Sentences with phrase «defense attorneys argue»

But defense attorneys argue that widespread witness intimidation doesn't happen in states with more liberal discovery rules.

The two - time Emmy winner plays one of the many judges we see our favorite defense attorneys argue in front of.

Defense attorneys argue that the onetime Albany power broker did nothing illegal.

A Brooklyn judge postponed the sentencing of former NYPD Officer Peter Liang, who was convicted of manslaughter, as defense attorneys argued the verdict should be thrown out due to juror misconduct.

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.

The defense attorney argued that it was, in fact, former Oyster Bay deputy town attorney Frederick Mei who maintained a «corrupt relationship» with Singh and Mei's allegiance was to the restaurateur, not to the town.

During closing arguments, prosecutors compared the case to a Shel Silverstein poem, and defense attorneys argued that «There is absolutely nothing wrong for a father to be involved and concerned for his son.

Defense attorney argued that system makes for inevitable — but not illegal — conflicts of interests.

Defense attorneys argued for a sentence of «extensive community service and little — if any — incarceration.»

Defense attorneys argued that amounted to the star witness denying «an essential element» of the government's case.

Defense attorneys argued that hypothetical questions prosecutors asked were intended to unfairly prejudice his client...

Defense attorneys argued that charter schools — California has about 1,000 — should be treated as nonprofits, which have flexibility in spending money, provided that they are furthering the mission of the organization.

The defense attorney argued that the jury should award each plaintiff $ 4,500 and that they were not really hurt in this wreck.

The defense attorneys argued that the lawsuit for mesothelioma cancer was not allowed because the plaintiff had already sued for scarring of the lungs.

Avery's defense attorneys argued that Avery could have been framed for Halbach's murder.

Cruz's defense attorney argued in court that his client was being punished for his brother's crime with a $ 500,000 bond, when the amount is usually $ 25 for misdemeanor trespassing.

Not exact matches

Now, you could argue that Simpson's attorneys were simply giving him the best possible defense.

His defense attorneys are arguing that Tamerlan, Dzhokhar's older brother, was the driving force behind the attack and influenced Dzhokhar to participate.

Dassey's subsequent defense attorneys spent years arguing that Kachinsky failed to properly defend his client and that Dassey, who had confessed during interrogations, should get a new trial as a result.

High - priced defense attorney Alan Dershowitz was brought in to argue that children would benefit from seeing Kids, but the appeals board upheld the original rating.

As Jason Langley, an attorney with Denver - based Kennedy Childs, argued in one of the briefs he filed for the defense, the court «should not overturn the long - standing rule in Colorado that the term «person,» as is used in the Wrongful Death Act, encompasses only individuals born alive.

But Percoco's defense attorneys have argued that their client can't be guilty of the alleged bribery by COR or «the theft of honest services» from the public in part because he wasn't a state official at the time he took payments from COR, even if he acted like one.

Defense attorney Steven Molo, however, argued that Silver's actions did not amount to a criminal offense.

At that point, defense attorneys are expected file a Rule 29 motion, allowed in any criminal trial, in which they will argue that the prosecution failed to present enough evidence to prove its case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Treinis Gatz, in a letter to U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack, said she was concerned that Linda Mangano might argue as a defense that federal agents inaccurately reported their interviews of her, when she insisted her employment by Singh was not a sham job and that she performed actual marketing and public relations work.

And when Silver's defense attorney Steven Molo argued that the grants Silver sent the doctor weren't even very big, Caproni said, «They don't have to be extraordinary.

(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...

Walsh's defense attorneys have argued in court papers that federal prosecutors now unfairly want U.S. District Judge Arthur Spatt to boost the potential sentence to 37 to 46 months — by taking into account new assertions.

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.

The development follows a lengthy period in which defense attorney Paul J. Cambria Jr. argued against the admission of evidence collected in Pigeon's home almost two years ago following issuance of a search warrant.

«That may make you uncomfortable,» Mr. Silver's defense attorney Steven Molo argued in his opening statement at his client's ongoing corruption trial.

Daniel C. Oliverio, Ciminelli's defense attorney, argued to the judge along with the other defense attorneys for a quick turnaround for the defendants» next court appearance, saying they are eager to defend against the charges.

Officer Peter Liang's defense attorney, Rae Koshetz, argued that Assistant District Attorney Joseph Alexis deceived jurors by suggesting Liang intentionally shot Akai Gurley, then tried to cover it up at the Pink Houses on Nov. 2attorney, Rae Koshetz, argued that Assistant District Attorney Joseph Alexis deceived jurors by suggesting Liang intentionally shot Akai Gurley, then tried to cover it up at the Pink Houses on Nov. 2Attorney Joseph Alexis deceived jurors by suggesting Liang intentionally shot Akai Gurley, then tried to cover it up at the Pink Houses on Nov. 20, 2014.

Defense attorneys had argued that hypothetical questions prosecutors asked were intended to unfairly prejudice the jury against their client.

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-...]

Defense attorneys sought before the trial to keep the entire episode about 329 Broadway out of the trial, arguing it had nothing to do with the charges against the defendants.

MANHATTAN — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is taking on the Defense of Marriage Act, arguing that the federal law that stands in the way of gay rights is unconstitutional.

In court papers, Silver's defense attorneys have argued that the allegations facing their client aren't crimes, but instead constituted «longstanding features of New York state government that the U.S. attorney finds distasteful.»

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.»

Instead, Silver's defense attorney, Steven Molo, argued that the federal government was trying to make Albany's long tradition of backroom dealing illegal.

Instead of fighting the charges directly, the company dissolved, pleaded «no contest,» and argued that no assets could be seized to make restitution to the Hawaiian Humane Society because, defense attorney Jason Burks contended, «In a criminal case against a corporation, the sentences are limited to probation, fines and restitution, and then the court can prohibit the corporation from owning animals.

However defense attorney Jason Burks argued the corporation is guilty, not the individuals and therefore the court can't punish anyone but the company.

In the felony murder case, the defense attorney initially said his client had an alibi and then disclosed the client's change of story to the prosecutor, which he did not have permission to disclose, yet «argued that he was doing it on behalf of his client,» Foster says.

Our experienced defense attorneys can appear at the Initial Appearance to challenge the finding of probable cause and argue for the least restrictive release conditions.

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.

Your attorney will ask you to recount the incident that led to your arrest to determine which defense (s) should be raised and argued on your behalf.

Your attorney is listening carefully to your answers, searching for indications that they may be able to argue that you have a legal defense for your actions.

And both cases give defense attorneys new ammunition for arguing for below - guideline sentences (in fact, Berman even suggested that lawyers for Michael Vick and Conrad Black postpone sentencing in their clients» respective cases, though his advice came too late for Vick, who's already gotten 23 months and Black, who received 6.5 years).

litigant retains not so much a particular attorney as the «firm» of NAACP and Defense Fund lawyers, which has a corporate reputation for expertness in presenting and arguing the difficult questions of law that frequently arise in civil rights litigation.

Florida defense attorney Lawrence Walters is arguing that Google searches provide insight into these standards, claiming that because Florida residents are more likely to search for «orgy» than they are «apple pie» or «watermelon,» the community must not find group sex any more obscene than they do picnic fare.