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Warnings against stalking law
Speakers at RTHK's City Forum have criticised the government's proposed legislation to make stalking a criminal offence. They said the law's coverage was too wide and would infringe on people's rights. One of the speakers, the Director of Human Rights
Updated: 12/25/2011 04:26A
New Laws Significantly Change Connecticut DUI Consequences
If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI offense, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. A defense lawyer will raise your available defenses and advocate on your behalf for alternatives to incarceration.
Updated: 12/25/2011 04:22A
Ringtown man headed to prison
He was sentenced to one to 18 months in prison, fined $200 and ordered to pay $50 to the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account. Prosecutors dropped charges of fleeing or eluding police, disregarding traffic lane, careless driving and driving without
Updated: 12/25/2011 04:06A
Tamaqua man headed to prison
Baldwin also sentenced a subdued Whitley to pay costs, a $200 fine, $150 to the Criminal Justice Enhancement Account and $6596 restitution, and submit a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities. Whitley pleaded guilty to aggravated assault,
Updated: 12/25/2011 04:06A
Florida Sex Crimes Disclosure Laws: A Duty Not Imposed on Joe Paterno
Any individual accused of sex crimes faces an array of legal challenges, from trials in the media and, if convicted, potentially lengthy prison sentences, to lifetime sex offender reporting requirements. A Florida criminal defense lawyer can explain
Updated: 12/25/2011 03:40A
4 questions to rule '12 session
The Criminal Code Evaluation Commission – a panel of lawmakers, judges, prosecutors and others involved in the criminal justice system – has labored on the issues for months with little to show. “It's surprising to me that this isn'ta parade where
Updated: 12/25/2011 03:16A
Backing down on buggery? Some personal rights can be sacrificed for general
It should be noted that even though a law might be frequently violated, it serves the purpose of establishing a standard of behaviour. For example, road traffic laws, despite frequent violation, are still enforced so as to restrain breaches and promote
Updated: 12/25/2011 03:09A
Gingrich not alone in views on judges
Almost a half-century after Richard Nixon campaigned against Supreme Court criminal-law rulings, Republican presidential candidates have ratcheted their criticisms of the judiciary to new levels in the 2012 campaign, sometimes drawing rebukes from
Updated: 12/25/2011 12:29A
Why would we treat terrorists like common criminals?
In the absence of that authority, all terrorists must be placed in our civilian criminal justice system and provided with all the rights that come with it, including Miranda rights, speedy presentment rights and the right to counsel during
Updated: 12/25/2011 12:19A
Monty Hight: Those seeking help by holding up signs are not breaking the law
I know that there are many well-versed folks out there who know the Constitution inside and out, but for the most part it is when someone goes beyond their rights spelled out in the California Penal Code that a criminal offense occurs. "647.
Updated: 12/24/2011 11:34P
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