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Mel Gibson charged with misdemeanor battery
His attorney Blair Berk said in a previous statement that Gibson pursued a plea agreement with his children in mind. He has an infant daughter with Grigorieva. "I know from almost 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer that sometimes justice can come
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:28P
Iowa Supreme Court overturns sentence for man who allegedly gave meth to teens
After the verdict, prosecutors added a habitual offender allegation because of prior felony drug and theft convictions that raised Bruce's possible prison time to up to 105 years. The defense challenged the sentencing enhancement because it was levied
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:27P
Star Scientific Shares Jump As Patent Claims Confirmed
The technology-oriented tobacco company, which develops dissolvable smokeless tobacco products to prevent or reduce carcinogenic toxins in tobacco, is currently awaiting a ruling from the US Court of Appeals of a jury verdict that was in favor of RJ
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:27P
Sacto 9-1-1: Sacramento PD plans major anti-DUI, underage drinking enforcements
-Assisting the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office in a countywide warrant sweep, targeting people who have DUI warrants for their arrest. -Running a DUI checkpoint on a day and at site in the city yet to be disclosed.
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:26P
Former NBA owner Shinn said to be interested in storytelling center
Several months later, the ISC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Smith, founder of the storytelling festival, said he first met Shinn about five years ago after the North Carolina native bought his Washington County property.
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:25P
Justin Price Pictures: The Lincoln Lawyer Movie Premiere Photos, Pics
Justin Price Pictures: Justin Price arrives on the red carpet at "The Lincoln Lawyer" movie premiere held at ArcLight Hollywood on March 10, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Mickey Haller is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:24P
New Trial Ordered In Western Iowa Strip Search Lawsuit
Sioux City television station KTIV reported that Judge Mark Bennett said his ruling doesn't mean he thinks the award should be cut. He says the jury initially issued their verdict in an incorrect format. Bennett says the jury's second verdict a few
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:23P
Little Compton Police Chief's Son Charged With DUI In Tiverton
David S. Wordell, 19, of 274 Long Highway, Little Compton, was arrested on Monday, March 7, at 11:38 am at the Tiverton Police Station and was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, DUI involving bodily
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:22P
UBS Says Madoff Trustee Disclosure May Endanger Employees
Six current and former UBS employees who mostly "happened to" write e-mails or internal documents would probably be "tarnished, or worse" in news coverage, the Zurich-based bank said in a filing yesterday in US Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan.
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:21P
Man gets 12 years in August fatal DUI accident
District Judge Richard Gurley this morning could have imposed a probation term, up to 24 years in prison, under the open terms of plea agreement struck in January with the District Attorney's office. “The Court doesn't look at you as a bad man,” Gurley
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:21P
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