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Murder suspect, trial witness mistakenly put in same cell
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff says a guard mistakenly put a murder suspect in a holding cell with another inmate who was about to testify against him, and a fight ensued. The Lima News reports that the men weren’t handcuffed when the guard put them together in a cell during a break in the trial […]
Trial begins in shooting death of Clemson student
Attorneys have given opening statements in the trial of a man charged with killing a 23-year-old Clemson University student in 2012.
Testimony ends in 69-year-old woman’s murder trial
A jury is preparing to hear closing arguments in the case of a 69-year-old Gaffney woman charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend.
Mistrial declared in Beaufort County murder trial
HILTON HEAD ISLAND (AP) — A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of a man charged with shooting a man at a Beaufort County boat landing two years ago. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reported that Jerry Lamont Scantling was on trial in the death of 52-year Leonard Green in May of 2010.
Criminal Practice – Jury & Jurors – ‘Anonymous’ Jury – Murder Trial – First Impression – Constitutional – Hearsay Evidence – Murdered Witness — Conspiracy
U.S. v. Dinkins Using an ‘anonymous’ jury whose biographical information has been withheld from defense lawyers and defendants accused of drug-trafficking and the murder of government witnesses is not a reason to overturn their convictions; the 4th Circuit follows decisions by its sister circuits and provides guidelines for use of anonymous juries.
Criminal Practice – Murder Trial – Malice Instruction – Use of a Deadly Weapon – ‘Waving’ Gun
State v. Miller This case was pending on appeal when our Supreme Court decided State v. Belcher, 385 S.C. 597, 685 S.E.2d 802 (2009); therefore, Belcher applies. Since there was evidence that would reduce, mitigate, or excuse the killing, the trial court erred when it instructed the jury that the use of a deadly weapon implied malice.
Business Law
- Economy forces attorneys to get down to business
- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
- Licenses & Permits – Beer & Wine Permit – Restrictive Covenant – Suitable Location
- Consumer Protection – FCRA – Auto Loan – Bank Accounting Errors
- Licenses & Permits – Veterinarian – Vaccine Maintenance
- Tort – Business Tort – Va. Computer Crimes Act – Trade Secrets
- Textile firm, railroad settle Graniteville train wreck lawsuit
- State regulators look at car dealer accused of lying to customers
- Subprime mortgage meltdown hits securities law
Commentary
- Virginia Tech student got due process in hearing
- High court justices cross the line of propriety
- High court’s term was rough on big business
- The flip side of generative AI in law and how to address it
- The fight for equal educational opportunity continues
- Letter From The Editor – Working from Home
- NLRB joins FTC in taking aim at non-competes
- Supreme Court leaves key internet protection untouched
- US Supreme Court bites back at parody’s use of the First Amendment
- My goal: Provide the information that you need now
- Case study: North Carolina courts provide guidance on scope, limitations of attorney-client privilege
- A Different Ode to Pro Bono Work
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