Sentences with phrase «against convictions resulting»

Six people caught in sting operations by the former News of the World investigations editor, Mazher Mahmood, are seeking leave to appeal against convictions resulting from stories about them in the newspaper.

Not exact matches

The Ivory Coast international was denied entry to the UK last season as a result of his conviction, meaning he was unable to play against Arsenal in the Champions League.

However, FiveThiryEight.com examined several studies which found that around 40 % of complaints against police officers resulted in legal action, and of those complaints that did result in legal action, 33 % resulted in a conviction and 12 % in an incarceration.

«Steve and Wendy were disgusted by Monserrate's entry in the race due to his criminal record of assault against women, as well as his fraud conviction... which resulted in a prison term,» the source told The Post.

However, a special prosecutor assigned to the case brought charges against 650 people, which did not result in convictions.

Rather, they said, they were asking that Judge Wood «balance Mr. Skelos's lifetime of good works against the aberrational conduct that resulted in the conviction.»

They have brought charges against dozens of individuals implicated in public corruption schemes around the state — resulting in the return of over $ 11 million in restitution to taxpayers through these convictions.

Following the conviction of Abuga Pele and Philip Assibit over the GYEEDA scandal, the MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, will, next week, start a chain of events that may result in an injunction at the Supreme Court against the operations of a number of state agencies.

But Belling, forced to leave the Erie County district attorney's office at the end of last year, may be best known for two high - profile cases: the acquittal on the most serious charges against Dr. James G. Corasanti and the murder conviction (later resulting in a manslaughter plea) of Jeffrey J. Basil.

His arrest of one of the country's revolutionary leaders in the late 1940s resulted in the politician's conviction and imprisonment, but Emil was too young in those days to understand what it meant to go up against someone so powerful — and win.

And no other criminal background, however violent, or even action taken against the breeder or retailer for animal neglect or abuse that did not result in a conviction, is sufficient to deny a license.

(6) the resulting need for a right of the accused to a full preliminary inquiry to test the sources of evidence, instead of governments working towards its abolition, which would remove an important safeguard against wrongful convictions;

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, and accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against conviction dismissed — Although trial judge did not address analytical steps in order, he properly analyzed evidence and concluded that injuries sustained by victim were not accidental and could not have occurred in any other fashion than as stated by victim — Having provided reasons for accepting victim's evidence, trial judge was entitled to reject accused's evidence — Trial judge's reasoning, though skeletal, permitted accused and appellate court to determine how and why finding resulted.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

His failure to disclose this asset in his bankruptcy schedules, as mandated by the Code, led a grand jury three years later to return a six - count indictment against him that eventually resulted in a bankruptcy fraud conviction and a 27 month jail sentence.

Even if a criminal trial against an alleged child abuser does not result in a conviction, a plaintiff may still bring and win a civil claim for the abuse.

In other cases, the unjustified use of physical restraint or force against nursing home residents has resulted in convictions for nursing home abuse.

As a result, the Court of Appeal quashed all convictions against the defendant and ordered a new trial.

He cautioned against handing down six year sentences in every impaired driving case where death results and the offender has prior convictions.

Just like imprisonment, a conditional sentence will result in a conviction being registered against the offender.

(2) If an organization has been convicted of an offence under this Act and the conviction has become final as a result of there being no further right of appeal, a person affected by the conduct that gave rise to the offence has a cause of action against the organization convicted of the offence for damages for actual harm that the person has suffered as a result of the conduct.

Represented a physician in an action against Centers for Medicare Services resulting from suspension of Medicare billing privileges for felony conviction.

Mr. Christiansen's convictions were set aside; the Crown «appropriately conceded» that, if the general warrant is found to be invalid (and if the evidence obtained as a result of that warrant were excluded) the convictions against Mr. Christiansen could not stand.

The jury determined that the city excluded Mr. Heagney's name from consideration in part because of a criminal case against him for which no conviction resulted and for which the records were sealed.

Appointed in March 2003, he was originally given until December 31, 2005 to review and report on the investigations and circumstances surrounding the resulting criminal proceedings against Gregory Parsons and Randy Druken, and determine why Ronald Dalton's appeal of his murder conviction took eight years to be heard by the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal.

* Please note that snowmobile and off - road vehicle (ORV) alcohol - conviction points are placed on a driver record and may result in licensing action against your driving privileges even though the violation happened while operating a snowmobile or ORV.

Employers will be banned from taking adverse action against an applicant who has an arrest or criminal accusation that didn't result in a conviction

A criminal conviction of an offense against a child may result in loss of custody.