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Kelly's Court Takes On The Case Of Bully Basher Casey Heynes
Armstrong celebrated Heynes for using “street justice” to stand up for himself, going so far as to describe his actions as being “like in a Wii game” controlled by the average viewer. Eiglarsh, meanwhile, said that, as a lawyer (but not as a dad),
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:07P
Appeal filed in controversial rape decision
WINNIPEG — Manitoba justice officials have filed an appeal of a judge's controversial decision to keep a convicted rapist out of jail while commenting on the actions and attire of the victim. Documents were filed Wednesday seeking to overturn last
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:07P
Suggestive signs hidden but city not backing off of lawsuit
Signs advertising an escort service were turned around today (March 17), just two days after a lawsuit was filed by the city of Park Ridge against the owner of the strip mall where the controversial signs
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:06P
What's next for Mariah Wilson?
“In all likelihood, it could take up to two or three years," said criminal defense attorney Miguel Cervantes. He wasn't involved in the Marmolejo case in any way but said pursuing civil action against Wilson may not be worth it.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:06P
Skokie Park District, circus company target of lawsuit
The mother of a girl who allegedly damaged her teeth at a circus camp has filed a lawsuit against the circus company and the Skokie Park District. An attorney for the mother declined to comment
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:06P
Criminal Law: Sentencing – Criminal History Calculation – Iowa Law
Where a defendant argued that the district court erroneously considered his conviction for driving while barred in calculating his criminal history points, all felony offenses must be included in the calculation of criminal
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:05P
Criminal Law: Prior Convictions – Felon In Possession – Hearsay
(1) Where a defendant convicted for being a felon in possession of a weapon challenged the introduction of his prior convictions for armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon, the evidence was relevant to the
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:05P
Casey Anthony latest: Clerk of courts says trial could be 'canceled' or delayed
On Thursday, Orange County Clerk of Courts Lydia Gardner said the Casey Anthony murder trial may be at risk of being 'canceled' or delayed if Florida legislative funding cuts are approved. After the state released an estimate of costs associated with
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:05P
Wisconsin Judge to Decide on Emergency Block on Union Law Friday
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing Republican legislative leaders of violating Wisconsin's open meetings law during the rushed run-up to a Senate vote on the measure last week.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:05P
Yes or no is the dilemma in Egypt
By Ramadan Al Sherbini, Correspondent Egyptians go to the polls on Saturday to give their verdict on the military's plans for a rapid transition from the 30-year authoritarian rule of ousted president Hosni Mubarak. Just five weeks after Mubarak quit,
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:04P
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