Criminal

Castellarnau Abogados Penalistas Bolsters Its Ranks with High-Profile Legal Experts to Enhance Criminal Law Practice

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Barcelona, Spain – Law firm Castellarnau Abogados Penalistas recently announced significant expansions within its team, aiming to enhance its criminal procedural and economic law capabilities. The firm warmly welcomed three seasoned experts to bolster its ranks: Javier González Blesa, José León Alapont, and Joaquim Bages, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to their new roles. Javier González Blesa, a prominent figure in criminal law, has joined as a senior lawyer. Holding a law degree from the University of Barcelona, a Ph.D. in Criminal Law from UAO, and two Master’s degrees related to his … Read more

Georgia’s Longest Criminal Trial Nears Conclusion as YSL Case Jurors Deliberate on Thanksgiving Eve

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ATLANTA — As the United States gears up for Thanksgiving festivities, Georgia finds itself at a crucial juncture in what has become the state’s longest-running criminal trial. Jurors in Fulton County are set to continue deliberations on Wednesday, a day before the holiday, focusing on the complex case against two men, Deamonte Kendrick, also known by his stage name Yak Gotti, and Shannon Stillwell. These individuals face serious charges linked to the alleged activities of the Young Slime Life gang, purportedly co-founded by prominent Atlanta rapper Young Thug. The controversial trial, involving the YSL RICO … Read more

Former White House Lawyer Affirms Criminal Nature of Charges Against Trump as Special Counsel Drops Election Subversion Case

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Washington, D.C. — A former White House lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump has made a striking statement about the criminal charges Trump faced concerning his attempts to influence the 2020 election results. The lawyer, Ty Cobb, described the allegations as unequivocally criminal during an appearance on CNN. This comes amidst special counsel Jack Smith’s decision to drop a key case against Trump linked to his actions around the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, a move that sparked significant legal and political commentary. Smith’s filing to the court to dismiss the Washington D.C. case was notable, … Read more

New York Clears Old Adultery Law from Books: Governor Hochul Asserts Marriage Issues Not for Criminal Courts

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Albany, N.Y. — Amid evolving societal norms and a broader reevaluation of archaic statutes, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that overturns a century-old law criminalizing adultery, officially removing the possibility of imprisonment for the act. Dating back to 1907, this law had become a rarely enforced relic of the past. In a statement, Governor Hochul emphasized the inappropriate nature of handling marital infidelities through the criminal justice system, advocating for the removal of what she described as a “silly, outdated statute” from the state’s legal books. Historically, the law allowed for a … Read more