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Revisit sentencing policy for rash driving: SC to government
"Sentencing is an important task in the matters of crime. One of the prime objectives of the criminal law is imposition of appropriate, adequate, just and proportionate sentence commensurate with the nature and gravity of crime and the manner in which
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:48P
Cambrian College offers online options to Sault and area students
Those considering a career in the criminal justice system will have new learning options to consider in September, 2012. Beginning this fall, half of Cambrian College's Community and Justice Services program will be available online, allowing students
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:47P
G20 activist Amanda Hiscocks sentenced to 16 months
A woman accused of inciting vandalism at Toronto's G20 summit was defiant as a judge sentenced her to 16 months on Friday, telling a raucous court hearing that she does not respect the criminal justice system. Supporters of Amanda Hiscocks packed a
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:40P
Red Bank Police Report - January 13, 2012
Doreen Valentine, age 49 female of Red Bank was arrested on 1-8-12 in the area ofSpring St. for DWI by Ptl. Ashon Lovick. A female juvenile age 17 and male juvenile age 16 both from Navesink were arrestedon 1-8-12 in the area of N. Bridge Ave. for
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:34P
Restoring confidence in the criminal justice system
Not just the speed with which the criminal justice system has worked but charging a person for calling another a 'Tamil Tiger'. How many times have we heard a Tamil, any Tamil, being insultingly referred to as a 'kotiya'? We think nothing of it and
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:26P
CJ Regmi calls for judicial freedom
Supreme Court Justice Kalyan Shrestha said reform in criminal justice system is crucial for the country as it reflects the political system of the nation. “If criminal justice is not effective, maintaining rule of law will be difficult,” he added.
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:23P
Calif. AG's cuts less severe under proposed budget
That will let Attorney General Kamala Harris salvage some anti-gang and anti-drug programs while retaining dozens of agents who had been facing layoffs. Budget cuts led to 91 agents losing their jobs this year. A unit that tracks prescription drugs is
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:13P
Academics oppose Section 112 change
A group of academics has voiced its opposition to any proposal to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law, and the constitution, saying that amendments could endanger the monarchy. Thailand is under pressure from both
Updated: 01/13/2012 03:09P
Retiring judge warns of jury threat
When he was a prominent barrister, Governor Malcolm McCusker called for debate on abolishing juries, saying it would reduce costs, inconvenience and delays in the criminal justice system. WA Criminal Lawyers Association president Philip Urquhart said
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:58P
Lawmakers Ask Education Chief To Extend Deadline For Complying With School
TRENTON — Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Jerry Green and Assembly Education Chairman Patrick J. Diegnan Jr. on Friday asked the state's acting education commissioner to extend the deadline for compliance with the new criminal background check law for school
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:39P
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