Latest Trial Court News
SJC announces inquiry into jury-waived OUI conviction rates
In the wake of a Boston Globe investigation into OUI conviction rates in jury-waived District Court trials, the Supreme Judicial Court has commissioned Boston lawyer R. “Jack” Cinquegrana to conduct a “confidential and independent preliminary inquiry”
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:22P
Martinelly guilty of felony murder in nun's death
The crash killed one Benedictine sister, 66-year-old Sister Denise Mosier, who had been riding in the back seat of Lange's car, and severely injured Lange, 75, and Sister Connie Ruth Lupton, 70, her front seat passenger. “Would you say you're the same
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:22P
Martinson trial close to ending
Jeffrey Martinson listens on during his trial in Superior Court Wednesday Aug, 23, 2011. Martinson is charged with the first-degree murder of his 4-year-old son back in 2004. Aug 23, 2011. Darryl Webb/AFN Police say Joshua Eberle Martinson was killed
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:21P
Contempt hearing postponed in Edwards sex tape case
"There are enormous amounts of sealed documents related to the criminal indictment of Mr. Edwards that are involved in their civil case as well as the civil contempt proceeding," Isley said during a court hearing Monday afternoon.
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:20P
Immigration fight recalls civil rights era
Micky Hammon, who also sponsored the new law. To be sure, construction businesses and farms say Hispanic workers they have relied upon have fled the state. So far, they haven't been able to find legal residents willing to take on what is usually
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:20P
Key defense witness in murder trial of Michael Jackson's doctor facing $1000
A key defence witness in the Michael Jackson death trial is facing a possible $1000 fine for contempt of court after a tense and dramatic morning in court. Dr Paul White was warned for mentioning information from two conversations he
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:18P
HC seeks Delhi Police's response on bail pleas of four accused in trust vote scam
The four accused approached the court, challenging the order of the trial court dismissing their bail pleas. Kulkarni, who is in jail since September 27, has challenged the trial court's order that had rejected his bail plea saying that he was the
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:17P
Judge accepts majority verdict in Pakistan trial
LONDON: The judge in the spot-fixing trial of former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif told the jury yesterday he would accept a majority verdict. After three days of deliberations by the jurors at Southwark Crown Court in
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:17P
Surrender, face trial for Dara encounter case, SC tells ADG Jain
JAIPUR: The Supreme Court on Monday directed absconding additional director general of police (crime) AK Jain to surrender before the trial court for his alleged involvement in the infamous Dara Singh fake encounter case. The apex court declined the
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:17P
DA May Seek Death Penalty In Jason Gilley Trial
The San Joaquin County District Attorney could seek the death penalty for Jason Gilley who is charged in the homicide of Dalene Carlson. Prosecutor Robert Himelblau said in court during Gilley's arraignment that the District Attorney is proceeding as
Updated: 10/31/2011 05:12P