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Drinking-driving approach dealt a blow
"Under the criminal law a driver has a number of protections to ensure only properly compelled evidence can support a conviction, however under this provincial regime, the same protections do not exist," he noted. The breath test "results in
Updated: 12/01/2011 06:16A
Legalize, control drugs to hit at criminals
As a former police officer I am a supporter of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, an international organization of criminal justice professionals who bear personal witness to the wasteful futility and harms of our current drug policies.
Updated: 12/01/2011 06:16A
New Law Attempts to Bring Justice to Indian Country
We need to ensure that the federal government provides the resources but doesn't require a replication of the Anglo American criminal justice system. That's never been a really good fit for most tribal communities, and I think tribes, in many cases,
Updated: 12/01/2011 06:12A
Ruling halts police-issued driving bans
Those who fail the test will face the old regime, which includes a 90-day driving prohibition, have their vehicles impounded for three days and possibly face criminal charges, she said. The decision does not affect federal Criminal Code prohibitions.
Updated: 12/01/2011 05:54A
Roadside test ruling welcome
But those tests are used only to determine that a driver must submit to a proper breathalyzer test, which becomes evidence for a Criminal Code charge. The driver has the right to a trial and to challenge the officer's allegations and any evidence,
Updated: 12/01/2011 05:53A
Drunk driving laws too tough
The law violates constitutional protections against search and seizure, he concluded. "While the consequences from the search are substantial and approach criminal law sanctions, there is no way under the impugned law for the driver to challenge the
Updated: 12/01/2011 05:45A
Combine Solicitation - Community Police/ Model Precinct Advisor
The Bureau is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and supervision of international narcotics control, law enforcement activities, and international criminal justice issues for the DOS. The INL Regional Gang Advisor based in
Updated: 12/01/2011 05:45A
Austria - Spindelegger: Gbagbo's extradition is an important step towards
“The extradition of Gbagbo strengthens the authority of the International Criminal Court. This is an independent court of justice and the guarantee for the highest rule-of-law standards and a fair trial”, Spindelegger said, underpinning the importance
Updated: 12/01/2011 05:41A
Armenian govt chooses compulsory treatment over castration as sexual abuse
Earlier, an independent MP Victor Dallakyan has drafted amendments to Article 142 of the criminal code that would stipulate either chemical castration or up to 10 years in prison as a punishment for convictions on sexual abuse of minors instead of a
Updated: 12/01/2011 05:31A
No breaks for drinking drivers, AG says
Bond responded that the government will rewrite the law and introduce amendments this spring. In the meantime, she said police will return to the old, still-on-the-books process for those who blow over .08 or proceed under the Criminal Code,
Updated: 12/01/2011 05:28A
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