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AG found 'no corruption' in PMH contract, Smith court papers allege
Lawyers for former Senator Frank Smith have obtained a court order compelling the disclosure of records they have demanded since his arrest on bribery and extortion charges last year. Among other information, the disclosure is to include an opinion from the Office of the Attorney [...]
Remarks by the Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson Q.C Attorney General at the International Federation of Women Lawyers Installation Luncheon
I am pleased to be in the company of such distinguished women who represent our country so well as members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers. I am honoured to have been invited to address you on this auspicious occasion.
Lawyer files lawsuit against another attorney
Lawyer files lawsuit against another attorney
A lawyer has filed a lawsuit against attorney Cecil Hilton over his deceased father’s estate.
This month, Dessalines Ford initiated a civil action against Hilton in the Supreme Court over the alleged mishandling of more than $200,000 from the sale of a hotel.
Ford had previously filed a complaint with the Bar Council, The Nassau Guardian has learned.
Hilton made headlines earlier this year o...
'Why should we believe you?', key witness asked by lawyer
A DEFENCE attorney asked a key witness in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others why jurors should believe her testimony after she admitted to lying to police during her record of interview.
Pinder says lawyers practice of adjournments to delay court cases for clients 'unacceptable'
Pinder says lawyers practice of adjournments to delay court cases for clients 'unacceptable'
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said some defence lawyers use adjournments as a litigation strategy for their clients, an "unacceptable" practice contributing to trial delays.
Bail defended as officials mark opening of the legal year
THE contentious bail issue took centre stage when lawyers, the attorney general, judiciary members and top police officials marked the opening of the legal year against the backdrop of a soaring murder rate yesterday.
Lawyer withdraws after dispute with client in murder trial
THE lawyer for two brothers standing trial for murder unexpectedly quit as their attorney yesterday.
Defence lawyer says the evidence doesn't support AG's call to deny bail in certain cases
Defence lawyer says the evidence doesn't support AG's call to deny bail in certain cases
DEFENCE lawyers are pushing back against Attorney General Ryan Pinder's call for courts to deny bail to defendants accused of committing violent acts under certain circumstances.
Grenada: Lawyer Wants Flogging Outlawed
Grenada: Lawyer Wants Flogging Outlawed
GRENADA - A Grenadian attorney has filed a motion in the high court calling on the Grenada government to remove flogging as a penalty for people who are convicted for offenses in the magistrate court.
Office of the Public Defender acquittal rate low
Office of the Public Defender acquittal rate low
PEOPLE represented by the Office of the Public Defender were convicted of crimes 78 per cent of the time between January 2017 and December 2022, according to OPD statistics.