Pascoe: No laws broken in handling of DUI tickets Jul 30, 2008
Pascoe said the tickets were initially addressed during a status conference in October when a judge, defense attorney and a prosecutor go over the docket to see how best to move cases through trial or plea. The average age of the tickets was more than three years, Pascoe said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
One pleads in tavern holdup Jul 24, 2008
Ward has a status conference set for Sept. 9, and Ostrander has the same hearing set for Sept. 10. Anne Jungen can be reached at (608) 791-8224 or. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Duncan's defense team wants him found incompetent Jul 18, 2008
But in an open status conference Thursday, Lodge said he'd received Duncan's psychological evaluations and would make them available to attorneys on both sides in the next few days. Duncan, a convicted pedophile from Tacoma, Wash. (Missoulian, MT)
Amish farmer may get national legal help in permit case Jul 18, 2008
A status conference to discuss the case will be held today. Yoder case. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Status Hearing In Duncan Death Penalty Case Open To All Jul 17, 2008
The judge wrote that he had found a valid basis for closing the Thursday hearing, but "in light of defense counsel's latest position favoring opening the proceedings, regardless of Mr. Duncan's privacy interests, the Court will unseal the status conference.". Defense lawyers "attempt to downplay their role as merely having gone along" with secrecy in the case, Lodge wrote, adding, "The Court takes issue with such a characterization which entirely mischaracterizes these proceedings.". (Q13.com, WA)
CAPTURED: Most-Wanted Child Molester Behind Bars Jul 16, 2008
"One night, when we were at supper, and Schillaci wasn't around, our son said, 'I have a secret. I have a secret with Jon that I think I should tell you, the mother told America's Most Wanted. The boy told his parents that Schillaci, who wasn't there that night, had sexually assaulted him during piano lessons. Some of the assaults occurred in a bedroom in the family home. "They (the family) had befriended him, had given him a great opportunity, and yet that friendship and bond meant nothing to... (Fox News)
Duncan's defense attorneys: court sealing too much Jul 16, 2008
In a court document filed Tuesday, Duncan's defense team asked U.S. District Court Judge Edward Lodge to open a status conference to the public and limit the number of documents filed under seal. The attorneys contend that the closures are violating Duncan's right to a public trial and the public's right to access. (Montana Standard, MT)
Miller says not guilty Jun 26, 2008
A status conference will be held for that purpose and a trial date will be determined at that time. Colwart added he expects the trial to begin sometime next year. (New Iberia, LA)
Britney Granted Overnights With Her Boys Jun 25, 2008
A status conference on the terms of the duo's visitation is scheduled to take place July 15. A trial date for the ongoing custody battle is still scheduled for August. (E! Online)
Britney, K-Fed in court Jun 25, 2008
A status conference in the custody case is set for July 15. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kane and Lackawanna County at odds over taxes Jun 25, 2008
A status conference on the case is scheduled Thursday before county Judge Robert Mazzoni. What is needed, Mr. Koldjeski said, is a meeting with all the principals involved to review the tax breaks in detail. (Scranton Times, PA)
Britney granted overnight visits with sons Jun 25, 2008
Court spokesman Allan Parachini said that at the end of the hearing Gordon ordered the modification to Spears' visitation rights and set another status conference in the case for July 15. Spears has turned her life around in the past few months after a year of troubling behaviour and two brief hospitalizations for psychiatric evaluation. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lori Drew pleads not guilty over internet suicide Jun 18, 2008
"As tragic as it is ... you can't start imposing liability on people for being cruel Tina Meier holds two pictures of her daughter Megan who committed suicide in 2006 after receiving cruel messages on MySpace. Inset: Ashley Grills who denies instigating MySpace attack.Photo: AP Latest related coverage A woman pleads not guilty in a Los Angeles federal court to charges relating to an internet hoax blamed for a 13-year-old girl's suicide. A woman has pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles federal court... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Not-guilty plea in Internet suicide case Jun 18, 2008
A status conference was scheduled for June 26. U.S. attorney's spokesman Thom Mrozek said Drew would be allowed to return home pending trial. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Former Pa. congressman transfers campaign cash to legal fund Jun 12, 2008
Caso is next due in court for a status conference on Sept. 19. The government anticipates that Mr. Caso s cooperation will continue for the foreseeable future, Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard Sklamberg, chief deputy of the fraud and public corruption unit in Washington, D.C., wrote in a recent filing. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Barry Bonds Plays SF Court Double-Header Jun 7, 2008
This time before for a status conference and possible setting of a trial date. News crews started converging at the courthouse before sunrise Friday. (NBC 11, CA)
Barry Bonds Pleads Not Guilty Jun 7, 2008
Bonds also is scheduled to appear later Friday at a status conference where a trial date might be set. More from. (Time.com)
Oly wrestling coach freed from Polish charges Jun 6, 2008
A status conference has been scheduled for July 25. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Schuster charged: Former DDA director faces embezzlement/forgery counts Jun 4, 2008
Schuster s attorney, David Delaney, and Otsego County prosecutor Kyle Legel indicated Monday a plea agreement may be in the works at a status conference, possibly scheduled for as early as this week in 46th Circuit Court, where she was bound over following her arraignment. Schuster is free on a 20,000 personal recognizance bond while awaiting a status conference in circuit court, possibly later this week. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Schuster charged with embezzlement, forgery (560) Jun 4, 2008
Schuster is free on a 20,000 personal recognizance bond while awaiting scheduling of a status conference in circuit court, possibly later this week. Click the links below for previous related stories. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Daughter mentally ill, 'not evil' – dad May 31, 2008
During the arraignment, Judge David M. Szumowski ordered Heather to be held without bail and scheduled a status conference for Sept. 3, when a preliminary hearing probably will be set. She is being held in Juvenile Hall, where she was taken Sunday morning after the attack in the family's Scripps Ranch home. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
TiVo's triple play: recommendations, rentals, and lawsuits May 29, 2008
TiVo says that "EchoStar's modified software does not avoid infringement," and would probably ask for an immediate shutdown of said services in a status conference scheduled for this week. If the court agrees, that would essentially force Echostar/Dish to sign a license agreement with TiVo and start making annual payments to the enemy, or else upset its own users when their DVRs suddenly stop working. (Ars Technica)
TiVo Reports Results for the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Ended April 30, 2008 May 29, 2008
Mr. Rogers continued, "In terms of our litigation with EchoStar and defending our intellectual property, the Appeals Court unanimously upheld the District Court's ruling that EchoStar had infringed on our patent and more recently denied EchoStar's petition for a rehearing en banc. We are pleased the Court upheld the ruling for full award of damages and an order for the injunction to be reinstated. We have informed the District Court that, based on what we've been provided by EchoStar to date, we... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hearing delays trial on proposed Olive Branch annexation May 24, 2008
A status conference is scheduled for Nov. 19. American Fireworks Co. owner Dale Wilson is fighting the annexation because Olive Branch would not allow his fireworks business to operate within the city limits. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Viola man in standoff says county owed him money May 18, 2008
His next status conference is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday. You may reach Wisconsin State Journal reporter George Hesselberg at or (608) 252-6140. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
SoCal Officials Ponder Release Of Sexually Violent Predator May 15, 2008
Judge Reschedules Status Conference For July ... Judge Michael Wellington -- who will make the final decision on whether Hedge should be released -- scheduled a status conference for July 11. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Says he is not guilty in Juneau County killings May 15, 2008
Turner has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and has a status conference scheduled for June 2. Tetting said he did not intentionally aid the crime, Brinckman said, because he did not know the shooting would occur when he drove Turner that night. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
News Trackers: Jackson County judge, Binsfeld trial, WTC transfer degree May 15, 2008
WHAT'S NEXT: A status conference in the case is set for 9 a.m. June 17. Two-year transfer degree at Western. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Competency hearing scheduled for Banks May 15, 2008
Luzerne County Judge Michael Conahan ordered the new hearing in February and set the schedule at a status conference with defense attorneys and prosecutors in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Conahan set a May 27 deadline for prosecutors to file psychiatric reports and June 10 for the defense to submit responses. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Bedell: FBI document clears him May 10, 2008
On Friday, a status conference on Bedell s pending sentencing was held, but nothing substantive came out of it other than the announcement from Bedell s camp that the latest motion was going to be filed. First District Judge Thomas Willmore who has taken over handling the case from retired Judge Gordon J. Low announced that Daines office could have 20 days to file a response to Bedell s motion. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Neighbors petition to have sex offender removed May 9, 2008
A status conference on the Eau Claire County case is set for Monday. Culbert is represented by Eau Claire attorney Harry Hertel. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rwanda:Top Civil Servant Faces Genocide Trial May 4, 2008
The decision was announced during a status conference on Wednesday which was presided by Judge Dennis Byron of Saint-Kitts and Nevis, who is also president of the ICTR.. This trial was scheduled to have opened last Monday, but it was deferred because of the difficulties in the composition of the Chamber. (allAfrica.com)
Man Pleads Not Guilty In 3-Year-Old's Death May 2, 2008
Maguire scheduled a status conference for May 8 and a preliminary hearing for May 14. Copyright 2008 by City Wire. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Trade the talk of summit, but controversy looms Apr 21, 2008
The conference is not expected to yield any significant new breakthroughs or agreements, and is more of a status conference by the leaders and their staffs. Even so, the summit is not without controversy. (Houston Chronicle)
MIAMI HERALD: Terror-trial jurors have spoken - again Apr 19, 2008
Next week, at a status conference, the prosecutors will say whether they want to take a shot at another trial. Common sense and good judgment say they should not. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Fountain pleads not guilty Apr 18, 2008
A case conference has been set for May 9, a status conference for May 30 and a two-day trial for June 4 and 5. Fountain is being represented by Tim Dowling of Niles. (Niles Star, MI)
Court backs lethal injection Apr 17, 2008
Brown spokesman Gareth Lacy said there is a status conference set for June 12 on the federal challenge before U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel in San Jose, and the Kentucky case decided by the high court Wednesday no doubt will top the agenda. The Kentucky case was not about the constitutionality of the death penalty or even lethal injection. (Modesto Bee, CA)
States plan to resume executions Apr 17, 2008
A status conference in that case is scheduled in U.S. District Court in June. The Supreme Court decision "is another step toward us carrying out the will of the people in California," Unger says. (USA Today -- News)
Judge: No hearing to be held for man that attacked agent Apr 13, 2008
During a status conference in Tucson on Wednesday, Magistrate Judge Bernardo Velasco decided to vacate the upcoming evidentiary hearing and voided the subpoenas. On Friday, Green said he may appeal the judge s decision. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Bedell case review planned Apr 12, 2008
Because of that review, court documents state, Bedell s sentencing was postponed indefinitely, with a status conference scheduled for 9 a.m. on May 9. Following the March postponement of Bedell s sentencing, supporters of the doctor alleged that Cache County George Daines and his office caused one of the witnesses in the case against Bedell to commit perjury with her testimony. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Man Accused Of Shooting Uncle Pleads Not Guilty Apr 10, 2008
The judge set a status conference for April 16 and a preliminary hearing for April 22. Copyright 2008 by City Wire. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Man facing new molestation charges Apr 9, 2008
A status conference in the Eau Claire County case is scheduled for Wednesday. Culbert is not currently in custody in Eau Claire or Chippewa counties. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Courtney to be extradited within a month (73) Apr 5, 2008
Courtney appeared during a status conference in New Mexico today, and his defense attorney did not challenge the extradition through a petition. There s nothing to indicate that was by oversight, Haroldson said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Most creditors of Aloha likely to receive 'squat' Apr 4, 2008
A status conference on those talks is scheduled for today. Prince said he is concerned that there is a "rush to judgment to sell these assets piecemeal and deny the state of Hawaii the business that it's enjoyed for the last 61 years.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Read more... Apr 3, 2008
A status conference has been scheduled for tomorrow morning to update the judge on the pilot issue and to take care of other unfinished matters, such as the disposition of the aircraft leases. Banmiller said late yesterday afternoon that all of the cargo flights up to that point had gone off as scheduled, that he anticipated no cessation or disruption of service, and that the company was working with ALPA to resolve its disputes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Gays Mills man enters not guilty plea in fatal bar fight Apr 1, 2008
Rosborough set a June 30 status conference for David Heisz. Mikeal Heisz also had a preliminary hearing Monday on a misdemeanor battery charge from the same incident. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Man accused of murder at Glass Bar to stand trial in August Mar 29, 2008
A status conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. May 27 and a pre-trial conference for 9 a.m. July 28. Olszewski forwarded a copy of the trial management order to William Ruzzo, the public defender who is listed as Wallace s legal representative, despite questions raised at the arraignment over whether Wallace would hire a private attorney. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Defense in Attorney's Money-Laundering Case Says Feds Ignored '88 Exemption Mar 25, 2008
The case against Kuehne, accountant Gloria Flores Velez and Colombian lawyer Oscar Saldarriaga Ochoa is scheduled for a status conference today in front of U.S. District Judge Marcia Cooke. The government has yet to respond to Kuehne's motions but may indicate its stand in court. (Law.com)
News tracker: Man accused of sexual assault Mar 25, 2008
What s next: A status conference will be held at 9 a.m. April 21. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Whatever Happened To... Mar 23, 2008
The prosecution told the court on Feb. 13 at a trial status conference it was not ready for trial, according to court minutes ... Another trial status conference is scheduled for April 23. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ex-CIA in bribery case might face extra charges Mar 23, 2008
During a brief status conference in federal district court in Alexandria, Assistant U.S. Attorney Phillip Halpern raised the possibility of seeking a new indictment against Foggo, a longtime friend of Brent Wilkes, who was convicted in November of bribery, fraud and money laundering. Foggo and Wilkes were implicated in the investigation that led to the imprisonment of Cunningham, a former Republican congressman from Rancho Santa Fe. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Men Plead Not Guilty In Clairemont Shooting Mar 22, 2008
Judge David Szumowski ordered Burton and Hargrove to remain in custody in lieu of $1 million bail and scheduled a status conference for March 28. Previous Stories. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Judge Wants Proper Service In Actor's Penis, Mousetrap Lawsuit Mar 20, 2008
Chirlin set a status conference in the case for May 22. According to declarations submitted to the court by Kimmel and Barris, the attempted service consisted of leaving a copy of the lawsuit with a receptionist at the El Capitan Theatre, where "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is filmed. (NBC4.tv, CA)
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Antonio Shannon withdraws guilty plea in fatal shooting. BY JANINE ANDERSONJournal Times. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Antonio Shannon withdraws guilty plea in fatal shooting Mar 16, 2008
BY JANINE ANDERSONJournal Times. Friday, March 14, 2008 11:40 PM CDT. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Tri-state water war to heat up with fed. intervention Mar 9, 2008
Judge Paul Magnuson, who was brought in from Minnesota to handle the lawsuits, has set a status conference for next week, as well as a series of deadlines in the coming months. In U.S. District Court for northern Alabama in Birmingham, Judge Karon Bowdre has established a similar schedule for Alabama's lawsuit over the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa basin, which runs through North Georgia but is mostly in Alabama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Kerekes’ attorneys approve of Fannick representing Cuadra in trial Mar 4, 2008
County Judge Peter Paul Olszewski will rule on the issue and others Wednesday during a pre-trial status conference. The Citizens Voice 2008. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Riley plans to push water wars lawsuit forward Feb 25, 2008
An attorney for Riley in the water dispute, Mark Lembke, had a status conference on the suit scheduled Friday in the chambers of U.S. District Judge Karon Bowdre in Birmingham ... Emerson said Friday's status conference before Bowdre had been scheduled since December. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Man Accused In Hillcrest Stabbing Makes Plea Feb 22, 2008
Judge Charles Rogers scheduled a status conference for April 2. Previous Stories. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Key issues unresolved following pre-trial meeting in Kocis murder case Feb 21, 2008
Cuadra, 26, and his co-defendant Joseph Kerekes, 34, were in Luzerne County Court on Wednesday during a pre-trial status conference before county Judge Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. Several issues were discussed during the hearing, but Olszewski didn t rule on two key issues: whether Fannick can represent Cuadra, and if prosecutors must reveal if they believe Kerekes was an accomplice or the principle suspect in the murder of Bryan Kocis at his Back Mountain home in January 2007. Prosecutors are... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
MySpace 'Friend Request' Could Violate Protection Order Feb 14, 2008
He ordered a status conference for this afternoon. The judge likened the case to another conflict in which the defendant indirectly contacted the victim. (Law.com)
Prosecutors want Fannick removed as Cuadra counsel Feb 13, 2008
A pre-trial status conference is scheduled for Feb. 20 before Luzerne County Judge Peter Paul Olszewski Jr.. cjones@citizensvoice. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
THIS MORNING Feb 13, 2008
A pretrial status conference is scheduled for Feb. 20. Abington Heights improves bond rating. (Scranton Times, PA)
Competency hearing for Banks set Aug. 4 Feb 12, 2008
A status conference on the case is scheduled for May 14 at Penn Place before Conahan. A 2002 U.S. Supreme Court ruling said executions of mentally retarded criminals as cruel and unusual punishment and unconstitutional. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Federal judge says Rodriguez lawsuit stays in state court Feb 12, 2008
"We don't know when the court will want to set a status conference . . . [and] talk about the case," Wakefield said. It likely would happen in February or March, and "the court then typically will set a schedule to resolve the case" with a trial date. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
