Latest Criminal Law News
Defense Team To Appeal Against Possible Conviction Of Tymoshenko, Regardless
"In the case of a guilty verdict ... and regardless of decriminalization or non-decriminalization of the article, a guilty verdict will be appealed under any circumstances because we believe that the actions of Tymoshenko did not constitute a crime.
Updated: 10/06/2011 08:21A
State Police, A Must for Effective Criminal Justice System - Lawal Pedro, SAN
However, contrary to the believe that the law has outlawed payment of agency fee is not true. Those people who collect agency fees are professionals. A Federal High Court recently restrained the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) from
Updated: 10/06/2011 08:02A
Analysis: Should child soldiers be prosecuted for their crimes?
JOHANNESBURG, 6 October 2011 (IRIN) - International human rights law meanders between the vague and the hazy when it comes to its stance on the age of criminal responsibility and what, if any, punishments should be imposed on child soldiers guilty of
Updated: 10/06/2011 07:40A
Ireland toughens its competition law enforcement
Not only did this raise the prospect of jail terms for those involved in cartel activity, but strengthened enforcement by enabling under Irish criminal law the arrest and questioning by the Irish police of those suspected of such activity.
Updated: 10/06/2011 07:14A
Charles S Dutton to guest star on 'Criminal Minds'
guest starred in shows like Law & Order: LA, CSI: NY, Dark Blue and My Name Is Earl, and played Foreman's father in House. Jack Coleman, Brigid Brannagh and Andy Milder are among the other stars who have signed up for guest roles in Criminal Minds.
Updated: 10/06/2011 07:05A
Wallach still has 'fire in his belly' to keep serving
Education: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, with honors, Michigan State University; law degree, University of Detroit School of Law, cum laude. Current community involvement: School board member, 7-1/2 years, two years as board president;
Updated: 10/06/2011 06:55A
Man Freezes to Death When Utility Company Limits Electric Use Reports Atlanta
“It simply defies logic,” said Robert Webb, an Atlanta personal injury lawyer with Webb & D'Orazio, a law firm specializing in personal injury, malpractice, criminal defense, and business law. “Why would a utility company limit the gas or electric to
Updated: 10/06/2011 06:51A
Improve efficiency and save millions, Law Soc tells govt
The Law Society is calling on the government to save the tax payer millions of pounds by making changes to the wasteful criminal justice system. According to its report "Improving Efficiency in the Criminal Justice System", published on 5 October,
Updated: 10/06/2011 06:51A
Should child soldiers be prosecuted for their crimes?
JOHANNESBURG, 6 October 2011 (IRIN) - International human rights law meanders between the vague and the hazy when it comes to its stance on the age of criminal responsibility and what, if any, punishments should be imposed on child soldiers guilty of
Updated: 10/06/2011 06:49A
Guardian focus podcast: The end of squatters rights?
But if it is, I won't need to wait for a change in the law. The Criminal Law Act 1977, section 7, already distinguishes between squatters occupying an empty property and squatters occupying somebody's home (or soon to be home).
Updated: 10/06/2011 06:15A