Latest Criminal Law News
Judge denies motion to dismiss medical marijuana case
A judge Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss a criminal case against defendants who say they were distributing state-sanctioned medical marijuana. District Judge Douglas Smith ruled the state law "is written with sufficient definiteness
Updated: 09/27/2011 03:13P
Down Bi Law
Truth is that the gay porn world tends to attract some unsavory criminal types, hot though they may be. So we decided to pick out a few of the worst bad boys just to see how criminal these dirty boys can get.
Updated: 09/27/2011 03:01P
The Co-Op guide
To address these concerns and much more, a book called 'Co-operative Societies guide on Conveyance, Redevelopment and Criminal law-A Common Man's Solution' co-authored by advocate Vinod C Sampat and advocate Ameet V Mehta, was released on September 25,
Updated: 09/27/2011 02:56P
Attorney General confirms govt's 'comprehensive approach' to fight against crime
"There are many aspects of the criminal law that it is felt there is an opportunity to improve upon in the context of the challenges we currently face. And we are trying to, in the interest of our community, we are trying to embrace those several
Updated: 09/27/2011 02:03P
State withdraws charges against Nkayi councillors
State prosecutor, Maxwell Hapanyengwi conceded to an application for an exception to the charges of contravening Section 37 (1) (a) (i) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act (Chapter 9:23) filed by defence lawyer Lizwe Jamela of Zimbabwe
Updated: 09/27/2011 01:42P
Hannon's “Sexting” Legislation Signed Into Law
Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) announces that his legislation, the “Cyber-Crime Youth Rescue Act,” has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The new law will give courts an alternative to criminal prosecution of teenagers who engage in “sexting
Updated: 09/27/2011 01:35P
New associate at Mark Tanner law office
"My favorite is criminal defense and ensuring that clients receive due process and a fair trial. We handle bankruptcy, family law, custody and divorce. I live in Price with my wife Tammy who is a speech therapist and our three children including 6 year
Updated: 09/27/2011 01:17P
Former SEC Regional Director Joins Thompson & Knight
With her Latin American experience and as a native Spanish speaker, Rose will also be a great addition to our continuing efforts in that region," says Timothy R. McCormick, Chair of the Firm's Securities and Complex Commercial Litigation Practice Group
Updated: 09/27/2011 01:03P
Oswalt: No prosecution of mayor for ethics violation
Oswalt said in a news release, however, that the transaction between the city and A&D Advertising “appears to run afoul of the technical requirements of Ohio law.” Criminal prosecution is not warranted, Oswalt states, because there was no evidence of
Updated: 09/27/2011 01:01P
Palestine in Criminal Court Triggers Western, Israeli Fears
"If Israel is not going to commit any war crimes or violate international humanitarian law," says Dr. Nabeel Shaath, a senior official of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and a former foreign minister, "it should have absolutely no reason to fear our
Updated: 09/27/2011 12:46P