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The Senate's Latest (Unnecessary) Scandal: A Criminal-Justice Commission
This time, 43 GOP members of the Senate blocked passage of legislation that would have created a new National Criminal Justice Commission, a bipartisan group designed to help figure out how to bring some order to the chaos that currently exists in the
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:47A
There's No Drug War Exception to the Constitution
Cato has joined the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, ACLU, Drug Policy Alliance, Calvert Institute for Policy Research, and 38 law professors on an amicus brief supporting Shelton's
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:27A
Crimes Nearby: Animal Neglect; LIRR Scam
The following crime reports were taken from information provided by local law enforcement officials. An arrest is merely an accusation; it does not indicate guilt. A Bellmore man was arrested Wednesday on charges of animal neglect,
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:26A
Ticket Surcharge Helps Pay For New PD Body Armor
Mahwah police officers will be protected with new body armor vests thanks to a state grant announced by New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor Tuesday. The Mahwah Police Department
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:17A
SHINN v. STATE
2d Criminal Law § 840 (2010). Because we follow the majority rule, we must reverse, render, and remand Jimmy Shinn's case for re-sentencing. ¶ 2. On May 7, 2004, a Lowndes County grand jury indicted Shinn on four counts. Three counts alleged that Shinn
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:10A
BREAKING ONLY ON 3: Training & Standards audit leads to Leland police officer
Training & Standards told Chief Tim Jayne that Blasingame is, "NOT authorized to perform any law enforcement duties until duly authorized to do so by the Criminal Justice Standards Division. Officer Blasingame must be relieved of his (duty) immediately
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:09A
UCM's Criminal Justice team claims 10th consecutive Regional Championship
The University of Central Missouri's Gamma Epsilon Delta Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association/Lambda Alpha Epsilon earned its 10th consecutive Region III Sweepstakes Trophy during regional competition at Evangel University, Springfield,
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:05A
Banner arsonists face charges
The MDC supporters are charged with malicious damage to property under Section 140 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23. Charles Ngwena, a security guard with Marondera Municipality, as well as the unemployed duo of Shown
Updated: 11/02/2011 10:00A
Having a Positive Impact On Communties: Online Degrees
Careers in criminal justice are in high demand and online degrees in criminal justice offer you the opportunity to study at your own pace. As many law enforcement agencies would consider candidates with some college education, online associates in
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:56A
Canada White Collar Crime Reform: Tories Usher In Mandatory Sentences For
It's that devastation that Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said he hoped to curb by introducing victim-friendly reforms while serving notice to financial fraudsters and Ponzi schemers who target unwitting investors. "This legislation stands up for
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:50A
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