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Federal court reverses man's murder conviction
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2013/09/30 20:33
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A federal court has reversed a Southern California man's conviction in the bludgeoning death of his wife.
The Orange County Register reports that a three-judge panel for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that 75-year-old Marvin Vernis Smith didn't receive a fair trial.
A jury found Smith guilty of murdering his wife 66-year-old Minnie Smith in 2007. She was found dead in their Cypress home, bludgeoned to death in the head and face with a metal fireplace log roller on Dec. 15, 2005.
The court ruled that a jury instruction violated Smith's right to receive proper notice of charges against him and prepare a defense.
The district attorney's office will request that the state attorney general ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision. |
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Manassas Family Law and Divorce Litigation Attorney
Law Firm News |
2013/09/25 18:23
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The Law Offices of Tenecia P. Reid is dedicated to providing outstanding and creative legal solutions to clients throughout Northern Virginia.
Specializing in family law for her entire career, Attorney Tenecia P. Reid stands ready to skillfully guide you through the divorce litigation process. Divorce litigation can be frustrating, confusing, and emotional, so it is imperative to have an attorney who both listens and treats you with respect as you face major life decisions.
Widely experienced, Attorney Reid has negotiated and litigated cases that include complex marital assets, tax issues, business valuations, underwater joint mortgages, adultery, abuse, protective orders, and bankruptcy issues. Attorney Reid is also intimately familiar with the laws governing fault-based divorce cases, and can help you to determine whether you have one or more fault grounds against your spouse and how you may prove them.
A sharp negotiator with a confident courtroom presence, Attorney Reid also wants her clients to understand each step of the process and communicates accordingly. Whether you are considering divorce or have just been served with a divorce complaint, consulting with our office can help you confidently assess your situation and prepare for the best possible outcome.
Our firm is ready to help you navigate through the legal process and find the best possible outcome to difficult situations.
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Phone: (703) 393-1000
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Once notable NJ lawyer given life sentence
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2013/09/25 18:22
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A defense attorney who once had a roster of celebrity clients and boasted of having tried hundreds of cases in federal court was sentenced there on Monday to life in prison without parole after his conviction on nearly two dozen counts including murder conspiracy and racketeering.
Paul Bergrin, in custody since his 2009 arrest, wore khaki prison scrubs and showed little reaction as a judge read what amounted to several life sentences Monday afternoon in a federal courtroom in Newark.
The 57-year-old former federal prosecutor once represented an Army reservist charged in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq and celebrities such as Queen Latifah, the rapper Lil' Kim and the group Naughty By Nature. He also represented reputed gang members and alleged drug kingpins from his offices in Newark.
Bergrin, formerly of Nutley, and several associates were arrested and charged in May 2009 with running his law business as a criminal enterprise. The U.S. attorney's office charged Bergrin with more than 30 counts including racketeering, setting up the murder of a witness, money laundering and drug offenses. His first trial, in which Bergrin represented himself, ended in a hung jury two years ago.
A second trial resulted in his conviction in March on 23 counts related to operating what prosecutors said was a racketeering enterprise that engaged in drug trafficking, prostitution, bribery, plotting to murder witnesses and money laundering. |
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The Law Offices of Craig Hubble - Carson Employment Law
Blog News |
2013/09/23 18:03
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Carson Employment litigation attorney can assist you in determining the best solution in order for clients to seek recovery in the most efficient and effective manner.
Employment litigation can come in various forms, including claims for wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour violations, late payment of wages, misclassification of employees as exempt from overtime pay or as independent contractors, and failure to make reasonable accommodations.
If you are located in the Los Angeles area, we work all throughout Southern California and can help if you or a loved one has been terminated wrongfully, then we can help you handle these matters to determine your rights and to get the necessary remedies as a solution.
The Law Offices of Craig Hubble can guide you, depending upon your situation. If you or a loved one feel that you may have an employment-related claim, contact us today for a free consultation as to your rights and potential remedies. Because these matters are handled on a contingency basis, there is no fee unless and until you are compensated. |
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