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Fed. appeals court denies ex-Ill. governor appeal
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2012/08/10 12:41
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A federal appellate court in Chicago has denied an appeal filed by imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals released a 16-page ruling on Monday denying the 78-year-old Republican's appeal.
A ruling in his favor could have led to Ryan's release from an Indiana prison. It was widely seen as his last chance to get out of prison early.
Ryan is nearing the end of a 6 1/2-year sentence. He's due to be released in mid-2013.
The U.S. Supreme Court in April ordered the appeals court to revisit Ryan's arguments to overturn his conviction.
Last year, the lower court rejected arguments that the 2006 convictions should be tossed because prosecutors never proved Ryan took a bribe. |
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Pa. high court fast tracks juvenile lifer appeals
Attorney Interview |
2012/08/08 12:41
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Pennsylvania's highest court is moving quickly to determine how to respond to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles aren't constitutional.
The Sentencing Project, an advocacy group based in Washington, has said Pennsylvania leads the nation in the number of juvenile lifers.
The state Supreme Court scheduled oral argument for Sept. 13 in a pair of cases that will determine what to do about the hundreds of people serving such sentences, as well as how to handle the issue going forward.
The 5-to-4 U.S. Supreme Court decision issued June 25 still makes it possible for juveniles to get life, but it can't be automatic.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says 373 lifers were under age 18 at the time they were sentenced. |
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Pettler Miller LLP - Experienced Estate Planning Attorneys
Legal World News |
2012/08/07 11:32
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Pettler amp; Miller LLP focuses in the area of probate and trust law.nbsp; Our extensive knowledge in the field allows us to offer advice, document drafting as well as other required or appropriate litigation based on your situation. Our a href=http://www.pettlermillerlaw.com/estate planning attorneys/a handle all cases involving estate planning, probate, trust administration, conservatorships, guardianships and probate/trust and related litigation.
Our personalized services to our clients give you the attention you deserve with our ability to work closely to custom draft documents combined with representation in future court proceedings and litigation. While we represent individuals, we also have worked frequently with private professional fiduciaries as well as banks and trust companies.
We pride ourselves in working closely within the community and have been active in the area since 1935. Pettler amp; Miller supports the court system and the community involved. Many of our attorneys and staff members are actively involved in events with the legal community and charitable organizations. |
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Court orders Chevron to stop drilling for oil
Legal Information |
2012/08/03 16:56
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A federal court has given Chevron Corp. and driller Transocean Ltd. 30 days to suspend all petroleum drilling and transportation operations in Brazil until the conclusion of investigations into two oil spills off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
The court says in a statement posted Wednesday on its web site each company will be fined 500 million reals ($244 million) for each day they fail to comply with the suspension.
About 155, 000 gallons of oil crude began seeping from cracks in the ocean floor at the site of a Chevron appraisal well in November. Two weeks later, the National Petroleum Agency said the seepage was under control. But in March, oil again started leaking and Chevron voluntarily suspended production in the field. |
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