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Governor's Office Reviewing a Trio of Crist Appointments
Charlie Crist to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission are being investigated for violating appointment guidelines, the Sarasota Herald Tribune reported. “The commission, a little-known division within the Florida Department of Law
Updated: 12/13/2011 09:19P
Attorneys and Senator: It is Time to Make the Punishment Fit the Crime
Lawmakers could soon make changes to Missouri's criminal laws that one senator says are outdated. Missouri legislators have not updated the state's criminal code for more than 30 years. Mount Vernon Senator Jack Goodman is asking lawmakers to create a
Updated: 12/13/2011 08:03P
Former Criminal Court Judge HT Lockard Dead At 91
The former Criminal Court Judge started practicing law in 1951 and became the first African American to work for a Governor in Tennessee. He was Governor Buford Ellington's administrative assistant from 1967 to 1971. As an active member of the civil
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:47P
Former Siemens Executives Are Charged With Bribery
Roughly $60 million in bribes were paid in the case, a Justice Department official said. The cases were filed in United States District Court in Manhattan. The Justice Department said that at least $25 million of the bribes were funneled through United
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:38P
Criminal Code Is Overgrown, Legal Experts Tell Panel
WASHINGTON—The federal criminal code has grown so large it ensnares everyday citizens who have no idea they are violating the law, a bipartisan group of legal experts told a House panel Tuesday.
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:37P
Six former Siemens executives charged in bribery case
“The allegations in this indictment reflect a stunning level of deception and corruption,” Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer, who oversees the Justice Department's criminal division, said in a conference call announcing the indictments.
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:35P
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Announces Creation of eCrime Unit Targeting
SAN JOSE -- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced the creation of the eCrime Unit, staffed with Department of Justice attorneys and investigators, and charged with identifying and prosecuting identity theft crimes, cyber crimes and other
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:32P
Local defense attorney: Decision to waive Sandusky's preliminary hearing a bad
Editor's note: We asked local criminal defense attorney Rick Robinson for his view on the decision by Jerry Sandusky's legal team to waive Sandusky's preliminary hearing. This is his legal analysis. Given the fact that Jerry Sandusky's attorney has
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:30P
Los Angeles DA joins public assistance fraud sweep
14, in Department 30 of the Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Bail is recommended at $265000 for Birdsong, $340000 for Peoples and $960000 for Luna. In 2011, prosecutors of the Public Assistance Fraud Division filed felony complaints against 108
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:30P
BC court stays criminal charge after loss of dead mouse as evidence
BC Supreme Court Justice James Williams has ruled the proceedings against Mark should be stayed. Williams concluded the loss of the evidence places the defendant at a disadvantage and would affect the fairness of a trial. “Although the Crown suggests
Updated: 12/13/2011 07:26P
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