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L. D. Murrell Law FIRM NEWS & MEDIA COVERAGE
Welcome to the News & Media Center for the criminal defense law firm of L. D. Murrell. Here you will find the latest news and media coverage regarding the firm’s cases, as well as firm announcements and criminal defense legal updates.
Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Donnie Murrell is a veteran criminal defense lawyer with an established reputation for his courtroom abilities and outstanding commitment to his clients. He handles state and federal criminal matters including post conviction work. He serves clients throughout Florida, including the following counties: Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee County.
Please feel free to contact us anytime to discuss your legal situation. Our legal team is happy to answer all of your questions.
LAW FIRM NEWS
07/07/10 Palm Beach Post--Sketches Could Hamper Search Donnie Murrell comments on Eye Witness Identification
06/26/09 L.D. "Donnie" Murrell presents Selig Goldin Memorial Award to Judge Eaton
06/19/09 Vindication for Judge Barnes Victory for Justice, Taxpayers
06/15/09 State Attorneys, PDs Must Attend First Appearances
05/11/09 Thank you letter from Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince
09/12/08 L.D. "Donnie" Murrell Appointed to Correctional Policy Advisory Council by Governor Crist
Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney L.D. “Donnie Murrell has been appointed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist to the Correctional Policy Advisory Council.
7/10/08 - L. D. Murrell, PA Launches New Informational Website
L. D. Murrell, PA, a criminal defense law firm based in West Palm Beach, FL, is proud to announce the launch of its brand new website, www.murrelllaw.com.
6/13/08 – TCPalm.com – Turnpike Attorneys Start Jury Prep
The federal trial of two men accused of killing a family of four on Florida's Turnpike might still be more than six months away, but attorneys are already planning how they will pick the jury.
4/24/08 – ABA Journal - Judge Critical of ‘Broken’ Pretrial System in Fla. Faces Discipline
The future of an outspoken Florida judge is in the hands of the state judicial ethics authorities.
4/22/08 – Palm Beach Post - Hearing Begins in Case of St. Lucie Judge
A state panel this morning began listening to both sides in a dispute that could result in possible disciplinary actions against St. Lucie County Judge Cliff Barnes.
4/17/08 – Palm Beach Post – Judge Orders Prosecution to Turn Over 911 Call in Turnpike Execution Case
A federal judge today ordered prosecutors in the turnpike execution case to turn over a disputed 911 call and all supporting reports and notes about it.
4/13/08 – Palm Beach Post - Origin of Purported 911 Call Key In Turnpike Case
Now comes a recording of a purported 911 call from the execution scene recorded at 3:10:59 a.m. The call, if authenticated, could cast doubt on prosecutors' theory that Troya and Sanchez Jr. were the gunmen. Twinned with other evidence, the call suggests the men were 50 miles from the scene nine minutes before shots were fired.
04/04/08 – TCPalm.com – Lawyers for Turnpike Slaying Suspect Wants 911 Tape Released
A defense attorney for a man charged in the October 2006 murders of a family along Florida's Turnpike in Port St. Lucie has filed a motion seeking release of a 911 tape recording he said could exonerate his client.
04/04/08 – Palm Beach Post – Defense Says 911 Call Could Clear Suspect in Slayings on Turnpike
Federal prosecutors are withholding a crucial 911 call that may establish that two men facing possible execution for the murder of the Escobedo family along Florida's Turnpike were 50 miles away from the scene at the time of the shooting, a defense lawyer contends.
02/15/08 - The Florida Bar News – Who should be attending first appearances? Rules panel finds the answer is not as clear as it might appear
A hotly debated issue boiled over at The Florida Bar Criminal Procedure Rules Committee: Should both prosecutor and public defender be required to attend all first appearance proceedings.
