Latest Criminal Law News
Police can detain suspects for 48 hrs ;Justice Minister
The Justice Minsitry yesterday said the police were still vested with powers under the normal law to detain suspects in custody for 48 hours instead of 24 hours, although the Criminal Code Procedure (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill was not approved
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:15P
Police can detain suspects for 48 hrs: Justice Minister
The Justice Minsitry yesterday said the police were still vested with powers under the normal law to detain suspects in custody for 48 hours instead of 24 hours, although the Criminal Code Procedure (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill was not approved
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:15P
Lib Dems back drug law review
An independent panel should consider legalising cannabis as part of a wide-ranging review of drug laws, the Liberal Democrats said. The experts should also consider whether possession of any currently illegal drug should remain a criminal offence.
Updated: 09/18/2011 02:14P
'In Plain Sight's Frederick Weller cast in 'Blue Bloods'
gallery curator who begins a romantic relationship with Bridget Moynahan's character Erin, only for her to discover he may a criminal. Weller has also made guest appearances in Monk, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and more recently The Good Wife.
Updated: 09/18/2011 12:18P
Concealed carry law makes us all safer
Criminals and others intending to do criminal mischief have been carrying concealed weapons for who knows how long. Before and since the concealed carry law was passed, I spoke with several police officers regarding the law.
Updated: 09/18/2011 10:11A
Law and Justice secured: Deputies stay on lookout for trouble at court center
“We want to make sure people can do their business, but we know that a public building can be a target and the people who work here can be targets. There's a delicate balance between open access and safety,” said Robb. After-hours access to the Law and
Updated: 09/18/2011 09:03A
Concealed carry makes us all safer
Criminals and others intending to do criminal mischief have been carrying concealed weapons for who knows how long. Before and since the concealed carry law was passed, I spoke with several police officers regarding the law.
Updated: 09/18/2011 08:07A
Modified release law results in confusion
"I've got an application for clemency with the governor, two appeals on habeas corpus and four lawsuits against these people," he said. "I'm doing the best I can." The PSRB was created in the late-1970s to provide added safeguards to the hospital's
Updated: 09/18/2011 06:24A
Israel Considers Emergency Laws for West Bank after Palestinian State Declaration
However, some personnel in the Justice Department fear the law goes too far, as it may affect criminal trials which are completely unrelated to any activity in the West Bank and cause harsher punishments to be meted out by the court system.
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:54A
Mayor Lim, Manila judges favor criminal liability for minors
MANILA, Philippines—Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and the city's family court judges are in agreement: juvenile offenders should be brought to justice. Lim has expressed his support for moves in the Senate calling for the lowering of the
Updated: 09/18/2011 04:43A
Primary Categories