Legal experts believe the US Justice Department has made headway with an important criminal inquiry and could be homing in on top Trump lawyers who plotted to overturn Joe Biden’s election, after the department wrote to the House panel investigating the January 6 Capitol attack seeking transcripts of witness deposits […]
Criminal Law
Navarro Indicted as Justice Dept. Opts Not to Charge Meadows and Scavino
A federal grand jury on Friday indicted Peter Navarro, a White House adviser to former President Donald J. Trump, for failing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Capitol attack, even as the Justice Department declined to charge Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino Jr., two other […]
Harvey Weinstein’s Sex Crimes Conviction Is Upheld by New York Court
A New York appeals court on Thursday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes, increasing the likelihood that the disgraced movie producer will serve a significant portion of his 23-year sentence. The decision deals a serious blow to Mr. Weinstein, 70, who is also pending trial in Los […]
John Roemer, retired judge killed in attack, remembered for devotion
The retired Juneau County judge who was killed Friday in what authorities called an attack related to the judicial system “cared deeply” about doing his job well, was fair to all and treated everyone in his courtroom with respect, community members said. John Roemer, 68, was a “brilliant legal scholar […]
Dallas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer John Helms, a
Dallas, TX , May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last Friday, Dallas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer John Helms, who once served as a Federal Criminal Prosecutor for The Northern District Of Texas was interviewed by Fox4news.com regarding Thursday’s May 19th indictment of 18 people criminally charged in a federal Paycheck […]
Fatal Injuries to Construction Workers
If you work in construction, you may have heard of fatal injuries to construction workers. There are several reasons why construction workers are at risk for falling objects. Read on to discover the most common reasons and how to avoid them. One of the leading causes of fatal injuries in […]
How to Find a Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accidents are no laughing matter. If you’ve been in one, you may not know what to do with the evidence. Fortunately, there are ways to identify the most effective truck accident lawyer. Read on to learn about qualifications and experience, how to find a lawyer, and how to determine […]
Suspects aren’t entitled to a lawyer at clerk’s hearings in Mass. But having one makes a huge difference
New court data confirms what many lawyers have long suspected: Hiring an attorney can significantly increase your chances of avoiding criminal charges in Massachusetts. The statistics show defendants with an attorney were 42% more likely to avoid being charged with a crime in clerk magistrate hearings, where clerks decide behind […]
Russian bank turns to ex-Shkreli lawyer in US lawsuit over downed airliner
The logo of VTB bank is seen in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 3, 2021. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Sanctioned VTB Bank said it planned to hire Marc Agnifilo and Zach Intrater of Brafman & Associates to replace Latham & Watkins Debevoise and White […]
For Families in Uvalde, Laws Limit Holding Police Accountable
In the aftermath of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, parents and community members have clamored for accountability, asking how officers allowed a gunman to remain inside a locked classroom with injured students for more than an hour. But any legal remedy could be difficult to […]