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Hart edges closer to bankruptcy
Embattled criminal lawyer Barry Hart is now facing bankruptcy and is being forced from of his last property following a failed bid for damages from ANZ.
Embattled criminal lawyer Barry Hart is now facing bankruptcy and is being forced from of his last property following a failed bid for damages from ANZ.
Police officers who crossed a legal line to pursue gang members are the focus of an internal investigation which could lead to criminal charges.
The Minister of Justice will consider making domestic violence a standalone criminal offence, but it appears any changes would not be likely to happen any time soon.
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Despite being struck-off, embattled lawyer Barry Hart was back at the Auckland High Court today - this time fighting to keep the last of his rural properties from being sold by the bank.
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Disgraced lawyer Barry Hart is taking legal action in the hope he can stop authorities ending his 46-year career.
A violent gang member was free to kill despite committing crimes while on bail for five consecutive years.
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal today decided to strike off controversial lawyer Barry Hart, who has been mired in legal trouble.