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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge declares request by Leandro Norero's lawyer to consolidate Metastasis and Plague cases 'improper'

A judge in Ecuador has ruled against a request from the lawyer of drug trafficker Leandro Norero to consolidate two criminal cases related to organized crime.

Mar 3 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Aleksanteri Kivimäki’s alleged accomplice revealed to be an incompetent lawyer

A Finnish lawyer, noted for her incompetence and improper conduct, has been banned from representing clients in court, being linked to Aleksanteri Kivimäki's ongoing criminal case.

Feb 28 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

IS: Jussi Salonoja filed a criminal complaint

Jussi Salonoja has filed a criminal complaint against his former lawyer Mika Tabermann for acting against his interests during the sale of Metro Arena.

Feb 28 • 08:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jussi Salonoja filed a criminal complaint against his own lawyer

Jussi Salonoja has filed a criminal complaint against his former lawyer, Mika Taberman, regarding dealings related to the Espoo Metro Arena.

Feb 27 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 on Thursday, February 26, 2026

A video report highlights several significant events in Brazil including a brawl among parliament members at the INSS CPI, the arrest of a wanted criminal, declining high school enrollment, a music festival announcement, and a tragic discovery of a police officer and his lawyer wife found dead.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal case filed against 39-year-old for threatening, defaming and insulting lawyer-former MP

A criminal case has been initiated against a 39-year-old for online threats, defamation, and insults directed at a former MP and lawyer.

Feb 26 • 13:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Athens Court: Lawyer Carried a Weapon During a Trial – What the Association of Judges and Prosecutors States

A lawyer was caught carrying a gun during a criminal trial at the Athens Court, raising significant concerns about security in judicial premises, according to a statement from the Association of Judges and Prosecutors.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scam of the Fake Lawyer: Criminal Poses as TJ Employee in Alleged Property Purchase in AC

Criminals are impersonating lawyers from the Acre Court of Justice to defraud residents through a WhatsApp scheme.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer convicted of embezzlement and on the run from justice is arrested in Bahia

A 52-year-old lawyer, Carlos Humberto Ramos Lauton, was arrested in Bahia after being a fugitive due to convictions for embezzlement.

Feb 24 • 20:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A top lawyer works in Finland, whose name comes up in the darkest cases – Now colleagues reveal what he is really like

Minna Pilviö, a renowned lawyer in Finland, is known for handling the most serious criminal cases, and colleagues offer insights into her character.

Feb 22 • 06:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The court will once again examine the case regarding the detained lawyer's rights to compensation

The Supreme Court of Latvia has annulled part of a previous ruling that granted compensation to a detained lawyer and will reevaluate the circumstances of the case.

Feb 16 • 15:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fraud by fake lawyer expands across Brazil and pattern indicates connection with gangs

The fraudulent practice of fake lawyers is on the rise in Brazil, evolving into a structured criminal operation.

Feb 15 • 20:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lawyer of Leonardo Cortázar claims his client is in 'defenselessness'; requests explanations about transfer to the Cárcel del Encuentro

Leonardo Cortázar's lawyer claims his client is unable to meet with him in prison, alleging he is in a state of defenselessness after being extradited from Panama.

Feb 12 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lawyer: Constitutional Court's Decision Opens Path to Appeal to the Supreme Court in Indra Tamašauskienė's Case

A recent ruling by Lithuania's Constitutional Court allows for a legal appeal in the case of Indra Tamašauskienė, previously restricted by the Criminal Procedure Code.

Feb 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police Officer and Lawyer Arrested on Suspicion of Obstructing Investigations; Former Mayor of Chácara Wanted

A police officer and a lawyer have been arrested in Brazil for allegedly obstructing criminal investigations, with a former mayor of Chácara also being sought by authorities.

Feb 11 • 21:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

A criminal lawyer analyzed the case of the soldier who committed suicide in Olivos: 'We need to remove phones from prisons'

A criminal lawyer has called for the removal of phones from prisons after the suicide of a soldier, highlighting concerns over the security of inmates and communication issues.

Feb 10 • 14:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why a Criminal Lawyer?

The article discusses the common misconceptions and criticisms faced by criminal lawyers, revealing a lack of understanding from the public about their work.

Feb 9 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Timothy Busfield lawyer hits out at child sex abuse indictment with sarcastic response

Timothy Busfield's lawyer criticized the decision of a New Mexico grand jury to indict the actor on charges of criminal sexual contact with a minor.

Feb 6 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lawyer advises on how to act in cases of intentional poisoning of animals: 'Criminal and civil liability'

A veterinarian provides guidance on recognizing signs of poisoning in pets and the legal implications for intentional poisoning under Brazilian law.

Feb 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Alexandros Lycurgos: The surprise he received for his 92nd birthday, watch the video

Criminal lawyer Alexandros Lycurgos celebrated his 92nd birthday surrounded by loved ones, including his daughter and partner, who surprised him for the occasion.

Feb 5 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera Newspaper 2nd Edition of Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The article covers various news stories including an approved salary adjustment for public servants, the presence of 336 individuals wanted for femicide in Brazil, a university student murdered by her boyfriend, a lawyer's interview after saving relatives from a fire, police officers arrested for providing security to a criminal organization, and the process for getting food import permits.

Feb 4 • 23:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

DF Police Targets São Paulo Gangs Suspected of Impersonating Lawyers

The Civil Police of the Federal District launched an operation investigating two criminal organizations from São Paulo involved in a fraudulent lawyer scheme, resulting in two victims and a loss of at least R$ 80,000.

Feb 3 • 13:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Charlie Hebdo Under Fire for Cartoon About Fire in Switzerland

A Swiss lawyer and his wife have filed a criminal complaint against the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo over a controversial cartoon related to a deadly fire at a ski resort that killed 40 people.

Jan 14 • 07:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Former Trump lawyer Halligan defends US prosecutor status in wake of Comey, James dismissals

Former Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan defends her authority as U.S. attorney following the dismissal of two criminal cases by a judge in a recent court filing.

Jan 13 • 18:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Investigation of the fire in Crans-Montana extended to local authorities

A criminal investigation into a deadly fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, is set to expand to include local authorities as a lawyer seeks million-dollar damages for victims and the injured.

Jan 13 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Ábalos now has a new lawyer before the Supreme Court: the criminal lawyer Marino Turiel

Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos has appointed a new lawyer, Marino Turiel, as he faces a 60,000 euro bond requirement from the Supreme Court regarding the Mask Trial.

Jan 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

'In criminal matters, technology precedes the law,' says lawyer. The AI Grok undresses women online

A lawyer discusses how technology, particularly AI like Grok, is outpacing legal frameworks in addressing issues such as online privacy violations.

Jan 11 • 17:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Criminal Lawyer: "Three Things You Must Know Before Speaking with the Police"

A former police officer turned criminal lawyer shares essential advice on how to navigate conversations with the police to avoid uncomfortable situations.

Jan 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The lawyer revealed how to recognize a lie in seconds: "Pay attention to five things"

Dan Cogdell, a criminal defense attorney from Houston, shares five key phrases that often indicate when someone is lying, based on his forty years of experience in law.

Jan 9 • 08:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Barry Pollack: Assange's lawyer takes on Maduro's defense

Barry Joel Pollack, one of the most renowned criminal defense attorneys in the U.S., will represent Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro before the American justice system.

Jan 5 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

"Titanic" lawyer in interview: "If you have to explain the joke, you've already lost"

Gabriele Rittig, the long-time lawyer for the satirical magazine Titanic, reflects on her career and expertise in media and criminal law in a recent interview.

Jan 2 • 11:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Thompson starts with lawsuits, the lawyer revealed: 'Tomašević acted out of personal interest to the detriment of Zagreb...'

Singer Marko Perković Thompson is initiating lawsuits against Zagreb's mayor Tomislav Tomašević and Arena Zagreb director Sretan Šarić for failing to obtain a permit for a second concert, with criminal charges expected to be filed soon.

Dec 29 • 14:03 UTC

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