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Judicial protest to be filed over media 'leak'
Dr Debono said yesterday that whoever leaked the charges breached two laws: article 518 of the Criminal Code and article 39 (4) (c) (ii) of the Constitution. However, another defence lawyer, Etienne Calleja, thought Dr Debono was trying to protect his
Updated: 07/28/2011 02:18A
Review of prosecution system finds Belize wanting
The American Bar Association today, released a bleak report on the state of Belize's prosecutorial and criminal justice system. Using 28 factors as a judging tool, the ABA gave Belize a score of 12 positives and 16 negatives.
Updated: 07/28/2011 02:00A
People v. Peterson, the Appellate Court decision
Most of the ruling is below in text format: JUSTICE HOLDRIDGE delivered the judgment of the court... On January 4, 2010, the State filed a motion in limine arguing that eleven statements made by Kathleen and three statements made by Stacy were
Updated: 07/28/2011 01:59A
Youth Specialist
Have not been convicted of a felony violation of criminal law. (Criminal law generally includes all offenses except traffic law, conservation law, and liquor law.) 4. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. 5.
Updated: 07/28/2011 12:17A
Columbia County Judge leaves bench Friday
He worked with his brother John Miller at the Miller and Miller law firm in Portage, concentrating on insurance defense trial work, real estate, probate and taxes. Miller passed the Wisconsin bar exam in 1971 after obtaining his law degree from the
Updated: 07/28/2011 12:13A
Sheppard Mullin | A Trap for the Unwary: Comparing Federal and State Practices
Davis was convicted of possessing a firearm dis- covered during a routine traffic stop after unsuccessfully moving for its suppres- sion. Gant was decided while his case was on appeal with the Eleventh Circuit. Although the Eleventh Circuit agreed that
Updated: 07/27/2011 07:23P
Criminal Justice System in Nigeria Obsolete, says NBA
In Nigeria today, the two basic legislations dealing with substantive crimes are the Criminal Code (applicable to the southern states in Nigeria) and the Penal Code (applicable in the 19 northern states). According to the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA,
Updated: 07/27/2011 07:02P
Attorneys for Jasper Police Chief say he's victim of 'scorched earth policy'
They say recall petition targeting three council members who support Pearson may violate state and federal law. The Bernsens want to take depositions of Mayor Mike Lout and several other people to determine if criminal law may have been broken by the
Updated: 07/27/2011 06:13P
Phoenix DUI Law Firm Announces The Hiring Of A New Associate
“We are so happy to have another DUI litigator who is tremendously respected by criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors and the bench. Ms. Stewart's presence will take our DUI defense team to the next level” Criminal Defense Attorney Nick Alcock says
Updated: 07/27/2011 06:03P
AI condemns comments by Ghanaian Minister
Chapter 6, article 104 of the Ghanian Criminal Code prohibits “unnatural carnal knowledge”, which is defined to include consensual sexual intercourse between men. This clause has the effect of encouraging discrimination against and the harassment and
Updated: 07/27/2011 05:51P
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