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Laws protecting minors prevent curfew ordinance implementation
Ordinance 12-2011-604 because of legal impediments involved, such as laws that protect minors from criminal liability. “While we (barangay captains) must strictly implement the law, we have to be also compassionate with the minors,” Manatad said.
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:47A
Provinces responsible for enforcing crime bill: Harper
Still, Harper is steadfast in passing the bill into law. "In our judgment… they're not terribly expensive,” Harper said. “And this is a fundamental responsibility of government to make sure there's a criminal justice system that does what it can to
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:19A
Cash laundering a huge criminal growth industry
A TREND is emerging for criminal syndicates to exist solely to launder black cash, with massive growth of organised crime needing new ways to hide ill-gotten gains. In the keynote speech at a money-laundering conference in Sydney today,
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:05A
Coral Springs weighs fine for parents who let children drink alcohol
Although a state criminal law is already on the books, city officials say there's a problem with enforcement. "The fear for me is the cops get there and everybody leaves and God forbid somebody gets in an accident," said City Commissioner Tom Powers,
Updated: 11/06/2011 10:57A
DOJ seeks 'Solomonic' decision
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to leave the country to seek medical treatment amid the charges filed against her. De Lima said she is considering making a “Solomonic” decision – allowing Arroyo to leave the country, but only after the former president has
Updated: 11/06/2011 10:54A
supporters of Texas inmate press for DNA testing
On Thursday, the Texas trial court denied Skinner's latest motion asking to have the crime scene items tested. "We are deeply disappointed that the trial court has denied Mr. Skinner's request for DNA testing," Rob Owen, Skinner's attorney,
Updated: 11/06/2011 10:53A
Execution clock ticking, supporters of TX inmate press for DNA testing
"Executing Mr. Skinner without testing all the relevant evidence would suggest official indifference to the possibility of error in this case and needlessly undermine public confidence in Texas's criminal justice system," said a letter from former
Updated: 11/06/2011 10:24A
A Little Pot is Big Trouble in New York City
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: 11/06/2011 10:22A
Cops equipped with video cameras for live coverage
307, 457, 380, 279, 337, 338, 427 and 309 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with police stations. While investigation officers could get more knowledge about the facts related to visual evidences, scientific training sessions will be further organised
Updated: 11/06/2011 09:51A
Green Bay criminal justice workshop targets women
Dawn VanBuren, an instructor with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, demonstrates tactical handcuffing on Elizabeth Perry, 17, during a criminal justice seminar for women held at NWTC on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 in Green Bay.
Updated: 11/06/2011 08:31A
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