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Panel finds marijuana law murky
Agreeing about the ambiguity of the law was Josh Van de Wetering, a Missoula criminal defense lawyer, former federal prosecutor and adjunct professor at the University of Montana law school. “I think it's very much still a moving target,” he said.
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:14A
Blumer named new law society president
Although her firm specialised in personal injuries, she could call on experience in many other areas of practice, including family law, criminal law and commercial litigation. But Ms Blumer, who can also point to many years of activity in the Law
Updated: 09/22/2011 02:07A
'Change bail law'
More than 4400 people are languishing in prison because they can't pay bail of R1000 or less - even though the Criminal Procedure Act allows for these prisoners to be placed under correctional supervision at home. "At present, testing for affordability
Updated: 09/22/2011 01:12A
POLICE DEPARTMENT OF SALEM vs. RALPH C. SULLIVAN.
439, 447 (1941) (requirement that real estate tax be paid before taxpayer could obtain hearing on abatement did not violate equal protection clause although only applicable to those owing tax in excess of $1000 on single parcel). See also Lindsey v.
Updated: 09/22/2011 01:07A
Cost of drug abuse rose by millions
From 2006 to 2010, the percentage of crimes either directly or indirectly tied to drugs rose from 16.7 to 36.5 of total crime. Of the 53794 people State Police arrested in 2010, 17224 were arrested for direct drug-involved crimes.
Updated: 09/22/2011 01:06A
Local law enforcement strengthening ties with US Attorney's Office
A representative for the US Attorney's Office for the Middle District of NC met Wednesday with local law enforcement authorities from Richmond County. Clifton Barrett, Criminal Division Chief of the Middle District, met with Richmond County District
Updated: 09/22/2011 01:06A
Law would address kennel abuse
The two lawmakers reintroduced the bill this session The House's Criminal Justice Committee has played host to several hearings on the legislation, including hearing testimony from the owner of Nitro. The committee gave its OK to the legislation
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:24A
25 states agree: suicide attempt should not be punishable by law
The Centre's counsel, Additional Solicitor General AS Chandhiok and Jatan Singh, apprised the court that the ministry received comments from the states and would come up with comprehensive reforms pertaining to criminal laws in the country.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
Attorney General Cuccinelli to Address Graduates of National Criminal Justice
September 20, 2011 — Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II will address 23 local and state law enforcement supervisors from across Virginia during their graduation from the National Criminal Justice Command College on Sept.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
Judges buying extra insurance with money from fines, fees
NEW ORLEANS -- Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says the law is clear: state judges can only receive the same insurance coverage that is provided to every other state employee. But as we first reported in June, civil and criminal court judges in New
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:35P
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