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Police Open a Criminal Investigation into Jamey Rodemer's Suicide
The problem is determining the criminal charge because there is a vacuum where the law is concerned. However, police are considering harassment, cyber-harassment and hate crimes. But without the full force of the law, Jamey's suicide and the cruelty he
Updated: 09/23/2011 10:24A
Doubt over Supreme Court law review
Lord Wallace has written to Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill to ask whether he accepts the conclusions of Lord McCluskey that the Supreme Court should investigate human rights breaches by all public authorities. He asked: "Do you accept all of its
Updated: 09/23/2011 10:05A
Call for change in law after Coventry girl bitten by Staffordshire bull terrier
And he is backing her campaign for a change in the law to make it a criminal offence for a dog to bite someone on private property without provocation. Mr Robinson, who has applied for a debate on the issue in Parliament, said: “In terms of the
Updated: 09/23/2011 09:42A
Tracking Marijuana from Its DNA
There is a new tool in the ongoing war on drugs and it comes from a forensic scientist at the University of New Haven. Heather Miller Coyle, an associate professor in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences is setting up a
Updated: 09/23/2011 09:41A
Legal Affairs: No grounds for complacency
Considerable legal hurdles would hinder any attempt to bring complaints against Israeli officials to the International Criminal Court. With Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas poised to submit a bid to the United Nation
Updated: 09/23/2011 09:20A
Anti-piracy group FAST applauds government business guide to navigating UK IP law
The UK government has published a guide to help businesses steer clear of infringing intellectual property laws. The guide to intellectual property (IP) law provides detailed information on topics such as IP policies for business; procurement of goods
Updated: 09/23/2011 09:04A
Harry's Law Ratings Best In Cincinnati
(In Cincinnati, “Criminal Minds” won the time period easily, as CBS shows kick butt on Channel 12 during premiere week.) Here's NBC's ratings spin: “In total viewers, “Harry Law” delivered NBC's biggest audience in this time period on an in-season
Updated: 09/23/2011 08:51A
DA race turning nasty
Stretton has been an attorney for more than 35 years, mostly as a solo attorney in Chester County and Philadelphia. His practice consists primarily of criminal defense work, but he also handles cases involving judicial and attorney disciplinary
Updated: 09/23/2011 08:49A
Sergeant charged with sex assaults
The accused was remanded on bail to appear again before the District Court on October 24. Judge Bridget Reilly ordered that the garda and his place of work not be identified. He was charged under section two of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act.
Updated: 09/23/2011 08:47A
Garda charged with sex assaults
The garda, who is in his late 40s, faces three charges under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990. He is accused of assaulting one woman once and the other twice. He was remanded on bail to appear again in court on October 24th.
Updated: 09/23/2011 08:26A
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