Sentences with phrase «prosecution in the case of»

Jona Rechnitz, a witness for the prosecution in the case of Norman Seabrook, leaves court on October 27, 2017.

However in R v Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate, ex p South Coast Shipping Co Ltd [1993] 1 All ER 219 it was held that the mere presence of an indirect or improper motive in launching a prosecution did not necessarily vitiate it; and the court would be slow to halt such a prosecution in the case of mixed motives unless the conduct was truly oppressive.

As a general guideline, the code states that prosecution in cases of any seriousness shall usually take place unless there are public interest factors against prosecution that clearly outweigh those tending in favor (Code for Crown Prosecutors, sec. 6.2).

Not exact matches

In the case of the investigation into Rettenmaier's computers, the documents released to EFF do not appear to have been made public in that prosecutioIn the case of the investigation into Rettenmaier's computers, the documents released to EFF do not appear to have been made public in that prosecutioin that prosecution.

He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted in a pending criminal case — one of several prosecutions brought against him.

Although Kulikov's criminal prosecution makes no mention of the German lender by name, investigators did quiz several witnesses in detail about Deutsche Bank and the mirror trades, say lawyers and witnesses in the case.

And, as United States Attorney from the Eastern District of New York, she was involved in two high profile financial fraud cases, one in which Citicorp paid $ 7 billion in settlement for its role in the mortgage - backed securities fraud, and one in which HSBC paid $ 1.7 billion and took a deferred prosecution agreement for facilitating money - laundering.

In a number of other advanced economies — most notably the United States and Britain — prosecutors in certain kinds of cases involving corporate misbehaviour have the option of negotiating what are called «deferred prosecution agreements.&raquIn a number of other advanced economies — most notably the United States and Britain — prosecutors in certain kinds of cases involving corporate misbehaviour have the option of negotiating what are called «deferred prosecution agreements.&raquin certain kinds of cases involving corporate misbehaviour have the option of negotiating what are called «deferred prosecution agreements.»

«Canada doesn't have a well - developed system of prosecution of white - collar crime and I think, quickly, the government will find itself overwhelmed,» Mr. Dattu said, as trials in such cases are inevitably lengthy and expensive.

Milos Barutciski, a lawyer with Bennett Jones LLP in Toronto familiar with the SNC - Lavalin affair and who has co-operated with authorities on certain aspects of the case, said he believes the Trudeau government will study both allowing deferred prosecution agreements and changing the mandatory blacklist provisions in the Conservatives» controversial government procurement rules.

Mo. is charged with failure to report the suspected abuse of a child, becoming the first active bishop in the country to face criminal prosecution in such a case.

Anyone who remains dubious about the power of the sheepmen or the impossibility of serious prosecution of illegal poisoners in sheep country has only to study the so - called A ram be I Case, a landmark in the annals of frustrating Western jurisprudence.

But they are being translated in this country as non-negotiable rules and so a midwife who uses her own judgement to take on a case which falls outside the narrow guidelines will be in breach of the law and may face prosecution.

This statement is made by the Crown Prosecution Service in the interests of transparency and accountability to explain the decisions reached in the cases of Mr Christopher Huhne and Ms Vasiliki Pryce and to explain the time taken in arriving at these decisions.

Mrs. Olabisi added, «In order to ensure a diligent and professional investigation, the Inspector General of Police has directed the Deputy Inspector - General of Police in - charge of the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) to deploy the Homicide Section of the Department to immediately take over the investigation of the case and ensure a meticulous investigation and speedy prosecution of the arrested suspectIn order to ensure a diligent and professional investigation, the Inspector General of Police has directed the Deputy Inspector - General of Police in - charge of the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) to deploy the Homicide Section of the Department to immediately take over the investigation of the case and ensure a meticulous investigation and speedy prosecution of the arrested suspectin - charge of the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) to deploy the Homicide Section of the Department to immediately take over the investigation of the case and ensure a meticulous investigation and speedy prosecution of the arrested suspects.

And I think, not only I think, ultimately they get caught, violate the law and there is full prosecution and that's what should take place here, and the fullest extent of the law should be nothing but that in these cases.»

The U.S. attorney was also asked if he believes that the corruption problem in Albany is getting better as a result of all the cases he has brought in recent years — including the successful prosecution of two men who were once among the state's most powerful political players, former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

He added that: «On the 8th of May, 2018, the Inspector General of Police sent a letter to the President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria signed by the Commissioner of Police, Legal and Prosecution Department, explaining why he would not be appearing before the Senate on the 9th of May, 2018 due to legal restraint as a result of pending cases before the courts filed: (i) by Senator Dino Melaye against the IGP and the Nigeria Police Force in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in suit No.

The prosecution could rest its case as early as tomorrow morning in the federal political corruption trial of former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, now in its 10th week.

The New York Democrat's bill that would take the prosecution of sexual assault cases outside the military failed 55 - 45 in March, a surprisingly narrow defeat.

The Justice Department said in a statement, «After carefully considering the Supreme Court's recent decision and the principles of federal prosecution, we have made the decision not to pursue the case further.»

There is also a companion trial to the Percoco case in June, which is expected to probe pay - to - play allegations in Cuomo's «Buffalo Billion» revitalization initiative for that part of New York — which means that hard looks at the practices of state government will continue to be in the news with the prosecution of another Cuomo ally, Alain Kaloyeros.

Grandeau says despite the rampant corruption, all of the cases against lawmakers in recent years have stemmed from federal prosecutions, not state ethics authorities.

For a case to proceed, the prosecution must have a realistic prospect of being able to prove that the two people agreed that the gift, etc., was in exchange for an honour,» and that «There is no direct evidence of any such agreement between any two people subject of this investigation» [65][66]

[71] Lord Macdonald, in charge of the Crown Prosecution Service when prosecution of Goodman and Mulcaire was undertaken, stated that he had only been alerted to the case due to the convention that the DPP is always notified of crimes involving the roProsecution Service when prosecution of Goodman and Mulcaire was undertaken, stated that he had only been alerted to the case due to the convention that the DPP is always notified of crimes involving the roprosecution of Goodman and Mulcaire was undertaken, stated that he had only been alerted to the case due to the convention that the DPP is always notified of crimes involving the royal family.

Organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton, the march and rally was about the Garner case and demands for criminal prosecution of the police officers involved, but also about broader complaints and concerns around policing and racial discrimination in New York and throughout the country.

I then considered the second stage of the test, applying the DPP's interim guidelines on assessing the public interest in cases involving the media, and I have concluded that a prosecution is required in the public interest in relation to each of these eight suspects.

The final decision rests with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), but Lord Goldsmith's position as a close ally of Tony Blair and a former Labour party donor have led to concerns from opposition parties that his role in this case could be considered a conflict of interest, possibly undermining the inquiry.

In an assessment of the strategy to improve the way prosecutors tackle cases of violence against women and girls, Starmer will reveal that in the past year the Crown Prosecution Service has reported its highest conviction rate for domestic violencIn an assessment of the strategy to improve the way prosecutors tackle cases of violence against women and girls, Starmer will reveal that in the past year the Crown Prosecution Service has reported its highest conviction rate for domestic violencin the past year the Crown Prosecution Service has reported its highest conviction rate for domestic violence.

The criminal prosecutions spawned by the CityTime case reached a quiet denouement when a federal judge in Manhattan sentenced Carl Bell, a computer specialist at the center of the scheme, to three years» probation, showing leniency because he had given crucial help to investigators.

Vance did not bring any charges in the case, writing in a ten - page letter to the state Board of Elections enforcement counsel Risa Sugarman, who had referred the case for prosecution, that «the parties involved can not be appropriately prosecuted, given their reliance on

Asian - Americans in New York, including former city comptroller John Liu, said they felt Thompson's prosecution of Liang was unfair, and meant to placate protesters who were unhappy that police officers in the other cases were either not indicted or not convicted at trial.

The Director of NCA's Legal Division, who is the first prosecution witness in the case, brought her testimony - in - chief to an end.

«It is the core, both in the prosecution and defense, of any case.»

In December 2008 Greenpeace received a letter from the Crown Prosecution Service revealing that the Attorney - General was close to referring the case of the Kingsnorth Six to the Court of Appeal in an effort to remove the defence of «lawful excuse» from activistIn December 2008 Greenpeace received a letter from the Crown Prosecution Service revealing that the Attorney - General was close to referring the case of the Kingsnorth Six to the Court of Appeal in an effort to remove the defence of «lawful excuse» from activistin an effort to remove the defence of «lawful excuse» from activists.

He was the chief investigator in the prosecution of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on corruption charges and an investigator in the corruption case against former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam.

None of the prosecution's witnesses, however, testified there was an explicit quid pro quo, a point the New York Times said could be critical in the case's outcome.

The Erie County District Attorney reached a compromise to resume prosecution of cases in the Integrated Domestic Violence Court.

In his own submission, counsel to Aminu Baba - Kusa, a former Executive at NNPC, Mr. Solomon Umor informed Justice Baba Yusuf that «ordinarily the prosecution ought to apply for a bench warrant against Dasuki for a failure to appear in court for trial but noted that in the instance case, the prosecution would not do so because they are the one responsible for the absence of Dasuki because of his unwarranted detentioIn his own submission, counsel to Aminu Baba - Kusa, a former Executive at NNPC, Mr. Solomon Umor informed Justice Baba Yusuf that «ordinarily the prosecution ought to apply for a bench warrant against Dasuki for a failure to appear in court for trial but noted that in the instance case, the prosecution would not do so because they are the one responsible for the absence of Dasuki because of his unwarranted detentioin court for trial but noted that in the instance case, the prosecution would not do so because they are the one responsible for the absence of Dasuki because of his unwarranted detentioin the instance case, the prosecution would not do so because they are the one responsible for the absence of Dasuki because of his unwarranted detention.

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The coalition noted that by that petition, it had demanded a thorough investigation and prosecution of Senator Dino Melaye, just as in the case of Senator Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal if found culpable.

Among other benefits for the district attorney offices across the city, the funding will provide Bronx County with a vertical integration system which proposes delegating every stage of the prosecution to a single assistant district attorney in order to eliminate delays and backlogs in trial cases, a Rikers Island prosecution bureau and a Conviction Integrity Unit to review past convictions and ensure the fairness of tried cases.

Kelly Kramer, a white - collar criminal defense attorney at the Mayer Brown firm, said the Supreme Court has scaled back the «honest services fraud» statute, as it is called, in deciding the case of former Enron executive Jeffrey Skilling, limiting such prosecutions to cases involving bribes or kickbacks, rather than mere self - dealing.

In the case of any failure by a taxpayer to timely pay any penalty imposed by this section, such taxpayer shall not be subject to any criminal prosecution or penalty with respect to such failure.

Bharara also said he might have done some things differently in his prosecution of two former legislative leaders had the cases come before a recent Supreme Court ruling that reversed the corruption charges against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell.

The possibility of a prosecution in the Lawrence case was widely mentioned at the time of the change.

This means that any extension would not only be: - subject to a specific case being made by the Director of Public Prosecutions; - subject every seven days up to the agreed limit to the approval of a High Court Judge; - subject to the regular report of the independent reviewer with an annual debate in parliament; - but also be subject in each and every instance to a specific parliamentary notification procedure, to a further statement to parliament on the individual case, a review on the specific case by the independent reviewer and with the provision for this House to scrutinise and debate the report and all the circumstances.

The Albany County District Attorney's Office took over prosecution of his case in February 2018, at the request of Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove, who may call the detective as a witness in an upcoming quadruple murder trial.

She cited the state's pending cases against former Erie County Democratic Chairman G. Steven Pigeon and defendants in the Buffalo Billion program as the kind of prosecutions she will also emphasize.

She was appointed by Putin in 2008 and according to Openspace.ru, a publication which has analysed her rulings over three years, she agrees with the arguments of the prosecution in 90 % of cases.