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Crime Report: Reckless Driving, Bank Robbed
2 on Merrick Road in Bellmore and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless driving and seven violations of vehicle and traffic law. Robert Pollick, of Merrick, was arrested in East Farmingdale on Dec. 4 and charged with harassment,
Updated: 12/10/2011 02:20P
Prevention of White Collar Crimes in Sri Lanka
The laws governing the control of finance companies in Sri Lanka appear to be inadequate in dealing with the increase in such criminal activities. Although there are provisions in the law for the seizure and sale of the personal assets belonging to the
Updated: 12/10/2011 02:04P
Lagos Speaker Denies Shunning EFCC Invitation
The arrest warrant, according to the judge, is to compel the appearance of the duo in court at the next adjourned date to face a criminal charge filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Tsoho's order followed
Updated: 12/10/2011 01:09P
SF Public Defender's Office Celebrates Nine Decades of Delivering Justice
In 1921, the California Legislature passed the Public Defender Act after Clara Foltz, California's first female lawyer, spent years advocating for the creation of Public Defenders' offices to provide legal assistance to poor people in criminal law
Updated: 12/10/2011 12:50P
Daughter of killed parents hopes to change criminal code
Have I grieved? No, I haven't. But it's the work ethic and the values that my parents instilled in us that really drive me." Badh is also collecting signatures for an amendment to the Criminal Code against vehicular homicide.
Updated: 12/10/2011 12:24P
Daughter of killed parents tries to change criminal code
Have I grieved? No, I haven't. But it's the work ethic and the values that my parents instilled in us that really drive me." Badh is also collecting signatures for an amendment to the Criminal Code against vehicular homicide.
Updated: 12/10/2011 12:22P
For better or for worse
In 1971, the Fifth Law Commission recommended changes in the provision but these were never implemented. The Justice Malimath Committee, which was tasked with suggesting reforms for the criminal justice system, had in 2003 suggested changes to make
Updated: 12/10/2011 11:36A
Vugt: Law, Truth and Justice
LAW, truth and justice are three entities in our judicial system, which are sacred, as long as they are not mishandled by men. Then they become a farce. This is what President Aquino tried to get across to his audience at the First
Updated: 12/10/2011 10:47A
Sean FitzPatrick released without charge
Photo: PA He had been arrested by appointment at Bray Garda Station yesterday morning and detained overnight under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. Gardai said a file will be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Updated: 12/10/2011 10:30A
The Record: It's not justice
Individuals in our society do not get to decide how someone is punished. Criminal courts, following established laws, do. New Jersey brought back the death penalty in 1982. When the law was repealed in 2007 no one had been executed.
Updated: 12/10/2011 10:26A
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