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Jordan House okays ACC law, triggers controversy
AMMAN - The Lower House on Tuesday endorsed an amended version of the 2011 Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) draft law as referred from the government, insisting on a fine as a penalty for offenders found liable for "criminal defamation".
Updated: 09/28/2011 03:57A
Criminal Lawyer David M. Edelstein, P.A. Awarded AV® Peer Review Rating by
has awarded criminal lawyer David Edelstein M. Edelstein, PA an AV rating--their highest rating in ethical standards and legal ability. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system, which evaluates lawyers and law firms in the United States
Updated: 09/28/2011 03:09A
No charges in fatal stabbing during break-in
Recent years have seen other law-abiding citizens put through a legal wringer after finding themselves in similar circumstances. The situation has prompted some legal experts to call for changes to the Criminal Code that would clarify the law on
Updated: 09/28/2011 03:07A
Ai Weiwei's wife urges China to drop plan on detentions
Under the conditions of his release, Ai is not allowed to be interviewed by journalists and use the Internet, and he had gone largely silent since the commentary. Asked whether he had come under more pressure from the authorities, Ai said: "I cannot do
Updated: 09/28/2011 03:04A
One year after Chelsea's Law passed, 19 charged
in collaboration with 75th District Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, R-San Diego, who authored and advanced the law with bipartisan support. The statute has three main components: enhanced criminal sentencing, including a life-without-parole option,
Updated: 09/28/2011 01:50A
As 'Mens Rea' Erodes, More Become Unwitting Criminals
A Wall Street Journal report on Tuesday outlines the decline of the consideration of criminal intent in prosecutions in America as the Federal criminal code continues to swell each day. The WSJ reports that in 1790, the first Federal criminal law
Updated: 09/28/2011 01:11A
Woodlands Bar, MCUW create Law Line
Areas of law that information will be provided for include business/finance, consumer (including bankruptcy), criminal, family, employment, government benefits, immigration, insurance, landlord/tenant, lawyer fees, personal injury, real estate, taxes,
Updated: 09/28/2011 01:10A
Prosecutors rebut Edwards' request to end criminal case
Edwards maintains he did not break the law. His lawyers argued in court documents earlier this month the charges should be dismissed - that the case was one brought by a politically motivated US attorney who abused his prosecutorial discretion.
Updated: 09/28/2011 12:40A
Prosecutors rebut John Edwards' request to end criminal case
Edwards maintains he did not break the law. His lawyers argued in court documents earlier this month the charges should be dismissed - that the case was one brought by a politically motivated US attorney who abused his prosecutorial discretion.
Updated: 09/28/2011 12:40A
Lawyer thinks Owen Sound and Walkerton jails should stay open
In my view, as a criminal lawyer, and practicing law for over 34 years, it would be a violation of s. 7, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, to close the Owen Sound and Walkerton Jails. The inmates right to a lawyer would be violated because their
Updated: 09/28/2011 12:15A
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