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Pit Bull Attack Sparks Tough New "Irresponsible Dog Owner" Laws
Current laws allow for manslaughter convictions under the Victorian-government criminal code, but Attorney General Paul Lucas announced he wanted a specific provision for "irresponsible dog owners." "If owners are not properly controlling their pet and
Updated: 10/18/2011 01:36P
Law and Order: Two arrested in Le Roy, accused of burglary
Bratcher is accused of entering the residence of a friend over the weekend and stealing a game system and games. Bratcher was arraigned and released under supervision of Genesee Justice. Marianne Dawson, 50, 20 N. Spruce St., Batavia, is charged with
Updated: 10/18/2011 01:27P
DC Council ends arrests for expired vehicle tags
“This puts an end to one of the most controversial traffic laws in the country,” said John B. Townsend II, AAA Mid-Atlantic's manager of Public and Government Affairs. “The fact that police officers were routinely arresting motorists for a simple
Updated: 10/18/2011 01:14P
NEW `SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA` LAW
O Dell added that the one-week lag-time before the law goes into effect will allow people time to remove the products from their shelves. Up until Monday, law enforcement is allowed to seize any synthetic marijuana they find but no criminal charges
Updated: 10/18/2011 01:13P
Beth Robinson chosen by Shumlin for state's high court
Beth Robinson, a major force in Vermont's passage of gay marriage in 2009, was selected today to become Vermont's next Supreme Court justice. Gov. Peter Shumlin made the announcement at noon in Montpelier. Justice Denise Johnson announced in May that
Updated: 10/18/2011 01:12P
3 sentences on Law Day
He has very little criminal history, and has done well. He communicates well and we have a plan in place for him to be successful.” Judge Gibler agreed that it was important for Harmon to continue seeking treatment, but took umbrage at a drug test that
Updated: 10/18/2011 12:41P
3 sentenced on Law Day
He has very little criminal history, and has done well. He communicates well and we have a plan in place for him to be successful.” Judge Gibler agreed that it was important for Harmon to continue seeking treatment, but took umbrage at a drug test that
Updated: 10/18/2011 12:41P
Suspect arrested in Council Grove burning
Laura Allen said Wilson is charged with aggravated battery and making a criminal threat, both to a different victim. Wilson is also being held on a $15000 bond related to the second case. Contacted by The Mercury Monday morning, law enforcement
Updated: 10/18/2011 12:30P
Arrested in DC for expired plates? Not any more
It would eliminate criminal penalties for expired tags, replacing them with civil fines. The practice drew scrutiny after news reports surfacedt that described several instances in which drivers were arrested for registration violations.
Updated: 10/18/2011 12:27P
Vt. gov nominates his general counsel for state Supreme Court vacancy | The
She said she worked in family and employment law and other civil matters. Her experience in criminal law is limited, she acknowledged, but noted that she worked when first out of law school doing white-collar criminal defense work for a firm in
Updated: 10/18/2011 12:25P
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