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A crown of arrogant thorns
The law is clear that a thief who is proven guilty and decides under fire to return his loot to escape justice is still a criminal who deserves nothing but a jail term and disdain from society…and that stolen properties can not be used as a bargaining
Updated: 01/23/2012 01:12A
New law toughens penalties for senior fraud
Illinois does have institutions to deter elder financial exploitation, such as the TRIAD Program, a statewide organization of law enforcement officials, sheriffs and senior advocates that works to prevent and educate citizens about these crimes.
Updated: 01/23/2012 12:40A
Banks and Justice Officials: How Connected?
By SCOT J. PALTROW, Reuters US Attorney General Eric Holder and Lanny Breuer, head of the Justice Department's criminal division, were partners for years at a Washington law firm that represented a Who's Who of big banks and other companies at the
Updated: 01/23/2012 12:31A
Does local law enforcement use bait cars?
Jessica Fairley For FOX 31's Facebook story of the day for Thursday, viewers wanted to know if Albany law enforcement agencies use bait cars. Bait cars are used as a method to catch some criminals. The bait cars are strategically placed in a location
Updated: 01/23/2012 12:21A
Brotherhood eases talk of Islamic law
Hosni Mubarak's lawyer concluded his defense on Sunday, arguing that the ousted leader should be acquitted of criminal charges because he is technically still the president of Egypt. Hosni Mubarak's lawyer concluded his defense on Sunday, arguing that
Updated: 01/23/2012 12:06A
Justice Department Charges Leaders Of Megaupload With Widespread Online
The indictment alleges that the criminal enterprise is led by Kim Dotcom, aka Kim Schmitz and Kim Tim Jim Vestor, 37, a resident of both Hong Kong and New Zealand. Dotcom founded Megaupload Limited and is the director and sole shareholder of Vestor
Updated: 01/23/2012 12:04A
Shafia Trial enters critical stage
He will review the evidence and provide jurors a crash course in the nuances of applicable criminal law, including rules of evidence and the elements of murder that must be proved. The judge will explain that the prosecution must have proved,
Updated: 01/22/2012 10:43P
Dishonouring cheque is criminal offence
Under the provisions of the Penal Code, it is a criminal offence to dishonour a cheque once issued. This rule applies whatever the circumstances under which the cheque was issued. However, the insurance brokerage company, for which you have been
Updated: 01/22/2012 10:39P
Maldives seeks UN mediation in judicial crisis
Anti-government activists have been protesting against President Mohamed Nasheed, who initiated the arrest last Monday of the head of the country's criminal court on charges of misconduct and favouring opposition figures. Criminal Court Chief Justice
Updated: 01/22/2012 10:35P
2 bills seek to abolish constable office in Kentucky
Most Kentucky law enforcement agencies send new recruits to the Department of Criminal Justice Training's campus at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond for an 18-week basic training program. To keep the state certification they earn through the
Updated: 01/22/2012 09:30P
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