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A letter from Theodore Te to the Supreme Court
I hope this finds all of you well and that it finds the Chief Justice in less angry spirits since his Philippine Judges Association "fighting" speech. First off, I hope this does not land me another "show cause" resolution from the Court.
Updated: 10/17/2011 05:48A
A letter from Ted Te to the SC; Midas replies
(Editor's intro: Theodore Te is an assistant professor of law at the University of the Philippines College of Law. Still an active member of the Free Legal Assistance Group, Te uses his expertise in criminal and remedial law especially in
Updated: 10/17/2011 05:48A
Students compile legal guide spelling out civil consequences of criminal pleas
They've created a new resource--a quick guide showing the civil consequences of criminal convictions. Rutgers-Camden law professor JC Lore said sometimes civil consequences have a bigger impact than actual criminal convictions.
Updated: 10/17/2011 05:02A
GPS tracking creates controversy
afforded us under the Fourth Amendment," said Susan Walsh, who wrote a brief on behalf of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in the high court case. Right to privacy, law enforcement seem to be at odds in use of GPS surveillance.
Updated: 10/17/2011 04:43A
Assault With a Deadly Weapon Charge Dismissed After Strong Defense Argument
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Updated: 10/17/2011 04:34A
Law shielding criminal records may need fix
By Maureen Hayden CNHI Statehouse Bureau INDIANAPOLIS — A new law that gives thousands of Indiana residents the legal right to shield their criminal histories may need a legislative fix for it to work as intended. The law, aimed at making it easier for
Updated: 10/17/2011 04:25A
Mexico says Demand for Human Rights Probe is Unjustified
Actions related to the national security strategy are taken with full respect for the rule of law, in order to stop criminal organizations from acting, bring their members to justice and prevent the violence and insecurity that they cause.
Updated: 10/17/2011 03:10A
Britain unhappy with Malawi over Sudan's Al Bashir
She urges Malawi to respect its obligations under international law to comply with the International Criminal Court. The European Union is a staunch supporter of the ICC and the fight against impunity. The court is a valuable instrument of the
Updated: 10/17/2011 02:49A
Legal Fiasco - Affairs Vs Justice- Part I
It may also be said without contradiction, that there may be many more mentally deranged people outside that institution in the wider community. Antigua St John's - Serious cracks have developed within the ranks of the Barbuda People's Movement (BPM),
Updated: 10/17/2011 02:43A
Int'l Crisis Group calls for reforming Pakistan's prison system
ISLAMABAD/BRUSSELS: Reforming Pakistan's corrupt and dysfunctional prison system is central to curbing rising crime and militancy, fixing a deteriorating criminal justice system and enforcing the rule of law, says a report titled 'Reforming Pakistan's
Updated: 10/17/2011 02:38A
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