Insurancefirm owneracceptsplea deal Sep 21, 2008
What started off as 29 felony counts for insurance fraud is now a misdemeanor accessory to a crime charge after a local business owner accepted a plea bargain in a case more than five years in the making ... "It's a plea bargain," Riese said. (Daily Triplicate)
Burglary ring suspect accepts plea bargain Sep 21, 2008
A Crescent City man who authorities said was involved in a burglary ring has accepted a plea bargain, according to Del Norte County Superior Court documents ... Jim Fallman, attorney for Woodral, discussed the plea bargain and noted that since a first-degree burglary charge was dropped, his client will not receive a strike under the three-strikes-you're-out law that can ultimately result in life imprisonment. (Daily Triplicate)
Canadian alleged mob bosses plead guilty Sep 20, 2008
Prosecutor Yvan Poulin defended the plea bargain as serving the public interest while avoiding an expensive trial. Nicolo Rizzuto's lawyer, Loris Cavaliere, agreed that the plea bargain made sense. (MSNBC -- International)
In Deer Lodge District Court Sep 20, 2008
Richard E. Burkhart changed his plea to guilty felony charges of riot and criminal mischief by accountability after plea bargain negotiations resulted in an agreement. The state agreed to withdraw the persistent felony offender designation and the charges of possession of a weapon by a prisoner and arson. (Montana Standard, MT)
Former Central Texas Officer Convicted In Rape Case Sep 20, 2008
Fennell pleaded guilty to the charges in May in a plea bargain deal in which he would have served a two-year prison term, ten years on probation and paid a fine, but Judge Burt Carnes rejected the agreement. The Austin American-Statesman reports Fennell waived his right to a jury trial Friday and decided not to withdraw his guilty plea. (KWTX.com, TX)
Apartheid murder plotters guilty Sep 19, 2008
Under a plea bargain, all five admitted trying to kill prominent black activist Frank Chikane in 1989 by lacing his underwear with a nerve toxin. Rev Chikane, who is now a director in the president's office, has said he did not want to see the men go to prison. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
’Sexual sadist’ gets 30 years for child abduction Sep 19, 2008
Sexual sadist gets 30 years for child abduction. The judge sentenced John L. Kroll to the maximum of 30 years in prison, likely ensuring that the incarcerated defendant will remain behind bars for another 3 1/2 years. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
'I got in the back . . . and shot him' Sep 18, 2008
Martorano grew annoyed when defense attorney Manuel L. Casabielle grilled him about a previously undisclosed portion of his plea bargain, which indicates he agreed to cooperate against a list of Bulger's former South Boston crew. But Martorano said he did not give any information that could lead to indictments against his friends. (Boston Globe)
Ex-QB Foster enters drug plea Sep 18, 2008
"This morning was the first time this office had any indication that Mr. Foster would plea bargain," said Guest. "(The defense) wanted just probation and nothing on the sale, but we couldn't do it.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Post-Gazette investigation Sep 18, 2008
He pleaded guilty in a plea bargain to a felony fraud charge, received three years probation, and was ordered to make restitution ... While he stated in his plea bargain that he was not under any counseling, it was suggested he seek it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dishongh’s fondling guilty plea draws surprise, shock Sep 17, 2008
Although Dishongh originally faced two counts of fondling the same child, one charge was dropped as a plea bargain during his Friday sentencing. Prior to his June 2007 arrest, Dishongh served on the Columbus-Lowndes Development Link board of directors, the Lowndes County Port Authority board and had been awarded a civic award from Main Street Columbus for his work on Leadership Plaza at the corner of Second Avenue South and College Street. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Judge Leonid Ivanovich Egorov (left) explains Tuesday through his interpreter, Sergey Vladov, about the type of cases he presides over and the difference between the American and Russian legal system. Also pictured are (from center left) Judges Tatyana Nikolayevna Kalmykova, Larisa Nikolayevna Galkina, Marina Valeryevna Kozhemyakina and Nikolay Borisovich Gudushin. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Sep 17, 2008
Mr. Gaines said he pled guilty after being in jail for more than a month, through a plea-negotiated agreement (plea bargain) so that he could be released from jail. Mrs. Gaines admitted to giving false testimony. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Unless official self-reports, PIAA often in the dark Sep 14, 2008
By the time PIAA baseball, volleyball and wrestling official David James Coligan of Canonsburg pleaded guilty in a 1993 plea bargain to disorderly conduct after allegedly impersonating a police officer and terrorizing three pre-teen girls over a dispute with his daughter, he had amassed a criminal record that included multiple convictions for bookmaking and a marijuana-possession charge he plea-bargained away ... In August 1990, state police arrested him again on gambling charges, which ended... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cournoyer sentencing set for Oct. 9-10 Sep 14, 2008
The plea bargain had the support of the victims' families, Podhradsky said ... A weeklong trial had been scheduled for next month before the plea bargain was announced. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Judge orders woman -- not to have anymore babies! Sep 13, 2008
On Sept. 5, state District Judge Charlie Baird sentenced Salazar, who had no criminal history, to 10 years of probation after she reached a plea bargain with prosecutors. In Texas, judges set conditions of probation. (The Drudge Report)
Dryer fires attorney; sentencing delayed Sep 13, 2008
Dietz, the former COO at Mile High Capital, agreed to pay $25,000 in restitution to the bankruptcy trustee, and struck a plea bargain with prosecutors last year in exchange for cooperating in the case against Dryer. He pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud, for which he was sentenced to two years probation. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Plea Bargin Leads to 20 Years for Martin Sep 13, 2008
Wright said Martin, under a plea bargain, agreed to testify against the other three codefendants in the murder: Joseph J. "Jesse" Snyder, the trigger man; Jamie L. Snyder, the wife of Jesse Snyder who helped plan the murder; and Robert Snyder. Jesse Snyder was found guilty of first-degree murder and six other felony charges by a jury in Boone County on Aug. 13. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
NEW: Torrez Sentenced to 30 Years Sep 13, 2008
Five counts of armed criminal action, two counts of felonious restraint, and one count each of first-degree assault and first-degree burglary were dropped as part of a plea bargain. Torrez was charged with kidnapping 7-day-old Abby Woods Sept. 15, 2006, from her home and slashing Stephenie Ochsenbine's throat with a knife. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Another sentenced in OSU drug case (108) Sep 13, 2008
Following Westlund s sentencing, only one of the seven defendants has not yet accepted a plea bargain. Paul Wessinger, 19, has a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 18 in connection with cocaine possession and delivery charges. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Two Attorneys Charged With Witness Tampering Through Attempted Bribes, Violence Sep 12, 2008
Seybert suggested that Simels withheld full information from Mickens about a plea bargain offer from prosecutors, possibly so the case would continue and Simels would continue getting paid or tap into some of Mickens' drug profits. The judge at Mickens' trial, Eastern District Judge Thomas C. Platt Jr., had earlier barred Simels from appearing in his court for engaging in a series of questionable legal and financial transactions with Mickens. (Law.com)
Onslow sheriff says case broken by ‘key witnesses’ Sep 12, 2008
As the final part of the plea bargain, Smith signed an agreement with the Law Enforcement Training Standards Division to surrender his law-enforcement certification and promise that he will not apply for a law-enforcement position in the future. Copyright The Washington Daily News unless otherwise noted. (Washington Daily News, NC)
"Oh, Its Tsatsu Tsikata" Sep 12, 2008
" That ambiguous law that ex Ashanti Gold CEO Sam Jonah loves so much. So does the state go after him for introducing Ghanaians to the terms, "hedge" and "margin calls" or enter a plea bargain with him? Imagine all that knowledge about Ashanti Gold and its modernization, expansion and acquisition locked up in Nsawam. Now that we have struck oil, why is the man responsible for collating all data on oil exploration in Ghana locked up? Intriguing ei, Free Tsatsu Tsikata Movement. Thinking like the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Longview man pleads guilty to hunting-related charges Sep 12, 2008
In a plea bargain, the state dismissed four counts of second-degree criminal trespass, second-degree malicious mischief and second-degree unlawful hunting of big game. On the charge of first-degree animal cruelty, the state will recommend that Gordon receive an exceptional sentence of up to 13 months in prison, pay a 1,000 fine and complete an animal cruelty prevention or education program to treat mental health problems contributing to the violation. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Matthew Clarke pleads guilty to motor-vehicular homicide Sep 12, 2008
Matthew Clarke took a plea bargain with the district attorney in Middlesex Superior Court Wednesday afternoon, accepting responsibility for his close friend s death about a year and a half ago. Clarke pleaded guilty to motor-vehicular homicide, and the prosecution dropped the other charge against him, which was negligent operation of a motor vehicle, said Corey Welford, spokesman for Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Man arrested on forgery, identity theft charges Sep 11, 2008
Do not plea bargain this down to a slap on the wrist DA. Posted by Jed Cooper, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, 9 hours ago. Way to go PAPD. I'm sure it wasn't quite as easy as just grabbing him. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Deputy Who Killed Wife Pleads For Mercy Sep 11, 2008
Wellington stated that he agrees with the plea bargain and thinks that the attorneys are correct in calling it a voluntary homicide with use of a firearm. He also said that there is a lot of misunderstanding about the facts. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Judges on defense over public defenders Sep 11, 2008
Yet he also worked on the plea bargain assembly line in Cantrell's court for a few hours a week so he would not have to buy expensive private insurance because taxpayers would buy it for him. When Superior Court Judge Jesse Villalpando ran for re-election in 2006, he was on the wrong side of Democratic political fixer Bob Cantrell, Julie's dad, who is awaiting sentencing on federal fraud conviction. (Munster Times, IN)
Torrez Sentencing Hearing Is Friday Sep 10, 2008
Five counts of armed criminal action, two counts of felonious restraint, and one count each of first-degree assault and first-degree burglary were dropped as part of a plea bargain. Under the plea agreement, Parks agreed not to seek any more than a 30-year sentence on any of the three counts, that the sentences will run concurrently and the defense will be allowed to present mitigating evidence at the sentencing hearing. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
ANC veterans, NPA meet Sep 10, 2008
They were not asking Mpshe to consider a plea bargain for Zuma who faces charges of fraud and corruption along with French arms company Thint ... "We are not looking at a plea bargain because we don't believe he is guilty," she said ... He denied that they wanted to strike a plea bargain. (iAfrica.com)
Maher's Religulous Poster Unleashed Sep 10, 2008
Follieri Working on Plea Bargain ... Follieri Working on Plea Bargain. (E! Online)
Pa. woman reaches plea bargain in AIDS fraud Sep 9, 2008
woman reaches plea bargain in AIDS fraud ... woman reaches plea bargain in AIDS fraud ... EASTON A 29-year-old eastern Pennsylvania woman who pretended to have AIDS to collect medical and welfare benefits has worked out a plea bargain. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Man gets probation in $21 K theft from employer Sep 9, 2008
"They did not want him to serve jail time." The sentence imposed Tuesday was an agreed upon one, under the terms of a plea bargain agreement, according to Sozanski. Kaminski previously entered a no-contest plea to a charge of first-degree larceny, according to the court clerk's office. (Valley News, CT)
Embattled Detroit mayor pleads guilty, resigns Sep 6, 2008
Coming after months of turmoil and demands that Kilpatrick step down, the plea bargain was met with relief from politicians and ordinary Detroit residents alike ... Beatty is expected to enter a plea bargain during her next court appearance, Sept. 11. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Kilpatrick Stands by Her Son Sep 5, 2008
Kilpatrick made his plea bargain Thursday morning. As part of his deal, according to the Detroit News, he cannot seek office during his five years on probation, plus he must surrender his state pension and law license. (Roll Call)
Jackson Co. sheriff pleads guilty in assault case Sep 4, 2008
(AP) - Jackson County sheriff Kenneth Bean has pleaded guilty to two assault charges as part of a plea bargain requiring him to resign from office. Bean received two years probation and can not run for public office for six years. (WREG.com, TN)
This building on Arden Drive will be a residence, not an adult business. Sep 4, 2008
Barnard plea bargain will close juice bar By Jeff HaldimanNews Tribune. The owner of the juice bar at 403 Arden Drive has agreed to a plea bargain in which he won't operate the adult business at the location ... The owner of a Cole County juice bar has agreed to a plea bargain and will not go to trial on criminal and civil charges he was facing. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Israelis guilty of Hebron killing Sep 3, 2008
A fourth officer was jailed for four and a half years in a plea bargain. Mr Abu Hamdieh was seized from outside his home in Hebron on 30 December 2002. (BBC News -- Africa)
Fraudster found guilty of pension surplus stripping Aug 31, 2008
He is now attempting to negotiate a plea bargain to avoid jail. A plea bargain deal was also reached last year with Rowland Bailey, the chief executive and main shareholder of Mitchell Cotts, and his wife, Shirley, on charges of stealing a surplus from the Mitchell Cotts Pension Fund, which they controlled. (Business Report, South Africa)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Aug 30, 2008
Hyacinth Poouahi was supposed to have been sentenced this week for four charges agreed to in a plea bargain. However, sentencing was postponed until October. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Wright gets 14 days in jail, fines Aug 30, 2008
An additional 40 counts of livestock abuse were dismissed as part of a plea bargain between Wright and the state, which included a restitution payment of $3,649. 92. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Buzz Briefs: "Suge" Knight, DMX Aug 29, 2008
Rapper DMX, in a plea bargain with prosecutors over a Miami drug case, was sentenced Wednesday to time already served and now awaits extradition to face other charges in Arizona. The 37-year-old rapper and actor pleaded guilty to attempted marijuana and cocaine possession and was sentenced to time served. (CBS News)
Apartheid murder plotters guilty Aug 29, 2008
Under a plea bargain, all five admitted trying to kill prominent black activist Frank Chikane in 1989 by lacing his underwear with a nerve toxin. Rev Chikane, who is now a director in the president's office, has said he did not want to see the men go to prison. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
In Yugoslav tribunal, welling up of conscience Aug 29, 2008
To be sure, ICTY prosecutors can offer a "plea bargain" though they can't make deals ... Court officials, who asked for anonymity, say plea bargains are a tool for efficiency, not an escape route for the accused ... Ms. Aptel plays down plea bargains as a primary motive to admit guilt, and says the hope for lighter sentences doesn't "impact the authenticity of these confessions.". (Christian Science Monitor)
OSU student sentenced in drug ring (89) Aug 29, 2008
One of the seven current and former Oregon State University students involved in a local drug operation agreed to a plea bargain Thursday after helping police identify an Albany man as the supplier ... Andrew Westlund, 20, is scheduled to enter into a plea bargain Sept. 12 in connection with marijuana delivery and possession charges. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Fives: Criminal charges against a councilman, a cop and a man who abused malamutes Aug 29, 2008
The unusual twist in the Chad Cooper malamute abuse case in which the plea bargain failed to take into account restitution for care of all the dogs involved in the case certainly brought out the rabid Rapid Repliers, but there were some measured reader replies as well. This was among the best stated. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Officer pleads no contest in K-9's death Aug 29, 2008
Deputy District Attorney Julie Korsmeyer said her office would not oppose allowing Hubka to end his probation early if he completes the requirements set forth in the plea bargain. Hubka's lawyer, Rick Pinckard, said after the hearing that his client is eager to put the case behind him. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Woman sentenced to 15 years for murder Aug 28, 2008
As part of a plea bargain, Newsom testified Tuesday that McElyea was not trying to sexually abuse her as she had claimed earlier. She described his death as accidental. (WREG.com, TN)
Nigeria: EFCC to Investigate Missing N1.5 Trillion Energy Fund Aug 28, 2008
The EFCC boss also said that she was not in support of plea bargain by corrupt politicians. Farida made this known while fielding questions from journalist at the office of the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. (allAfrica.com)
Military: Marine recruiter given maximum sentence Aug 28, 2008
Because of a plea bargain, the prison term will be limited to four months ... Hall's statement, and the prison sentence agreed to in the plea bargain, visibly enraged Meeks, who pronounced it ridiculous. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Payne escapes prison time in conviction Aug 27, 2008
A plea bargain agreement was made before a trail date arrived. When Patton read Payne's blog, his psychological evaluation and a statement he wrote to the judge, he said he switched opinions again. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Spitzer case escort worker pleads Aug 26, 2008
Under federal sentencing guidelines, Lewis could do 16 months in prison, and Suwal's plea bargain calls for her to get between 21 and 27 months in prison. Spitzer has not commented on the possibility of charges against him. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Defender seeks juvenile charge in shooting Aug 26, 2008
The 8 felonies will probably be reduced to 3 in a plea bargain even though there is no reason to bargain. With good behavior he should be back in your neighborhood in less than 3 years. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Jamestown robber gets five years Aug 26, 2008
The terms of the plea bargain require Derossett to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before applying for parole, and do not exempt him from serving the rest of his probation on two other felony matters; forgery in Tuolumne County and second-degree burglary in Calaveras County. He may also have to pay a fine and-or restitution of up to $10,000, maximum, Judge Douglas Boyack said Friday. (The Union Democrat)
Man gets 18 months for possessing child porn Aug 24, 2008
STAMFORD (AP) A teenage mother from Vermont has taken a plea bargain and agreed to give up parental rights to her 13-week-old daughter, who was severely injured in what police say was a baby-shaking incident in Connecticut. Samantha Carr, 17, of Lyndonville, Vt. (New Haven Register, CT)
NEWS TRACKER Aug 24, 2008
He is expected to enter into a plea bargain ... Wallace and Maxwell accepted a plea bargain on July 16 ... What s next: Jorge Reyes is expected to enter into a plea bargain at his next court appearance. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Judge finds Mattoon man guilty of lying to police Aug 23, 2008
My Point of View wrote on Aug 21, 2008 7:40 AM:" Once again plea bargains. We will read these same names again in 6 months to a year for doing something else. Slap them with a couple years of hard time and they may think twice. Our Judges are lazy and it is just to easy for them to accept a plea bargain and get it over with. ". jrhendren wrote on Aug 21, 2008 11:17 PM:" I agree there are to many plea bargains, but did you read the parts: "A judge convicted a Mattoon man of lying to police", and... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Serial shooter': Execute me for my crimes Aug 23, 2008
He had pleaded to two murders, in one of them he pulled the trigger, and agreed to testify against Hausner, as part of a plea bargain. The hearing Friday, before Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Roland Steinle, is being held to determine whether Hausner's prior bad acts could be introduced in his upcoming murder trial. (AZCentral -- News)
Packers' Barnett wins appeal, won't be suspended Aug 22, 2008
He was charged with two misdemeanors, but reached a plea bargain in March that required him to remain on good behavior and pay a fine ... Barnett's message: Talk to the league before agreeing to a plea bargain. (ESPN -- Football News)
Five wounded in mobile home park shooting Aug 21, 2008
Robby Aug 20, 2008 12:35 PM I don't want to hear about another Platte County plea bargain this time. Here is a case that should hand out a stiff sentence (close to the max not the min) Let these "Gang Bangers" know they will not get a slap on the wrist for this stuff. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Barnett can play with no pay in season opener Aug 21, 2008
He was charged with two misdemeanors, but reached a plea bargain in March that required him to remain on good behavior and pay a fine ... Barnett s message: Talk to the league before agreeing to a plea bargain. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Barnhart Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Aug 20, 2008
Under the plea bargain, the state agreed to drop charges of armed criminal action and careless and imprudent driving, Parks said. The sentencing range for a Class B felony is five to 15 years in prison, Parks explained. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Clown robber gets eight years A man who dressed up like a clown to rob the CVS in Fredericksburg last year was ordered yesterday to serve eight years in prison. Aug 20, 2008
Murders (posted by , Aug. 19, 2008 4:01 pm) bsp; This State doesn't have room for muderers, we're too busy putting pot smokers asnd shoplifters in jail for maximum terms, Murderers get off with little or no punishment after the plea bargain the charges down to misdemeanor assault and tell us Mr Zhang died when he tripped on the killers foot. Not in this Jurisdiction (posted by , Aug. 19, 2008 3:58 pm) bsp; The murderers of Mr. Zhang may face justice of some kind in a year or so but it won't be... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Drug use returns convict to prison Aug 20, 2008
Lawyers have reached a plea bargain in that case, and are calling for a five-year commitment to the Department of Corrections with immediate placement in the Nexus Treatment Center, a meth-specific inpatient treatment program in Butte. But before Marble can get the drug treatment that everyone agrees is critical to his successful re-entry to the community, he must serve out a portion of the five-year prison sentence. (Missoulian, MT)
Hospital embezzlement suspect pleads guilty Aug 20, 2008
Plea bargain pay back money, five years probation ... Jeanne Williams Jones, a former Beaufort County Hospital employee charged with embezzlement of nearly 100,000 from the hospital s fund-raising organization, avoided prison time on Tuesday by accepting a plea bargain in Beaufort County Superior Court ... The judge told Jones that she must abide by the stipulations of the plea bargain, which include a minimum monthly payment of 300 to the foundation, with at least 5,000 in restitution being... (Washington Daily News, NC)
AP IMPACT: Weak rules cripple appraiser oversight Aug 18, 2008
To help clear the backlog, Ohio began allowing appraisers to sign consent orders - a deal similar to a plea bargain in which an appraiser agrees to the facts of a case in exchange for a reduced punishment. That could be a short-term suspension, for example, instead of a license revocation. (Anchorage Daily News)
