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Swiss stance different from France over Armenian bid
Calmy-Rey referred to article 261 of the Swiss Criminal Code Law which penalizes the denial of crimes against humanity and genocide without specifically mentioning the Armenian killings. “It should be up to historians to research and contribute their
Updated: 12/27/2011 02:40A
Editorial: It's time to get smart on get-tough prison policies
US Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., wants a review of national criminal justice policies. / Alex Wong/Getty Images US prison populations have increased nearly eightfold over the past 35 years, while crime rates, like gas prices, have bounced up and down.
Updated: 12/27/2011 02:09A
Legislators to consider Caylee's Law, crime bills
That verdict has some legislators pushing a law that would make it a felony if a parent or guardian doesn't tell authorities a child is missing or dead within a certain period. Some legal experts and law enforcement officials say the law as written
Updated: 12/27/2011 02:03A
Charles Ramsay Wins The Most Prestigious Attorney Of The Year Award, 2011 From
Ramsay Law Office helps clients in the following areas – Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, Statutory Sex Offenses, Murder or Homicide, DUI / DWI, Drivers License Revocation / Cancellation, Vehicle Forfeiture, White Collar Crime, Drug Crimes,
Updated: 12/27/2011 02:03A
State legislators consider passing 'Caylee's Law' bills
“That's a dangerous way to proceed with criminal law because you don't always have good or competent prosecutors.” Other criminal bills are sure to draw attention this session. Those include Senate Bill 448, which would shorten the sentences of
Updated: 12/27/2011 01:25A
Without legal reforms Lokpal will fail: Study
"The presumption of a criminal conviction model is at the core of the Lokpal bill, which means that it will come up against the same environmental limits - the efficacy of the criminal justice system - that the Lokayukta in Karnataka confronts.
Updated: 12/27/2011 01:23A
New state law requires closer monitoring of sex offenders
While he and various law-enforcement groups commended the changes as necessary to protect children, the updates also will prevent Pennsylvania from having a portion of an $11 million criminal justice grant withheld due to not complying with federal
Updated: 12/27/2011 01:12A
Without legal reforms Lokpal will fail: Study
"The presumption of a criminal conviction model is at the core of the Lokpal bill, which means that it will come up against the same environmental limits - the efficacy of the criminal justice system - that the Lokayukta in Karnataka confronts.
Updated: 12/27/2011 12:28A
Without legal reforms Lokpal will fail: Study
"The presumption of a criminal conviction model is at the core of the Lokpal bill, which means that it will come up against the same environmental limits - the efficacy of the criminal justice system - that the Lokayukta in Karnataka confronts.
Updated: 12/27/2011 12:23A
Juvenile justice
For whatever the reason we are frequently receiving reports about a multitude of juveniles who are committing serious criminal acts. Youngsters breaking the law isn't something new, but a troubling trend of more violent crimes seems to be developing
Updated: 12/27/2011 12:14A
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