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Pot laws will be reviewed
AP MERRILLVILLE, Ind. -- State lawmakers will soon begin studying whether Indiana should amend its drug laws to decriminalize marijuana, create a medical marijuana program or make other changes. The Post-Tribune of Merrillville reports that the General
Updated: 07/05/2011 02:03A
Parliament amends law on criminal procedures
By MTI Parliament on Monday amended the law on criminal procedure, applying special rules to cases of exceptional importance, such as crimes against the integrity of public life, crimes that do not lapse with time, homicide, kidnapping and
Updated: 07/05/2011 01:48A
Guest opinion: Special interests were winners in this year's legislative session
Citing the complexity of issues including insurance, health care, environment and agriculture, as well as civil and criminal law, Kottkamp emphasized that the learning curve is enormous and noted that experience is invaluable.
Updated: 07/05/2011 01:11A
Former DPP becomes professorial fellow
Prior to his appointment as NSW DPP, Mr Cowdery spent nearly 20 years at the private bar in Sydney, largely in criminal law, both prosecuting and defending. He was president of the International Association of Prosecutors from 1999 to 2005,
Updated: 07/04/2011 11:25P
Jury deliberates fate of exchange student accused of hiding birth of dead baby
An indignity is not defined in the criminal code, explained Cullen. He said the dictionary definition is unworthy treatment, inflicting abuse or having a callous disregard. The jury's decision on her guilt or innocence must be unanimous, he said.
Updated: 07/04/2011 11:14P
Indiana lawmakers investigating legalization of pot
The general assembly's criminal law and sentencing policy study committee is planning to examine all the different angles of the marijuana issue. That includes decriminalizing marijuana or creating a medical marijuana program. Among the state lawmakers
Updated: 07/04/2011 09:23P
+ Anosike in another Daily Times batt
After emerging as the preferred bidder in the privatisation of the Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN) for N1.2 billion, Folio Communications and its Chairman, Anosike, obtained a secured investment loan of N750 million from Hallmark Bank (later liquidated by
Updated: 07/04/2011 08:55P
Four men arrested for sexually assaulting young girls
“The age of consent is set out very clearly in the Criminal Code. When these males take advantage of the younger girls and police are made aware, an investigation will be commenced and charges will be forwarded to the Provincial Crown Prosecutor's
Updated: 07/04/2011 07:08P
Do Canadians have the right to be naked?
Under section 174 of the Criminal Code, nudity in a public place - or exposed to the public while on private property - is illegal. But Mr. Coldin's lawyers are calling these laws unconstitutional. “These laws violate freedom of expression and they are
Updated: 07/04/2011 05:42P
No lawyer for up to 48 hours after arrest under new Hungarian law
A raft of amendments to Hungary's criminal code also gives prosecutors the right to decide in certain circumstances in which court a case will be heard. The legislation applies only to certain categories of serious crime such as murder, kidnapping,
Updated: 07/04/2011 05:34P
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