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Legal marijuana grow-ops a magnet for crime, officials worry
In June, Health Canada announced it is considering improvements to the Medical Marijuana Access program to “reduce the risk of abuse and exploitation by criminal elements.” One of its proposals is to commercialize the growing and distribution of
Updated: 12/09/2011 04:17P
To execute or not, let the people decide
If the General Assembly with the support of the governor can have the state's voters define what is or isn't marriage between two consenting adults, then why not offer voters a chance to decide on whether they want the state to continue to put people
Updated: 12/09/2011 04:06P
UN criticises lese majeste law
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung says his panel cracking down on websites deemed offensive to the monarchy will not amend Section 112 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which deals with lese majeste offences.
Updated: 12/09/2011 03:42P
Timeline: Medical marijuana in Canada
1990s: The seriously ill and dying begin fighting for a legal exemption to the criminal law, demanding the right to obtain medicinal pain relief though marijuana without fear of prosecution. 2000: Litigation continues. Numerous cases are before the
Updated: 12/09/2011 03:40P
Ex-trooper sentenced for nude dance vid
The 44-year-old ex-trooper pleaded guilty in September to two felonies, including unlawful contact with a minor and criminal use of a communication facility. The attorney general's office says he'll be registered on the Megan's Law list of sex
Updated: 12/09/2011 03:40P
Real Protestors Take Over Law & Order: SVU's Fake Occupy Wall Street Site
The long-running Law & Order franchise from Comcast's (CMCSA) NBC, including its last-remaining series, SVU, has always been known for taking inspiration from high-profile real-life criminal cases.
Updated: 12/09/2011 03:29P
Public Defender's employee investigated for alleged misuse of CJIS system
A Kern County Public Defender's investigator is now himself the subject of an investigation for reported misuse of the computerized Criminal Justice Information Services system. Dave Brown used the system, called CJIS, to look up information on
Updated: 12/09/2011 03:23P
Civil Contempt Finding Against Ted Stevens Prosecutors Upheld by Circuit
The DC Circuit has upheld a judge's civil contempt finding against two Justice Department lawyers involved in the prosecution of the late Sen. Ted Stevens. Take note: that's civil, not criminal. In 2009, the lawyers, William Welch II
Updated: 12/09/2011 03:02P
GOODMAN: Perception and reality of legal profession not the same
From William Shakespeare's Henry VI. “How can you tell when a lawyer is lying? His lips are moving.” Definition of an attorney on a T-shirt — Professional whose primary activity is protecting his clients from other members of his profession.
Updated: 12/09/2011 02:48P
Police Chief is Middletown's Newest Author in Residence
I graduated from then Bryant College with a degree in Criminal Justice and began my career with the Rhode Island State Police. "I spent five years as a uniformed trooper and 19 years in the Detective Division. From there, I went on to take a position
Updated: 12/09/2011 01:57P
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