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A little pot is trouble in NYC: 50k arrests a year
Last year, there were 50377 arrests citywide, up from 46492 in 2009, according to statistics from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. That represents about 616 arrests per 100000 city residents. Police officials say the studies done by the
Updated: 11/05/2011 07:26P
Towards a more effective prison system
The fact is the criminal justice system is biased. If you deviate from the norms of society you are at risk. The following is a three-part strategy as to how the government can shift their criminal justice policy from a more regressive and failing
Updated: 11/05/2011 07:19P
Ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky arrested, charged with sex crimes against 8
Sandusky is charged with sexually abusing eight young men. Also, Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and Penn State vice president for finance and business Gary Schultz, 62, are expected to turn themselves in on Monday in Harrisburg, Pa.,
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:44P
Swiss Minister Seeks To Dispel 'Big Brother' Fears
Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga has rejected claims that planned internet surveillance measures will lead to the establishment of a “big brother” state. The cabinet is due to discuss an amendment to a by-law on postal services and
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:24P
Did Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi show intent to steal?
SACRAMENTO -- Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi's claim that she was distracted while carrying $2445 worth of unpaid clothing items from San Francisco's Neiman Marcus store will be a tough sell to the district attorney's office, a criminal law expert says.
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:07P
Statement from Attorney General's office on PSU criminal charges
That matter was promptly reported to authorities, as required by Pennsylvania law - a report that marked the start of an extensive investigation by Pennsylvania State Police and the Attorney General's Office. The quick action by high school staff
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:06P
POLITICAL PATRONAGE W/O CHECKS AND BALANCES
Selective Prosecution includes the enforcement or prosecution of criminal laws against a particular class of persons and the simultaneous failure to administer criminal laws against others outside the targeted class. Selective Prosecution violates the
Updated: 11/05/2011 05:53P
BEFORE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
Selective Prosecution includes the enforcement or prosecution of criminal laws against a particular class of persons and the simultaneous failure to administer criminal laws against others outside the targeted class. Selective Prosecution violates the
Updated: 11/05/2011 05:47P
Waiting for A DNA Test, Scheduled To Die on Wednesday
After the 2001 law passed, Mr. Skinner filed his first request for testing on the items, asserting that DNA evidence could prove that another man committed the crime. Skinner's most recent request for testing was denied in a ruling published Thursday,
Updated: 11/05/2011 05:44P
Of 50000 Marijuana Arrests In New York City A Year, Most Are Black And
More than a half a million people, mostly black and Hispanic men, were stopped last year – unfair targets, critics say. About 10 percent of stops result in arrests. The department says that the strategy's main goal is to take guns off the street and
Updated: 11/05/2011 05:35P
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