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Elizabeth Holmes’ Fraud Conviction Upheld by Ninth Circuit

Securities Docket

A three-judge panel for the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco also upheld the conviction of her former business and romantic partner Ramesh Sunny Balwani, and it upheld the $452 million restitution order the duo must pay to 14 vicitims. Judge Jacqueline H.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

An individual facing criminal charges faces the possibility of jail time, fines, restitution, and other penalties if convicted. In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing. You can tell when a client should settle and what type of deal is best for their case.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

An individual facing criminal charges faces the possibility of jail time, fines, restitution, and other penalties if convicted. In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing. You can tell when a client should settle and what type of deal is best for their case.

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The Dangerous Client

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

when a lawyer is a victim of a clients crime or someone associated with the lawyer or related to the lawyer is a victim of the clients crime and the lawyer is a witness to that crime. It ultimately concludes, however, that there is an implicit exception to Rule 1.6 Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.6(a)

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

Usually, the government provides a defence lawyer to the accused, who plays a crucial role in reviewing evidence, questioning witnesses, and presenting a robust defence. The legal systems operate independently, each with distinct objectives—criminal cases focus on guilt and punishment, while civil cases address restitution for harm.

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Walking in Their Shoes

WA Bar News

Both share examples of relatively insignificant cases that have gone to trial, such as a stolen bowl of pho, or restitution orders that have been entered for as little as $2. Without an adequate supply of public defenders, Byrd McSherry said, “the court’s dead in the water, they can’t do their jobs.

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Trump Commutes Ozy Media Founder’s Sentence Just Before His Surrender – The New York Times

Securities Docket

The jury also convicted Mr. Watson of identity theft, after a two-month trial during which witnesses detailed an impersonated phone call, fabricated contracts and misleading claims about Ozys earnings from 2018 to 2021. A federal judge had also ordered Mr. Watson and Ozy to pay $96 million in restitution and forfeiture.