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Lawmakers ponder state marijuana laws
Reporter: AP State lawmakers will study whether to legalize marijuana or reduce criminal penalties on small amounts of the drug. Members of Indiana's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee were set to begin studying the issue Thursday.
Updated: 07/28/2011 06:57A
Longview police academy accepting applications
“The classes will cover topics such as patrol procedures, criminal law, narcotics, search and seizure, tactical operations, criminal investigation, juvenile law, sex offender registration, identity theft and a SWAT firearms demonstration,” Brian said.
Updated: 07/28/2011 06:13A
New arrest made in Anonymous and LulzSec clampdown
intelligence-led operation, the man, believed to be known as Topiary in online circles, is apparently a spokesperson for the hacking groups and was arrested under Section 3 of the Computer Misuse Act and Section 1 of the Criminal Law Act 1977.
Updated: 07/28/2011 06:11A
Zimbabwe: HIV Case Takes New Twist
It is Ms Ndlovu's contention that the ruling and order by Mr Dzira is incompetent in terms of the sections of law relied upon, particularly Section 302A of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, Chapter 9:07 as read with Section 80 of the Criminal
Updated: 07/28/2011 05:45A
SBU investigating embezzlement of Hr 80 million of public funds by
The criminal case was opened under Article 191 of the Criminal Code (misappropriation, embezzlement through abuse of office). "Yesterday (on Wednesday) the SBU officers carried out some 20 searches in Ukrgasbank structures," the SBU press center said.
Updated: 07/28/2011 05:42A
Youth crime down nearly 25% in Calgary
Overall, the total number of crimes involving youth offenders in Calgary dropped 24.6 per cent over the previous five-year average, nearly double the 12.5 per cent drop in all Criminal Code offences during the same period. Last week, Statistics Canada
Updated: 07/28/2011 05:20A
If anyone at the Delaware State Fair was curious why the hard-partying Ke$ha
10:24 pm DRUG CHARGES: Officers from the Safe Streets Task Force in New Castle County arrested at 28-year-old man Tuesday night after they allegedly found drugs on him. New Castle County police said officers went to the 300 block of Stonehurst Court
Updated: 07/28/2011 04:18A
Ind. lawmakers ponder state marijuana laws
AP INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - State lawmakers will study whether to legalize marijuana or reduce criminal penalties on small amounts of the drug. Members of Indiana's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee were set to begin
Updated: 07/28/2011 04:15A
Ind. lawmakers ponder state marijuana laws as other states move to legalize
INDIANAPOLIS — State lawmakers will study whether to legalize marijuana or reduce criminal penalties on small amounts of the drug. Members of Indiana's Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee were set to begin studying the
Updated: 07/28/2011 04:11A
Amnesty International Condemns Comments By 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: 07/28/2011 02:21A
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