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B.C. police chief calls for law to shield kids from violence
Jamie Graham plans to ask the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in August to press for a criminal code amendment that protects children from witnessing violence. He also wants the association to back changes that would force people convicted of
Updated: 06/04/2011 03:27A
Police want kids who see crime protected
Jamie Graham plans to ask the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in August to press for a criminal code amendment that protects children from witnessing violence. He also wants the association to back changes that would force people convicted of
Updated: 06/04/2011 03:11A
Tax shelters put BDO Seidman in middle of firestorm with federal prosecutors
The former chief executive of Chicago-based accounting firm BDO Seidman was found guilty last month of participating in a fraud that generated billions of dollars in bogus tax benefits. Other former top partners at BDO Seidman pleaded guilty in the
Updated: 06/04/2011 03:04A
Little boy witness murder of his father
his brother-in-law Abdul Dadashov before the eyes of his little son. According to the preliminary reports, Alasgarov was killed because of debt disputes. The investigation is underway. Prosecutor's office of the Sabunchu district launched criminal
Updated: 06/04/2011 02:37A
To Do List
978-970-5000. www.nps.gov/lowe TOMORROW Her honor Harvard Law School Dean Martha Minow has said, “Nancy Gertner's brilliance as a legal advocate did so much to advance civil rights, criminal law, and the rule of law for two decades even before her
Updated: 06/04/2011 02:13A
New law protects police dogs in BC
"The resounding concern for us was there was nothing affording protection to police dogs under the Criminal Code of Canada or provincially. They were seen as tools and resources." The new legislation recognizes police dogs "as an extension of a police
Updated: 06/04/2011 01:32A
New law protects police dogs in B.C.
"The resounding concern for us was there was nothing affording protection to police dogs under the Criminal Code of Canada or provincially. They were seen as tools and resources." The new legislation recognizes police dogs "as an extension of a police
Updated: 06/04/2011 01:28A
Man charged in fraud after falsifying work permit applications 0
Paul Gestano McKenney, owner of Global Pro-Skills Consulting Ltd., has been charged with 11 counts under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and one count under the Criminal Code after allegedly submitting documents with forged signatures to
Updated: 06/03/2011 11:32P
Some Random Thoughts
In my previous column, we learned about the distinction between criminal law and civil law. Criminal law, or penal law, is the body of rules that defines conduct that is prohibited by the state because it is held to threaten, harm or otherwise endanger
Updated: 06/03/2011 11:06P
Gov. Beebe announces intent to grant pardons
This notice is issued based on the date of conviction (1987 - Mena District Court), the fact that all terms of the applicant's sentence have been completed and there have been no further criminal-law violations. There are no law-enforcement objections
Updated: 06/03/2011 04:48P
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