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Phone hacking scandal: August 16 as it happened
Basically it was a brief examination of emails by junior staff who were not experienced in criminal law. 17.53 Apologies, by the way, for the delays between updates: a few minor technical troubles. MichaelWolffNYC Goodman's prose brings the story to
Updated: 08/17/2011 07:52A
Indiana Lawmakers Consider Tweaks After Casey Anthony Case
Brent Steele, of Bedford, said the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee he chairs will take up the matter Thursday afternoon at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Current Indiana law requires a person who discovers a dead body to report it
Updated: 08/17/2011 07:01A
I predict a riot (recovery) - insurance policies
For those where 'riot' is excluded, we are directed by the courts to the criminal law to find a definition. In England and Wales, 'riot' is defined by the Public Order Act 1986 in the terms one may largely expect. In Scotland there is no offence of
Updated: 08/17/2011 06:14A
Dangerous move: youth advocate
In an editorial email to the Telegraph-Journal, Christian Whalen denounced the move, writing that it went against Canadian criminal law, which maintains that adult and youth offenders should be held in separate custody. "The danger of incarcerated
Updated: 08/17/2011 05:16A
Province blasted for plan to put adult offenders in youth facility
In an editorial email to Canadaeast News Service, Christian Whalen denounced the move, writing it went against Canadian criminal law, which maintains that adult and youth offenders should be held in separate custody. "The danger of incarcerated youth
Updated: 08/17/2011 05:08A
Legislative study panel to review Ind. penalties in missing child cases like
Brent Steele of Bedford says the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee he chairs will take up the matter Thursday afternoon at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Current Indiana law requires a person who discovers a dead body to report it
Updated: 08/17/2011 04:13A
Indiana study panel to look at Anthony-like cases
Brent Steele of Bedford says the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Study Committee he chairs will take up the matter Thursday afternoon at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Current Indiana law requires a person who discovers a dead body to report it
Updated: 08/17/2011 04:10A
Plea bargains a painful but necessary tool for the criminal justice system
The two men charged with gunning down 3-year-old Carlos Fernando Nava in a failed attempt to kill two rivals were free to walk the streets despite violent pasts. Both had been in the grip of law enforcement for previous crimes but,
Updated: 08/17/2011 03:09A
Judges Want to Get Rid of Wigs in Court
Among areas targeted in this training are cyberspace law, comparative constitutional law, business law, gender and equity laws and international criminal law. Others are business law, consumption law and intellectual and industrial property law.
Updated: 08/17/2011 02:21A
Fired Cresskill cop appeals for state hearing
"His conduct was so egregious, it's a violation of criminal law," said David Corrigan, who is representing Cresskill. Furthermore, had Levitzki wanted to go to arbitration he should have done that from the beginning, he added. No criminal charges were
Updated: 08/17/2011 02:12A
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