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| In re A. S., N-1281-93, Social File Number 196247,
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FAMILY COURT, September 17, 2003, Decided
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Overview: Government's motion for an amended consent disposition order was denied because the government did not provide a factual basis for the findings requested and the government misinterpreted the requirements of D.C. Code Ann. § 16-2320.
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| Bailey v. United States, Nos. 96-CF-977 and 00-CO-1371,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS, September 18, 2003, Decided
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Overview: Overwhelming evidence of guilt prevented defendant from showing that prosecutorial conduct required mistrial or that counsel had been ineffective; assault charge was reduced on appeal because witness could not have seen if deadly weapon was used.
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| Dennis v. Edwards, No. 01-CV-999,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS, September 18, 2003, Decided
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Overview: A trial court abused its discretion in dismissing a suit, filed by a personal representative against a legatee to determine the party entitled to the proceeds of a District of Columbia joint bank account, on forum non conveniens grounds.
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| In re Clower, No. 01-BG-1453,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS, September 18, 2003, Decided
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Overview: Attorney was publicly censured for failing to pay his client's physical therapist's bill in accordance with agreement after the client settled a personal injury case, and for not fulfilling his record-keeping obligations as to settlement proceeds.
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| In re J.G., No. 02-FS-131,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS, September 18, 2003, Decided
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Overview: Trial court's finding that a child's adoption, over his mother's objection, was necessary to protect child from protracted legal limbo and to afford the child stable and permanent home, which the mother could not provide, was not abuse of discretion.
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| Lay v. United States, Nos. 99-CF-947 and 99-CF-1675,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS, September 18, 2003, Decided
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Overview: First defendant waived right to be present during voir dire by not making timely request. Motion to sever was denied where record contained sufficient independent evidence of guilt. Evidence was sufficient to sustain second defendant's conviction.
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| M. Pierre Equip. Co. v. Griffith Consumers Co., Nos. 01-CV-1476, 02-CV-303 and 02-CV-304,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS, September 18, 2003, Decided
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Overview: In a contribution action by a settling tortfeasor against a non-settling tortfeasor in connection with a home basement oil spill, the settling tortfeasor had the burden of establishing common liability and the reasonableness of the settlement.
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| Williams v. United States, No. 02-CF-556,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS, September 18, 2003, Decided
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Overview: Where defendant failed to report to jail to serve weekend sentences, the trial court had the discretion to find him guilty of felony escape rather than misdemeanor failure to return or contempt; defendant did not have to be in physical custody.
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