Not much had changed with Dawn Holmstrom, except that her memory was two years older. She still wanted — and…
During a trial, it’s best when your witnesses agree with the facts you’re trying to establish. Unfortunately, not all witnesses…
Dr. Lowell Levine wasn’t just any forensic odontologist. At the time of his testimony, he had recently identified the remains…
Juneau is not so far from Ketchikan that word doesn’t travel. More than that, there was already an extensive record…
Ever the dramatist, defense attorney Phil Weidner saved his biggest card for last. It was unmistakable, looming large on the…
Judge’s tell juries that opening statements are not evidence. These emotion-laden declarations, the reasoning goes, put facts second. They are…
Mary Anne Henry’s opening statement in the second trial began where her first one left off. She even started with…
With the jury seated, Judge Carpeneti faced a barrage of requests. As always, the agenda featured old allegations and even…
After nearly two months of jury selection, however, it wasn’t the occupations of prospective jurors or Josef Princiotta that halted…
How do you select a jury? There are as many theories as there are lawyers. But attorneys know what they…