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Police museum donors are contract recipients
Brian Kingshott, a criminal justice professor at Grand Valley State University and adviser to the Center on Law Enforcement Ethics, says the sponsorships and charitable contributions are "all about bolstering (the companies') public images.
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:59P
Feds eye harsher sentences despite falling crime rates
“This concern alone is not sufficient to oppose federal criminal law amendments.” Morgan added that the Manitoba government “expect costs will be borne by both levels of government because many crimes, such as drug offences, are prosecuted by federal
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:48P
Researcher Informs Educators About the Legal Issues Surrounding Student
Janet Decker, an assistant professor in the educational leadership program of UC's College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH), will present, “Cyberbullying, Sexting and Cell Phones: Legal Guidance About Student Issues” at the
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:36P
Ethical, legal questions linger about defense's opening statement in Casey
The opening statement defense attorney Jos Baez delivered during Casey Anthony's criminal trial continues to shadow the lawyer and haunt his client. Lawyers attending a recent Orange County Bar Association forum
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:24P
Ethical, legal questions linger long after Baez's opening statement in Casey
Two civil lawsuits filed against 25-year-old Anthony, meanwhile, ask whether she allowed untruths to be presented on her behalf and whether Baez gave false statements in his opening to the jury, court filings show. One expert who has followed the case
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:24P
National Law Journal Names Gejaa Gobena To Minority 40 Under 40 List
Gobena is a 1998 graduate of Columbia Law School. His expertise in the criminal arena is complemented by his work in DOJ's Civil Division for nearly seven years. Gobena on Oct. 19 was named one of several recipients of the Attorney General's Award for
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:19P
'Elusive Justice' spotlights search for Nazi criminals
Vladas Zajanckauskas, an alleged Nazi war criminal born in Lithuania, at age 96in July 2010) he stands to become the oldest person ever deported as a result of an investigation by the US Justice Department. “Elusive Justice,” a fascinating and
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:15P
PBS' 'Elusive Justice' an emotional tale about continuing search for Nazi
Vladas Zajanckauskas, an alleged Nazi war criminal born in Lithuania, at age 96in July 2010) he stands to become the oldest person ever deported as a result of an investigation by the US Justice Department. “Elusive Justice,” a fascinating and
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:10P
WENDY J. MURPHY: Prosecute Penn State for 'chain of command' cover-up
Sollers' firm specializes in defending individuals, corporations and institutions from criminal charges. This move has a lot of folks wondering whether the next shoe to drop will be the filing of RICO charges or corporate criminal indictments against
Updated: 11/14/2011 03:04P
FBI Hate Crime Statistics Report Finds Higher Percentages Of Anti-Latino Hate
If the applicant does not have a criminal history he/she would be issued a worker visa that would be good for four years and could be renewed if the worker obeys the law. The applicant would be issued a Social Security Card and be allowed to enter the
Updated: 11/14/2011 02:57P
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