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1. Public prosecutor recommends dropping (Jean) Sarkozy charges June 27, 2008 The mysterious if somewhat exhausting case of the hit-and-run scooter and the role of the French president's son, Jean Sarkozy, could be nearing its conclusion. A Paris prosecutor has recommended dropping charges against him, but a final decision won't be handed down until September. The incident dates back to October 2005, when Mohammed Bellouti claimed that a scooter ran into the back of his BMW in the centre of Paris, damaging his rear bumper and driving away without stopping. Bellouti apparently had the presence of mind to note down the licence number and reported it to the ... (read more) Author: Johnny Summerton

2. Lefkada an Ionian island in Greece February 18, 2008 Lefkada's Culture Lefkada is the island which has brought forth some of the most important poets and leading figures from the arts and sciences at Greek and world level. loannis Zambelios (1787-1856). Having studied in Italy and Paris (law, literature, philosophy) he returned to Lefkada, was appointed as Ionian Island State prosecutor, joined the 'Filiki Etaireia' and dedicated himself to national liberation becoming one of the leading members of that organization from Lefkada. He wrote 12 tragedies about the Greek situation. Spyridonas Zambelios (1813-1881). Son of loannis Zambe... (read more) Author: George Papas

3. An introduction to US Defense Lawyers December 01, 2007 An US defense lawyer is an attorney, which represents a charged party in all law matters, comprising in a court of law. The charged person is generally recognized as the defendant, so the name states, defense lawyer. Many US defense lawyers begins out as legal prosecutors for the state. The prosecutor is available as an agent or a broker of the state, acting in the interest of the fatality, but not on behalf of them directly. Criminal proceedings, where there is a prosecutor, do not carry an applicant, as such, as the party that brings charges opposing the defendant is a community agency... (read more) Author: ron victor

4. Seattle Daily Blog Report: Davenport's Instincts, What's up with the King County Prosecutor Race, November 01, 2007 This is a selection of recent popular blog articles from SeattleIAM where you will find the best blogs from Seattle, Washington as well as video uploads, social networking, rumors, and blog authoring. Davenport Went Against His Instincts A post on Husky Football has cornerback Byron Davenport saying that he’s learned a great deal after having been pulled from last Saturday’s game against Arizona. Husky’s coach, Tyrone Willingham pulled Davenport after he gave up a 66-yard touchdown pass to Arizona’s Mike Thomas. The post says that Willingham felt uncomfortable “with what he sa... (read more) Author: Andrew Rideout

5. An Introduction to US Attorney October 08, 2007 A US attorney is recognized as a prosecutor and defense lawyer that represents the federal government of US in one of the 93 defined districts. The location of US Attorney is given all through presidential scheduled time. The governing body further corroborates all appointments. Anyhow a US attorney could as well get another schedule time once his or her term has been officially completed. As a delegate of the administration, a US Attorney is simply apt to be caught up in and act against cases that represent the infringement of central laws. As well, the US Attorney would protect the gov... (read more) Author: ron victor

6. A must read 4 white americans August 28, 2007 Black Nooses Hanging from the "White" Tree By BILL QUIGLEY In a small still mostly segregated section of rural Louisiana, an all white jury heard a series of white witnesses called by a white prosecutor testify in a courtroom overseen by a white judge in a trial of a fight at the local high school where a white student who had been making racial taunts was hit by black students. The fight was the culmination of a series of racial incidents starting when whites responded to black students sitting under the "white tree" at their school by hanging three nooses from the tree. The white j... (read more) Author: Jenny Sheckter

7. Traffic Court - No Prosecutor or the Cop is Acting as the Prosecutor are both Legal Grounds for Dismissal August 21, 2007 Can the cop lawfully be the prosecutor in a traffic court case? & Can the traffic court lawfully conduct a traffic court trial when there is no prosecutor? The state of New York decriminalized minor traffic offenses in 1934 with the creation of the 'civil traffic infraction'. New York blazed the legal path that other states quickly followed in decriminalizing minor traffic offense by also adopting the civil traffic i... (read more) Author: Greg Slaughter

8. 10 Steps to a More Dynamic Voice! June 21, 2006 10 Steps to a More Dynamic Voice! "Speak up, Counselor! Speak up!" So went the big Federal drug trial (on which I was a juror) as the Federal judge admonished the prosecuting attorney over and over, every day, during the course of the trial. "We can't hear you." The trial of some major drug king-pins, a seemingly open-and-shut case, ended in a hung jury. Why? The jury had lost confidence in the prosecutor -- who had not communicated effectively. He distracted the courtroom because he spoke too softly, he lacked confidence in his closing arguments, and he mumbled. ... (read more) Author: Karen Schadow

9. Forgery June 07, 2006 Forgery Forgery is the crime of creating a false document, altering a document, or writing a false signature for the illegal benefit of the person making the forgery. This includes improperly filling in a blank document, like an automobile purchase contract, over a buyer's signature, with the terms different from those agreed. Forgery may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony. This type of classification system is termed as being a “wobbler.” A wobbler is punishable by either imprisonment in the state prison or by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year. It is up ... (read more) Author: Darren Kavinoky

10. Suppression Motions June 06, 2006 Suppression Motions Suppression motions are a valuable tool in a DUI case because when evidence can be excluded, the prosecutor’s case is weakened. Suppression follows the rule of law that evidence secured by illegal means and in bad faith cannot be introduced in a criminal trial. The technical term is that it is "excluded" upon a motion to suppress made by the lawyer for the accused. It is based on the constitutional requirement that "…no [person] can be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law" (Fifth Amendment to the Constitution, applied to the states by th... (read more) Author: Darren Kavinoky

11. Sentencing Alternatives: What kind of sentencing alternatives are available in DUI cases? June 06, 2006 Sentencing Alternatives: What kind of sentencing alternatives are available in DUI cases? The penalties for conviction of a DUI are harsh and include large fines, jail time, and mandatory alcohol education classes. Conviction for multiple DUIs only increases the amount of punishment. Because of the harsh nature of DUI sentencing laws, courts have developed alternative sentencing options. Sentencing alternatives increase the options available for punishment, allowing for greater plea bargaining choices between the prosecutor and the defense. Sentencing alternatives have the uniq... (read more) Author: Darren Kavinoky

12. Plea Bargaining: Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed June 06, 2006 Plea Bargaining: How do the following differ from a DUI: Wet Reckless, Dry Reckless, Exhibition of Speed The prosecutor and defense counsel can agree to a lower charged offense, as a result of what is known as “plea bargaining.” Plea bargaining usually results in a lower-charged offense and/or a lighter sentence in exchange for a guilty or nolo contendere plea by the defendant. However, the judge in the case must approve the plea bargain in order for it to be effective. There are many advantages to a plea bargain. A plea bargain will avoid further court proceedings and avoid a fu... (read more) Author: Darren Kavinoky

13. Per Se Rule June 06, 2006 “Per Se”: 23152(b) In order to be convicted of a DUI, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was driving under the influence of alcohol. The types of evidence which normally support this charge are: driving pattern, physical appearance, performance on field sobriety tests, and the results of chemical tests. However, the fact is that many people can drive at or above the legal limit (at .08% BAC) and have a perfect driving pattern, none or few physical symptoms of intoxication, and perform the field sobriety tests with flying colors. This can primarily ... (read more) Author: Darren Kavinoky

14. Maintaining Place for Selling or Using Controlled Substances June 06, 2006 Maintaining Place for Selling or Using Controlled Substances It is illegal to maintain a place for selling or using controlled substances. Every person who opens or maintains any place for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away, or using any controlled substance shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one year or the state prison. The classification of offense may be deemed a misdemeanor or felony (known as a wobbler felony). A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in the county jail. Felonies are those crimes punishable i... (read more) Author: Darren Kavinoky

15. Accident Reconstruction June 06, 2006 Accident Reconstruction Accident reconstruction is an important, but often overlooked tool, of a DUI defense. Where there has been an accident, the responding police officers and detectives write a traffic collision report. This is often the only means the prosecutor will be able to piece together the events leading up to the crash and its aftermath. However, the defense should never rely solely on the often incomplete collision report, generated by an often untrained officer in the field. The defense’s case can be strengthened by critically assessing the reconstruction and doing ... (read more) Author: Darren Kavinoky

16. Daily Surrender Psalms 119:153-154 May 13, 2006 May 13, 2006 Psalms 119:153-154 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. (154) Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. The prosecutor of this world has come to the throne of the great Judge of all (Job 1:6-12). He has found fault, he has found wickedness in you. He expounds the case before the God of the universe without forgetting a single element. He *twists facts like the wick of a candle; he supports his case with false witnesses (Mat 26:60). Appear now before the throne of the Eternal Judge. What will you plead?... (read more) Author: Patrick Lumbroso

17. Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorneys March 13, 2006 Las Vegas can be an easy place to get into trouble with the law. There is a reason it is called "Sin City." You can easily find yourself handcuffed in the back seat of a police car, getting fingerprinted and questioned by police officers. Before you say anything, make sure you ask for a lawyer to be present. Having the right to have an attorney present at every aspect of your criminal proceeding is your constitutional right. You do not have to answer any questions from police officers or the prosecutor without your lawyer being present.The services of defense lawyers encompass every aspec... (read more) Author: Marcus Peterson

18. Criminal Lawyers March 13, 2006 There are two types of criminal lawyers – prosecutors and defense lawyers. The prosecutor’s job is to represent the government in criminal proceedings. If you are charged with a criminal offense, these are the lawyers that will try and put you in jail. The defense lawyers are the ones that will represent you throughout the criminal proceedings. In the United States, a person who has been accused of a crime has the option of either hiring a lawyer or a court appointed attorney. It is everyone’s right to have lawyer represent them during the criminal process regardless of whether they can aff... (read more) Author: Kristy Annely

19. Steven Plaut spouts lies! January 21, 2006 Re: Israel's Plague of Conspiracism > Virtually every "question" raised by the conspiracists about the Rabin assassination has by now been fully explained away and answered... Dear Steven, That's a DAMN LIE and shame on you for aiding and abetting those who would continue what is clearly a cover-up. Are you going to dismiss the prosecutor of the case who came foreward this year and publicly expressed her concerns about "new" evidence that proves Rabin was shot at point blank range and in the front - something the Kempler video proves Amir didn't do. The ballistics expert... (read more) Author: David Ben-Ariel

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