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Former SEC lawyer settles charges in Stanford Ponzi case
Wallace "Gene" Shipp, the Bar Counsel in Washington, DC, declined to comment, saying the law prohibits him from commenting on even the existence of an investigation. The settlement comes as federal prosecutors prepare for a criminal trial of Stanford,
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:35P
Georgia's "bootstrapping" detention of kids for indiscretions
By Susan Ferriss Criminal-justice experts in Georgia say that locking up kids for indiscretions like repeat truancy, running away, even underage smoking, could end up costing that state millions in federal aid if these policies aren't halted.
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:33P
Bill introduced to exempt shooting ranges from noise-related legal action
By John Stang The target: A bill that would exempt shooting ranges from noise-related civil and criminal legal action. Rep Dean Takko, D-Longview, introduced House Bill 1508, saying the Kitsap range war had no influence on creating the bill.
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:33P
Bill introduced to exempt shooting ranges from noise-related legal action
By John Stang The target: A bill that would exempt shooting ranges from noise-related civil and criminal legal action. Rep Dean Takko, D-Longview, introduced House Bill 1508, saying the Kitsap range war had no influence on creating the bill.
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:33P
Law inspired by Caylee Anthony advances
On Thursday, Florida's Senate Criminal Justice Committee unanimously approved ta bill law that would make it a felony to intentionally give police false information regarding a missing child, The Palm Beach Post reported. The bill, proposed by State
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:23P
'Ban the Box' Officially a Thing
The law provides that each violation of the Ordinance is a “Class III” offense and subject to a fine of up to $2000. • The Ordinance is applicable to businesses with 10 or more employees, but exempts Criminal Justice Agencies such as prisons and police
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:05P
How the British justice system makes criminals of children
Just for Kids Law, and many others working in the field, believe there is urgent need for a radical re-think of how we deal with children who offend. If it is to be a meaningful discussion then it must address two fundamental questions.
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:00P
Canadian 'naturist' found guilty after appearing nude in public
Justice Douglas found Brian Coldin guilty on four counts of appearing in public naked in contravention of Canada's nudity laws. Section 174 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits public nudity, protects citizens from those “whose state of undress is
Updated: 01/13/2012 02:00P
For-Profit Criminal Prosecutions
I have written before about the pernicious influence of the press -- and the slide into the tabloid mentality of even the "real" news in our criminal justice system. In a recent article published by the Reynolds Courts & Media Law Journal called
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:45P
Turkey has brought criminal charges against Sarah Ferguson
The office of Turkey's chief prosecutor alleged Thursday that the film, which aired on Britain's ITV1 in November 2008, broke the law by “acquiring footage and violating the privacy of five children.” The Duchess had used a hidden camera to film
Updated: 01/13/2012 01:44P
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