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Top criminal barrister 'sexted' girlfriend of crook he was representing in court
In a bizarre case, the Appeals Court in London heard how Barrister Roy Headlam sent texts to the girlfriend of Mark Pettigrew who later received a five-year sentence for attempted burglary and handling stolen goods. Although the messages have not been
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:42A
Repeat offender found guilty of felony DWI
MALONE — A North Bangor man with seven previous drunken-driving arrests was convicted this week of felony DWI in Franklin County Court. Michael Colburn, 42, of Cold Springs Road was found guilty at trial and was taken to County Jail to await sentencing
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:41A
Jury sent home in Black trial
Judge Mr Justice Ronald Weatherup told the jurors at Armagh Crown Court he did not want them to feel under any time pressure to make a decision. The convicted triple child-killer is accused of abducting and murdering nine-year-old Jennifer Cardy in the
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:40A
Court rejects effort to send Lorinda Swain back to prison
"We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it granted efendant's motion to supplement her March 2009 motion for relief from judgment and scheduled an evidentiary hearing," the appeals court wrote. The appeals court also
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:39A
Appeal Scheduled In Cesar Laurean Case
Oral arguments are scheduled for November 16 th before the court. A three-judge panel will decide whether the law was correctly followed in his trial. A jury in Wayne County convicted the former Marine of first degree murder last year.
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:39A
Weekly Law Resume - February 17, 2011: ZIP Codes Requested By Businesses In
In this decision, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that asking for a ZIP code during a credit card transaction violates the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act. The ruling remanded the class action lawsuit back to the trial court for further
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:39A
Weekly Law Resume - February 10, 2011: Statute of Limitations Bars a Viable
Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three (January 27, 2011) In this case, the Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of an employer and an employee-supervisor on the ground that the one-year statute
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:39A
Former Army Officer Recounts Rapes, Murders by Boziz Rebels
Mr. Bemba, whose trial started last November, denies the charges against him, arguing that any of the armed groups who were in the CAR could have committed the rapes, murders, and looting over which he is on trial. Jean - Pierre Bemba in court.
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:38A
Lapland men freed over juror text
Mr Justice Butterfield, one of the three appeal judges, said: "This must have been a long trial for all concerned." He added that the attitude by the authorities at the time seemed to be: "So let's do everything we can to get it finished.
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:38A
Five touts given banning orders for illegal sale of Manchester United tickets
Following a trial at Trafford Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, Michael Mulheir, aged 45, of Trent Walk, Droylsden, was convicted of touting and was fined £1290 and given a three-year banning order. The other four defendants admitted ticket touting
Updated: 10/26/2011 11:38A
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