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prosecutor misconduct
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Reversal Reversed For Improper Closing Argument
The North Carolina Supreme Court reversed the reversal by the Court of Appeals and reinstated a conviction notwithstanding the prosecutor's improper closing argumentIn this appeal we consider whether statements made…
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No Reasonable Likelihood
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a crimiinal conviction, rejecting a claim that a press interview by the prosecutor was plain error requiring reversalThe State charged Parker with several offenses, including…
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Double Jeopardy Bars Retrial Where Prosecutor Caused Mistrial
The Nevada Supreme Court has held that double jeopardy bars retrial of a former health care executive where the prosecutor's misconduct led the defense to request a mistrialIn 2008, the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Califorina judge precludes death penalty for mass murderer as sanction for government misconduct
Main August 18, 2017Califorina judge precludes death penalty for mass murderer as sanction for government misconductA helpful reader made sure I did not miss the notable state trial ruling reported…
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“We Are Hesitant…To Ground A Finding Of Professional Misconduct On A Post Hoc Parsing Of Semi-Spontaneous Oral Statements Made During The Heat Of Trial”
A majority of the Indiana Supreme Court has concluded that disciplinary charges against a prosecutor were not proven by clear and convincing evidenceAt relevant times, Respondent served as a deputy…
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From Prosecutor To Prosecuted
The Idaho Supreme Court sanctioned a convicted former prosecutorOn April 13, 2017, the Idaho Supreme Court issued a Disciplinary Order suspending Boise attorney, Jolene C. Maloney, from the practice of…
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Reversal And Dismissal For Prosecutor’s Improper Argument And Insufficient Evidence
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the conviction of a mother tried with her son in a tax fraud conspiracy case.The son's conviction…
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Prosecutor Convicted Of Lunchtime DUI Agrees To Supension
A stipulated disposition of a two-year suspension with all but 60 days stayed has been approved by the California State Bar Court Hearing DepartmentThe case involves a series of alcohol-related…
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Prostituting Public Office
A former Michigan prosecutor has been disbarred as a result of a felony misconduct in office and misdemeanor engaging the services of a prostitute convictions. The Detroit Free Press had the…
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A Misbegotten Prosecution Results In Dismissal And Reprimand
The Maryland Court of Appeals decided a disciplinary case against two attorneys that I have closely followed.In sharp contrast to my usual position, I entirely side with the accused attorneys…