Latest Criminal Law News
Uhuru law team hit by Hague visa delay
Kenyan Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta (2ndL), and Cabinet secretary Francis Muthaura (2ndR) attend a hearing, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, on April 8, 2011. By OLIVER MATHENGE omathenge@ke.nationmedia.com
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:13P
SUPO: Anti-terrorism laws not up to date
In an interview with the newspaper, SUPO Director Antti Pelttari said that anti-terrorism legislation has not been updated since 2003, when it was enshrined in criminal law. Pelttari noted that the forms of activity in international terrorism have
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:01P
Two Candidates Announce Run for District Attorney
This is a great place to live because we do hold people accountable for their actions. And when those actions hurt others, then the District Attorney's office will step in and send a strong message that this conduct won't be tolerated.
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:25P
Two Candidates Announce Running for District Attorney
Two candidates have announced they are running for Brazos County District Attorney, and they both have ties to the office. David Hilburn has been an assistant district attorney with Brazos County, and more recently a criminal defense lawyer with the
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:01P
Tulane Law Student Exposed as Convicted Murderer
Reilly insists that he was upfront with Tulane about his past and is determined to earn his law degree. "By the time I apply to a state or federal bar, my last criminal activity will be as a teenager, and over two decades passed.
Updated: 09/19/2011 09:53P
2 Candidates Announcement Running for District Attorney
David Hilburn has been an assistant district attorney with Brazos County, and more recently a criminal defense lawyer with the law office of James and Reynolds. Jarvis Parsons currently works as a Brazos County Assistant District Attorney.
Updated: 09/19/2011 09:32P
Law Enforcement Blotter 9/19
*10:49pm-Brownwood Police were called to the 3900 block of Countryside Drive in reference to criminal mischief. According to the report, the homeowner reported that an unknown person(s) threw eggs at her house and vehicle.
Updated: 09/19/2011 09:01P
Exclusive court for juvenile offenders demanded
Citing figures, he said Pakistan had 80 million children under the age of 18. To meet the international obligations, Pakistan promulgated the Juvenile Justice System Ordinance (JJSO) in September 2000. But he said hindrances were created in its real
Updated: 09/19/2011 08:46P
New laws for bringing kidnapped kids home
Mr McClelland said the laws would include new criminal offences, extend the coverage of existing offences, allow the Family Court to stop child support payments for children abducted overseas and create new information gathering powers to help locate
Updated: 09/19/2011 08:38P
Government wants covert police filming made legal
The judgment recommended Parliament change the law and criticised it for not addressing the problem earlier. Police suspended covert filming in 50 ongoing criminal investigations after the ruling. Crown Law estimate 40 current trials are affected.
Updated: 09/19/2011 08:30P