Sentences with phrase «felony charges in cases»

However, this back - door approach highlights the need for improved state laws that allow for felony charges in cases of extreme animal neglect.

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Willfully failing to register is a felony, though the department rarely files criminal charges in such cases.

Nevertheless, McGowan could face indictment in Virginia on a felony drug - possession charge after a judge found probable cause Thursday to send the case to a grand jury.

The case sparked outrage in the small community of Sitka, and a grand jury indicted Rosi on felony negligent homicide charges.

The elder Bruno was found guilty in federal court on felony charges of theft of honest services, in a case unrelated to the Susan Bruno affair.

Staten Island DA Dan Donovan, who acted as the special prosecutor in Sen. Kevin Parker's assault case, released a statement in the wake of the Brooklyn Democrat's conviction on two misdemeanor charges, saying he respects the jury's decision despite the fact that it did not deliver a felony guilty verdict.

Louis ended the interview by asking Parker about the status of his case in which he was charged with felony assault for allegedly hitting a NY Post photographer in May 2009.

«We look forward to proving our felony corruption charges against Mr. Maziarz in court next month,» said Amy Spitalnick, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, whose office is prosecuting the case.

Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi plans to plead guilty to felony corruption charges stemming from the investigation into improprieties in his office, The New York Times reported, citing people with knowledge of the case.

TROY — William A. McInerney, the Troy city clerk who has been identified as a target in a ballot fraud investigation, is considering an offer to plead guilty to a felony charge and avoid a prison sentence in exchange for his cooperation in the case, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

«In general, and I don't want to speak specific about this particular case, but if somebody makes a threat against a building, an institution, a group of people and the threat is of a violent nature you can be charged with making a terroristic threat and it is a felony,» stated Lt. Rinaldo.

Kaloyeros, who is accused of illegally steering multimillion - dollar building contracts to companies he favored, was charged separately in the federal complaint and faces three felony charges in Schneiderman's case.

To an outside observer, Donovan's election seems improbable both because of his role in the Garner case and because his GOP predecessor, Republican Rep. Michael Grimm, resigned after pleading guilty to felony tax charges.

Pigeon, meanwhile, is also facing a number of felony charges in state Supreme Court, but those cases may be in jeopardy of being dismissed.

The Lizzas and their company face among the most serious charges in the case, with husband and wife each charged with 19 felony counts of bribery, 18 felony counts of rewarding official misconduct in the second degree, and two felony counts of defrauding the government in addition to one count each of a misdemeanor conspiracy charge.

Sen. Joseph L. Bruno exits the James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse in Albany December 2009 after being found guilty of two felony charges brought against him in a federal corruption case.

Robert Clifford, a spokesman for District Attorney Thomas Spota, said prosecutors agreed to drop the felony charge after reviewing evidence in the case.

Meanwhile, the police says it will follow due process in handling the case involving the NDC firebrand after charging him for causing alarm and fear and treason felony.

Kevin C. Schuler, the LPCiminelli vice president charged in the politically charged Buffalo Billion bid rigging case, pleaded guilty to a pair of felony charges late Friday afternoon in federal court in Manhattan.

KIDNAPPING SUSPECT INDICTED ON FIVE FELONY CHARGES The man previously considered a suspect in last month's child abduction case has now been charged for the crime.

Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel E. Abelove was charged on Dec 1, 2017, with felony perjury and two misdemeanor counts of official misconduct over his role in the handling of the case.

The Times Union says Quinn is charged with one felony and one misdemeanor in a case involving prescription drugs.

In more serious cases, typically when teachers are charged with a felony, education officials can suspend a teacher without pay.

Generally Federal law would not classify an eighth of an ounce for personal use as a felony, for example, and policy language may require charges to be brought for the exclusion to apply, in which case the entire concern may be a moot point.

A California kennel attendant charged with felony animal cruelty in the case of a starved dog was fired from her job Wednesday.

Unfortunately, the felony charges still stand, and DeChristopher could face 10 years in prison and fines of $ 750,000 if convicted.In case you're not familiar with the DeChristopher saga, NPR will bring you up to speed:

A third disclosed to the state's attorney that his client had (privately) changed his story in a case to say that he had, in fact, engaged in conduct that resulted in a felony murder charge.

He was charged with seven counts of felony jury tampering as outlined in the Complaint and Information document attached under Case Documents below.

When you have been charged with murder, arson or other felony crime, a good felony defense by a skilled criminal law attorney can make a tremendous difference in the outcome of your case.

Melissa has also served as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County where she represented indigent criminal defendants charged in a variety of cases ranging from misdemeanors to first degree felonies.

Regardless of whether you're facing a misdemeanor charge for drug possession or a serious sex crime felony, Houston criminal defense attorney Neal Davis and his team of highly skilled litigators will employ hard - hitting defense strategies and tactics to secure the best possible outcome in your case.

The majority of felony criminal cases are resolved in the pre-trial phase of criminal proceedings through court appearances (conferences and hearings), waivers, motions (requesting court to resolve a dispute about the evidence or charges between the defense and prosecution), discovery issues, and plea bargains or negotiations.

In this case, Omar Ha - Redeye writes that Hilton was recently charged with felony drug possession after she was allegedly found to be in possession of 0.8 grams of cocaine when a car driven by her boyfriend Cy Waits was pulled oveIn this case, Omar Ha - Redeye writes that Hilton was recently charged with felony drug possession after she was allegedly found to be in possession of 0.8 grams of cocaine when a car driven by her boyfriend Cy Waits was pulled ovein possession of 0.8 grams of cocaine when a car driven by her boyfriend Cy Waits was pulled over.

Shoplifting merchandise with a value of less than $ 1,000.00 is a class one misdemeanor; unless the merchandise is a firearm in which case the shoplifting charge is a class six felony.

His representation of clients in criminal matters in Arizona primarily involves high - profile cases and business clients facing felony or misdemeanor charges, accusations or indictments.

In some cases, a boater may even be charged with a felony and risk spending serious time in prisoIn some cases, a boater may even be charged with a felony and risk spending serious time in prisoin prison.

A recent example of the tragedy OUI can have on the lives of others, consider the recent case of a Southwest Harbor man who just pleaded guilty in federal court to numerous felony charges for his actions in causing a motor vehicle crash in 2014.

In Texas, possession of controlled substance charges can be a misdemeanor, felony or even a federal case.

The law is clear that errors in your paperwork can cause serious consequences - from having your case thrown out to felony criminal charges.

While a lawyer fresh out of law school could defend a traffic ticket, if you are charged in Illinois with a felony or misdemeanor you need someone that has years of experience and understands how to evaluate and fight these cases.

Nearly a week after the fact, the New Hampshire Union Leader is finally reporting on last week's jury nullification in Doug Darrell's case: Jury clears NH man of felony pot charge A Belknap County Superior Court jury cleared a Barnstead resident of a felony drug charge last week, siding with a defense lawyer who encouraged -LSB-...]

He has been the lead attorney in a number of high - level felony cases, including defense of murder, vehicular homicide, rape, and drug trafficking charges.

During his time practicing in the Chicago justice system, he has helped defend people charged in a wide range of cases — from misdemeanor offenses like DUI charges and minor drug cases, to high level felonies like aggravated assault and sex crimes.

This appears to be the case for former Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini who was arrested last month and charged with felony drunken driving, a sixth arrest for Avellini on DUI - related charges in the last decade.

In most cases, if the value of the stolen property exceeds $ 950 you can face felony charges.

In some cases, elder abuse can also result in misdemeanor or felony charges (California Penal Code § 368In some cases, elder abuse can also result in misdemeanor or felony charges (California Penal Code § 368in misdemeanor or felony charges (California Penal Code § 368).

Gideon refers to a 1963 Florida criminal case, Gideon v. Wainwright, in which Gideon was charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit a misdemeanor, which was a felony.

Represented rapper The Game in a felony case in which the rapper was charged with using a firearm on a school ground.

In the rare instance we can't get a case dismissed, we go to work on getting charges reduced to something less than a felony.

The King County Sheriff's Office disbanded its Domestic Violence Investigations Unit in 2009 due to budget cuts, but since the unit was re-formed in 2015, prosecutors have so far this year noticed a spike in the number of felony cases being referred for charges.