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Experts to Issa: Balance Oversight with Criminal Probe
called the hearing in an effort to gain ammunition in his battle with the Justice Department over documents relating to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives “Fast and Furious” probe. “Law and history require the Justice Department to
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:55P
New at Reason: Alexandra Natapoff on How Criminal Snitching Erodes American
Criminal snitches are a pervasive feature of the justice system that the public rarely sees. Every year thousands of offenders offer information to the government on street corners, in the back of police cruisers, in jails, and in courthouse offices.
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:38P
Tories bring back mega trial bill, rely on opposition for speedy passage
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson wants the legislation passed by month's end. The new urgency stems from a case in which 31 alleged Hells Angels bikers walked out of a Montreal courthouse last month after a judge found their trials would take too long.
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:34P
Teachers may get to see youth histories
Many juvenile justice experts oppose the new disclosures, saying that they would undercut the purpose of youth corrections — allowing young people to move beyond early mistakes to lead normal lives. But many educators insist that teachers are in too
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:23P
Tory mega-trial bill may have to wait
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson wants the legislation passed by month's end. The new urgency stems from a case in which 31 alleged Hells Angels bikers walked out of a Montreal courthouse last month after a judge found their trials would take too long.
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:23P
Texas teachers soon may get student criminal histories
Many juvenile justice experts oppose the new disclosures, saying that they would undercut the purpose of youth corrections — allowing young people to move beyond early mistakes to lead normal lives. But many educators insist that teachers are in too
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:19P
Texas teachers may get access to students' criminal histories
Many juvenile justice experts oppose the new disclosures, saying that they would undercut the purpose of youth corrections— allowing young people to move beyond early mistakes to lead normal lives. But many educators insist that teachers are in too
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:19P
Longtime city judge is as flexible as law and patience allow
Ferguson said some people mistakenly believe that if they simply tear up traffic tickets, it will all go away. She cited the case of one man who ignored his. And all the summonses and warrants after that. He ended up owing $12000.
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:18P
'Sexting' bill moves closer to becoming New Jersey law
YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: Juveniles caught sending sexually explicit photographs via their cell phones would not face criminal prosecution but, rather, receive intense education, if the state Senate approves a new law intended to curb “sexting.
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:06P
UNITED STATES: FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Firm Used
The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the US and abroad. The FTC''s website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics.
Updated: 06/13/2011 04:04P
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