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CJLEADS is bad news for bad boys
Representatives from several local law enforcement agencies from the region met at Beaufort County Community College Wednesday (9-14-11) to hear a presentation by State Controller David McCoy and his staff of CJLEADS (Criminal Justice Law Enforcement
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:53A
Change in juvenile law sought
Under the current law, a child 15 years old and below has no criminal liability. A child below 18 and above 15 years old may be prosecuted if he acted with discernment in committing an offense.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:25A
Daniel says he is target of Ogun Truth Commission
has the power, authority and resources to call for the case files, if any, of any criminal case and cause such to be prosecuted through the normal justice system as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria".
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:06A
Nigeria: Ogun Truth Commission Set Up to Witch-Hunt Me - Daniel
DPP, has the power, authority and resources to call for the case files, if any, of any criminal case and cause such to be prosecuted through the normal justice system as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Updated: 09/16/2011 05:04A
'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' gets new orders: Show returns with fresh
Leight, who worked on "L&O: Criminal Intent," said "SVU" now will incorporate some of the psychological elements of "Criminal Intent" and legal aspects of the original "Law & Order." "L&O: SVU" is the last of the franchise still on the air.
Updated: 09/16/2011 04:57A
Seminar discusses juvenile crime and law enforcement resources
Meanwhile, the seminar also talked about the efficiency and effectiveness in handling reported cases, especially in the areas of criminal investigations and the handling of traffic accidents. CIB's Crime Investigation Affairs Division head Yen
Updated: 09/16/2011 04:48A
Criminal court, Sept. 16
"You showed total disrespect for law enforcement," Miller said in imposing the sentence, which he did after revoking Wagner's probation. "I think total incarceration is appropriate." Wagner, who had asked not to be sent to a state prison,
Updated: 09/16/2011 04:06A
Police Association calls for law change
It's been revealed illegal filming was the reason charges were dropped against 13 people arrested in the Urewera terror raids. They were discharged on Monday after Crown prosecutor Ross Burns said he couldn't put
Updated: 09/16/2011 03:54A
Law Firm Launches Improved Consumer Search Site
The Crowley Law Firm's new Web site contains more targeted information for those who seek legal representation in state or federal court cases. “We are committed to providing aggressive state and federal criminal defense to those accused of committing
Updated: 09/16/2011 03:14A
An End to Impunity
Soon enough, it will be our turn to help lead our country forward. I propose we lead our country in the direction of human dignity by becoming members of the International Criminal Court. Nicholas Kaasik is a first-year law student at Cornell.
Updated: 09/16/2011 02:29A