Tag: Criminal charges
Norcross Prosecution: Impact of a Speaking Indictment
The recent high-profile prosecution of South Jersey powerbroker George Norcross has sparked controversy over the use of speaking indictments by the prosecution team. Speaking indictments, which lay out charges in a narrative format, have...
Prosecutors Oppose Juror Questionnaire in Santos Fraud Trial
The prosecutors in the Santos fraud trial are against using a juror questionnaire. They believe that this could potentially complicate the trial process and may not be necessary. The prosecutors argue that the jury...
Indictment of Human Smuggler for Illegal Entry of Thousands: What You Need to Know
On July 18, recent reports revealed that Abdul Karim Conteh, a citizen of Sierra Leone, has been indicted and arrested in the United States for his involvement in a human smuggling operation. This operation...
Steve Bannon Trial for Defrauding ‘We Build The Wall’ Donors Set for December
Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist, is set to stand trial in December for allegedly defrauding donors of the "We Build The Wall" campaign. Bannon, along with three others, was charged with...
Ohio Attorney’s Guilty Plea for Social Security Fraud Leads to Disbarment
A Cincinnati attorney, Richard Louis Crosby III, 37, from Mason, Ohio, confessed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio that he committed Social Security fraud. Crosby's guilty plea involved using...
Organizing vs. Destruction of Exculpatory Evidence: What You Need to Know
Exculpatory evidence is crucial in the legal system as it can prove a defendant's innocence. However, there are instances where this evidence is either organized or destroyed, leading to serious consequences in court cases.When...
Lawyer Defends Putting Ex-Client’s Girlfriend in Headlock: Self-Defense or Assault?
A recent incident at a town court in Palermo, New York, has led to a lawyer and two others being charged with misdemeanors. Lawyer Salvatore F. Lanza, 66, of the Lanza Law Office in...