Noah H Pines

June 05, 2020 | Daily Report Online

If judges won't apply 404(b) evenhandedly, the General Assembly should abolish it.

By Noah H. Pines

3 minute read

March 19, 2020 | Daily Report Online

A criminal defense lawyer sees a process that would normally take weeks of haggling get resolved in a few hours. Also, why can't courts always allow arraignments to be waived?

By Noah H. Pines

4 minute read

February 09, 2018 | Daily Report Online

We all know that $44,000.00 is not enough to fully fund the program. It is also not enough to honor Justice Benham.

By Noah H. Pines

2 minute read

July 19, 2013 | Daily Report Online

I read your article about the ongoing litigation between The Honorable Mark Anthony Scott and District Attorney Robert James ("Sides trade new shots in judge/DA fight over grand jury report," July 19).

By Noah H. Pines

1 minute read

March 05, 2009 | Daily Report Online

As both a former assistant district attorney and now as a criminal defense attorney, I agree with Ken Hodges' statement that trial judges need to ensure that a criminal defendant be advised of his absolute right to testify at trial. I also agree with Ken that lawyers should face some sort of escalating discipline if they make serious mistakes handling criminal cases "Defense lawyer must have candor, as well as competence," March 3.

By Noah H. Pines

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