismiss a fraud and theft indictment against celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht. The letter argues that the case against the 77-year-old coroner is weak as indicated by the declaration of a mistrial on April 8 after jurors failed to reach a verdict after a seven-week trial. A ... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:51:17 GMT)
Chinese dissident denied appeal: lawyer
Li Fangping, lawyer of human rights activist Hu Jia speaks to the media outside a courthouse in Beijing, on April 3. Chinese authorities have denied Hu Jia the chance to appeal a prison sentence for inciting subversion, according to Li's statement released on Thursday. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:55:52 GMT)
L.A. city attorney sues health insurer for canceling coverage
Los Angeles' city attorney has sued the state's largest health insurer, Anthem Blue Cross, accusing the company of unlawfully canceling the coverage of thousands of Californians after they filed medical claims. Rocky Delgadillo said Anthem Blue Cross, its... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:58:19 GMT)
Letter asks attorney general to end celebrity coroner case
Thirty-three prominent Pennsylvanians on Wednesday sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey asking him to dismiss a fraud and theft indictment against celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:30:21 GMT)
Fireball destroys gangland lawyer's car
A luxury car believed to be owned by prominent Melbourne gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo has been destroyed in a fireball. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:31:22 GMT)
Issue of Cowgill hiring sent to attorney general
Gov. Steve Beshear requested an attorney general's opinion Wednesday to determine whether the Council on Postsecondary Education acted legally when it hired Brad Cowgill as its president on Monday. Beshear sent a letter to state Attorney General Jack Conway asking whether the council violated the "letter and spirit of the law" by not conducting a national search and by not hiring a professional ... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:17:55 GMT)
L.A. city attorney sues health insurer for canceling coverage
Los Angeles' city attorney has sued the state's largest health insurer, Anthem Blue Cross, accusing the company of unlawfully canceling the coverage of thousands of Californians after they filed medical claims. Rocky Delgadillo said Anthem Blue Cross, its... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:29:42 GMT)
LAWYER GUILTY IN CONTRACT MURDER
A crooked lawyer who hired a hit man so his client could get rid of her wealthy husband was convicted yesterday of the nearly two-decade-old murder. The sensational assassination of George Kogan took place on the Upper East Side in October 1990. He... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:35:21 GMT)
Lawyer convicted in 1990 millionaire murder
The shady lawyer of rich widow Barbara Kogan was convicted Wednesday of arranging the execution-style rubout of millionaire antiques dealer George Kogan outside his girlfriend's pad. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:13:55 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Alice Martin cleared of allegations brought by former employee that she committed perjury
U.S. Attorney Alice Martin has been cleared of allegations brought by a former employee that she committed perjury in a deposition related to an EEOC complaint filed against her office, according to documents. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:34:02 GMT)
Chinese dissident denied chance to appeal: lawyer
China has illegally blocked dissident Hu Jia from appealing a prison sentence, his lawyer said Thursday, in a case that has shone a harsh spotlight on Beijing's human rights record ahead of the Olympics. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:37:34 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer lands job, avoids jail
AUBURN - John P. Frankenfield has a job. With that job, the former Skowhegan lawyer will stay out of jail and resume paying back the $219,000 that he was convicted of bilking from clients, including his grandfather. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:17:30 GMT)
Lawyer for UTEP basketball star Jackson says no laws broken
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - The lawyer for UTEP basketball star Stefon Jackson says there's no evidence that justified police charging the 21-year-old junior with hindering an investigation into a Pennsylvania shooting. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:03:23 GMT)
Lawyer for UTEP basketball star Jackson says no laws broken
Associated Press - April 17, 2008 5:55 AM ET EL PASO, Texas (AP) - The lawyer for UTEP basketball star Stefon Jackson says there's no evidence that justified police charging the 21-year-old... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:08:21 GMT)
Attorney General Files Lethal Injection Motion
Attorney General Thurbert Baker files a pair of motions with the Georgia Supreme Court. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:41:55 GMT)
Angola: Kuando Kubango - Attorney's Office to Open Legality Week
The legality week in eastern Kuando Kubango province shall be opened next Monday (April 21), in Menongue city, in commemoration of the 29th anniversary of the State Attorney General's Office, April 27, ANGOP learnt. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:58:02 GMT)
Accused Murderer May Lose Ninth Attorney Today
Howard Hawk Willis may lose his ninth attorney today. News Channel 11 will be in court for a hearing today scheduled by Judge Lynn Brown after attorney Gene Scott asked to be removed from the Willis case.  Scott told the court his relationship with Willis had deteriorated. Willis is accused of killing two newlyweds from George in 2002.  Police found their dismembered bodies in a ... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:16:59 GMT)
NY State Attorney General in Rochester to talk about Medicaid fraud
New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will be in Rochester to make a major announcement regarding Medicaid fraud in Monroe County... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:19:24 GMT)
Lawyer says UTEP star has broken no laws (6:18 a.m.)
EL PASO — UTEP basketball star Stefon Jackson, arrested Tuesday on a charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution, did not break the law, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:33:30 GMT)
Attorney pleads not guilty in fraud case
Robert Caron, a Camarillo attorney accused of defrauding investors out of more than $1.2 million, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 13 counts of felony securities fraud. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:24:21 GMT)
Letter asks attorney general to end celebrity coroner case
Thirty-three prominent Pennsylvanians sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey asking him to dismiss a fraud and theft indictment against celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:52:02 GMT)
Man lawyer tried to link to Berry case pleads guilty
Noah Cox, the man defense lawyer Greg Isaacs tried to name as a second suspect in the Johnia Berry murder case, pleaded guilty in court Thursday to unrelated charges. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:52:15 GMT)
U.S. Attorney In Roanoke Announces Resignation
U.S. Attorney John Brownlee announced Thursday that he will resign his post in charge of federal prosecutions for the Western District of Virginia, effective May 16. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:57:59 GMT)
Lawyer released to appeal sentence
Austin defense lawyer Adam Reposa has been released from jail to appeal his 90-day sentence for contempt. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:02:51 GMT)
Texas Attorney General hints at bigamy prosecutions
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is hinting at the possibility of prosecuting the women of the YFZ Ranch for bigamy. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:06:29 GMT)
Lawyer For UTEP Basketball Star Jackson Says No Laws Broken
The lawyer for UTEP basketball star Stefon Jackson said there's no evidence that justified police charging the 21-year-old junior with hindering an investigation into a Pennsylvania shooting. Raw Video: Stefon Jackson Speaks (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:44:25 GMT)
Lawyer: New evidence found in yogurt shop case
The lawyer for Robert Springsteen, one of two defendants expected to be retried this year in Austin's infamous 1991 yogurt shop murders of four teenage girls, wrote in a court filing this week that new DNA evidence in the case exonerates Springsteen, co-defendant Michael Scott as well as two former defendants, something prosecutors dispute. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:02:51 GMT)
Bilal - Journalst Spent 2 Years In Iraqi Jail Based On No Evidence Says Attorney
The attorney hired by the Associated Press to defend AP photographer Bilal Hussein, who was imprisoned for more than two years by the U.S. military after being accused ... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:34:25 GMT)
Longtime Las Vegas Attorney, Political Activist Dies
Long time Las Vegas attorney and Democratic political activist Charlie Waterman has died. He died Thursday morning of a heart attack after a short illness. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:56:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Military Only Produced 2 Witnesses Against AP Photog
The U.S. military produced only two witnesses to testify at Bilal Hussein's investigative hearing, according to Hussein's lawyer. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:07:23 GMT)
Bill gives attorney general oversight of Open Meeting Law; blocks fines for municipal officials
BOSTON - A legislative committee today killed a proposal to establish fines for individual municipal officials who violate the state's Open Meeting Law, but handed enforcement of the law to the attorney general. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:32:36 GMT)
Orlewicz Attorney Planning Appeal
The attorney for Jean Pierre Orlewicz says personal protection orders filed against Daniel Sorensen will be key to his client's appeal. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:03:35 GMT)
Lawyer Gill Switalski seeks £19m after losing her job in sex bias ordeal
A top City lawyer who won a claim for sex discrimination after being driven from her job in an 18-month campaign of bullying is seeking £19 million in compensation. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:18:19 GMT)
County’s attorney always did ‘what is right’
The courtroom settings will change, but Houston County Attorney Rick Jackson said there would be no change in his determination to use the power of a prosecutor, not only judicially, but wisely. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:56:20 GMT)
Bullied City lawyer seeks record £19m payout for treatment that left her a 'physical and mental wreck'
A city lawyer is in line for an astonishing £19million payout after accusing her bosses of a campaign of bullying in which she was asked to bring in a death certificate to prove her mother had died. Gillian Switalski, 51, says she was left a mental and physical wreck (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:20:01 GMT)
Martin's in jail while con man's lawyer walks free
When prominent Mexico lawyer Marco Antonio del Toro wandered into a Mexican courthouse this week, the irony of the situation was not lost on Canadian Brenda Martin, whose final hearing after more than two years' imprisonment in the country had just ended. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:30:17 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General probes auction securities: report
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is investigating 18 Wall Street investment banks regarding the collapsed auction rate securities market, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:39:00 GMT)
Lawyer released to appeal sentence
Austin defense lawyer Adam Reposa has been released from jail to appeal his 90-day sentence for contempt. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:35:11 GMT)
Lawyer: New evidence found in yogurt shop case
The lawyer for Robert Springsteen, one of two defendants expected to be retried this year in Austin's infamous 1991 yogurt shop murders of four teenage girls, wrote in a court filing this week that new DNA evidence in the case exonerates Springsteen, co-defendant Michael Scott as well as two former defendants, something prosecutors dispute. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:35:21 GMT)
District attorney to honor nine residents
At an awards ceremony Friday morning, District Attorney Jan Scully is expected to recognize nine county residents who rose above fear and violence to help bring about justice. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:43:30 GMT)
Schoenborn's lawyer asks for patience
The lawyer representing the man suspected of killing his three children has asked the public to be patient with the court process although he understands such cases attract a considerable amount of attention. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:17:40 GMT)
Attorney General Releases Results of Gas Price Investigation
The state Attorney General says he's found out why gas prices are so high. AG Rob McKenna released his findings in a startling report this afternoon highlighting reasons our state's high gas prices. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:39:50 GMT)
Defense attorney says DNA evidence clears Scott, Springsteen from Yogurt Shop Murders
A defense attorney says DNA evidence clears the two men accused in Austin’s Yogurt Shop Murder case. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:33:35 GMT)
NY Attorney General Subpoenas Banks In Securities Probe
(RTTNews) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has issued subpoenas to 18 banks in a probe of auction rate securities and the methods used by banks to sell them to investors. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:50:55 GMT)
Attorney misses appeal deadline in Julie Popovich case
The convicted killer of a Reynoldsburg woman nearly lost his chance to appeal a life prison sentence after a court-appointed attorney neglected to file the paperwork on time. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:18:44 GMT)
Attorney General targets foreclosure consultants
Attorney General Lori Swanson has sued six more out of state foreclosure consultants, for taking money from clients upfront in an alleged violation of Minnesota law. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:55:09 GMT)
Attorney General Nixon files motion for execution dates of inmates
Attorney General Jay Nixon filed a motion with the Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday asking it to set execution dates for four death-row inmates. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:47:05 GMT)
Lawyer asks for mental exam for rape suspect
NASHUA -- A lawyer advising the former Greenville town treasurer on statutory rape charges has asked the court to order that he undergo a psychiatric evaluation, he said Thursday. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Telegraph Staff (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:17:07 GMT)
Accused lawyer gets September trial date
NEW YORK -- A judge here yesterday set a date for a prominent defense lawyer from New Jersey to stand trial on charges he was involved in a high-profile prostitution ring in Manhattan for a year and counseled the service about concealing its proceeds. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:46:03 GMT)
Harassed City lawyer could win £19m payout
A leading lawyer too ill to work after suffering discrimination and harassment at a top City firm could receive compensation of up to £19 million, it has emerged. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:19:38 GMT)
Majors' lawyer, Smith ordered out of court
Dwight and Keva Major, who are fighting extradition to the United States, complained that their constitutional rights had been violated after their lawyer Keod Smith stepped down from their case--and they weren't allowed to get a new lawyer. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:01:22 GMT)
N.Y.'s Attorney General Subpoenas Finance Firms
NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has launched a wide-ranging criminal investigation of the market for auction rate securities, issuing subpoenas to 18 financial services companies, a source familiar with the inquiry said Thursday. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:17:01 GMT)
U.S. attorney to resign
U.S. Attorney John Brownlee, the top federal prosecutor in western Virginia, announced yesterday that he is resigning and is seriously considering running for state attorney general next year. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:33:08 GMT)
County attorney to testify in Phoenix serial shootings case
Associated Press - April 18, 2008 4:14 AM ET PHOENIX (AP) - Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is expected to take the stand Friday in Phoenix's Serial Shooter case. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:27:13 GMT)
Schoenborn's lawyer says media 'out of line'
MERRITT, B.C. (Apr 18, 2008) -- The lawyer for the suspect in the murders of his three children was in court in Kamloops yesterday, and later accused the media of being "out of line'' in its coverage. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:39:39 GMT)
Lawyer for murder suspect says media 'out of line'
The lawyer for the suspect in the murders of his three children was in court in Kamloops on Thursday, and later accused the media of being "out of line" in its coverage. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:14:15 GMT)
City of Oshkosh names Lorenson as City Attorney
Acting City Manager John Fitzpatrick on Thursday named Lynn Lorenson as Oshkoshs next city attorney. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:19:13 GMT)
Rankin picked for U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON - President Bush has nominated Kelly Rankin to serve as U.S. Attorney for Wyoming. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:47:40 GMT)
County attorney to defend wiretaps in Serial Shooters case
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is expected to take the stand today in Phoenix's Serial Shooter case. Thomas will go to Superior Court to defend the use of wiretaps in his office's investigation of serial shooter suspects Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:25:44 GMT)
County attorney to testify in Phoenix serial shootings case
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is expected to take the stand Friday in Phoenix's Serial Shooter case. Thomas will go to Superior Court to defend the use of wiretaps in his office's investigation of serial shooter suspects Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:50:04 GMT)
City lawyer's £19m damages claim
A City firm fights a claim for £19m in damages from a lawyer who was sexually discriminated against. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:16:51 GMT)
Man goes against lawyer, pleads guilty to aggravated murder
A young transient has rejected his lawyer's advice and pleaded guilty to aggravated first-degree murder in Kelso. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:18:43 GMT)
Austin lawyer freed while appealing contempt sentence
AUSTIN -- A lawyer sentenced to 90 days in jail for a lewd gesture he made in court has been freed while he pursues an appeal. "If you look at contempt law, every case is the same... (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:17:01 GMT)
Austin lawyer freed while appealing contempt sentence
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A lawyer sentenced to 90 days in jail for a lewd gesture he made in court has been freed while he pursues an appeal. Adam Reposa tells the Austin American-Statesman that "if you look at contempt law, every case is the same - you lose at the trial court and you win on appeal." (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:33:18 GMT)
Lawyer Appeals Sentence for Simulating Masturbation
A Texas lawyer sentenced to jail for simulating masturbation in front of a judge during a court proceeding is free while pursuing an appeal. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:37:17 GMT)
Report: U.S. attorney in LA set crime quotas
The head of the U.S. attorney's office here is being criticized by some prosecutors who claim he effectively set quotas that have forced them to concentrate on minor crimes instead of large-scale but complex and time-consuming cases. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:24:40 GMT)
Attorney quits in $187 million investment fraud case
'Mastermind' Daniel Heath's attorney forces sentencing delay. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:55:38 GMT)
Report: U.S. attorney in LA set crime quotas
The head of the U.S. attorney's office here is being criticized by some prosecutors who claim he effectively set quotas that have forced them to concentrate on minor crimes instead of large-scale but complex and time-consuming cases. The Los Angeles Times... (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:56:56 GMT)
County attorney says he OK'd wiretaps to "stop the killing"
Associated Press - April 18, 2008 1:44 PM ET PHOENIX (AP) - Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says he authorized emergency police wiretaps in 2006 to "stop the killing" in Phoenix's Serial... (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:57:23 GMT)
Cambria County District Attorney Warns Of Scam
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa -- Officials with the Cambria County District Attorney's Office are warning senior citizens to be alert for a telephone scam that's been reported in the county. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:33:59 GMT)
Lawyer proposes 'Cordon's Law' in memory of murdered B.C. kids
VICTORIA - A Vancouver family lawyer is lobbying for a tougher child-protection law in the wake of the slayings of three children in Merritt earlier this month and the stabbing death last September of a six-year-old Vancouver Island boy by his father. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:55:48 GMT)
Schneider lawyer aims to stop subpoena seeking malpractice settlements
Stephen Schneider's lawyer is trying to stop a subpoena from federal prosecutors to obtain confidential settlements in medical malpractice cases against the indicted Haysville doctor. Lawrence Williamson of Kansas City filed a motion this morning to quash the subpoena and find out what other kind of similar information the government is trying to obtain about Schneider's civil lawsuits and ... (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:16:44 GMT)
Lawyer freed while appealing contempt sentence
A lawyer sentenced to 90 days in jail for a lewd gesture he made in court was freed while he pursues an appeal. Adam Reposa spent about eight hours in Travis County Jail before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered him released on his own recognizance. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:56:33 GMT)
Lawyer freed while appealing contempt sentence
A lawyer sentenced to 90 days in jail for a lewd gesture he made in court has been freed while he pursues an appeal. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:02:00 GMT)
Family lawyer proposes 'Cordon's Law' in memory of murdered Merritt children
A Vancouver family lawyer has launched an online petition for a tougher child-protection law in British Columbia in the wake of the slayings of three children in Merritt and the stabbing death last year of a six-year-old Vancouver Island boy by his father. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:04:11 GMT)
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