Latest Trial Court News
Would-be juror fined $500 for no-show in Lake County court
By Ruth Ann Krause Post-Tribune correspondent April 20, 2012 6:40PM A potential juror who said she fell ill the week of jury orientation for a death penalty murder case was fined $500 after being found in contempt of court on Friday.
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:41P
Would-be juror fined $500 for no-show in Lake County court
By Ruth Ann Krause Post-Tribune correspondent April 20, 2012 6:40PM A potential juror who said she fell ill the week of jury orientation for a death penalty murder case was fined $500 after being found in contempt of court on Friday.
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:41P
Bayelsa guber: Supreme Court strikes out Sylva's suit
Citing Sections 33 and 35 of the Electoral Act, Fagbemi argued that the Federal High Court had jurisdiction over the matter. He drew a distinction between the case and that of Senator Yakubu Lado where the Supreme Court held that only the National
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:38P
Judge: 'Below-Ground' Equipment Exempt from Texas Tax
A district court judge in Texas has ruled that oil and natural gas production equipment used "below ground" is exempt from state sales taxes on extraction equipment. According to media reports, Travis County District Court Judge John Dietz is expected
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:36P
Nottingham riot trial: Bus passenger's terror in petrol bomb 'war zone'
As he stepped out of the way of the bus, the youth threw the bottle toward the police station. That night Canning Circus Police Station was petrol bombed, the court has heard. Seven people are on trial accused of "setting out" to riot that night.
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:34P
Nottingham riot trial: Bus passenger's terror in petrol bomb 'war zone'
As he stepped out of the way of the bus, the youth threw the bottle toward the police station. That night Canning Circus Police Station was petrol bombed, the court has heard. Seven people are on trial accused of "setting out" to riot that night.
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:34P
Rocket's attorneys and Fed. prosecutors at odds
When the government showed a video clip of Cummings during the first trial of Clemens last summer, US District Court Judge Reggie Walton declared mistrial since the clip featured barred evidence. That video clip referenced Laura Pettitte,
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:34P
Keep the record open
The judge granted a defense motion to seal the records because of extensive pre-trial publicity, and the state's attorney did not object. The Florida Supreme Court has held that the party seeking closure must satisfy a three-prong test set out in a
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:33P
Clemens wants congressional testimony in trial
A government motion filed Friday says that the Clemens' defence should not be allowed to use out-of-court statements by Clemens as evidence because they are hearsay. (Photo: AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- There's a new issue
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:33P
Pair accused of plotting retribution murder of Inland man to stand trial
The defendants' preliminary hearing was spread out over eight months, during which there were four separate daylong hearings, and concluded with Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mark Mandio ruling that both men should be bound over for trial.
Updated: 04/20/2012 07:32P