Environmental Crimes Blog
The Environmental Crimes Blog is a blog aimed at helping lawyers try cases involving environmental cases. The blog is written by Walter James III, a lawyer who’s been involved in environmental issues for more than 20 years.
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Target or Subject?
When there is an investigation into an environmental crime, typically, witnesses are called before the grand jury. On occasion, I have been asked the question by appearing witnesses: “Am I a target?” Being a “target” or a “subject” has different...When there is an investigation into an...
Recent Articles
US v. John Emerson Tuma - Jury Verdict - Follow-up
The sentencing is scheduled for July 25, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. More later. As always, feel free to contact me at walter.james@jamespllc.com. WDJiiiThe sentencing is scheduled for July 25, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. More later. As always, feel free to contact me at walter.james@jamespllc.com. WDJiii
US v. John Emerson Tuma - Jury Verdict
The jury returned at 4:30 p.m. Guilty on all five counts (conspiracy, obstruction, and three felony CWA counts). More later. As always, feel free to contact me at Walter.james@jamespllc.com. WDJiiiThe jury returned at 4:30 p.m. Guilty on all five counts (conspiracy, obstruction, and three felony...
US v. John Emerson Tuma - Day Eight - Closing
Closing began at 9:30 a.m. today in the case. Each side had one hour. The government reserved ten minutes for rebuttal. Leslie Lehnert argued the case for the government. She set the tone early - the case turned on the... Closing began at 9:30 a.m. today in the case. Each side had one hour. The...
US V. John Emerson Tuma - Day Seven - Afternoon Session Update
I have just found out that Judge Stagg will allow the lesser included language instruction for the jury. In short, the defense will be able to argue that John Tuma was not actively involved and at worst he was negligent...I have just found out that Judge Stagg will allow the lesser included...
US v. John Emerson Tuma - Day Seven - Afternoon Session
The morning session was labeled "Day - Eight" - it should have been labeled as "Day - Seven - Morning Session." My apologies for the confusion. The charging conference was somewhat uneventful. Judge Stagg said he wanted a "slimmed down"...The morning session was labeled "Day - Eight" - it...
US v. John Emerson Tuma - Day Eight - Morning Session
Shaun Smith resumed the stand for a continuation of his direct testimony. Mr. Boren took Mr. Smith through a detailed description of the discharge process. Once notified that the tank was ready, Ana-Lab would come out to the facility and...Shaun Smith resumed the stand for a continuation of his...
US v. John Emerson Tuma - Day Six - Afternoon Session
The afternoon session began with a re-direct of Mr. Tuma by Mr. Boren. During initial questioning, Mr. Boren went through each of the witnesses who the government had previously established during the cross-examination of Mr. Tuma were reportedly lying (according...The afternoon session began with...
US v. John Emerson Tuma - Day Six - Morning Session
The government began the cross-examination of John Tuma during the morning session. Overall, the focus of the cross-examination appeared to address inconsistencies with John Tuma’s explanation of the treatment process, piping at the facility, and the investigation of the allegations...The...
US V. John Emerson Tuma - Day Six
I will be posting on Day Six activities later this evening. More later. As always, feel free to contact me at walter.james@jamespllc.com. WDJiiiI will be posting on Day Six activities later this evening. More later. As always, feel free to contact me at walter.james@jamespllc.com. WDJiii
