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Lawmaker wants to let Maryland fantasy sports players in on the game
In 2009 and 2010, Olszewski, a Democrat from Dundalk, introduced bills entitled, "AN ACT concerning Criminal Law - Betting, Wagering, and Gambling - Fantasy Competition." "I thought it was an easy fix," Olszewski said. "But obviously it has been more
Updated: 01/26/2012 09:43P
Justice unit to probe mortgage-backed securities
AP National News Video More>> Calif. poised to vote on new regs to cut auto pollution and increase zero-emission vehicles More>> Romney's tax returns and Gingrich's business dealing fuel back-and-forth in Fla. campaign More>> WASHINGTON (AP) - A new
Updated: 01/26/2012 09:06P
Laws should note gangs' role in child trafficking
On the federal level, Congress is debating reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, a decade-old law that made human trafficking a federal crime. McKenna, a Republican who is running for governor this year, advocates stronger state
Updated: 01/26/2012 08:59P
Chief County Detective Edmund HC Justice sworn in at courthouse
In 1986, Justice was hired to work for the county's Detective Bureau and retired in 2006. As an undergraduate, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Trenton State College, and in 1995 earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Updated: 01/26/2012 08:16P
Recent Gun Crimes Could Trigger New Pennsylvania Self-Defense Law
Recent changes by lawmakers strengthened so-called Castle Doctrine principles in the state criminal code. House Bill 40 passed with wide majorities in both houses of the Pennsylvania General Assembly last summer, and took effect in late August after it
Updated: 01/26/2012 07:51P
The high cost of justice
The money, awaiting appropriation in the upcoming state budget process, will be used by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to pay for various services to families of homicide victims and for law enforcement training across the state's
Updated: 01/26/2012 07:44P
David Phillips & Partners Solicitors (DPP Law) Launch New Website for 2012
17, 2012) - Criminal defence solicitors, David Phillips & Partners (DPP Law), have unveiled their new and improved website for 2012. The site is loaded with blogs, case reports and news articles - as well as information detailing how DPP Law apply
Updated: 01/26/2012 07:41P
Enforcing the drug laws, VA sheriffs become addicted to cash
The Department of Criminal Justice Services in Richmond, which administers the funds, requires agencies to spend the money to combat the spread of drugs; cash for active investigations — so-called “confidential funds” for undercover drug buys and
Updated: 01/26/2012 07:41P
'Tiger' jail term proposed
A MINIMUM jail term of 10 years for criminals convicted of robberies where family members are held hostage has been proposed by Fianna Fil. Party whip Sean Fearghal yesterday published the Criminal Justice (Aggravated False Imprisonment) Bill 2012
Updated: 01/26/2012 07:36P
'Tiger' jail term proposed
A MINIMUM jail term of 10 years for criminals convicted of robberies where family members are held hostage has been proposed by Fianna Fil. Party whip Sean Fearghal yesterday published the Criminal Justice (Aggravated False Imprisonment) Bill 2012
Updated: 01/26/2012 07:36P
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