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1. Kenya said to Give Shelter to Financier of Rwandan Genocide November 16, 2009 The U.S. ambassador on war crimes accuses Kenya of continuing to harbor a chief financier of the Rwandan genocide. The American official also expressed U.S. support for the decision by the International Criminal Court's prosecutor to begin proceedings against the suspected perpetrators of violence in Kenya.Wanted poster for Felicien KabugaU.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen Rapp met with Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Kenya's Justice Minister Mitula Kilonzo. The ambassador, who served for six years at the Tanzanian-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, s... (read more)

2. Do I need an attorney to fight a traffic ticket? A former traffic crime prosecutor tells you when y November 16, 2009 Some people assume that fighting a traffic violation in court is the best thing to do. However, this isn’t always the case. Learn about when you should and should not fight a traffic violation in court. Like clockwork I’m asked at least once a week whether I would suggest a potential client retain my services to fight a traffic violation in court. Like everything else in life, there are no cut and dry answers to this question. However, there are some general rules of thumb as to when it’s in your interest to have a criminal defense lawyer or dui lawyer by your side in court and when it mi... (read more) Author: Gregg Stark

3. YOUTH ON TRIAL Defending a Juvenile Sex Offender November 16, 2009 Although the juvenile justice system is distinct from the adult criminal system, the two share similar functions and goals. Both systems function to rehabilitate the offender, incapacitate the criminal, deter future criminal conduct by the offender (as well as others) and serve the exaction of retribution and expiation for the offense. However, the weight given to each of these functions varies between the two systems. Where the adult system has a punitive purpose separate from its rehabilitative goals. In re Samuel V., 225 Cal.App.3d 511 (1990), the juvenile system uses punishment of a mino... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

4. Iran Charges 3 US Detainees with Espionage November 09, 2009 Iran's official news agency, IRNA, reports three detained U.S. citizens have been charged with espionage.  Tehran's general prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dowlatabadi said Monday that investigations are continuing.  The three Americans were detained on July 31 for entering Iran illegally, after they apparently strayed across the border while on a hike in northern Iraq. Speaking in Berlin Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Washington believes there is no evidence to support any charge whatsoever. She again appealed to Iranian authorities to exercise compassion and release ... (read more)

5. ICC Prosecutor Promises Speed in Kenya Proceedings November 07, 2009 Luis Moreno Ocampo, prosecutor of the ICC, speaks during a press conference at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, 7 Nov 2009The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor, Luis Moreno Ocampo, ended a crucial visit to Kenya Saturday detailing his plan to speedily investigate and then prosecute the top suspects of the nation's post-election violence. The prosecutor wants to name those to be charged before the campaign season begins for the 2012 elections. Ocampo announced on Thursday that he was invoking his prosecutorial powers to ask the Court to authorize investigations into crim... (read more)

6. ICC Prosecutor to Request Probe Into Kenya's Post-Election Violence November 05, 2009 The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, says he will request ICC judges to open an investigation into crimes committed after the disputed 2007 elections. Ocampo made the announcement in Nairobi, following talks with the Kenya's top leaders. The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno Ocampo, left, shakes hands with Kenyan President Mwai Kibak in Nairobi, Kenya, 5 Nov. 2009The ICC prosecutor arrived in the capital early Thursday and held a two-hour, closed-door meeting with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga. ... (read more)

7. ICC Prosecutor Faces Uphill Challenges in Kenya Case November 04, 2009 A group representing victims of Kenya's post-election violence is urging The Hague to intervene and prosecute those most responsible for the organized slaughters. The victims play just one part in the complex web of political realities facing the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor as he arrives Thursday for a face-to-face meeting with Kenya's government leaders. International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo in The Hague, Netherlands, 04 Mar 2009ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo's visit follows the Kenyan government's failure to meet a September 30 deadlin... (read more)

8. The Obstacle in Empanelling an Impartial Jury in a High-Profile Case November 02, 2009 Sixth Amendment: Defendant Rights Jury Trial In Duncan v. Louisiana, 391 U.S. 145 (1968), the Supreme Court recognized that the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial in criminal cases is fundamental to the American scheme of justice. The purpose of a jury trial is to (1) prevent oppression by the government, (2) provide a safeguard against a corrupt or overzealous prosecutor and/or a biased or compliant judge, (3) give defendants the opportunity to be tried by his or her peers, and (4) reflect reluctance to entrust the liberty and life of an individual to one judge. See id. Unfortunately, the... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

9. Plea-bargaining and Guilty Pleas: A Curse or an Answer to a Defendants Prayer? October 29, 2009 Plea-bargaining and guilty pleas are a critical element of the criminal legal system. Plea-bargaining is a process in which a defendant negotiates the terms of punishment in exchange for a guilty plea or a no contest plea. Many times the prosecutor will offer to dismiss some criminal counts or reduce the maximum punishment. There are different reasons why defendants decide to plead guilty or plead no contest and avoid going to trial. Some of the reasons include lower sentencing, lack of evidence to support their case, less costly, and personal desire to confess guilt. Whatever the reasons ar... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

10. D.A. Alters His 3-Strikes Stance October 27, 2009 SACRAMENTO — In 2004, Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley was part of a powerful coalition that helped defeat Proposition 66, a measure that would have relaxed the state’s three-strikes sentencing law. D.A. Cooley Leads Fight to Change California’s Three-Strikes Law Now Cooley’s back in the middle of the fight. But this time, the Republican prosecutor has broken with his colleagues by leading an effort to liberalize California’s three-strikes law, the nation’s toughest. Cooley has joined Brian Dunn, an attorney from the late Johnnie Cochr... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

11. Sierra Leone Tribunal Hands Down Final Rulings October 26, 2009 Chief Prosecutor Stephen Rapp (R) at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone, The Hague, Netherlands (File)The U.N.-backed war crimes court for Sierra Leone has upheld prison sentences for three rebel leaders convicted of crimes against humanity.The court's appeals chamber Monday confirmed sentences of 52 years for Issa Hassan Sesay, 40 years for Morris Kallon, and 25 years for Augustine Gbao.The three rebels were convicted of overseeing a series of rapes and killings during Sierra Leone's 1991 to 2002 civil war.The Special Court for Sierra Leone is now due to shut down operations in the ... (read more)

12. The working of the Florida Child Support Enforcement Program October 26, 2009 The Florida Department of Revenue has been administering the Florida Child Support Enforcement Program since the year 1994. All the members of the department are to provide support services for children in all regions with the exception of two Florida counties namely the Miami-Dade County and the Manatee County. In these counties, the office of the Public Prosecutor provides services in Miami-Dade County while the Manatee County Clerk of Court provides services in the Manatee County. The federal government of the State of Florida, Florida courts, local law enforcement agencies, financia... (read more) Author: James Bond

13. What the Public Needs to Know About Criminal Cases October 16, 2009 Criminal Law: An Overview Criminal law involves the prosecution by the government of any person accused of an act that constitutes a crime. A crime is the commission of an act or the omission of an act in violation of a public law. Most crimes are made so by statute; such as a penal or criminal code. It is the filing of criminal charges that starts the lawsuit. The charges are generally contained in a written complaint filed by the governments attorney, the prosecutor (or district attorney). Some jurisdictions use the Grand Jury–a public body of citizens, who hear evidence and then deci... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

14. Kenya Invites ICC Prosecutor for Talks November 3 October 14, 2009 International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo (file photo)Kenya has invited the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor for talks on trying the main suspects in last year's post-election violence.Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo has been asked to visit November 3 for discussions with President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.Kenyan Justice Minister Mutula Kilonzo said late Tuesday that he is awaiting Moreno-Ocampo's response after communicating the request by phone and fax.The ICC prosecutor has said he will pursue "those most responsible" for the riots and ... (read more)

15. Iranian Opposition Leader Mehdi Karroubi Facing Court Scrutiny October 13, 2009 Reformist Iranian presidential candidate, Mahdi Karroubi, talks with media during his press conference in Tehran, Iran, 09 Jun 2009Tehran's prosecutor says an investigation is under way into charges by Iranian opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi that detainees in a government detention center were raped.  A judiciary panel investigating the matter has dismissed the rape claim.Iran's official Press TV says opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi is under scrutiny for "making false allegations" over claims detainees were raped at a government detention center.Iran's ILNA news agency, quoting prosecu... (read more)

16. Arrested on Suspicion of Battery October 13, 2009 Bakersfield: A Prosecutor for the Kern County District Attorney’s office by the name of Andrea Kohler was taken into custody at a casino in Santa Barbara County. County Sheriffs say that she was arrested on suspicion of Battery on October 20th; her husband was arrested for the same charge. Neither individual was taken into custody. The report from Santa Barbara County Sheriff Office claims that Kohler and her husband got into an altercation with casino security personnel in which biting and scratching allegedly took place. Kern County District Attorney Arrested Forty-three year o... (read more) Author: Sam Cadbury

17. Kenyans Welcome ICC Decision on Post-Election Violence September 30, 2009 International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo in The Hague, Netherlands, 04 Mar 2009Kenyans are expressing appreciation for the decision by the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor to go after the major suspects of post-election political violence, while working with Kenya on creating local solutions at the same time.  The ICC prosecutor announced his move to intervene after the nation missed its September 30 deadline.The move by the ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo to announce its decision to open cases against senior Kenyan officials did not come as mu... (read more)

18. Italian Prosecutor Urges Prison for Americans in CIA Case September 30, 2009 An Italian prosecutor has urged a court in Milan to convict and sentence 26 U.S. intelligence operatives to prison terms of up to 13 years for their suspected roles in the 2003 kidnapping of a Muslim cleric. Prosec. Armando Spataro at trial of 26 Americans, 7 Italians accused of planning CIA-led kidnapping of Egyptian terror suspect in Milan, 23 Sep 2009The prosecutor, Armando Spataro, also asked the court to convict and sentence the head of Italy's military intelligence agency, Nicolo Pollari, to the same prison term for his alleged role in the abduction. Pollari has denied involvement, ... (read more)

19. St Louis County Anti Taxi Ordinance 09/29/2009 October 02, 2009 St Louis County Anti Taxi Ordinance 09/29/2009 Unincorporated St. Louis County, in its infinite wisdom, has come up with an ordinance that states you can not park your taxicab in your own driveway. I have been a taxi driver since 1988, and never came across such a nonsensical law. The state of Missouri says that a commercial vehicle is defined as a vehicle, with a minimum gross weight of 15,000lbs. The prosecutor, in family court said the St. Louis County ordinance is more prohibitive, and trumps state law, although I have not seen a copy of the county law. I will investig... (read more) Author: Donald Demsko

20. The Fort Worth Criminal Attorney: Texans Tough On Crime September 24, 2009 Whether the charges are federal, state or local nature, an experienced Fort Worth criminal attorney will know what to do to defend or prosecute. It can be quite overwhelming to be confronted with such a large opposition than what a prosecutor has at their disposal. If you are charged with a crime, the prosecutor is determined to find a guilty verdict and will be relentless to get this conviction. In some situations, this can even be if there is evidence pointing to another suspect. Having a knowledgeable and skilled Fort Worth criminal attorney on your side who knows all the players and in... (read more) Author: Mark Sierra

21. Scottish Law Chief Denounces Convicted Lockerbie Bomber's Posted Documents September 19, 2009 Abdel Baset al-Megrahi in his room, in Tripoli international hospital, Libya, 09 Sep 2009Scotland's chief prosecutor has denounced convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi for posting the first of hundreds of documents onto his Web site. Megrahi - who is terminally ill with cancer - says the documents will prove his innocence in the 1988 attack that killed 270 people. Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the only man convicted of bombing Pan-Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, posted the 353-pages of legal arguments on the Internet Friday.  The documents come from an appeal against ... (read more)

22. International Court to Probe Possible Afghanistan War Crimes September 10, 2009 The chief prosecutor for the International Criminal Court says he is collecting information about possible war crimes committed in Afghanistan by both Taliban and NATO forces.Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) (File)Speaking at the United Nations Wednesday, Luis Moreno Ocampo said the preliminary inquiry is very complex because it is difficult to gather information in the country.Ocampo said non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan and the Afghan government are helping him collect evidence. The probe comes after NATO forces acknowledged that a deadly ... (read more)

23. US Justice Department Considers Criminal Prosecution of Interrogators August 24, 2009 A major U.S. newspaper reports the U.S. Justice Department is recommending that some cases of alleged prisoner abuse by the Central Intelligence Agency be pursued in court.The New York Times cites an unnamed source saying the Office of Professional Responsibility made the recommendation to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. He is now considering whether to appoint a prosecutor to investigate the CIA's interrogation practices during the administration of President George W. Bush. The move could expose CIA employees and agency contractors to criminal prosecution for alleged mistreatment of terr... (read more)

24. Russian Hydro-Electric Plant Accident Kills Eight August 17, 2009 An accident at Russia's largest hydro-electric power station has killed at least eight workers and authorities say a number of others are still missing.The Investigative Committee of the Russian Prosecutor General's Office says Monday's accident took place at the Sayano-Shushenskaya power station, located on the Yenisei River in southern Siberia. According to the committee, the accident occurred when an oil-immersed transformer exploded during equipment repairs at the facility, which is Russia's largest hydro-electric power station. The committee has opened a formal investigation into whether ... (read more)

25. Is Bat Rolling Illegal? What does ASA, USSSA, and NSA Say? August 18, 2009 It is clear that all associations believe that altering a bat not allowed as spelled out by their rules but let’s clear the air; there is not any law that states a rolled bat is illegal. It would be hard for a prosecutor to prove that a rolled bat is any hotter than a bat broken in by hitting baseballs or softballs repeatedly. There have not been any landmark civil suit cases to date. There has been one court case to date about altering bats but this was a shaved and a painted bat: “Oklahoma City, OK—The Amateur Softball Association (“ASA”) is pleased to report that the U.S. District Cour... (read more) Author: Brock Gibson

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