Sentences with phrase «while defense attorneys»

While the defense attorneys are technically chosen and hired by the insurance company, this does not mean that they represent only the insurance company's interests.

Stride denied a request to delay the trial while defense attorneys appealed.

While defense attorneys and civil liberties advocates are concerned by this approach to data collection, not everyone is bothered by it.

Prosecutors said Silver abused his power for personal gain, while defense attorneys argued that Silver was acting within the law, even if people were uncomfortable with a system that allows for legislators to earn an outside salary.

In opening arguments today, prosecutors called Joe Percoco Cuomo's «right - hand man,» while defense attorneys deemed the former top administration aide, a mere public servant with limited influence over state government.

While defense attorneys Strang and Buting have had the opportunity to bask in praise since Making a Murderer debuted, Kratz has seen the opposite response.

Not exact matches

Those defense attorneys are now enjoying a certain amount of celebrity, while other lawyers and law enforcement officials depicted in the Netflix series haven't been so lucky.

While lawmakers tried to hammer out a deal in Albany, Gov. David Paterson was in Manhattan meeting with his criminal defense attorney.

An attorney for a man accused of helping plan the Sept. 11 attacks says a military commission judge has denied a defense motion to allow the Guantanamo Bay detainee to distribute art he makes while in detention.

Opening statements Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano saw the prosecution alleging Mangano «sold himself» to restaurateur Harendra Singh to maintain his lifestyle and defense attorneys attacking Singh's credibility while shifting blame onto others.

Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto «traded their office for money,» a federal prosecutor said Tuesday in the 10 - week - old corruption trial's closing arguments while Mangano's defense attorney countered that the government's star witness «desecrated the oath» by lying repeatedly on the stand.

Defense attorneys in court papers contend Singh was the mastermind in the scheme alleged by the government, while maintaining their clients» innocence.

The case, which is being handled in federal court in Manhattan, will pause now for a period of «discovery» while prosecutors and defense attorneys exchange information.

De Blasio told the Observer at his proposed spending plan roll - out in April that, while he would meet Mark - Viverito's request he make permanent a pilot program for attorneys for those fighting deportation, he would not allow city dollars to go toward the defense of someone found guilty of one of those 170 crimes — a stance he maintained today.

Questioned about its role lobbying the Office of the Mayor while representing de Blasio in the federal probe, the Kramer Levin spokeswoman noted that Berke — a criminal defense attorney — has never lobbied the mayor or any city agency.

While the Lake Placid - based defense attorney has not commissioned any polls for the race against incumbent Richard Meyer, he feels as if he has a shot at victory.

While few argue with the mission of these police units, the way they go about their job is raising alarm, with some defense attorneys characterizing Strike Force and Housing Unit officers as «vigilantes» with -LSB-...]

The Nassau County Republican and his son are accused of leveraging political power for financial benefit, while defense lawyers for the two men say U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's office is criminalizing political activity.

While Treinis Gatz worked to construct a web binding allegations against Edward and Linda Mangano and Venditto together, Mangano's defense attorney did what he could during his opening argument to rip them apart.

Although she refused a defense request to dismiss charges, the judge added, «The U.S. attorney, while castigating politicians in Albany for playing fast and loose with the ethical rules that govern their conduct, strayed so close to the edge of the rules governing his own conduct that defendant Sheldon Silver has a nonfrivolous argument that he fell over the edge to the defendant's prejudice.»

While few argue with the mission of these police units, the way they go about their job is raising alarm, with some defense attorneys characterizing Strike Force and Housing Unit officers as «vigilantes» with a «cowboy mentality.»

Representing the defense is attorney Hans Rolfe (Maximilian Schell), while prosecuting the accused is U.S. Col. Tad Lawson (Richard Widmark).

Told through an array of talking heads — including servicewomen (and a few servicemen) who recount their attacks, military psychiatrists, NCIS agents, attorneys, journalists, and obtuse Department of Defense employees — and intertitles revealing appalling facts (20 percent of female veterans have been sexually assaulted while serving), Dick's film unveils an environment that, in the words of one Army shrink, is «target rich for predators.»

However, can he be held fully responsible for his actions, or does his attorney have a case when he likens Peter to an an abused wife suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, who kills her husband in self - defense while he sleeps?

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At his hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Pruitt faced a series of questions about his private meetings with major fossil fuel companies while chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association and fundraising for the Rule of Law Defense Fund.

While an attorney can certainly mount a defense if sued for malpractice, «they can't respond in a more informal setting,» even if the information they disclose is accurate.

While his background includes work as a criminal defense attorney and a criminal prosecutor, his main «specialty» is in litigation of all types.

Something as simple as starting a sentence with, «As a criminal defense attorney...» can help optimize your text while also aligning your skills with your audience's needs.

While it is certainly possible for an experienced criminal defense lawyer to get a case dismissed, you should be very wary of any attorney that guarantees such an outcome.

Mr. Surovell was also recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the top Driving While Intoxicated Defense Attorneys in Northern Virginia in 2012.

While you have the option to plead «guilty,» you will probably plead «not guilty,» at this point unless your defense attorney has already negotiated a favorable plea agreement that you wish to accept.

While Dicus represents a victory for defense attorneys who can cite the ruling as precedent for sentence reductions, law professors like Carissa Hessick at Prawfs Blawg are rejoicing as well because Dicus shows that from time to time, courts still listen when law professors have something worthwhile to say.

On his New York Personal Injury Law Blog, Eric Turkewitz writes that although Houston criminal defense attorney Mark Bennett is «live - twittering» today (here) while his protege picks a jury, at least one federal court ruled just last week that the federal rules prohibit tweets from court.

This is a critical time to consult a criminal defense attorney, otherwise you could end up being arrested on the warrant and end up spending more time in jail waiting to bond out (or spending more money by getting arrested while driving and then having your car towed and stored, incurring additional expenses).

Call it driving under the influence (DUI), operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OVI), or driving while impaired (DWI), The Maher Law Firm is a leading source for Columbus criminal defense attorneys.

While working cases as an insurance defense lawyer, Attorney Cope accumulated extensive experience handling insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, among others.

While the firm's focus is on criminal defense and family law representation, attorneys are available to assist with estate planning, personal injury & bankruptcy filings among many other areas of practice.

While stationed in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, he served as a prosecutor and defense counsel and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii.

The jury returned a defense verdict for our client while finding the other attorney liable.

If you are arrested or charged with a crime, you need the immediate help of a skilled criminal defense attorney who can explain your legal options, ensure your rights are protected, and fight for a satisfactory outcome while providing you with compassionate and personal support.

Assistant U.S. Attorney David Kessler portrayed Greebel as «Martin Shkreli's right - hand man» in his opening statement, while defense lawyer Reed Brodsky said Shkreli had duped Greebel, report Law.com (sub.

While the defense used by your criminal defense attorney will be tailored specifically to the facts of your charges, there are several defenses which could be applicable in your case, such as:

It is wise to seek the counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney to ensure your rights are protected while working to minimize the consequences of being charged with a crime.

Attorneys for the defense denied any evidence of such knowledge and denied that the texter had insisted on and intended for the driver read her texts while he was driving.

While many lawyers have no objection to defense attorneys socializing with prosecutors outside of the courtroom, when it comes to chumming around in the courtroom, most would draw a different line.

Whether in big cities or small towns, defense counsel work to defend their clients and keep them out of incarceration while attorneys working for the prosecution do their best to prove guilt.

At least, that's what the Virginia District Court judges have done: They've requested that defense attorneys refrain from slapping with the enemy, i.e. patting cops on the back, while in the courtroom.

According to Josh, his work as a criminal defense attorney allows him to help those in need while engaging in an area of practice — litigation — that is always interesting and keeps him on his toes: «I truly enjoy the experience of being in court — the battle of wits between the attorneys.

But while Scott Hooper stated that the revered motorcycle company has acknowledged multiple incidents of its bikes «shaking violently» while in operation, defense attorney Mark Kircher blamed Jim McMahon for the spill.