Man Sentenced 77 Years To Life For Shooting Ex Sep 13, 2008
Before sentencing, El Cajon Judge Allan J. Preckel denied Jackson's motion for a new trial and plea for probation. Jackson's attorney, Rick Siref, said an appeal is planned because his client's previous attorney did not fully investigate Jackson's history of depression, anxiety and paranoia. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Prosecutors rebuked in Tim Masters case Sep 11, 2008
If a specially appointed judge concurs, Masters' attorneys say they plan to file a motion for a new trial. "If we would have had the evidence that was withheld from us, there's no doubt in my mind that Tim Masters would have been exonerated at the trial," Fischer said. (CNN)
Remorseful jurors want retrial in medical pot case Sep 9, 2008
Their attorneys also will argue a motion for a new trial. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Ohio woman sentenced to life for microwaving her baby to death Sep 9, 2008
The judge hasn't ruled on the motion for a new trial. Mr. Rion said Ms. Arnold loved her baby with all of her heart and more and regrets drinking the night of her baby's death to the point of not remembering what happened. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Second thoughts and a new pot trial? Sep 8, 2008
The affidavits form the crux of a motion for a new trial that will be heard Sept. 15, when Judge Oliver W. Wanger is scheduled to sentence Montes and Scarmazzo. On May 15, Will, Silva and 10 others said Montes and Scarmazzo are guilty of manufacturing and possessing marijuana, as well as operating a continuing criminal enterprise. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Wright found guilty of murder, robbery, kidnapping Aug 26, 2008
Defense attorney Martha McMinn said Wright would appeal his case, expecting attorneys would file a motion for a new trial within the next month. The appeal will be on the grounds that Judge Gary E. Wenell failed to give the jury instructions to decide if witnesses Ray Dukes and Nicholas Perez were accomplices, McMinn said, and for allowing certain phone records to be introduced as evidence. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Murderer's Attorneys Want New Trial Aug 26, 2008
A Hamilton County judge will decide on the motion for a new trial. The former morgue worker, Kenneth Douglas, is charged with abuse of a corpse. (WKRC.com, OH)
Pelo gets 440 years in prison for raping 4 women, stalking fifth Aug 13, 2008
Then-Bloomington Police Sgt. Jeff Pelo, seen in June 2006 headed to arraignment at the McLean County courthouse, had his motion for a new trial denied Tuesday, prior to his sentencing. (Pantagraph file photo/Steve Smedley). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Injunction Extended On UC Berkeley Sports Center Aug 9, 2008
The Court of Appeal's ruling will keep the building injunction in place at least until Aug. 21, when the Alameda Court judge is expected to issue a preliminary ruling on the plaintiffs' motion for a new trial. Copyright 2008 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Ex-BPD officer faces a minimum of 200 years in prison for rapes Aug 9, 2008
Before the sentencing, Judge Robert Freitag will hear arguments Tuesday on a defense motion for a new trial. Pelos lawyer, Michael Rosenblat, filed a motion in July outlining 100 reasons he believes the former cop should have a new trial on the charges. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Appeal denied in 1997 slay case Jul 30, 2008
He filed his appeal last year, after a judge denied his motion for a new trial. While arguing before the Appeals Court in March, Bogues's lawyer, Elaine Pourinski of Northampton, said her client's former lawyer never reviewed the evidence in the case before advising him to accept the plea bargain. (Boston Globe)
Unpaid attorney wants out as rapist's counsel Jul 30, 2008
The transcript is needed to prepare for a motion for a new trial Spears planned to argue before the sentencing, according to court documents. Massey testified during his trial the woman, who is in her 20s, invited Massey into her home after agreeing to give him a ride home. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No New Trial In 'Bay Guardian' Vs. 'SF Weekly' Jul 23, 2008
CHICAGO SF Weekly and its parent Village Voice Media (VVM) are moving to appeal a California judge's rejection of their motion for a new trial in the "predatory pricing" case brought against them by the rival alternative weekly, San Francisco Bay Guardian. Judge Marla Miller on July 18 rejected the motion to overturn a jury's award of $16 million on the Bay Guardian's allegation that VVM subsidized big losses by the SF Weekly in an illegal attempt to put its competitor out of business. (MediaWeek.com)
Pike Asks For New Trial In Molestation Conviction Jul 20, 2008
The motion for a new trial also argued that five to seven people lived in the Pike s home, and that no one saw or heard any evidence to support the charges against Pike. COMMENTS. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
14-year sentence in child porn case Jul 18, 2008
And during a long, drawn-out hearing on Vaughn's sentence and motion for a new trial, Trumbull-Harris alleged Berman and Vaughn tried to obstruct justice when they violated a court order by mixing evidence contained in different boxes. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6320. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Judge to decide if Dillon received fair trial Jul 17, 2008
Dillon's attorney, Tim Rensch of Rapid City, has filed a motion for a new trial, alleging that the jury considered outside evidence when convicting Dillon. He said jurors found out about the conviction from the media or another source outside of the courtroom and discussed it in deliberations. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Life without parole for aged killers Jul 16, 2008
The Superior Court judge David Wesley denied a motion for a new trial filed by Roger Diamond, Golay's lawyer, who alleged, among other things, misconduct by Rutterschmidt's lawyer, the deputy public defender Michael Sklar. Mr Sklar blamed the murders on Golay, saying the evidence clearly showed she was the mastermind and kept Rutterschmidt in the dark about her intention to run over the men. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
2 Elderly Women Get Life for Murder Jul 16, 2008
The judge rejected a defense motion for a new trial which argued that the women's conversation was illegally videotaped. More from. (Time.com)
Victim's Relatives Lash Out At Her Killer Jul 2, 2008
In court Tuesday, Dorado rejected the defense's motion for a new trial. Berry had argued that a juror was biased because a co-worker had blurted out that Stefanson was the son of an ex-president of the Hells Angels' Oakland chapter and that the juror hadn't reported this comment to the judge. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Limelight gets mixed rulings in Akamai appeal Jul 2, 2008
At the same time, Limelight did not get its motion for a new trial or a revised judgment in the suit it has appealed. Tempe-based Limelight (NASDAQ: LLNW) provides the underpinnings of streaming video to a host of Internet sources. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Man Who Raped 2 UCSD Co-Eds Sentenced Jun 30, 2008
Before sentencing was pronounced, Judge Charles Rogers denied a defense motion for a new trial alleging prosecutorial misconduct. Defense attorney Marc Carlos unsuccessfully argued that prosecutor Gretchen Means backed Baek into a corner when she asked him to explain how his DNA got on the victims. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
BLAME THE JURY: Pellicano wants new Hollywood wiretaps trial... Jun 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Attorneys for convicted Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano filed a motion for a new trial on Monday, claiming there were several instances of juror misconduct in his wiretapping trial. ADVERTISEMENT. (The Drudge Report)
McCarron seeks relief from appellate court Jun 18, 2008
McCarron's trial attorney, Marc Wolfe, presented a motion for a new trial to Kouri on April 1, citing six reasons that the case should be reheard. The court erred by denying a motion to suppress an oral admission by McCarron. (Pekin Times, IL)
Jailed at 15 -- wrongly, he says Jun 18, 2008
Mahoney has filed a motion for a new trial, contending that new evidence has surfaced and that prosecutors withheld information that could have helped Daniels. The case hinged on identification of Daniels by a key witness in a photo-lineup procedure that, according to court documents, was as flawed as the notorious one in the Duke lacrosse case. (News & Observer)
Private eye wants new trial Jun 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Attorneys for convicted Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano filed a motion for a new trial on Monday, claiming there were several instances of juror misconduct in his wiretapping trial. Private investigator Anthony Pellicano was convicted of 76 of 77 counts last month for wiretapping phones of stars. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Taser handed first loss in stun gun wrongful death lawsuit Jun 11, 2008
Taser officials said they were disappointed with the outcome and may file an appeal or a motion for a new trial. The company's stock had dropped about 12 percent since its close Friday before the announcement. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Jury Finds Extended TASER Device Application 15 Percent Responsible for Arrest Related Death of Robert C. Heston Jun 7, 2008
TASER International intends to pursue appropriate legal channels, including a motion for a new trial, judgment notwithstanding the verdict and filing an appeal in this matter,'' stated Klint. Certainly, this was a tragedy for the Heston family as well as for the officers involved. (Primezone Releases)
9th Circuit Says Judge Botched Murder-for-Hire Trial Jun 3, 2008
"Defense counsel then presented to the court, in support of the motion for a new trial, precisely the additional evidence the court and the prosecutor said was needed to resolve the uncertainty.". San Francisco attorney Dennis Riordan, who handled Hinkson's appeal, notes that the government convicted Swisher for perjury for the Purple Heart stunt. (Law.com)
Man sentenced to life for 2000 murder May 31, 2008
San Diego Superior Court Judge Frederick Maguire denied a defense motion for a new trial before sentencing Ziemann to the mandatory life term. Ziemann served time in prison for three prior convictions, all for evading police. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ex-priest's request for new trial assailed May 30, 2008
Former priest Paul Shanley, 77, appeared in court yesterday for a hearing on his motion for a new trial ... Shanley was in Suffolk Superior Court yesterday for a hearing on his motion for a new trial, during which his new lawyer, Robert Shaw Jr., argued that the theory of repressed memories was "junk science." ... Mitchell Garabedian, the Boston lawyer who represented more than 100 clergy abuse victims who reached civil settlements with the Boston archdiocese, said he has been flooded with calls... (Boston Globe)
A former priest seeks new trial May 29, 2008
In a motion for a new trial, Shanley said his former lawyer did not properly challenge the repressed memory evidence that helped convict him ... In his motion for a new trial, Shanley's new lawyer, Robert F. Shaw Jr., argued that the man's memories of the abuse are unreliable. (Boston Globe)
Convicted killer seeking new trial May 29, 2008
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Ex-priest in Boston abuse case seeks new trial May 29, 2008
In a motion for a new trial, Shanley claims his former lawyer did not properly challenge the repressed-memory evidence that helped convict him. The victim testified he did not remember the sexual abuse until 2002, when they came rushing back as the sex abuse scandal unfolded in the media. (USA Today)
Judge upholds George's murder conviction May 24, 2008
Marlinga said immediately after sentencing they will be filing a motion for a new trial. He said George deserves a new trial because of issues with evidence and Kaplan's closing argument. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Dutra sentenced to 11 years in prison (5) May 18, 2008
Dutra showed no emotion at her Monday court appearance, even after Garber denied Clymo's motion for a new trial and said that her probation report was "negative.". According to the report, Dutra laughed and giggled while talking to the probation officer, Garber said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Calif. Biochemist Gets Life for Acid Vat Killing May 17, 2008
At the 47-year-old woman's sentencing hearing Friday, a Fresno County Superior Court judge also rejected her attorney's motion for a new trial. Share. (Fox News)
Pelo has offered to help convicted killer obtain a new trial May 17, 2008
Snows attorneys have until July 28 to file amendments to the motion for a new trial. An Aug. 25 status hearing is set. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Schuster gets life without parole in acid slaying May 17, 2008
On Friday, Superior Court Judge Wayne Ellison, who presided over both Fagone and Schuster's trials, denied Nuttall's motion for a new trial. Ellison noted that Nuttall's motion was just the beginning of what will surely be a long set of appeals. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Judge will consider new trial in Wenatchee animal cruelty case May 17, 2008
Schrumpf's attorney, Julie Anderson, filed a motion for a new trial with Chelan County District Court on Thursday, when Schrumpf was supposed to be sentenced ... Nakata delayed sentencing for Schrumpf and scheduled a May 29 hearing on the motion for a new trial. (Longview Daily News, WA)
JaxPort: $67 million too much for land May 15, 2008
But, in the 21-page motion for a new trial, the port's lawyers contend that the $67. 4 million verdict was against the weight of the evidence presented and that the jury had been influenced by passion and prejudice against the port. (Florida Times-Union)
Judge: No new trial for killer of 11-year-old girl May 10, 2008
A judge Friday denied a motion for a new trial for Jose Ulisses Duran, 18 months after he was convicted of strangling 11-year-old Doris Castro and dumping her body in a canal near Newman. Duran, 23, of Gustine likely will be sent to prison for 25 years to life after a June 20 sentencing hearing in which Doris' family will be able to address a man they once trusted and invited into their home. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Larissa Schuster's attorney requests new trial May 6, 2008
Larissa Schuster's defense attorney has filed a motion for a new trial, claiming the judge who presided over Schuster's trial did not provide jurors with important instructions that could have led to an acquittal and improperly removed a juror. Attorney Roger Nuttall's legal motion, filed late Friday, may be his final chance to raise questions about whether the trial was conducted properly before Schuster is sentenced. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New trial rejected in 1972 slaying May 2, 2008
In his motion for a new trial, Lykus argued that prosecutors failed to turn over a report and memo from the FBI laboratory in Washington, D.C., that said that although many similarities were found when the lab compared a voice sample from Lykus and the voice on one of the ransom calls, it was not possible to definitely say whether the call was made by Lykus. The judge who granted Lykus a new trial in 2005 found that the FBI never turned over the report to state prosecutors, but said prosecutors... (Boston Globe)
Slain sisters were pregnant, dad says May 2, 2008
Three more years pass before a trial court denies a motion for a new trial. APRIL 8, 2005: An amended habeas corpus petition is filed for Mr. Morrison. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More "Black Widows" Guilty Verdicts Apr 22, 2008
Defense attorney Michael Sklar said he will begin working on a motion for a new trial, but had no other comment. Jurors had said that they were deadlocked on the last two counts against Rutterschmidt, but were ordered to start deliberations over on those counts because of the new member. (CBS News)
New guilty verdicts in murders for profit Apr 22, 2008
Rutterschmidts defense attorney, Michael Sklar, said he will begin working on a motion for a new trial, but had no other comment. Both he and Golays attorney, Roger Jon Diamond, had conceded the women were involved in insurance fraud but denied they had formed a murder conspiracy. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Jury Convicts Rutterschmidt On Murder, Conspiracy Charges Apr 22, 2008
"We'll begin the process now of evaluating whether to file a motion for a new trial," Rutterschmidt's attorney, Michael Sklar, said outside court. Sklar had argued that Rutterschmidt was involved with Golay in insurance fraud, but did not know about the plot to murder the men. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Ole Miss student's death Apr 20, 2008
Lafayette County Circuit Judge Andrew Howorth on Thursday denied Williams' motion for a new trial. Williams was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 2007. (WREG.com, TN)
Schuster jury mum; hopes for a new trial dwindle Apr 12, 2008
"We feel we have a very viable motion for a new trial," he said. Nuttall believes that during the two-month trial jurors violated Ellison's order to remain impartial and not discuss the case before deliberations. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
DA, judge feud over trial 'deal' Apr 11, 2008
Bates filed a motion April 3 to reconsider the court's ruling on the defendant's motion for a new trial, and one on April 4 asking Taylor to recuse himself from the case. In his motion, Bates described Taylor's demeanor during a hearing on a defense motion for a new trial, saying the judge's manner of delivery implied he never believed numerous claims by the state and other witnesses that a deal was never made with Culbertson in return for his testimony. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Appeal of convicted murderer denied Apr 11, 2008
O'Grady overruled a motion for a new trial and a motion in arrest of judgment from Bonito's attorney at the time, public defender Charles Fagan. "Your (Bonito's) due process rights, in the context of language issues, were observed, and you did receive a fair trial," O'Grady said. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Attorneys call for new trial for Williams Apr 9, 2008
Hill's supplemental motion for a new trial cites numerous defense counsel short-comings, including failure to call the defendant as a witness, failure to call other local witnesses to support the facts of his defense, failure to get Bracey's medical records and failure to object to inclusion of her death certificate into evidence because the document concluded her death was a homicide. For now, Hill's strategy focuses on what he can glean from published reports of the September 2007 trial. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Judge rules no new trial in slaying of writer Apr 5, 2008
Robert A. George, the Boston lawyer who defended McCowen and filed the motion for a new trial, condemned the ruling and vowed to appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court and, if necessary, the US District Court in Boston. "I am not surprised that the court that oversaw the conduct of this case has endorsed the behavior of the offending jurors," said George, who is unrelated to the juror. (Boston Globe)
Lisa Montgomery gets death penalty for killing pregnant woman Apr 5, 2008
Duchardt raised about 20 issues in his motion for a new trial one that was denied by Fenner and said he plans to appeal the case. "The thing that happened here is horrible and we can't say anything differently about that and wouldn't even try, but what we've tried to express to everybody who would listen is just the sweet person she is," Duchardt said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Lawyers make final arguments Apr 2, 2008
But in court this morning, McCarron's attorney, Marc Wolf, made a motion for a new trial, based on the judge's denial of a motion to suppress oral and videotaped statements McCarron had made soon after the murder. Before she made her first statement, Wolf said, she had not been read her Miranda rights and was hospitalized and under suicide watch. (Pekin Times, IL)
Judge orders new trial over murder charge Apr 2, 2008
Defense attorneys Joe Fernald and Jason Tate based their motion for a new trial on a laundry list of infractions they perceived as being committed by the state. The first of the two largest grievances cited by the defense was the prosecution's failure to inform them of a witness' indictment on drug charges. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Calhouns lawyer files for new trial Apr 1, 2008
Clinton Calhoun may stand trial again for charges of attempted rape and battery after his new defense attorney announced on Thursday her intent to file a motion for a new trial ... During the 9:30 a.m. proceedings, it came to light that Calhoun dismissed his previous defense attorney, Eric Hamilton, and is pursuing a motion for a new trial with attorney Donna Tartar ... Alan G. wrote on Mar 28, 2008 3:08 PM:" Any clues as to the reason the new attorney is submitting the motion for a new trial?... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Calhoun may stand trial again Mar 29, 2008
During the 9:30 a.m. proceedings, it came to light that Calhoun dismissed his previous defense attorney, Eric Hamilton, and is pursuing a motion for a new trial with attorney Donna Tartar. For a complete story, see Friday's edition of The Sentinel or revisit. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Black Crow makes first court appearance on perjury charges Mar 19, 2008
Strahl's lawyer has filed a motion for a new trial in Elk Point. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
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During a Dec. 18 court appearance, an extremely agitated Woods made a motion for a new trial. When that was denied, Woods then asked Saraydarian for a change of counsel. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Jury sentences Pate to death Mar 18, 2008
Crisel told The Times Friday that "Mr. (Matt) Vaughn [his co-counsel] and I are disappointed in (the jury's) decision. Mr. Vaughn and I will file a motion for a new trial in the near future." When pressed for details about the possible grounds for a new trial, Crisel declined comment. "This was the most challenging criminal trial I've ever been involved in," he added. (Carmi Times, IL)
Schmidt denied new trial Mar 7, 2008
Under law, the defendant has within 30 days following the verdict to file a motion for a new trial, according to Newman s ruling ... In his motion for a new trial or acquittal, Hennessey contends the. (Montana Standard, MT)
Burley man sentenced for lewd conduct Mar 7, 2008
In June 2007, Gomez attorney, Kent Jensen, filed a motion for a new trial, claiming Cannon had made inaccurate and misleading statements during the first trial that improperly swayed the jury ... On Feb. 19, Fifth District Judge Michael Crabtree denied Gomez motion for a new trial. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Acid slaying hearing on hold Mar 5, 2008
Superior Court Judge Wayne Ellison had previously delayed the sentencing to give Nuttall more time to prepare a motion for a new trial. The appellate court did not indicate whether it will grant Nuttall's request to unseal juror contact information. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Battling families have different names for adoptee; when litigation dust settles, will she be... Mar 2, 2008
Though a 1st District Court judge in Logan awarded guardianship to the Bankses last month, the Kirkpatricks are filing a motion for a new trial ... Kuhnhausen said he s mailed a motion for a new trial, which should be filed on Monday. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
