Glick: Guide to the Perplexed Aug 17, 2010
Jonathan Pollard, if you even bother to read the case, was offered a plea bargain which Casper Weinberger then went back on, leaving Pollard in Jail for more time served than the U.S. gov't even asked for. That's a stain on the u.s., not Israel, and not the Jews. (Townhall.com)
Everyone A Bigot? Aug 14, 2010
In response, Rangel has scoffed that a plea bargain offer was nothing more than an "English, Anglo-Saxon procedure." The inference was that ongoing prejudice, not moral lapses, caused Rangel's problems. Page. (Investors Business Daily)
Couple agrees to plea deal for not sending child to school Aug 12, 2010
Judge Forcum takes plea bargain under advisement. By Danny K CareinsNT Managing Editor. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Morgan Stanley fined over lack of disclosure Aug 11, 2010
Waters, like Rangel, could settle her case by arranging a plea bargain with the ethics committee. So far she has decided instead to fight. (Salon)
House Panel Recommends Rangel Reprimand Aug 1, 2010
In the frantic hours before the televised ethics proceeding, Rangel did take the advice of some Democratic colleagues and offered a new plea bargain in an effort to head off a trial. At one point, people familiar with the talks said the committee's nonpartisan lawyers accepted the offer. (Time.com)
Rangel hit with charges, deal uncertain Jul 31, 2010
In the frantic hours before the televised ethics proceeding, Rangel did take the advice of some Democratic colleagues and offered a new plea bargain in an effort to head off a trial. At one point, people familiar with the talks said the committee s nonpartisan lawyers accepted the offer. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Rangel Says No Plea Deal Yet to Ethics Charges Jul 30, 2010
That could only happen if Rangel negotiates a plea bargain, admitting to substantial violations, or resigns. Punishment could range from a report criticizing his conduct to a reprimand or censure by the House, or a vote to expel him which is highly unlikely. (CBS News -- US)
Kiffin comments on lawsuit Jul 30, 2010
She says the plea bargain is too lenient. Sims was charged Tuesday with unauthorized use of a credit card, an aggravated misdemeanor. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Calls for Rangel to Quit Could Escalate If No Deal Jul 29, 2010
Charles Rangel to resign could quickly turn from a trickle to a flood unless he can quickly negotiate a plea bargain to prevent a congressional trial on allegations of ethical misconduct ... If there's no plea bargain, a rare ethics trial would probably begin in September. (Newsmax)
Cruelty Goes Unpunished Jul 24, 2010
Judges usually arrange a plea bargain or simply slap the hands of people who starve, maim and kill innocent dogs and cats. Help change this horrible situation by writing letters to the officials who contribute to the cruel treatment of animals: the state Secretary of Agriculture in Raleigh (about the shoddy treatment of shelters like The Haven and the atrocious conditions in slaughterhouses); the governor of North Carolina (about the overall situation we kill more than a quarter of a million... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Tribunal to hear Ketchup Colonel's plea on July 8 Jul 2, 2010
But Kohli is now contending that he had pleaded gulity because he was told by his boss, Brigadier SS Rao, that if he did this as part of a plea bargain the court would let him off with a reprimand and two years' loss of seniority. But the plea bargain was not brought to the notice of the court. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Blackhawks take 2-0 series lead Thrashers sign pair of prospects Jun 2, 2010
Plea bargain to get probation, assuming that s done in the Canadian legal system. I know the hit, an elbow wasn t it, was pretty vicious but can you really separate it from all other hard hockey hits to the extent that it deserves criminal prosecution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Limited' access to Headley a sop before talks? Jun 2, 2010
US officials resent such misgivings and say the suspicions arise from India's inability to understand the American legal and criminal justice system in which Headley is conferred some rights in a plea bargain aimed at extracting information. That information, they insist, has been fully shared with the Government of India, which has expressed appreciation on the matter. (India Times, India)
Giddings man’s probation revoked May 22, 2010
Other plea bargain cases were. Deena Lynne Jester, 30, Hempstead, was sentenced to 340 days in state jail for two counts of forgery of a financial instrument that occurred on June 29, and Aug. 6. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Judge Rejects Identity Theft Plea Bargain May 14, 2010
May 14, 2010 Hot topics. A federal court judge has rejected the plea agreement of. (eSecurityPlanet)
Penn sentenced over snapper spat May 13, 2010
But the plea bargain saw the charges dropped to misdemeanour vandalism, which could again be reduced to disturbing the peace if he complies with the court's punishment. His lawyer, Richard Hirsch, said: "Prolonging this matter in the court system would not have been in Mr Penn's best interests and would have distracted from his charitable commitments, specifically his work in Haiti. "Accordingly he has decided to accept the terms and move on. (BBC News)
Julius Malema's Slap on the Wrist May 12, 2010
On May 11, 2010, Chairperson Derek Hanekom ruled that three of the charges will be dropped against Mr Malema citing a plea bargain. The fourth charge of undermining President Zuma was a more serious matter, however. (Suite101.com)
Whistleblower claims need to be probed May 5, 2010
Hazen was fired during the probe, and later he was indicted on 10 counts and accepted a plea bargain in which he admitted to taking hydrocodone and methadone from the coroner's office. He was sentenced to 10 years of probation. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
All-Star Panel May 5, 2010
You had Robert Gibbs on Sunday shows defended the reading of the Miranda rights and John Brennan talking about a plea bargain. I think this is the way they are choosing to approach terrorism. (Fox News)
Good girls lost under the infinite sky May 3, 2010
The FBI won't even confirm or deny that arrests were made, a thin plea bargain struck. Marisa Spoonhunter, age 13. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
A voice for victims of crime Apr 21, 2010
Another important amendment under the bill is the provision of the application process for plea bargaining between the prosecutor and accused. A form for plea bargaining will also be included for this purpose ... There are also proposed amendments to speed up the disposal of criminal cases, like having pre-trial conferences to enable the accused and prosecutor to iron out issues before the case management process begins and a plea bargain process before the case starts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Raise the cost of corruption Apr 15, 2010
A simple felony requirement ensures that application of the law won't be arbitrary, but lets people who can plea bargain their way to a misdemeanor, or resign in exchange for no prosecution, off the hook. Mr. Reilly's more complex measure casts a broader net and leaves room for discretion, but raises the question of whether justice would be applied equally regardless of whether, for example, a politician is beloved or reviled or a case is high profile or not. (Albany Times Union)
Rajneesh in America Apr 8, 2010
Rajneesh never admitted guilt and accepted a plea bargain to avoid prosecution and possible jail time. Deportation Controversy. (Suite101.com)
RedState Morning Briefing Apr 7, 2010
Not only do our taxes go to pay their salaries;and benefits;and pensions, they also go to pay their back pay when an arbitrator rules that not knowing that a plea bargain is a conviction doesn t constitute falsification of an application. Hopefully, these aren t the same public workers who read utility meters because, if they don t know that a plea bargain is a conviction and omitting that on an application is falsification, they sure as heck have no business reading those little doohickeys that... (Human Events Online)
Chemicals firm gets bribery fine Mar 27, 2010
The court's decision followed a controversial transatlantic plea bargain, which the judge criticised as beyond the remit of the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The plea agreement followed more than two years of negotiations with the company by the SFO, the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission. (BBC News -- Business)
Border corrupted: Assets on the other side Mar 18, 2010
The strange thing, says Mr Abbott, was that Ms Crispin had no interest whatsoever in a plea bargain. He reckons the Mexican drug-traffickers had made it clear to her that giving evidence against them would not be a wise move. (The Economist)
* The lawyer who defends animals Mar 9, 2010
But I said, lets just pick three representative dogs and we were able to do a plea bargain as a result. Without me, this case could have -potentially taken a year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Here's hoping a sad end doesn't turn tragic Mar 6, 2010
In 1997, A.I. Was a 22-year-old when he was pinched on misdemeanor charges of marijuana and gun-possession, resulting in a plea bargain that carried three- years probation. At 25, his immaturity resurfaced when he recorded a rap CD with lyrics that mocked homosexuals and embarrassed his employer. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Adviser in Garek scam faces criminal charges Mar 1, 2010
3 Hours ago Anonymous wrote : arrest these people, oppose bail or set bail too high to afford, let them plea bargain for term in jail (jail is the only place) and get on to the next bunch of skollies. do not pussyfoot with wiseguy lawyers - the americans stopped that ages ago. (Business Report, South Africa)
A three member Supreme Court bench on Thursday observed that not removing the NAB chairman is sheer disrespect of the court`s order on the government`s part Feb 12, 2010
How can you make a plea bargain when the matter is still being heard. the CJP questioned. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Drake, Birdman Talk About Lil Wayne's Upcoming Jail Time Feb 9, 2010
I think you'll miss everything about Wayne,' Drake says. " (Wayne's verse on the song doesn't address his upcoming jail time.) In the new issue of Birdman tells the magazine of his inner turmoil. "Wayne is my son," Birdman told the magazine, with his eyes reportedly welling up. "I've been with him forever. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'SEBI to help investors take decisions' Jan 25, 2010
Consent and plea bargain are effectively used by many leading international regulators for settling cases. Till the end of last year, we have settled about 800 enforcement actions through consent orders. (India Times)
Six sentenced in district court Jan 23, 2010
Published: Friday, January 22, 2010 2:27 PM CST Six persons received terms Thursday ranging from probation to prison sentences in the 21st Judicial District Court as a result of a plea bargain agreement, according to District Attorney William Parham. Byron Keith Robertson, 37, Houston, was sentenced to five years in state prison for cocaine possession from March 2005. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Money fund assets fell to $3.240T in latest week Jan 22, 2010
In almost every criminal case - at least the ones that get ripped from the headlines and end up on "Law " - there's a point when the D.A. offers a plea bargain ... In almost every criminal case - at least the ones that get ripped from the headlines and end up on "Law " - there's a point when the D.A. offers a plea bargain. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Ariz. boy killer gets residential treatment Jan 15, 2010
A similar charge in the slaying of Christian's 29-year-old father was dropped under terms of the plea bargain ... Judge Michael Roca last year accepted a plea bargain that provided for conviction on one negligent homicide count, with a proposed sentence of intensive probation and community treatment. (AZCentral -- News)
Three sentenced in district court action Jan 15, 2010
Published: Friday, January 8, 2010 2:16 PM CST In Thursday s session of the 21st Judicial District Court, Judge Reva L. Towslee Corbett presiding, three people drew sentences through plea bargain agreements ranging from prison time to probation, according to information provided by District Attorney William Parham. Jennifer Patterson, 25, Burton, had her deferred adjudication probation revoked and she was sentenced to 12 months in state jail. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Talking Points Jan 12, 2010
Talking about a plea bargain for this Nigerian loon so we can get information is insane ... Same thing with a plea bargain for the Nigerian loon. (Fox News)
- Judge finds Willis not guilty in misdemeanor case (1) Jan 12, 2010
outwiththeold wrote on Jan 12, 2010 1:06 AM:" under the secretive plea bargain that was agreed to in the more secretive 'trial' the judge agreed to not find 'willis' guilty for the right to also use his wife as a punching bag when ever he pleased.Judge Jeffrey. really this guy beats on his wife and is just asked to 'resign' in order for this to go away??!!. sickening.Judge Jeffrey encites and welcomes violence in the home and is smirks everytime a woman is murdered by domestic violence. This... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Lab Band prosecution falters Jan 10, 2010
Shallow Al wrote on Jan 8, 2010 8:02 AM:Just plea bargain it out. That's the way it will end up anyway. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
