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Military high court to hear Kan. HIV exposure case
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2013/09/30 20:34
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The highest court for the U.S. armed forces has agreed to hear the appeal of a Kansas airman convicted of assault for exposing multiple sex partners to HIV at swinger parties in Wichita, his attorney said Friday.
David Gutierrez was a sergeant serving at McConnell Air Force base in Kansas when he was sentenced in 2011 to eight years in prison and stripped of his rank in an aggravated assault case. Prosecutors told the trial judge that a stiff sentence would send a message that the military values the integrity of its service members, saying Gutierrez played Russian roulette with his sexual partners' lives.
The defense on appeal has won a rare opportunity to present before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces an argument that his attorney says could set a far-reaching precedent across the military.
"It will set the table for the entire military services as to what kind of evidence is necessary to find that someone can cause grievous bodily injury after testing positive for HIV," said Kevin McDermott, one of his defense attorneys.
In addition to the HIV issue, the military appeals court agreed Tuesday to decide whether the evidence was sufficient to find Gutierrez committed adultery. The defense contends Gutierrez can't be guilty of adultery because his wife participated with her husband in the "swinger's lifestyle." |
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Hermosa Beach Wrongful Termination Attorney
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2013/09/25 18:24
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Law Offices of Craig Hubble, based in Hermosa Beach, is a wrongful termination attorney. Although most California employees can be fired at the discretion of their employer, any termination that may have been done based on discrimination, retaliation, fraud or violation of a signed or implied contract is illegal. When an employee is fired on the basis of his/her age, gender, race, religion or disability, for refusing to submit to sexual advances, or in retaliation for reporting misconduct or refusing to commit an illegal act, he/she may pursue legal action against their employer for wrongful termination.
However, wrongful termination lawyer Craig Hubble can assist you in getting the results you need and want. With extensive years of experience in the field and depending on your situation, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit and seek damages for lost wages, benefits, emotional distress, attorney’s fees, punitive damages and more so that you have a peace of mind,.
We are here to help. If you or a loved one feel that your employment has been wrongfully terminated, don't hesitate to contact us today for a free consultation as to your rights and potential remedies. These matters are handled on a contingency basis, so there is no fee unless and until you are compensated. |
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Once notable NJ lawyer given life sentence
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2013/09/25 18:24
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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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Chicago Out-of-State Counsel Attorneys
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2013/09/23 18:04
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Local Counsel for Out-of-State Clients
Companies need attorneys who understand the business-to-business and government procurement environments. Having an attorney focused specifically in the business counsel marketplace can help focus on practical solutions.
Chicago based firm serves Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois or Wake County, North Carolina. We deal with clients who have been served with complaints and disputes. If you find yourself having disputes with another company, don't hesitate to contact us for local representation. Are you out-of-state? That will not be a problem because we also offer local counsel for out-of-state clients and treat you just the same regardless of your location.
Commercial litigation can take a toll on businesses, especially when the unexpected happens. We know that it can also place an emotional and financial burdern on a business. With our experienced lawyers' in-depth knowledge of local laws and procedures, we can handle every aspect of your case so that you can concentrate on expanding your business for success.
The firm also advises businesses and entrepreneurs with legal issues regarding regulatory matters, so that they stay in compliance with Illinois administrative and statutory provisions governing their businesses. This will help guide employers in the review, drafting, and implementation of employment policies for a successful future. We have seen some businesses fail because of poor planning in their business needs. So, there is good reason to contact a business attorney for guidance.
The attorneys of The Roth Law Group treat every client as if they are the firm's most important client, no matter where you are located. For the highest quality legal advice in Chicago call us at 312-419-9599 or 919-654-6751 for our Norh Carolina office to talk with a local, Cook County or Wake County lawyer about the legal needs of your business.
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Inmate accused of threatening court official
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2013/09/18 21:33
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An Olympia, Wash., man already jailed on a drug count is accused of threatening a Pierce County Superior Court commissioner after she set his bail at $150,000.
The Olympian reports that prosecutors charged the 31-year-old man with intimidating a judge and felony harassment. He pleaded not guilty to those charges Tuesday, with bail set at $500,000.
The man appeared before Commissioner Meagan Foley on Sept. 3 after being charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
An investigation was started the next day after a jail transportation employee reported that the man made threats against a female judge. Prosecutors say the threats included blowing up Foley's truck, blowing "her face off" and sending her a teddy bear to prove the man knows where she lives.
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