Latest Criminal Law News
Lawyer calls for another new law school
“Surery has… clients, many of them in real estate, real estate development, or other small or medium-sized businesses,” he says, “and if you're into criminal law, the newspapers would suggest that opportunities abound.” He also reminds readers that BC
Updated: 10/25/2011 10:56A
Statement By The National District Attorneys Association on Combating Illegal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The National District Attorneys Association is encouraged by the efforts of Former Governor Tom Ridge, Judge Louis Freeh and FairPlayUSA to combat illegal internet gambling and create a strong
Updated: 10/25/2011 10:45A
Businessman charged with bribery of Bahraini officials following SFO investigation
Dahdaleh, who is a citizen of the UK and Canada and resides in London, has been charged with offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Criminal Law Act and Proceeds of Crime Act, according to the SFO. Under the Prevention of Corruption Act a
Updated: 10/25/2011 10:29A
Motions to Dismiss Filed in Challenge to Barratry Laws
soliciting a criminal defendant within 31 days of the person's arrest or court summons. They also seek against Abbott a declaratory judgment holding unconstitutional part of Government Code Chapter 82, the new civil barratry law effective on Sept.
Updated: 10/25/2011 10:26A
Price Benowitz LLP Launches a New Personal Injury Website
Price Benowitz LLP has both a thriving criminal defense practice group and a successful personal injury law practice, helping those across the Washington, DC metropolitan area protect their liberties and their livelihood through criminal defense or
Updated: 10/25/2011 10:07A
Abolishing firearms registry is a good start but job is far from done, sports
One day Bernardo was pulled over for a routine traffic stop in Ontario. Upon checking his identification, the officer learned he was a registered firearms owner. The officer asked if he had a gun in the car and wanted to check if it was safely stored.
Updated: 10/25/2011 10:04A
Law enforcement and court records
Fined $200 and one day in jail. *Editor's note: The following people were booked into county jail Oct. 11-18. They are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. -Wright, Eric D.; 39. Arrested on-site for DUI Drugs or Alcohol, a felony.
Updated: 10/25/2011 10:03A
Iowa Sex Crime Convictions Increasing
Under a state law passed in 2005, after their release from prison the felons are supervised for 10 years or life, depending on the nature of their offenses. The draft of a report by Iowa's Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning says the
Updated: 10/25/2011 09:43A
State-Certified Massage Parlors Only, Council Recommends
The city council unanimously voted to direct staff to modify the existing repeal and modify the existing law. By Stacie Chan There have never been any reports of criminal activity in massage parlors in Redwood City. Using the same rationale for banning
Updated: 10/25/2011 09:36A
New law will convict Turks and Caicos Islanders based on hearsay evidence
If we were in such a hurry to emulate British legislation we might have copied their Divorce legislation or Bankruptcy laws many years ago. Target specific legislation for a single purpose should be opposed as a matter of principle until full
Updated: 10/25/2011 09:32A