Latest Criminal Law News
After Gibson raids, US reps seek law to protect owners of instruments made
based Luthiers Mercantile argued in a separate filing that the criminal investigation is related to the wood imported from Madagascar in 2009, and not this year's import of ebony from India. “The government is using an indefensible argument to seize
Updated: 10/20/2011 06:25P
Our 'Broken System' of Criminal Justice
Rather than a “collapse,” however, these figures suggest to me that the current system of criminal law and enforcement (like too many of our citizens) has grown obese. Stuntz believes that two enormous migrations that led to crime waves largely define
Updated: 10/20/2011 06:19P
Scartelli Olszewski Law Firm Secures $750000 Settlement for Client in Wrongful
Olszewski was previously engaged in private practice handling criminal, civil and family law trials throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. A member of the Million Dollar Advocates forum, he currently focuses his practice on medical malpractice,
Updated: 10/20/2011 05:58P
Record Deportations Disproportionately Penalize Latinos
The Secure Communities Program, introduced under Bush in 2008 and revamped by Obama, seeks to “prioritize the removal of criminal aliens, those who pose a threat to public safety, and repeat immigration violators.” This year's record number of
Updated: 10/20/2011 05:55P
Shatter island?
You may recall the Offences against the Person Act, 1861 and the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1885 from such landmark rulings as Dudgeon v The United Kingdom and Norris v Ireland. On point of fact, however, the 1861 Act removed the death penalty as the
Updated: 10/20/2011 05:27P
Celebrity photos: Where are they now? Stars with criminal records
As Lindsay Lohan's courtroom drama is renewed for yet another season, we take this time to check in on other stars who have gotten into trouble with the law. 1. All eyes are on Lindsay Lohan as we await her next court date on Nov.
Updated: 10/20/2011 04:52P
Watch SHERLOCK HOLMES – A GAME OF SHADOWS Trailer 2
There is a new criminal mastermind at large – Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris) – and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned
Updated: 10/20/2011 04:43P
Community input into juvenile laws
Now the NSW Attorney-General wants community help in shaping the laws surrounding young offenders, in the hopes of stopping children repeating the same mistakes. As part of a review into the Young Offenders Act 1997 and the Children (Criminal
Updated: 10/20/2011 04:42P
Mexican president: US dumping criminals at border
AP Exclusive: Brewer touts immigration law in book AP National News Video More>> MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican President Felipe Calderon says the United States is dumping criminals at the border because it is cheaper than prosecuting them,
Updated: 10/20/2011 04:21P
Environmental law practice celebrates 10th anniversary with nature photograph
Crag Law Center, the Portland nonprofit legal aid group specializing in protecting the environment, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a fundraising auction of nature photography. The event, called Wild Shots, takes place at 5 pm
Updated: 10/20/2011 04:02P
Primary Categories