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A year later, the verdict on Amanda's Law is still out
Under Amanda's Law, the offender is supposed to pay for any GPS tracking ordered by the court. But inevitably, indigent defendants won't be able to pay. State officials hope that savings from an overhaul of the criminal code earlier this year will help
Updated: 07/10/2011 02:02A
On the Move
Submit items of interest regarding new employees, promotions and professional honors to: Business Editor, The Portland Press Herald, PO Box 1460, Portland, ME 04104, or email to business@ pressherald.com. ITEMS GENERALLY will run seven to 14 days after
Updated: 07/10/2011 12:31A
Don't forget this was exposed by a rival paper - not any state organ
There is no doubt that shameful things were done by the news¬paper's staff in the past (although I doubt whether any of the hundreds losing their jobs had anything to do with the original sins). From bribery to hacking, much of it was criminal.
Updated: 07/09/2011 08:34P
News of the World: Don't forget this was exposed by a rival paper - not any
There is no doubt that shameful things were done by the news¬paper's staff in the past (although I doubt whether any of the hundreds losing their jobs had anything to do with the original sins). From bribery to hacking, much of it was criminal.
Updated: 07/09/2011 08:21P
District attorneys weigh indictments in APS cheating case
“I'm sure there are a lot of people who have great concern right now,” said Ron Carlson, a University of Georgia criminal law professor. “Some of the allegations in this report are gravely serious.” Among the potential charges: giving false statements
Updated: 07/09/2011 01:41P
Business: Mathew Tully's Ask the Lawyer column: Sick leave flexible for
Mathew B. Tully is the founding partner of the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC in Colonie. In this column, Tully answers reader questions on matters concerning family and matrimonial law, employment law, criminal law, civil litigation, bankruptcy,
Updated: 07/09/2011 12:19P
Kitzhaber Fills Court Of Appeals Vacancy
"Erika Hadlock will bring extensive knowledge and experience in civil, administrative, and criminal law," Kitzhaber said. "I am very pleased to appoint a lawyer with her work ethic and diverse experience,and I am confident that her service on the bench
Updated: 07/09/2011 12:03P
Push for law to blow organised crime apart
RICO places far more weight on patterns of activity than does other criminal law. It also allows an individual affected by that activity to file a civil suit. With RICO's help, said G. Robert Blakey, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, Indiana,
Updated: 07/09/2011 10:02A
Workplace bullies may face jail in Queensland as laws strengthened
Victims can complain under several instruments and serious cases, such as assault, are already covered under the Criminal Code. Mr Dick, who said he watched Brodie's Law closely, was not convinced Queensland needed to criminalise bullying but would
Updated: 07/09/2011 09:39A
District attorneys weigh indictments in APS cheating
“I'm sure there are a lot of people who have great concern right now,” said Ron Carlson, a University of Georgia criminal law professor. “Some of the allegations in this report are gravely serious.” Among the potential charges: giving false statements
Updated: 07/09/2011 09:12A
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