#criminal-law

#criminal-law

A second term for Donald Trump could lead to a presidency unchecked by criminal law and potential abuses of power.

The Supreme Court has granted unprecedented criminal immunity to presidents for official acts, limiting judicial inquiry into presidential motives.

Karen Read's lawyers claim evidence exists of her being found not guilty on two charges during her prior trial.

The lawyers arguing before the Supreme Court have been involved in key legal battles of Trump's presidency.

Missouri's highest court ruled to free a woman after 43 years in prison following a murder conviction overturned with new evidence of innocence.

Oliver Campbell's conviction was quashed after 33 years, mainly due to advancements in understanding mental health.

French MPs support shorter prison sentences for minor offences, allowing jail terms of a month or less.

Criminal law seldom applied to new election interferences poses challenges for prosecution.

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman opposes resentencing the Menendez brothers, citing premeditation and lack of accountability for their actions.

A teenager avoided a life sentence and received an eight-year prison term for an honor killing, reflecting changes in juvenile sentencing guidelines.

Concerns raised about possible unsupervised release of a young offender who attempted murder.

Judge emphasizes the need for supervision of violent offenders.

Judge orders confiscation of Ronan Hughes' home to compensate victims' families after he profited from human trafficking.

Mark Franklin was sentenced to 18.5 years for sexually assaulting four teenagers, minimizing his actions as 'just a bit of fun.'

A man was sentenced to 17 years in prison for coercing hundreds, including children, into sexual acts, marking one of the worst sextortion cases.

The family of Robert Darby believes Jason Moore is wrongfully convicted and is calling for his conviction to be overturned.

Kyle Sequeira was found not criminally responsible for the brutal murders of his parents due to untreated schizophrenia.

A stalker pleaded guilty after targeting a woman with alarming gifts over ten months, including a mask and a QR-coded card.

Michael Scott's differences from a murder charge showcase the nuances of manslaughter and negligence in legal contexts.

Trump's appeal claims misuse of criminal law in his conviction, with potential implications for the rule of law and New York's reputation.

The manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny was dismissed due to jury deadlock, while deliberations will continue on criminally negligent homicide.

The defense raised concerns about potential jury coercion following the judge's decision to instruct further deliberation on a lesser charge.

The defense argues that retrying Karen Read for murder charges violates double jeopardy rights due to juror opinions of her innocence on those counts.

A judge ordered a former teacher to return for further arraignment due to sufficient evidence of child molestation charges against him.

All charges against real estate broker Frank DeBernardo for rape were dropped due to insufficient evidence.

A man was jailed for money laundering after being found with over €85,000 in cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

Attacks on journalists are increasingly using criminal law to suppress dissent globally, with significant implications for press freedom.

The UK government will criminalize sexually explicit deepfake images, imposing up to two years in prison for offenders.

Mayor Eric Adams hires Alex Spiro, a high-profile defense attorney, amidst federal corruption charges to leverage his aggressive courtroom and media strategies.

Beatrice Zavarro emphasizes her commitment to legal representation, even in cases involving severe moral condemnation.

The Wyoming Supreme Court disbarred attorney Samuel W. Cantrell due to his felony convictions for forcible sexual abuse, enforcing legal accountability.

A lawyer facing sex crime charges is representing a client accused of similar crimes, raising ethical concerns but posing no legal restrictions on his practice.

Linda Lu and her mother were sentenced to five and a half years in jail for stalking neighbors over a garden hedge dispute.

The Mueller report highlights the complexity of defining 'coordination' in relation to Trump's Russia interactions, leading to a last-minute clarification by prosecutors.

The Biden Administration is contemplating pardons for potential targets of Trump to avoid unfair prosecution.

Christopher Judge and Jane Corcoran face charges related to the murder of Mr. Ring, whose body was found at Carrigfoyle Quarry.

A man and woman were arrested but later released without charge in an ongoing investigation into a death in Wexford.

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in a stabbing incident in Toronto. The victim did not survive.

Connor Lishman faces serious charges including arson that resulted in property damage and the death of three dogs, disputing the allegations.

The court denied bail to Connor Lishman due to public safety concerns amidst his criminal history and the nature of the charges.