Sentences with phrase «prosecutors argued»

Prosecutors argued that it was too burdensome for police to obtain a warrant every time a driver refused a test because some rural areas have only one judge on call late at night or on weekends.

Prosecutors argued that jurors should not be told about the polygraph because such tests are inadmissible in court, and ultimately Weeks admitted to the extortion.

However, prosecutors argued that, because Drewes suffers from dementia, «That emotional distress could cause a risk of serious bodily injury.»

On the other hand, Crown prosecutors argued that the evidence demonstrated that Norris was not delusional and planned a deliberate killing, even going so far as to dispose of the weapon.

He points out that phase two of the trial, during which different prosecutors argued the OSC's case, went relatively smoothly.

Prosecutors argued that this had been Teng's motive for the crime, and that the husband's body was discovered by the landlord before she was able to dispose of it using various items she purchased at a hardware store.

Yet prosecutors argued that the turtle trading was worth more than $ 1 million.

The trial prosecutors argued that those messages falsely reassured the local population.

In asking for such conditions, prosecutors argued that the defendants still had considerable influence.

Prosecutors argued St. Lawrence misrepresented town finances in pursuit of better rates on bonds issued to the town, as well as engaging in various unscrupulous fiscal practices to finance a baseball stadium in Pomona.

Prosecutors argued that Skelos exerted political influence to benefit the environmental technology company AbTech, which scored a $ 12 million contract for a stormwater remediation project in Nassau County, and Glenwood Management, the New York City real estate titan with financial and personnel ties to AbTech.

The prosecutors argued that the senator began taking bribes from Melgen shortly after he entered the Senate in 2006.

Prosecutors argued that this amounted to an illegal quid pro quo for Silver, who the government said steered hundreds of thousands of dollars in state research grants to Taub to keep the patients coming — something the prosecution noted Silver never publicized, allegedly because he wanted to keep attention away from the illicit arrangement.

Prosecutors argued that the recommendations, which followed federal guidelines, were appropriate considering the volume of wrongdoing, pointing to the three separate schemes for which the pair was convicted, which resulted in $ 334,000 worth of» extortion payments, bribes, and gratuities.»

To counter that claim, prosecutors argued that they should be able to unseal evidence of his affairs.

Brooklyn federal prosecutors argued that the company had abruptly and inexplicably changed its position.

However, both prosecutors argued that there was insufficient evidence to prove a crime, and Kim indicated the office did not want to «unduly influence» the election for municipal offices this fall.

The state prosecutors argued that ending the Obama - era executive action to shield young undocumented immigrants from deportation discriminates against people of Mexican origin, who make up 78 percent of DACA grantees, according to the attorney general.

But prosecutors argued — and, apparently, persuaded jurors — that circumstantial evidence showed implicit threats and understandings as part of the «Skelos shake down playbook.»

But prosecutors argued that the tapes tell the story and provide evidence that Stevenson made a decision to sell his legislative powers for cash bribes.

In addition to allegedly steering real estate clients to Goldberg & Iryami in exchange for payments and preferential treatment, prosecutors argued that Silver also steered state funding toward a Columbia University mesothelioma doctor, who in turn sent his patients to Weitz & Luxenberg, a law firm with ties to Silver.

MANHATTAN FEDERAL COURT — Former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver should not be allowed to stay out of jail while he appeals his corruption conviction — an appeal he will not win, prosecutors argued in court papers filed in Manhattan Federal Court this week.

A New York appeals court has thrown out the manslaughter conviction of a man who prosecutors argued was driving drunk and triggered crashes that caused the death of a police officer in 2012.

Prosecutors argued that Percoco received payments of more than $ 300,000 in various forms in return for taking state action benefiting real estate and energy companies.

Prosecutors argued that Hussain had not lied about how much money he told Cromitie, the alleged ringleader of the group, he would be paid for the attack and denied defense contentions that the men were entrapped.

According to the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), state prosecutors argued for the death penalty against Lim in Wednesday's 90 - minute trial at the nation's supreme court, reportsThe New York Times.

Prosecutors argued that Darlie, described as a pampered and materialistic woman, with substantial debt, plummeting credit ratings, and little money in the bank, feared that her middle class lifestyle was about to end and killed two of her children to rid herself of a financial burden.

Prosecutors argued that he knew about the salmonella contamination and, instead of trying to contain it, he covered it up and ordered the products to be shipped.

But prosecutors argued Stockley planted the weapon and the gun had only Stockley's DNA on it.

During the trial, prosecutors argued that Dzhokhar was a full and equal partner in the bombing, while Clarke characterized him as a naive teenager who was greatly influenced and radicalized by his older brother.

The system that failed to protect the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School from mass shooter Nikolas Cruz can not afford to make the same mistake with his brother, a Broward prosecutor argued Tuesday.

A prosecutor argued at the bribery trial of former top Cuomo aide Joe Percoco that he proved his guilt by quoting from the mob drama «The Sopranos» with the now infamous use of the word «ziti» to indicate bribes.

Prosecutors argue that the recordings should be admissible because they show how Dean and Adam were discussing ways to pressure the governor as lawmakers tried to pass legislation that would benefit Adam.

Prosecutors argue Percoco had more sway over the Cuomo adminisatration than anyone else, even after he temporarily left his state job.

This waives lawyer - client privilege because Singh is neither a lawyer nor a client in the situation, prosecutors argue in their motion to U.S. District Court Judge Joan Azrack.

Prosecutors argue Menendez took bribes from Dr. Salomon Melgen in exchange for help on a billing dispute with the government.

Consequently, the prosecutor argued that the defendants had committed offences contrary to and punishable under Sections 484, 422 and 419 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Volume II, laws of Osun state of Nigeria, 2002.

Ahmad wrote the powerful Brooklyn Democrat a check in 2006 for $ 188,500 to cover the ensuing shortfalls and Sampson repaid him with political favors, prosecutors argue.

But prosecutors argue Haggerty only spent about $ 30,000 on ballot security and used the rest to buy out his brother's share in their late father's Forest Hills Gardens home.

Federal prosecutors argue in court papers that former state Sen. John Sampson doesn't deserve a new trial despite the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in the case of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell.

Prosecutors argue that Silver's relationship with Glenwood Management was part of a kickback network that illegally earned the lawmaker $ 700,000.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork / AP)-- A prosecutor argued at the bribery trial of a former top aide to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo that he proved his guilt by quoting from the mob drama «The Sopranos.»

Federal prosecutors argue they should be able to introduce a real - estate developer's political contributions as evidence in Sheldon Silver's public corruption trial because the money reveals «Silver's state of mind...

Whereas prosecutors argue that it is not, an open letter sent last year to Italy's president, Giorgio Napolitano, and signed by more than 5,000 members of the scientific community claims that the defendants are being persecuted for failing to do the impossible — predict the time, place and magnitude of an earthquake.

Key members of the Manson Family were finally arrested after a detailed LAPD investigation leading to the high profile trial that began in June 1970, with prosecutors arguing that Manson's main motive was to spark social chaos.

But prosecutors argue that they presented additional evidence to suggest that Rubashkin was a flight risk, including a suitcase filled with money — which Rubashkin claims was charity for Purim, a Jewish holiday).

Some prosecutors argue that they only inform the defense about favorable evidence if it's also material to the case.

As knowledgeable readers realize, Skilling's acquittal on some charges will become largely irrelevant if and when the prosecutors argue that his guideline sentence reflect even acquitted conduct.

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The system that failed to protect the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School from mass shooter Nikolas Cruz can not afford to make the same mistake with his brother, a Broward prosecutor argued Tuesday.