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Justice Department official expresses regret over not telling leaders about
WASHINGTON — In the latest development in the controversy over an Obama administration gun-smuggling investigation, the head of the Justice Department's criminal division says he regrets not alerting the department's leadership to problems in an
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:56P
Gay Man Stabbed, Beaten, Burned in Hate Crime in Rural Texas
This is where the federal hate crimes law should kick in. Don't just call the Reno, TX police department; call the US Justice Department. The feds definitely need to "mess with Texas." As long as Texans consent to be part of the Union, they'll accept
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:53P
US Justice Department Challenges South Carolina Immigration Law
“Today's lawsuit makes clear once again that the Justice Department will not hesitate to challenge a state's immigration law, as we have in Arizona, Alabama and South Carolina, if we find that the law interferes with the federal government's
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:43P
Newer crime-fighting tools may help missing person and abduction cases
In the last 20 years, advancements in technology and new laws have given law enforcement more ways to investigate and solve crime. * DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is the unique, genetic blueprint of each individual. Each cell contains the hereditary
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:37P
Justices hear arguments on plea-deal advice | The Republic
“Why? Why is it unfair for the law to apply to this individual the punishment he deserved for the crime he committed?” asked Justice Antonin Scalia. He and other justices stressed there is “no right to a plea deal.” And they noted the judge would have
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:34P
Southern California Criminal Defense Lawyers Say Medical Marijuana Conflicts
“What's needed is clarity,” said Joshua Newstat, a Ventura criminal defense attorney and Lessem & Newstat partner. “Hopefully, the guidelines will be revised to make it easier for caregivers and patients to know what's needed to be in compliance with
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:27P
Flaws in the criminal justice system help fugitives cross borders
Example: Among those not on the county's active list is career criminal Juan Jacquez (Tribune summary), wanted on charges of killing a South Side man in 2002. Months later, a family informant provided Chicago detectives with Jacquez's exact address in
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:27P
Investigative and crime-fighting resources you may not know
In the last 20 years, advancements in technology and new laws have given law enforcement more ways to investigate and solve crime. * DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is the unique, genetic blueprint of each individual. Each cell contains the hereditary
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:24P
Guest Column: Intelligence Led Policing
Intelligence led policing originated in the United Kingdom and was brought to the United States by Jerry Radcliffe, Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Temple University in Philadelphia where he is also Director of the Center
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:24P
Massive drug smuggling ring dismantled in Arizona
"This is how you attack international organized crime and transnational criminal organizations, by focusing on the people, the leadership and the illicit pathways that they exploit," he said. "Our goal is to take them out by their roots.
Updated: 10/31/2011 06:11P
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