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Harsher sentences called into question
But a spokeswoman for Justice minister Rob Nicholson noted the study looked at only one criminal offence—impaired driving—and cannot necessarily be extrapolated to all crimes. She also cited a 2003 Statistics Canada report that partly credited tougher
Updated: 11/28/2011 02:43P
FBI Cyber Monday crackdown
Operation In Our Sites was spearheaded by the IPR Center in coordination with the FBI's Washington Field Office, the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Justice Department's Criminal Division and eight US Attorneys' Offices,
Updated: 11/28/2011 02:37P
US Supreme Court cases may affect Missouri sentencing laws for juvenile offenders
The Alabama-based Equal Justice Initiative, which is bringing both cases, says 73 inmates in 18 states are “condemned to die in prison” for crimes that occurred when they were 14 or younger. In its questions presented to the court, the organization
Updated: 11/28/2011 02:36P
George W. Bush, Tony Blair found guilty of war crimes in Malaysia
In early 2011 the Boston Tea Party National Committee passed a resolution supporting War Crimes trials “for every person that has violated the 'law of war'.” The BTP added that any potential War Crimes trials should be privately funded,
Updated: 11/28/2011 02:31P
Michigan: Catherine Garcia-Lindstrom appointed chair of the Crime Victim
Lindstrom also teaches criminal justice as an adjunct professor at Grand ValleyState University. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a master's degree in interdisciplinary technology specializing in
Updated: 11/28/2011 02:28P
Anderson deposition delayed; TCLA files grievances against Morton prosecutors
He said the criminal justice system failed, but said he acted within the law during the trial. DNA evidence cleared Morton and he was freed on Oct. 4. Police then arrested another man, 57-year-old Mark Alan Norwood, for the murder a month later.
Updated: 11/28/2011 02:12P
DOJ and ICE warns cyber shoppers to beware of criminal enterprises
As “Black Friday” madness grabbed headlines for skirmishes and tramplings over the weekend, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) warned “Cyber Monday” shoppers to beware of criminal enterprises lurking on the Internet.
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:59P
ICE warns cyber shoppers to beware of criminal enterprises
intelligence initiatives and coordinated efforts with private industry and domestic and foreign law enforcement partners.” Gearing up for the busy holiday season the Department of Justice (DOJ), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's,
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:40P
Justice secretary is 'open minded' about future of not proven verdict
The Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has paved the way for a review of Scotland's controversial not proven verdict after telling STV News he is "open minded" about its future. Scotland is the only jurisdiction in the world which offers
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:39P
'Now, Lok Adalats' decision in criminal cases to be final'
Deciding this tricky question of law arising out of a Kerala High Court decision in a similar cheque bouncing case, a bench of Justices P Sathasivam and J Chalameswar said, “Even if a matter is referred by a criminal court under Section 138 of the
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:38P
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