Sentences with phrase «serious criminal case against»

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Unlike Serial, which explored how a suspect's race and religion might have been held against him, The Jinx riveted viewers by exploring the role of privilege and how Durst's high - priced legal defense team could manage to help him evade the most serious criminal charges against him even when, in one case, he'd actually admitted to having dismembered a person's body.

Finding by PRNigeria revealed that the action of Magu in instituting criminal charges against Umar has caused serious confusion and embarrassment to the Federal Government because the EFCC reports had made clear that the CCT boss had no case to answer.

Consequently, the action of the Senate in its resolution against the IGP today is a deliberate blackmail, witch - hunting with mischievous motives to hand - twist the IGP to pervert the end of justice in a felonious and serious offenses of Criminal Conspiracy and Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Firearms for which Senator Dino Melaye who was indicted by two (2) Principal Suspects (Kabiru Seidu A.K.A OSAMA, Nuhu Salisu A.K.A SMALL) arrested for several cases of kidnappings and armed robberies in Kogi State are already standing trial in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public iCriminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public iCriminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public icriminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

Norm Pattis and the Rape defense team at The Pattis & Smith Law Firm have been successful at aggressively defending people in Rape and Statutory Rape cases as well as against other serious criminal charges for more than 20 years.

Our experienced criminal attorneys have been successful at aggressively defending people in sex offense cases as well as against other serious criminal charges for 20 years.

The ECJ could not remain indifferent to the global trend to widen the category of crimes that «should not go unpunished», according to recent International Criminal Court (ICC) guidelines (see Policy Paper on Case Selection and Prioritisation of the Office of the Prosecutor, 15 September 2016), and therefore consider «serious» financial crimes as crimes against human rights, with the primary objective of ensuring «jointly with the relevant national jurisdictions, that the most serious crimes committed in each situation do not go unpunished» (ICC, Policy Paper, para. 1 (8)-RRB-, through the implementation of «effective» measures.

In more serious cases, if enough evidence is found through the investigation, the information discovered may be turned over to police for formal criminal charges to be laid against the accused.

If you are planning to file a personal injury or wrongful death, or insurance claim for compensation after a serious accident, or if you need dedicated legal representation to help you fight against criminal charges, you naturally want to find the attorney who is most capable of effectively handling your case and getting the best possible results for you.

Whether you need aggressive defense against a serious criminal charge, representation in your divorce, child custody, parental responsibility or paternity case, or need representation in your immigration case, our firm can offer the sound counsel and compassionate guidance needed to accomplish your goals.

Our experienced criminal defense lawyers have been aggressively and successfully defending people in White Collar Crime cases and against other serious criminal charges for 20 years.

While there, Mr. Cuan prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, litigating against some of the finest trial attorneys in the country.

This experience — including high - profile cases such as a conviction obtained 15 years after a murder — is a strong asset for people who need able representation in their defense against serious criminal charges.

Learned senior counsel submits that if such finding of forgery rendered by the learned arbitrator which amounts to a serious criminal::: Downloaded on - 13/05/2014 23:52:28::: Kvm 42/107 ARBP259.13 charge is not set aside, such award would be a decree of this Court and would be executed by the claimant by filing criminal proceedings against the respondent based on such perverse finding which are without jurisdiction, such award would be thus in conflict with public policy under Section 34 of the Act and even under the narrower ground of public policy while considering the objection to the enforcement of a foreign award as held by the SC in case of Shri Lal Mahal Ltd..