Latest Criminal Law News
EU moves to better protect suspects abroad
Welcoming the vote, EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding said: “The vote represents a landmark for the European Commission's work in criminal law. I would like to thank the Parliament for its support, and in particular Birgit Sippel for her work as
Updated: 12/16/2011 04:46A
Two men charged for "ambulance chasing" [The Brownsville Herald, Texas]
Brownsville personal injury lawyer Alexander Begum , who is not associated with this case, said his office uses a big marketing campaign, utilizing billboards and television ads, to generate business. "That's the way most attorneys function,
Updated: 12/16/2011 03:46A
Father & son use same method to escape law
Interestingly, Prashant's father Parshuram was a history sheeter and has been booked in 41 various criminal cases at the Chatuhshrungi police station in the past. Parshuram's first 'unpleasant' experience with the law happened in 1976,
Updated: 12/16/2011 03:45A
CivicWeek: A Different Type of Spring Break for High School Students
Each program provides a unique opportunity for high school students to gain hands-on experience with important social issues while exploring careers that serve the public interest in fields like criminal justice, education reform, public health and
Updated: 12/16/2011 03:38A
Bell Gully | Criminal sanctions – doing business under threat of prison
But to what extent should the criminal law now go further, and imprison directors for a breach of the duty of good faith, or for reckless trading? Section 131 of the Companies Act 1993 provides that directors owe a duty to the company to act in good
Updated: 12/16/2011 01:01A
Feds issue scathing report against Ariz. sheriff
The Justice Department said it hadn't yet established a pattern of alleged wrongdoing by the sheriff's office in the three areas where they will continue to investigation: complaints of excessive force against Latinos, botched sex-crimes cases and
Updated: 12/16/2011 12:53A
Feds issue scathing report against AZ sheriff
The Justice Department said it hadn't yet established a pattern of alleged wrongdoing by the sheriff's office in the three areas where they will continue to investigation: complaints of excessive force against Latinos, botched sex-crimes cases and
Updated: 12/16/2011 12:20A
Feds issue scathing report against AZ sheriff
The Justice Department said it hadn't yet established a pattern of alleged wrongdoing by the sheriff's office in the three areas where they will continue to investigation: complaints of excessive force against Latinos, botched sex-crimes cases and
Updated: 12/15/2011 10:23P
Two man charged for "ambulance chasing"
Civil lawsuits filed Thursday allege San Antonio-based attorney Raul Perales operates the law practice. Perales is named as a defendant in the lawsuit, along with Hinojosa. Late in August, Contreras approached several people involved in a car accident
Updated: 12/15/2011 10:19P
Feds issue scathing report against AZ sheriff
The Justice Department said it hadn't yet established a pattern of alleged wrongdoing by the sheriff's office in the three areas where they will continue to investigation: complaints of excessive force against Latinos, botched sex-crimes cases and
Updated: 12/15/2011 10:18P