Sentences with phrase «by defense lawyers»

He rejected a request by a defense lawyer for Gonzalez that his client receive two years in prison, like the sentence bestowed earlier this month on 81 - year - old Joseph Bruno, the Republican leader of the state Senate for 13 years who was convicted of two fraud charges.

Lawyers for Sheldon Silver asked the judge to acquit him of all charges even before his case goes to the jury in his corruption trial, in a motion that is routinely filed by defense lawyers after the government rests its case.

A driven woman, she is called the Dark Lady by defense lawyers for her relentless, sometimes ruthless, style: in seven years only one case has gotten away from her, and only because the defendant took his own life.

I can not imagine the horror of a ra - pe victim being attacked by defense lawyers on each and every detail of her as - sault.

Ex-lobbyist Todd Howe returned to the witness stand in Manhattan federal court for the first time since he got locked up Thursday night — and was immediately questioned by a defense lawyer about getting nabbed in his hotel room by the feds.

When asked by defense lawyer Kevin Keating if the visit by Schumer — who's now the Senate minority leader — would «make you happy,» Singh answered, «No.»

The Accra High Court put on hold proceedings following an application by defense lawyers seeking to have the prosecution make known all witnesses they will be relying on, and also make available all the documents it intends to tender as evidence.

That admission, elicited by a defense lawyer, came after Howe, 57, spent days describing how he conspired with Percoco and the businessmen to create a lucrative relationship for everyone.

When asked by defense lawyer Glenn Rothner, «Do site administrators have too much to do to devote that kind of time,» Seymour said, «No.»

But the problem with this from the defense side (other than the typical excuse by defense lawyers you can't predict what will happen with a given case) is the lack of an upside based on anything other than handling the case for less hours than predicted.

Social media evidence is often admissible in court and is a potent weapon used by defense lawyers when disputing the merits of a plaintiff's personal injury claim.

An expungement could be accorded by the court as requested by the defense lawyer if: • The offender has completed the probation successfully without incident • A year has passed since the court conviction with the punishment enforced • All fines and restitutions, as well as reimbursements, have been settled • The offender is not convicted of another offense • The offender is not on probation for another offense

In a situation where you are told by the defense lawyer the claims from the motor vehicle accident may exceed your policy limits, it is highly recommended that you consult a lawyer about the prospect of personal exposure to a judgment in excess of the policy limits.

But, it is argued by defense lawyers, firms will remain selective when choosing which meso claims to fight.

Many of those problems are, however, vastly overblown as evidenced by the fact that attacks on TRAC are generated largely by defense lawyers.

The 42 - page sentencing memorandum comes after requests by defense lawyers that the two be sentenced to community service, rather than face jail time.