Defence

Government’s Attempt to Strip Climate Protesters of Legal Defence Sparks Outcry Over Jury Rights

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London, United Kingdom – A high-profile climate activist, who was acquitted last year of criminal damage in a climate trial, is speaking out against the attorney general’s attempt to remove one of the last remaining legal defenses for climate protesters. The case is heading to the court of appeal on Wednesday, where the attorney general, Victoria Prentis, will argue that the defense used by the activist should no longer be available to climate activists. The defense in question, known as “lawful excuse,” allows defendants to argue that they had a lawful excuse for their actions … Read more

Defence Seeks Seven Separate Trials for Richard Mantha, Citing Dissimilarities in Alleged Victims’ Cases

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CALGARY, ALBERTA – Court proceedings were delayed for Richard Mantha on Monday as his lawyer seeks to have seven separate trials for him instead of one larger trial involving all seven alleged victims. Defense counsel Kim Arial informed the Alberta Court of Justice that the necessary legal paperwork for the application has yet to be filed due to the size and complexity of the case. Some documentation will be provided to the prosecution and the presiding judge by the end of the day, according to Arial. Crown lawyer Dominique Mathurin stated that the prosecution would … Read more

Defence Lawyers Claim Prince Andrew’s Accuser’s Bathtub Story Doesn’t Hold Water

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Albany, New York – Defense lawyers representing Prince Andrew in the ongoing legal battle surrounding his alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein have claimed that a bathtub where it was claimed the Prince had sex with an underage woman was too small for such activity. The argument was raised in the latest batch of unsealed documents detailing Epstein’s associates. Attorney Phillip Barden, in his testimony, referred to the claims made by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s alleged victims. According to Barden, Giuffre’s statements regarding her interactions with Prince Andrew were conflicting. He pointed out that she … Read more

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados Strengthens Work Areas with New Environmental Law Partner, Launches New Defence and Aerospace Practice

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados, a law firm based in Sao Paulo, has announced the hiring of a new partner specializing in environmental law and natural resources. The addition of this partner from Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira, Agel Advogados will not only strengthen the firm’s expertise in these areas but also lead the development of its new defense and aerospace practice. The hiring of a partner with a focus on environmental law and natural resources signifies Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados’ commitment to expanding its capabilities in these fields. … Read more