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Name change limit push to stifle criminals
We're going to limit name changes to three times in a lifetime and we're toughening up the requirements for people to change their names," Mr Smith said. "You often find that people use other people's identity to commit frauds.
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:51P
Abir case: No arrest for fooling cops
However, he can get off without any imprisonment by paying a penalty, since there is no minimum imprisonment stipulated in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for such an offence. While the “We care for you” brigade is contemplating to proceed against Malhotra
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:40P
Judith Collins claim:'Soft on crime' groups monopolise media
“A survey of criminal justice groups mentioned by the Dominion Post and the NZ Herald in 2004 found that the highest number of mentions went to the Sensible Sentencing Trust at 57, with Victim Support trailing well behind at 33.
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:36P
$150000 from state to restart Albany's SNUG anti-violence program
ALBANY -- State criminal justice officials have pledged $150000 to restart the SNUG anti-violence program, which closed last month amid budget cuts. The infusion of cash -- though far less than its $500000
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:24P
Police to stop name change by criminals
Mr Smith said he hoped his ten-point plan would be agreed to by other states and territories in Launceston on Thursday, ahead of a meeting of the Standing Council on Law and Justice the following day. Under the changes, all serious sex offenders would
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:20P
CRIME TIME for November 16, 2011
By The Willits News staff The following items were compiled from reports prepared by law enforcement agencies. Reports are calls for service or other complaints by area citizens, which may only reflect one point of view. Not all reports result in
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:19P
US Attorney collects $137.5 mil. in civil and criminal actions
The office also collected more than $11.4 million in criminal and civil forfeitures. Forfeited assets are deposited into the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund and Department of Treasury Forfeiture Fund and are used to restore money to crime
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:17P
DOJ Says Lying on the Internet is a Federal Crime
The amendment says the law would "not include access in violation of a contractual obligation or agreement, such as an acceptable use policy or terms of service agreement, with an Internet service provider, Internet website, or non-government employer,
Updated: 11/16/2011 04:00P
Latino Judge Makes History in Washington State
Gonzalez will be the second Hispanic justice to ever serve on the state's high court, said court spokeswoman Wendy Ferrell. Gonzalez will replace Justice Gerry Alexander, who retires at the end of the year due to mandatory retirement laws.
Updated: 11/16/2011 03:54P
Speech: Phil Goff - Address to Police Association Conference
Instead of on a path to your door and to the criminal justice system. Investing in our children, as we propose to do, will lead to better and happier lives for the children. It will also help achieve safer and healthier communities .
Updated: 11/16/2011 03:50P
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