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Jogi slams C'garh govt over law and order situation
PTI | 04:10 PM,Oct 17,2011 Raipur, Oct 17 (PTI) Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi has criticised the Raman Singh-led state government over its alleged failure in curbing the criminal activities in the state. In a press release issued today,
Updated: 10/17/2011 07:08A
Ohio law protecting girls doing more than it intended to
A person must feel threatened physically or emotionally to petition for a protection order. A criminal offense is not necessary. Richland County Juvenile Court Judge Ron Spon has had concerns about the law since its inception.
Updated: 10/17/2011 07:03A
Law that bans K2, bath salts goes into effect
Possessing, selling, buying and even "gifting" these products may result in criminal charges, she said. Some businesses didn't wait for the new law. Wendy Meggitt, owner of Smokey's Butts and Brew in Bucyrus said she still receives calls asking for the
Updated: 10/17/2011 06:59A
Supreme Court to decide: Can police use GPS tracking without warrant?
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 06:55A
Wendell Nielsen,former FLDS president challenges Texas bigamy law
Nielsen was charged with criminal bigamy after the raid on the Yearning for Zion Ranch of the FLDS in April 2008. Nielsen's lawyers argue that Texas bigamy law violates the religious freedom rights of people whose faith and spiritual beliefs recommend
Updated: 10/17/2011 06:46A
Law banning K2 and bath salts drugs to begin in Ohio
Possessing, selling, purchasing and even "gifting" these products may result in criminal charges, she said. Some businesses didn't wait for the new law. Wendy Meggitt, owner of Smokey's Butts and Brew in Bucyrus said she still receives calls asking for
Updated: 10/17/2011 06:45A
Welsh Government to face fresh calls to ban smacking children
A previous attempt to outlaw smacking ran into a dispute about whether the Assembly had powers to pass such a law in Wales. However, First Minister Carwyn Jones has told AMs the Welsh Government believes the Assembly could amend the criminal law.
Updated: 10/17/2011 06:45A
Counter-terrorism laws taking their toll on humanitarian action
But aid groups say the statement has created confusion as it is neither a firm guarantee that Ofac will not take action in the future, nor does it bar prosecution under US criminal law. "Rigid and over-zealous application of counter-terrorism laws to
Updated: 10/17/2011 06:39A
Lawyer Panel Examining Indiana Felony Laws
By Network Indiana Legislators are in the early stages of a possible revamp of Indiana's criminal code. Indiana law creates five categories of felonies: class A, B, C and D, with murder in a class by itself. Former federal prosecutor Deborah Daniels
Updated: 10/17/2011 06:34A
USCIS Uses Undocumented Employees as Informants in an I-9 Enforcement Action
Stewart Rabinowitz is President of Dallas-based Rabinowitz & Rabinowitz, PC Mr. Rabinowitz is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. To learn more, contact a Dallas immigration lawyer or Dallas
Updated: 10/17/2011 06:17A
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