Latest Trial Court News
Lepanto Mayor Steve Jernigan's residence questioned
Prosecutor Martin Lilly told the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday that Mayor Steve Jernigan rented sham apartments so he could win office. Jernigan's attorney said Jernigan met the residency requirements. A trial court in northeast Arkansas ruled in
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:29P
Mayor's residence questioned
Prosecutor Martin Lilly told the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday that Mayor Steve Jernigan rented sham apartments so he could win office. Jernigan's attorney said Jernigan met the residency requirements. A trial court in northeast Arkansas ruled in
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:28P
U.S. Supreme Court reiterates strong commitment to enforcement of arbitration
The trial court and Florida Court of Appeal rejected the arbitration demand, holding that the investors were not parties to the audit services agreement, and that the investors' negligent misrepresentation and FDUTPA claims were direct claims against
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:28P
Plea agreement reached in father, son felonies -- driver paralyzed in assault
14 trial was set to take place, a Bartley-area father and son facing a combined 17 felony charges stemming from a 2010 roll-over accident that injured four, accepted a plea agreement Tuesday afternoon in Red Willow County District Court.
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:21P
Ark. mayor's residence called into question
Prosecutor Martin Lilly told the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday that Mayor Steve Jernigan rented sham apartments so he could win office. Jernigan's attorney said Jernigan met the residency requirements. A trial court in northeast Arkansas ruled in
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:15P
COA Opinion: Assertion of “medical marihuana” defense is barred because the
It also upheld the trial court's order granting the prosecution's motion to preclude assertion of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), MCL 333.23241 et seq. as an affirmative defense and to preclude reference to the MMMA at trial.
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:15P
Lawyers discuss moving Richland nanny's trial
Her trial is scheduled for Jan. 9 On Wednesday, lawyer Scott Johnson said he needs more time to prepare for trial, but said he needs to meet with prosecutors to see what new dates work for them. The case returns to court Dec. 1.
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:14P
High court: Rapist's admitted desires to molest should keep him locked up
“We recognize that there is a risk that Danforth might perpetrate a sexually violent crime,” Justice Charles Wiggins wrote in dissent. “But Danforth is not alone in presenting such a risk. “We cannot lock up every person who presents a risk of future
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:12P
"Kanimozhi's detention hinders democracy"
Kanimozhi and her mother Rajathiammal reportedly broke down in the court as the judge passed his order. This is the fourth time Kanimozhi was denied bail. She is in jail since May 20. The special CBI court will begin its trial in the case from November
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:12P
Ex-cop arraigned in Bangor double-fatal motorcycle crash case
John P. Heaney III, 49, of Lopatcong Township, was in court this morning, wearing khakis, a sport coat, blue dress shirt and tie. Heaney has been free on $50000 bail while he awaits trial. Heaney did not make any comments during his arraignment,
Updated: 11/10/2011 01:11P