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One cannot undo the past
Second, that Article 112 of the criminal code or the lese majeste law be amended based on consultation with the public. Third, that there be redress for legal victims of the Sept 19 coup, financially and legally. And fourth, that a new constitution be
Updated: 09/26/2011 03:33P
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced for Possession of Firearm
Law enforcement was able to confirm that Estabrook had obtained the gun in the Bismarck/Mandan area and had transported it to the Belcourt area prior to Longie taking possession. Longie, 40, of Belcourt, North Dakota, was also prohibited from
Updated: 09/26/2011 03:15P
Law scholars 'helping Thaksin'
Democrat MP for Phetchaburi Atthapon Ponlaboot also doubted why the Nitirat group wants to amend Criminal Code Section 112, which imposes punishments on people who offend the monarchy. Nitirat member Assoc Prof Worachet Pakeerut earlier denied the
Updated: 09/26/2011 03:11P
Bill would raise qualifications for Navajo high court justices; critics say
Under the federal law, the sentencing authority for tribes increased from one year to three years for a single crime. But sending people to jail for longer periods means that tribes first must provide public defenders, establish or update criminal
Updated: 09/26/2011 03:09P
Egypt government moves to restrict rights and democracy groups
The Egyptian cabinet announced on September 14, 2011, that a Justice Ministry report had identified more than 30 NGOs that are receiving foreign funding and are not registered with the Social Solidarity Ministry as required by the Associations Law and
Updated: 09/26/2011 02:57P
A Closer Look at the Conviction of the Muslim Protesters
The Law Blog spoke today to Reem Salahi, counsel to the men, who said her clients plan to appeal the verdict and that one likely issue will involve a challenge to the California criminal law at issue. The law states: “Every person who . . .willfully
Updated: 09/26/2011 02:52P
New DNA Law Takes Effect Oct. 1
“It's not like you'll be pulled over for a DUI and have a sample taken,” Kupchick said. “This is for serious felonies. This is a good bill. It is giving law enforcement the tools to do their jobs. People will feel safer and feel something worthy is
Updated: 09/26/2011 02:15P
Public supports Turnquest's comments on judiciary
As a result she proposed an amendment to the Criminal Law Miscellaneous (Amendment) Bill, 2006, to take care of the magistrates' complaints against Supreme Court judges. She proposed that there be a "new section 8A to provide for a right of appeal to
Updated: 09/26/2011 02:02P
Woman wins court order against Idaho abortion law
The suit, filed by McCormack in August, stems from a criminal charge brought against the Pocatello mother of three - and later dismissed for lack of evidence by a judge - under a 1972 Idaho law making it a felony for a woman to end her own pregnancy.
Updated: 09/26/2011 01:43P
Crown Attorney Appointed in Yarmouth
“His enthusiasm and his experience in criminal law will be invaluable to the Public Prosecution Service.” A native of Stellarton, Mr. O'Blenis graduated in 2005 from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration with an
Updated: 09/26/2011 01:38P
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