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State sues Westwood; students have debt but no jobs
The lawsuit, filed in Cook County circuit court, alleged violations of the state Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Madigan said Westwood marketed its criminal justice program with false claims, saying it was accredited when it was
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:58P
State sues Westwood; suburban students saddled with thousands in debt and no jobs
The lawsuit, filed in Cook County circuit court, alleged violations of the state Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Madigan said Westwood marketed its criminal justice program with false claims, saying it was accredited when it was
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:58P
Napolitano, Attorney General, local law enforcement attend White House
Association of Chiefs of Police, Major Cities Chiefs Association, National Sheriffs' Association, National Native American Law Enforcement Association, Governors Homeland Security Advisors Council, and Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council.
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:53P
Children on the gallows
The central problem appears to be that our criminal justice system focuses on punishment, rather than reform. In the case of children this is especially unjust. At the very least, parliament should amend the existing laws so that the benefits of the
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:50P
BC names new special prosecutor in Bountiful polygamy case
The current investigation will look at possible charges such as sexual assault and sexual exploitation, but will not consider polygamy-related offences, said a media release from Neil MacKenzie of the BC Criminal Justice Branch Wednesday.
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:32P
Online Censorship: Conversation with Apar Gupta
Now it is important to note, that existing civil and criminal law does not recognise a crime or a wrong such as “harming minors in any way”. This is in contrast to, lets say for instance, the substantive provisions of law with regard to “defamation”
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:31P
B.C. names new special prosecutor in Bountiful polygamy case
The current investigation will look at possible charges such as sexual assault and sexual exploitation, but will not consider polygamy-related offences, said a media release from Neil MacKenzie of the BC Criminal Justice Branch Wednesday.
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:29P
Amy: Family shows disdain for teen's college path
My parents hold jobs in the medical and criminal law fields, and my older sister is following in their footsteps. Three generations of my family have attended a prestigious university (my sister goes there now). Already, there is enormous pressure on
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:19P
Vancouver lawyer named new special prosecutor for Bountiful
Vancouver lawyer Peter Wilson has been named as the new special prosecutor to look into potential criminal offences in Bountiful. BC's Criminal Justice Branch announced Mr. Wilson's appointment Wednesday. Bountiful, in southeastern BC,
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:17P
Arizona Criminal Law FAQ: What Are Domestic Violence Charges?
Arizona Criminal Law FAQ: What Are Domestic Violence Charges? By: Ashley D. Adams http://arizonawhitecollarcrimeattorney.com/Law enforcement agencies across Arizona are increasingly adopting zero-tolerance policies when it comes to domestic violence.
Updated: 01/18/2012 03:16P
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