Hockey moms and capital markets Oct 7, 2008
America is the heir to a long tradition of Anglo-Saxon law that began with jury trial and the Magna Carta and continued through the English Revolution of the 17th century and the American Revolution of the 18th. Ordinary people like Palin are the bearers of this tradition. (Asia Times Online)
More of this story Oct 7, 2008
Prosecuting Attorney Chris Raff said although the state was ready to proceed with a jury trial, Interim School Superintendent James Staggs had asked that a plea agreement be reached with Howerton. Superintendent Staggs asked us to handle it in the manner we did today because he thought it was in the best interests of the Bald Knob School District, Raff said Monday. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
NTT Settles Suit with U.S. University, Canadian Firm Oct 7, 2008
said Monday it has settled a suit filed by the University of Texas and a Canadian firm over NTT's alleged misuse of trade secrets related to rechargeable batteries (JCN Network, Japan)
Chilling out at Fenway Oct 6, 2008
"He had a jury trial and the jury convicted him," she said. In the pink Elizabeth Hurley (inset) and MFA director Malcolm Rogers marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday, flipping a light switch to bathe the museum in a pinkish hue. (Boston Globe)
Major criminal cases in Klamath County Oct 6, 2008
Update Thursday, May 15: A 12-person jury trial is scheduled scheduled for Sept. 23. Roberta Gilmore, 34, and Jennifer Renee Baker, 24. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
San Antonio attorney sets a high bar in practice Oct 6, 2008
We handled a high volume of insurance defense litigation and I was able to get a good deal of jury trial experience beginning early in my career ... Jury trials have become more and more rare. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
One of the most important pieces of equipment in local law enforcemenht's arsenal is teamwork. Oct 5, 2008
Since her arrest, Smith has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting a jury trial in December. The case remains open, so Ryan said he could not provide specific information about each agency s role in the investigation. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wilton man to rely on intoxication defense Oct 5, 2008
Fry's attorney requested a hearing so that he can waive his right to a jury trial. That hearing is scheduled for Oct. 23. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
City DA says convictions a drug deterrent Oct 4, 2008
Gardner said he believes this was the first continuing criminal enterprise case that's gone to a jury trial in the state's history. He credited the joint work of the Juneau Police Department and Alaska State Troopers for putting together a complex case. (Juneau Empire)
Fence dispute leads to criminal charges Oct 4, 2008
ABERDEEN, S.D. - An Aberdeen man accused of firing a shotgun toward a neighbor has pleaded not guilty and has requested a jury trial. (201). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Portola Valley man in court for manslaughter Oct 3, 2008
Judge Schwartz then found there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to jury trial and held Knudsen to answer. He will return Oct. 15 for Superior Court arraignment. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Public defenders cutting services Oct 3, 2008
ODF wrote on Sep 30, 2008 3:03 PM:" gofish - I got that part, but does that mean every trial....say if I chose to take a traffic ticket to a jury trial, do I have the right to a PD if I meet the eligibilty guidelines? ". gofish wrote on Sep 30, 2008 2:55 PM:" naturally wrote "I've had friends and family lose, especially civil cases, because they chose not to pay the 'lawyer ransom' as it seemed reasonable they would win. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Mom accused of neglect pleads not guilty NEW: Woman was arrested after her two toddlers tested positive for drugs. Oct 3, 2008
A jury trial for 26-year-old Brenda Quarles is scheduled to start February 18 in Louisa County Circuit Court. Quarles and her boyfriend, 25-year-old Derrick Christmas, were arrested in April after a relative noticed their then 3-year-old and 16-month-old boys seemed intoxicated and took them to a hospital. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
• Cannon, Stevenson vie for Minidoka Co. prosecutor Oct 3, 2008
She explained that often plea agreements generally achieve the same sentences that would be handed down by judges for the original charges without tying up the resources involved in a jury trial. Cannon said the state's court-retained jurisdiction rider program is beneficial, but is under-funded and overused. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Butterworth leaves DPW superintendent’s house Oct 3, 2008
The city refusing to grant more time, Tina Butterworth requested a jury trial. A date was set for Sept. 18, Scalera said, but on Monday of that week, a letter was received from her stating she would be out that week. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Winona suspect in hammer assault going to trial Oct 3, 2008
A jury trial for Devon Huddleston, 23, is now set to begin Nov. 18. Unless a settlement can be made in the meantime, a jury will decide Huddleston s fate on charges of first-degree assault causing great bodily harm and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Fremont man found incompetent to stand trial Sep 25, 2008
She requested a jury trial and an Oct. 24 deadline was set for the filing of pretrial motions ... He requested a jury trial and an Oct. 17 deadline was set for the filing of pretrial motions. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Prosecutor contesting claim of $132,000 in unpaid alimony, child support (3188) Sep 25, 2008
George wrote on Sep 24, 2008 10:37 AM:" Mark's tenure has been so disappointing. Two weeks ago, we learned that his wife was threatening a high school coach with prosecution if her daughter did not get to play more on the volleyball team. Now, we find out the details about Mark being a deadbeat dad!!!In the meantime, criminal charges are dropped or plea bargained. I don't think his office has won a single jury trial against a defendant represented by a private attorney--and they often lose to... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Woman sentenced in cash wage scheme Sep 25, 2008
In February 2008, King McElroy and her husband, Daniel W. McElroy, were convicted, following a jury trial, of conspiring to defraud the IRS and their workers compensation insurers, three counts of mail fraud, and 14 counts of procuring false payroll tax returns. Daniel W. McElroy was previously sentenced to 108 months imprisonment, to be followed by three years supervised release and the same restitution. (Easton Journal, MA)
Dog-fighting - 36 dogs seized Sep 25, 2008
Gag order issued in trial over fighting ring Saline County Circuit Judge Gary Arnold has placed a gag order on attorneys involved in the jury trial of a Mabelvale man accused of running a dogfighting ring in the East End area. Testimony began Tuesday in the trial of Patrick Janiszewski, 26, who faces 27 felony counts of dogfighting and 27 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Judge: Charge against transplant doctor will stand Sep 25, 2008
Schwartzbach added that the upside to the judge s ruling is that he will be able to prove the surgeon s innocence during the jury trial, which is expected to start on Oct. 20. My goal is to not only attain an acquittal for Dr. Roozrokh, but also to restore his good name, Schwartzbach said, adding he won t appeal Crawford s ruling. (Santa Maria Times)
Suspect in manslaughter case accused of rape in SLO Sep 25, 2008
A jury trial in the case is expected to start Nov. 3, according to the District Attorney s Office. If convicted of voluntary manslaughter, Hollis faces a maximum sentence of 11 years in state prison. (Santa Maria Times)
Jury trial set for pastor in sex case Sep 25, 2008
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Winona pastor accused of criminal sexual conduct against a congregant he was counseling. Attorneys on both sides of the Rev. Donald Dean Budd s case could not hash out a plea agreement Wednesday, so a jury trial was scheduled to begin early next year ... His jury trial is set to begin Feb. 9. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Search warrant executed; man faces drug charges Sep 25, 2008
He was scheduled for a pretrial hearing on those charges today with a jury trial set to begin Oct. 7. Kevin Behr may be reached at (507) 453-3524 or at. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Is English law related to Muslim law? Sep 24, 2008
But the fact remains that England in the Middle Ages had very distinct legal principles, like jury trial and the notion that "possession is nine tenths of the law" ... Maliki law has certain provisions which resemble English legal principles, such as jury trial and land possession. (BBC News -- UK)
Dearborn police named in $20 million assault suit Sep 24, 2008
Griglen's family has demanded a jury trial. For more on this story, see future editions of the Press. (Dearborn Press and Guide)
Judge rules in McMahons favor in lawsuit Sep 24, 2008
McMahon is seeking a jury trial; a date has not yet been set. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
On the docket Sep 24, 2008
n Marty W. Ball Twelve-person jury trial on a charge of first-degree theft. Comments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Dispute over Ensenberger ownership could go to trial in Feb. Sep 24, 2008
Huffs attorney Mark Walton first discussed reserving court time for a jury trial but Drazewski informed him the most likely time for a jury trial would be in July 2009. Walton said the earlier bench trial date would be more acceptable. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mageau appeals guilty verdict Sep 24, 2008
Judges order that Charlestown official seek anger management counseling is on ice while Mageau pursues jury trial in assault case ... By Liz Abbott / The Westerly Sun Judges order that Mageau seek anger management counseling is on ice while he pursues jury trial ... But after the sentencing, Mageau denied he had an anger problem, and he appealed Clifton s decision to Superior Court, where he is entitled to a jury trial. (Westerly Sun, RI)
County settles suit over '04 incident with deputy Sep 23, 2008
The case was scheduled to go to jury trial for a third time in August. But the county's insurance carrier opted to settle the case out of court, and the matter was dismissed, said Dave Mason, an attorney for the county. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Law Firms Seek Metrolink Crash Clients Sep 23, 2008
"Caps on damages restrict our right to jury trial. We have a fundamental, constitutional right to a trial by jury. Anything that restricts that right, it should be unconstitutional. It's certainly unfair," McMurray said. To exceed the cap, attorneys in the cases would need to win a judgment against Metrolink, and then challenge the cap once it's imposed, possibly all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, Nolan reported. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Mageau found guilty of assault Sep 23, 2008
I ve been trying to determine for the life of me why someone holding a small camcorder poses an imminent threat," Associate District Court Judge William Clifton said. That s nonsense. That s illogical. It makes no sense, Clifton said.Clifton rejected a request from the town s attorney that Mageau be placed on probation, and instead filed the case for one year. But he made the filing contingent on Mageau s attending anger management classes, telling the council president that he had a ``volatile,... (Westerly Sun, RI)
5 trials for Fushek appealed Sep 23, 2008
Prosecutors are appealing a judge's ruling that would have required five separate jury trials for a suspended Roman Catholic priest and blocked them from presenting evidence to prove a pattern of sexual misconduct ... Goodman ordered the five separate trials after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Fushek was entitled to a jury trial because he faces possible registration as a sex offender if convicted. (AZCentral -- News)
Man pleads guilty in Wal-Mart shooting Sep 23, 2008
You understand you were to begin a jury trial on Monday and by pleading guilty that trial won't happen now. Cranfill asked Fletcher. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Fry waives right to jury in murder trial Sep 22, 2008
Curtis Fry, a 21-year-old charged with murder in February, recently waived his right to a jury trial ... Fry's motion to waive his right to a jury trial is the first motion filed since that hearing. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Rape suspect pleads to lesser charges Sep 21, 2008
According to a press release from the prosecutor s office, unexpected recent developments in the case made it highly unlikely that the State would meet its burden of proving each and every element of the charged offenses beyond a reasonable doubt at jury trial. Sander declined to further explain the extent of the recent developments. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Indicted Mesa priest to have 5 separate trials Sep 21, 2008
Fushek, 56, won the right to a jury trial in February after an appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court. The justices ruled that being required to register for life as a sex offender is so serious that even misdemeanor defendants who could face relatively little jail time if convicted are entitled to jury trials ... Most of the misdemeanor charges against Fushek don't carry jail time long enough to trigger the Arizona Constitution's right to a jury trial. (AZCentral -- News)
The Miranda Warnings: Origin and Me... Sep 20, 2008
" The Origin of the Miranda Warning In 1963 Ernesto Miranda was arrested in Phoenix as a suspect for kidnapping and rape. Police questioned him. Miranda admitted to the crimes orally and in writing. He did not know he had no obligation to speak to police without a lawyer, or at all. The victim identified him in a lineup. At trial his attorney objected to the use of his statements. Miranda was convicted. His statements and the identification were the evidence. He was sentenced to 20 to 30 years... (Suite101.com)
Men convicted of lesser offense get maximum sentence Sep 20, 2008
The judge also admonished the pair, who were convicted of battery but acquitted of burglary and robbery in their jury trial Wednesday. "I don't think I've ever seen a battery case where people decide to go in a business and go in and beat up someone (they don't know)," Hamrick told the two men. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
And This Little Piggy Went To Prison Sep 20, 2008
Four-time convicted burglar Ryan Mueller, 31, was convicted Thursday after a two-day jury trial of felony burglary as a repeat offender. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Former Central Texas Officer Convicted In Rape Case Sep 20, 2008
The Austin American-Statesman reports Fennell waived his right to a jury trial Friday and decided not to withdraw his guilty plea. Sentencing is next Friday. (KWTX.com, TX)
Wilton man waives right to jury trial Sep 20, 2008
IOWA CITY, Iowa - A Wilton man charged with second-degree murder in the death of an Iowa City man waived his right to a jury trial Friday. Defense attorneys filed the motion on behalf of Curtis Fry, 21. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Man convicted of stealing from toddler's piggy bank Sep 20, 2008
Four-time convicted burglar Ryan Mueller, 31, was convicted Thursday after a two-day jury trial of felony burglary as a repeat offender. Mueller was accused of breaking into the Town of Wilson home last August of 2007. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
County Court: Fremonter, 22, faces fourth DUI Sep 19, 2008
A Nov. 13 jury trial was set for Leonel Mazariego-Canjuar, 26, of Fremont. He is charged with domestic assault, a Class I misdemeanor. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
The Ultimate California Car Accident Handbook Published to Answer Accident Questions Sep 19, 2008
Ed Smith has been practicing law for 26 years and has been extremely successful in settling or litigating accident cases to verdict whether by mediation, arbitration or jury trial. He is a member of the Million Dollar Forum composed of attorneys who have multiple million dollar verdicts or settlements. (PR Newswire)
Scam ringleader given prison time Ringleader in Stafford scam gets six months in prison; judge denies request to serve the time at home Sep 19, 2008
Moorman, who prosecutors agreed was the lowest man on the company totem pole, rejected a deal in which he would have received no jail time, and instead chose to have a jury trial. Josemans, who was represented by attorney Mark Gardner, decided not to take his chances with a jury. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
County Lines for September 19, 2008 Sep 19, 2008
Kelly Johnson, 42, will be the last of the three men charged with Patricia Ann Kalbskopf s death to face a jury trial. Johnson s trial is scheduled to start Oct. 14, according to the District Attorney s Office. (Santa Maria Times)
Police: Prison Break Teen Killer Found In Texas Sep 19, 2008
Patino is scheduled to return to court Oct. 17 to set a date for a jury trial to begin. Orozco and co-defendant , 24, were charged with murder and participating in a criminal street gang in connection with the death of 21-year-old Francisco Rodriguez in Redwood City on July 12, 2005. (NBC 11, CA)
Limelight Networks settles patent lawsuit Sep 19, 2008
The case goes to jury trial in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on Oct. 14. Last month a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Arizona dismissed a class-action lawsuit that shareholders filed against Limelight in August 2007. (AZCentral -- Business)
Winona County District Court: Nosy neighbor’ case ready for trial Sep 19, 2008
Janet Marie Dornfeld, 55, appeared in Winona County District Court on Thursday afternoon for a pretrial hearing in which attorneys for both sides submitted exhibit lists, witness lists and jury instructions ahead of the jury trial scheduled to begin Oct. 7, Assistant Winona County Attorney Kevin O Laughlin said. According to the criminal complaint, Dornfeld and her cousin Peggy Lynn Monroe, 56, entered the home of the late Harriet Kelley in the 600 block of West Howard Street. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice to attend Juror Appreciation Day Sep 19, 2008
The right to a jury trial is a fundamental component of the American and Wisconsin justice systems ... Personal invitations have been sent to any juror who served on a juror in the past ten years and the prospective jurors that would have served for the month of September if there had been a jury trial scheduled. (Forest Republican, WI)
Reserve Fund, Harris Stratex, Lehman, Daimler in Court News Sep 19, 2008
The retirees are seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages on behalf of those who bought stock from Jan. 29, 2007, to July 30, 2008, according to court papers. Tonya Loggains, a company spokeswoman, didn't return voice and e-mail messages seeking comment on the lawsuit. (Bloomberg)
Family files suit in deaths Sep 18, 2008
The suit seeks a jury trial and damages for funeral, burial and medical expenses; loss of support and services; pain and suffering; and other damages, including punitive damages. Information from: The Advocate. (WREG.com, TN)
Agriprocessors child-labor defendants want jury trial Sep 18, 2008
WAUKON --- All six defendants charged in a state child labor case against Agriprocessors and its top executives have pleaded not guilty and asked for jury trials. Last week the Iowa Attorney General s office filed 9,311 criminal misdemeanor child labor violations against the company and five high-level employees. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Genoa man pleads guilty to scalding child (15) Sep 17, 2008
Christopher Swanson, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery to a child during the second day of a jury trial that began Monday at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Swanson was arrested Dec. 24, 2006, two days after medical staff at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford reported a possible case of child abuse to the Genoa Police Department, according to court documents. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
More of this story Sep 17, 2008
A date for a jury trial has not been set. West faces 10-40 years or life in prison if convicted. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Zhang murder case set in '09 Yesterday in Spotsylvania Circuit Court, Jermaine Montgomery was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to charges of capital murder, abduction and robbery. Sep 17, 2008
Jury trial scheduled in Zhang case ... Neely said the case was based on so much factual evidence, he believed it would be a quicker case than many jury trials. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Judge ordered to attend education class by State Commission on Judicial Conduct Sep 17, 2008
According to the commission's report, Barganier said she requested a jury trial and entered a plea of not guilty according to the commission's report, but those requests were ignored by the judge and not recorded. A prosecutor was also not present at this hearing. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
State trooper sued over death (3844) Sep 17, 2008
has requested a jury trial and is seeking unspecified damages. Lantz was cleared by the attorney general of wrongdoing in the shooting. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
When Not Guilty Still Means Going to Jail Sep 17, 2008
Several federal judges have said the practice violates the constitutional right to a jury trial and a few have called on the Supreme Court to reconsider its 1997 decision, in U.S. v. Watts, upholding increased prison sentences based on so-called "acquitted conduct." ... The Supreme Court has called the right to a jury trial one of the foundations of American law. (ABC News)
Hardin denied bond reduction Sep 16, 2008
A jury trial is scheduled for March 29. Also on Friday, Larry Thompson, 27, of Pilot Knob, was sentenced to four years in prison for violating the probation he received for tampering with a motor vehicle. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Ouellette gets 30 days in jail for 2004 assault Sep 16, 2008
Ouellette s court-appointed attorney, Dennis Rutgers, asked the court to sentence his client to just 30 days, saying he shouldn t be punished for exercising his right to a jury trial or for any perceived distrust between him and the county attorney s office. Ouellette said jail wouldn t do any good because he s already spent some time in jail, needs to pay restitution and has suffered public humiliation because of false news reports of his crimes. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Business Briefing: Week's big business events Sep 15, 2008
-- Jury trial set to begin in San Francisco for former McAfee general counsel Kent Roberts over stock options backdating. -- Earnings reports expected from Adobe Systems, Best Buy, Goldman Sachs, Neurobiological Technologies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Panel studying cameras in court keeps working Sep 14, 2008
"Cameras covering a jury trial is a different matter," Gilbertson said. Time will be made available for public comment, the chief justice said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
