- First Scottish 'terrorist' freed as verdict quashed
Times Online
... who was in prison for almost four years, emerged from the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh, flanked by his family and his lawyer, Aamer Anwar. ...and more » - A new year, a new set of elections on ballots
CharlotteObserver.com
Then they'll spend the next two years bellyaching about schools, criminal justice, traffic and dozens of other issues being decided by the very people whose ... - Morning roundup
Albany Times Union (blog)
(TU) And an investment broker from Albany was arrested on federal criminal charges Monday for an alleged scheme involving more than 200 investors and $5.5 ... - State-based star chambers reined in by High Court
The Australian
And until now, there has been no right of appeal from the industrial court to civil or criminal courts. As constitutional lawyer Greg Craven said, ...and more » - Rant and Rave for Feb. 8
Tifton Gazette
“About the comments of 'Lock 'em up,' the Constitution prohibits excessive bail and guarantees the right to a lawyer in criminal cases. ... 
Sky News'Wannabe Suicide Bomber' Has Conviction Quashed
Sky News
In a statement read out by his lawyer, Aamer Anwar, Siddique said: "I have always maintained my innocence, but they took my liberty, destroyed my family's ...and more » - Charlie Sheen Charged with Assault; Facing Jail Time
The Daily Blabber from iVillage
(Third-degree assault and criminal mischief are both misdemeanors.) He has not yet entered a plea. In the same hearing, Judge James Boyd lifted a protective ...and more » - The everlasting threat of noise
Morning Advertiser
Q. We have seen a rather scary report that a licensing lawyer says company directors can go to prison for licensing offences even if they are not involved ... 
IcelandReviewHells Angels to Sue Iceland for Unfounded Arrest
IcelandReview
Norwegian lawyer Morten Furuholmen is preparing a lawsuit against Icelandic authorities for what he calls an unfounded arrest of Leif Ivar Kristiansen, ...
First PostSheen makes up with wife he's accused of assaulting
First Post
As Sheen and Mueller left Aspen for Los Angeles on Monday, her lawyer told reporters: "I can tell you, Brooke very badly wanted to have contact with Charlie ...and more »