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County to refinance jail debt
Terry L. Hawkins, a director with Phillips Murrah, an Oklahoma City law firm, is working with the Grady County Criminal Justice Authority and Grady County commissioners on the debt consolidation. "We're waiting to hear for pricing," Hawkins said
Updated: 11/29/2011 07:21P
Unpardonable policy
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson has tabled legislation that would make it harder to get a criminal pardon or to win parole. (Nov. 29, 2011) You haven't struggled to find work until you've struggled to find work with a criminal record tied to your back.
Updated: 11/29/2011 07:14P
Law enforcement unions speak out against Lykos
But the claims are serious -- unions backing thousands of officers saying they can't do business with the DA anymore. For a district attorney who just a day ago started a re-election campaign, hearing this from unions representing 10000 law enforcement
Updated: 11/29/2011 07:03P
Bush and Blair guilty of war crimes - Commission
ANALYSTS have hailed the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Commission verdict that found George W Bush and Tony Blair guilty of crimes against peace, crimes against humanity and genocide as a result of their roles in the Iraq War. The tribunal consists of five
Updated: 11/29/2011 06:53P
Law change can't come too soon
"The Criminal Procedures legislation which we helped to pass into law in October this year, included a very important change to name suppression laws, which explicitly stated "the fact that a defendant is well known does not, of itself,
Updated: 11/29/2011 06:52P
Baltimore State's Attorney hosting witness intimidation summit
BALTIMORE, Md. - Witnesses are crucial to the criminal justice system's success, so Baltimore State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein says it's no wonder that the "enemies of justice" try to stop them from cooperating. Bernstein is hosting a summit on witness
Updated: 11/29/2011 06:49P
Attorney General unveils new piracy awareness campaign
"These sites, which traffic in stolen or counterfeit goods, threaten the livelihoods of millions of American workers and businesses, including the 2.2 million whose jobs depend on the movie and television industry," said Sen. Chris Dodd, Motion Picture
Updated: 11/29/2011 06:46P
Officers Say DA Pat Lykos Has Dropped the Ball on Crime
I have spent many hours working with Texas Legislators to strengthen the criminal justice system in Harris County, supporting laws combating "pill mills" and increasing accountability for violent offenders. I am proud of my record and proud of my staff
Updated: 11/29/2011 06:41P
Bernstein hosts witness intimidation summit
By AP Witnesses are crucial to the criminal justice system's success, so Baltimore State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein says it's no wonder that the “enemies of justice” try to stop them from cooperating. Bernstein is hosting a summit on witness
Updated: 11/29/2011 06:15P
Leading National Law Enforcement Organizations Support The PROTECT IP ACT
Criminal Justice Organizations including the National Criminal Justice Association http://leahy-admin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/111111JointLetter.pdf, November 11, 2011 The bipartisan PROTECT IP Act was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a
Updated: 11/29/2011 06:14P
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