Instructions

Juror Duty Update in San Juan County: Summoned Jurors for Early February Excused, Others Must Await Further Instructions

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San Juan County, WA – Residents called upon for jury duty in San Juan County can rest easy for the upcoming two weeks as the county’s communication office has announced a pause. All those who were summoned for jury service starting Monday, February 3, have been excused from appearing. This temporary relief does not extend beyond two weeks, however. Individuals who have been called for jury duties beginning February 10 are advised to stay informed by checking for new instructions next Thursday afternoon. The pause pertains to unforeseen adjustments in the court’s schedule, necessitating the … Read more

Supreme Court Rules on Self-Defense Claim, Sets Precedent for Future Jury Instructions

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In a pivotal legal decision that may redefine self-defense rights and restitution laws in Minnesota, the Supreme Court recently overturned a lower court’s ruling while affirming another, setting a significant precedent in two separate but equally compelling court cases. In the first case, involving defendant John Baker, the Supreme Court ruled that the District Court had erred by not allowing jury instructions on self-defense and defense of others. Baker had faced charges of second-degree murder following a confrontation where he fatally shot an individual who, alongside an accomplice, had robbed him and his girlfriend at … Read more

Former Client Accuses London Law Firm of Misusing Funds in Breach of Instructions

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London, UK – A former client of law firm CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP has testified in a London court, alleging that the firm breached its instructions by misappropriating funds. The client’s claims shed light on potential misconduct within the legal industry and raise questions about the responsibilities of law firms in handling clients’ finances. The client, whose identity remains undisclosed, accused CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP of diverting money that had been earmarked for a specific purpose. This alleged breach of instructions, if proven true, raises concerns about the firm’s ethical practices … Read more

Sharp Disagreements Emerge in Donald Trump’s Classified-Document Case as Prosecutors and Defense Clash Over Jury Instructions

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Prosecutors and attorneys representing former President Donald Trump have presented their differing interpretations of key legal issues in the classified-document case. This comes in response to an unusual request by U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon in Florida, who asked both sides to submit hypothetical jury instructions based on competing views of two laws that are central to the case. The filings highlight the stark disagreements between the two parties. Special counsel Jack Smith strongly objected to the judge’s instructions, calling them based on a “fundamentally flawed legal premise.” Smith even warned … Read more