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1. Plea Bargain July 01, 2009 Plea Bargain (also called plea agreement, plea deal or copping a plea) is an agreement, in a criminal case, between the prosecutor and the defendant. The defendant is given the opportunity to plead guilty usually for a part of his charges with a recommendation of a lighter sentence. This agreement can be made at almost any point of a criminal case, before the trial. The majority of criminal cases (about 90% of all criminal convictions) are solved through a Plea Bargain. Today when the courts are overloaded and the jails are overcrowded it is a good solution that allows saving time and the reso... (read more) Author: john metthew

2. Bobby Joe Springfield - 6 Months Supervision For Criminal Trespass, Burglary May 19, 2009 Bobby Joe Springfield of Texas received six months supervision and a fine of $300 for criminal trespass and burglary committed on the property of Larry McClendon. The sentence was handed down after a plea agreement was entered into by both prosecutor and defense attorney in Dallas County, and the order was signed by Judge Dorothy Shead. This means that Bobby Springfield has to stay clear of the law for the next six months or risk going back to court again. Bobby Joe Springfield got the break of a lifetime, especially when you consider the reputation of Texas justice. Will Bobby Spri... (read more) Author: Bobby spiring

3. The Great Monastery in Captivity May 19, 2009 In a remote village near Midyat, South East Turkey, a land dispute with neighboring villages is threatening the future of Mor Gabriel, one of the World’s oldest Christian monasteries, also known as the monastery of St. Gabriel, a property of the Syrian Orthodox Church (Suryani). In August 2008, three mukhtars (low level elected officials with limited authority) in Midyat, filed a criminal complaint with a local prosecutor against the Monastery of St. Gabriel alleging it “illegally appropriated territory by building a wall.” (See US Department of State, 2008 Human Rights Report: Turkey.) On S... (read more) Author: Gabriel Sawma

4. Grand Jury Indictment and the Canadian Law May 12, 2009 Grand jury is a type of jury that determines whether there is enough evidence for a trial, in common law. Usually the grand juries carry out this duty ether by examining evidence presented by a prosecutor and issuing indictments or by investigating alleged crimes and issuing presentments. A grand jury is usually larger than the petit jury used during a trial. The size of grand jury depends on the jurisdiction and varies between twenty-three and twelve. If a grand jury is working at the case the jurors are summoned to serve for a certain period of time, the period sometimes lasts many mont... (read more) Author: Tamia Johnson

5. LegalEdge Announces Release Plans for The American Prosecutor Product. March 23, 2009 LegalEdge Software, a 20 year old Case Management software manufacturer recently announced its plans to release the American Prosecutor Web based product. This Web version of the popular client server product of the same name will be released in the second quarter of 2009. The American Prosecutor™ Web Version is specifically designed for the needs of the Prosecuting Attorney. Specific procedures and screens are included to handle the kinds of cases that Prosecutors see. Felonies and Misdemeanors are classified easily through user definable lookup lists —Drugs, Prostitution, Homicid... (read more) Author: Richard Conwell

6. If You Are Accused of a Crime, Always Get the Best Help December 16, 2008 Sometimes when luck isn’t favoring you, you might get into circumstances where correctly or incorrectly you’re booked for a criminal offence. It’s a terrible thing to be booked for a crime, and the results can be terrible. I just don’t mean jail here. In order to put up a good fight in Minnesota, you need a good Minnesota criminal lawyer. Without a good Minneapolis criminal lawyer, you could be giving away your case. When you’re booked for an offence, the police and the state prosecutor will do everything to pin it on you, and they will do everything to make sure you get a hefty sentence.... (read more) Author: Fabiola Groshan

7. Drunk Driving can Have Serious Consequence December 02, 2008 In phoenix if anyone is in prison for driving under the influence, we may wonder why it is so significant to have a DUI lawyer Phoenix to stand for us. We can find various reasons why it is significant to have a lawyer who specialize in DUI cases guiding us from the time of our arrest until our illegal trial has finished. Our lawyer can collect information regarding our case, talk with the prosecutor to attempt to build arrangements for a request contract, ask practiced witness to show through our trial, and talk on our behalf at managerial events and earlier to sentencing. Having a DUI lawyer... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

8. Are you unwittingly committing life insurance fraud? November 26, 2008 A report today has revealed that a debt ridden farmer has murdered his wife in an attempt to claim £400,000 from a life insurance policy. The prosecutor has told the court that "The defendant was leading a double life. The prosecution say, essentially, that the two halves of that life were on an imminent collision course at that time."Jane Wilson died just when the defendant needed her to die. As for the circumstances, despite being experienced on the farm, Jane Wilson somehow contrived to fall under the front wheels of the tractor and the defendant somehow managed not to see her.So after rece... (read more) Author: Seamus Swords

9. Sharing the Good News about Laserfiche with Your Colleagues November 03, 2008 With the support of the Eaton County Information Systems Office, the Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office has successfully transitioned from dependence on physical paper file folders. In fact, we are among the first prosecutor offices in the USA to go paperless with document management software! Changing to electronic files isn’t a revolutionary idea; many private industries have already made the switch. But our change has been a revolutionary improvement in how we do the people’s business, and is a harbinger of the future for many other prosecutor offices. I think it’s important to show my coll... (read more) Author: laser fiche

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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: Paul Williams

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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