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Judge won't allow juror interviews in Goodman DUI manslaughter case
While he announced his decision in court after quizzing DeMartin, the order explains why he didn't think DeMartin's experiment denied Goodman a fair trial. In his ruling, Colbath refers to nearly a dozen court decisions that establish when a juror's
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:40P
Texas Doctor Accused Of $5.2 Million In Medicare Fraud
HOUSTON (May 23, 2012)—Dr. Ben Echols, a Houston physician, is on trial in US District Court, accused of filing what prosecutors say was more than $5.2 million in phony Medicare home health claims for hundreds of patients who didn't need the care.
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:36P
Texas Doctor Accused Of $5.2 Million In Medicare Fraud
HOUSTON (May 23, 2012)—Dr. Ben Echols, a Houston physician, is on trial in US District Court, accused of filing what prosecutors say was more than $5.2 million in phony Medicare home health claims for hundreds of patients who didn't need the care.
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:36P
Minn. Supreme Court reverses conviction of mom found guilty of killing newborn
But Justice Paul H. Anderson wrote that because of "improper conduct of certain state officials, a reversal is warranted in the interests of justice." The reversal means Beecroft is eligible for a new trial. Interference from the Dakota County attorney
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:35P
“Breaking Down CEQA's Administrative Record Statute: Fifth District Explains
by Miller Starr Regalia on 5/23/2012 In a highly detailed and analytical opinion, the Fifth District Court of Appeal addressed and answered numerous novel legal questions regarding the proper interpretation and application of Public Resources Code
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:33P
“Breaking Down CEQA's Administrative Record Statute: Fifth District Explains
by Miller Starr Regalia on 5/23/2012 In a highly detailed and analytical opinion, the Fifth District Court of Appeal addressed and answered numerous novel legal questions regarding the proper interpretation and application of Public Resources Code
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:33P
Ciavarella appeals conviction, accuses judge of bias
Corrupt ex-Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. says the respected federal judge who presided over his corruption trial was out to get him. Ciavarella's attorneys, Al Flora Jr. and William Ruzzo, filed an appeal of his conviction and 28-year sentence today
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:30P
Ciavarella appeals conviction, accuses judge of bias
Corrupt ex-Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. says the respected federal judge who presided over his corruption trial was out to get him. Ciavarella's attorneys, Al Flora Jr. and William Ruzzo, filed an appeal of his conviction and 28-year sentence today
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:30P
Prosecution pleads for more time in Kennedy Agyapong's trial
The prosecution led by Rexford Wiredu told the court they were yet to be handed the docket on the case by the police and prayed the court to adjourn hearing for three weeks. This is the second time the case has been adjourned and for the same reason.
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:21P
Government readies key witnesses in Bobby Ferguson bid-rigging trial
During his hearing, US District Court Judge David Lawson asked Burrell why he submitted a fake bid. Lawson then asked: "Were you trying to bid up the price?" In return for his cooperation with the scheme, Burrell told the judge, "I was led to believe
Updated: 05/23/2012 01:21P
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