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PEOPLE v. SUDOL
A motion to set aside the verdict may be granted only if it alleges grounds that, if raised on direct appeal, "would require a reversal or modification of the judgment as a matter of law by an appellate court" (CPL 330.30[1]). Since a trial court lacks
Updated: 11/11/2011 08:06A
PEOPLE v. MENDEZ
As an alternative holding, we find that the verdict was based on legally sufficient evidence. We also find that the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence (see People v Danielson, 9 NY3d 342, 348-349 [2007]).
Updated: 11/11/2011 08:06A
Army Sergeant Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Afghans
The guilty verdict on all counts, returned after five hours of deliberations, carried an automatic life prison sentence, but the five-member jury panel then decided that Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs, 26, would be eligible for parole in 8-1/2 years.
Updated: 11/11/2011 08:05A
BROWN v. STATE
Brown contends that (i) the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction of attempt to commit entering automobile; (ii) the trial court erred by denying Brown's motion for a directed verdict of acquittal as to loitering or prowling;
Updated: 11/11/2011 08:03A
Judge delays verdict in Bali boy drug case
But the judge is making him wait to find out his fate, with the verdict delayed for another two weeks. GEORGE ROBERTS, REPORTER: If there was any hope this ordeal would be over soon, the day delivered only disappointment. After the usual clambering
Updated: 11/11/2011 08:03A
Army sergeant convicted of Afghan murders
The guilty verdict on all counts, returned after five hours of deliberations, carried an automatic life prison sentence, but the five-member jury panel then decided that Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs, 26, would be eligible for parole in 8 1/2 years.
Updated: 11/11/2011 08:02A
Gary Johnson: Waiting for Niven verdict
On-loan midfielder Niven limped out of the defeat at Gillingham last weekend with what was initially believed to be an ankle injury. It has since emerged the problem is in the shin and manager Gary Johnson will now not request permission from parent
Updated: 11/11/2011 08:02A
RICHARDSON v. STATE
Appellant also asserts that trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to a verdict form and for failing to object when appellant was not arraigned on an enhanced charge. We affirm. Appellant was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent
Updated: 11/11/2011 07:59A
NATIONAL BANK OF ARKANSAS v. RIVER CROSSING PARTNERS, LLC
One year later, the loan matured. On October 30, 2007, RCP renewed the loan in the amount of $1354323 (Note 1). Robert borrowed $88000 from NBA to pay the interest on Note 1 (Note 2). Subsequently, NBA made a construction loan to HomeBuilderOne,
Updated: 11/11/2011 07:59A
STATE v. LEE
She argues on appeal that "the evidence was insufficient to sustain a guilty verdict for the offense charged." We affirm. ¶2 We view the evidence in the light most favorable to sustaining the verdict. See State v. Tamplin, 195 Ariz.
Updated: 11/11/2011 07:59A