Sentences with phrase «by defense attorneys for»

A federal prosecutor challenged two crucial sets of evidence submitted by defense attorneys for former...

A newly unsealed motion by the defense attorney for Republican Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano alleges his indictment on corruption charges was possibly part of a complicated plot involving former President Bill Clinton to tip the state Senate into Democratic hands.

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• Speaking of Time's Up... Attorney Tina Tchen, who Bloomberg describes as «arguably the most well - connected person working in women's rights today, thanks to her six years as an assistant to President Barack Obama and as first lady Michelle Obama's chief of staff,» talks about why it was so important that Time's Up include a legal defense fund: «The fastest way to make sure that someone isn't getting bullied by a lawyer for someone rich and powerful is to make sure that person has a lawyer, too.»

Our task had been described to us almost ad nauseam by attorneys for both prosecution and defense, and by the judge.

Nevertheless, I am an attorney with 25 years experience, 13 of which were as a criminal defense attorney, and the video makes clear that by legal standards, the young lady WAS the aggressor — twice — no matter what was said prior (words are never an excuse for an attack) and yes Mixon has a valid (at least arguable) self defense case.

Other court papers filed by attorneys for Mangano, his spouse and Venditto — all of whom have pleaded not guilty — offer a glimpse, too, into what is shaping up as a vigorous defense.

If former Democratic New York State Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith's harebrained scheme to bribe himself onto the GOP line for the 2013 race for NYC mayor wasn't ridiculous enough for you, the details, the players, the secret video and audio recordings, and the rather novel defense offered by Smith's attorneys — ...

Singh, on the stand for the 11th day in Edward Mangano's federal corruption trial, made the admission under questioning by Linda Mangano's defense attorney, John Carman, who presented as evidence several email exchanges between his client and Singh employees.

Other defense attorneys said the ruling was good news for Silver's partisan opposite, former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, who was also convicted by Bharara's office in 2015.

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.

Abramowitz is a power player in New York politics; he recently served as a criminal defense attorney for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a federal corruption probe launched by former U.S. Attorney Preet attorney for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a federal corruption probe launched by former U.S. Attorney Preet Attorney Preet Bharara.

Defense attorneys thus far have attacked Singh's credibility as a government witness and sought to use his own words against him — in part by playing secretly made recordings in which Singh says he has no story about politicians to share with federal investigators and Mangano gave him «nothing» for gestures such as hiring Linda Mangano.

Daniel M. Gitner, lead attorney for Kelly, claims that Percoco was not a government official during part of the period covered by the charges, and that details of the bribery charges have not been released, undermining defense preparation.

In the May 12, 2016, article that prompted Bellone to call for Spota's resignation, Newsday reported that sources said wiretaps from the 2008 prosecution of criminal defense attorney Robert Macedonio contained «evidence of a lot of crimes that have not been acted upon» by Spota's office.

Though he was crushed in his last bid for a State Assembly seat by newcomer Nily Rozic, Iannece is still making headlines as the criminal defense attorney for Bahsid McLean, 23, who allegedly dismembered his mom and wore a garbage bag to court.

(WBEN) Frank Miller, the attorney hired by the Buffalo Board of Education to try and help them oust Carl Paladino from the school board, turned the tables at hearings on Paladino's removal during his closing statements on Tuesday, For the past four days, Paladino's defense has argued that the...

Defense attorney Michael Feldberg countered by describing the 74 - year - old Democrat as a dedicated public servant, and argued there was no proof his client pocketed the money in exchange for taking official action.

ALBANY — The Democratic agreement on ethics law changes, touted Wednesday morning by Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, would still allow state lawmakers to use campaign funds for dinners out and criminal defense attorneys.

She is best known in the LGBT community for her work as assistant attorney general on the Massachusetts challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, a lawsuit complementary to one led by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.

-- Schneiderman lawyer «confident» he won't face criminal charges — New York Daily News» Erin Durkin, Ken Lovett and Larry McShane: «The defense attorney for ex-state attorney general Eric Schneiderman predicted Thursday that her client would avoid prosecution despite the abuse charges leveled by four women.

A letter sent last month by Bruno's attorney, Cornelius Murray, specifies that the largest share of taxpayer reimbursement for Bruno's legal defense — about $ 1.51 million — will go to his campaign committee.

Dan Gitner, attorney for defendant Peter Galbraith Kelly of Competitive Power Ventures, sketched out the contention in his cross-examination of former lobbyist Todd Howe, a prosecution witness whose credibility has been under relentless attack by the defense.

The plan by Cuomo and the Assembly and would place greater restrictions on personal use of campaign funds, but elected officials could still use the money to pay for criminal defense attorneys.

The Lincoln Lawyer (R for violence, sexuality and profanity) Matthew McConaughey stars in the title role of this courtroom drama about a disgraced criminal defense attorney working out of the back of his car who finally lands a shot at redemption when he's hired by a Beverly Hills playboy (Ryan Philippe) accused of raping a call girl.

The wittiest scene in Joel and Ethan Coen's 2001 film The Man Who Wasn't There is one in which a fast - talking defense attorney, Freddy Riedenschneider (marvelously played by Tony Shalhoub), invokes Heisenberg's uncertainty principle as grounds for a not - guilty verdict in a murder case:

The Whole Truth (R for profanity, rape and violence) Courtroom drama starring Keanu Reeves as a defense attorney hired by a widowed friend (Renee Zellweger) to represent her son (Gabriel Basso) who has already confessed to patricide.

Among the groups represented at the hearing were the National Association of Scholars, which had filed the complaint, and the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), founded and headed by civil libertarians Alan Charles Kors, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvey Silverglate, a criminal defense attorney.

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Defense attorneys for terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are now allowed to introduce details regarding their clients» interrogations after the so - called «torture report» was released by the Senate Intelligence Committee late last year.

It's no surprise to see Daniel Lashof of the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Washington Post's editorial board attack Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II for using subpoenas to seek files left at the University of Virginia years ago by Michael Mann, a leading — and embattled — climate scientist.

The attorneys at Buscemi Hallett LLP have resolved numerous insurance defense matters by way of dispositive motions (e.g. Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings).

The professional reputation and careful screening of civil practice cases for merit by Chicago civil defense attorney professionals promote the involvement of many other professionals, including doctors, physicians, surgeons, medical specialists, nurses, engineers, accident reconstructionists and other industry experts.

I'm a trial lawyer, former insurance defense attorney, and advocate for people who have been injured by others» wrongdoing.

As one of a distinguished group of attorneys who have been listed in Best Lawyers in America for 20 years, Andy has been selected by his peers for inclusion in eight categories: Appellate Practice, Bet - the - Company Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, White - Collar Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Civil Rights Law, and Real Estate Litigation.

The best way to fight criminal charges for sexual assault in Chicago is by hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney.

It's not easy to navigate the many motions and hearings needed for a successful criminal defense, and it's essential to have to have a skilled attorney by your side.

With the support of the RCBA Board and the Barristers, the planning committee created a three - part program for its inaugural year that includes: (1) Legal Careers Day; (2) a mock preliminary hearing argued by a District Attorney and criminal defense attorney before Judge Bernard Schwartz; and (3) a «teach the class» series where guest attorney / judge lecturers will help prepare students for the AP Government exam by hosting discussions on various constitutional lawAttorney and criminal defense attorney before Judge Bernard Schwartz; and (3) a «teach the class» series where guest attorney / judge lecturers will help prepare students for the AP Government exam by hosting discussions on various constitutional lawattorney before Judge Bernard Schwartz; and (3) a «teach the class» series where guest attorney / judge lecturers will help prepare students for the AP Government exam by hosting discussions on various constitutional lawattorney / judge lecturers will help prepare students for the AP Government exam by hosting discussions on various constitutional law issues.

The Wall Street Journal - February 11, 1998 The Wall Street Journal reported on this case in which I successfully represented a shipping company, which defeated the narrow interests of insurance defense attorneys, in a lawsuit where attorneys for U.S. insurance companies were seeking to compel all foreign shipping companies to litigate claims, regarding damages to goods shipped by sea, in U.S. Courts, regardless of where the damage occurred, or the home country of the ship involved or of its owners.

Either way, your defense attorney will fight for you to get the best possible outcome, and will clearly explain the pros and cons of any bargain offered by the prosecutor.

Ross received the Tennessee Bar Association's 2007 - 2008 Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award for the successful representation of a naval officer in a high - profile civil rights and whistleblower matter which resulted in investigations by the Inspectors General of both the U.S. Justice and Defense Departments, and investigations by U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa and the CBS News program «60 Minutes.»

If you have been accused or charged with a crime, or questioned by police, or otherwise have a criminal law question, call Minneapolis Defense Attorney Thomas Gallagher to discuss your case or to make an appointment for a personal consultation about your question or case, for up to one - half hour at no charge.

Joel gained first and second - chair trial experience by working for almost six years as an insurance defense attorney defending medical malpractice suits.

Many of your online searches for a good California criminal defense attorney may include reviews by written by former clients and / or other attorneys.

A go - to corporate defense attorney for decades, Fred H. Bartlit Jr. is frequently called upon by companies fending off multimillion - dollar cases.

real estate attorneys usually come in second, accounting for approximately 16 - 20 % of claims, followed by personal injury defense attorneys, family law lawyers, and estate planning attorneys.

With over 21 years of experience, our lawyers stand out in the legal profession for their skill, and are highly respected by insurance companies, defense attorneys and judges.

Of the three investigations, Nixon Peabody attorneys were the primary counsel for the company in the defense of an investigation by the Department of Justice relating to the company's Medicaid «best price» reporting.

Our attorneys were also significantly involved in the defense of the investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts relating to the government's allegations of off - label promotion and anti-kickback violations.

The Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall not be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party if the Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense of the action with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party; provided that the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party if (i) the employment of such counsel has been specifically authorized in writing by the Indemnifying Party or (ii) the named parties to any such action (including any impleaded parties) include both the Indemnified Party or parties and the Indemnifying Party and, in the judgement of counsel for the Indemnified Party, it is advisable for the Indemnified Party or parties to be represented by separate counsel (in which case the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense of such action on behalf of the Indemnified Party or parties, it being understood, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not, in connection with any one such action or separate but substantially similar or related actions in the same jurisdiction arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances, be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of more than one separate firm of attorneys for the Indemnified Party or parties.

As a Gainesville criminal defense attorney, Mr. Whittel knows how to build a winning defense strategy and has earned a reputation for his hard - hitting defense by securing many «not guilty» verdicts.