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Appellant filed a post-conviction application for writ of habeas corpus with the district court pursuant to article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. See Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 11.07 § 3 (West Supp. 2010). On May 18, 2011,
Updated: 01/30/2012 07:38A
Satellite tracking could monitor offenders around the clock
Crispin Blunt, the Justice minister, said the possibilities for how offenders can be monitored in the future was “extremely exciting”. However, increased use of tagging raises the prospect of more criminals being handed community orders who would
Updated: 01/30/2012 07:38A
Reflection on abortion
28 in 1988, the Canadian court struck down Section 251 of the Canadian Criminal Code, calling it unconstitutional. From there on abortion in Canada has been legal throughout the entire pregnancy. For Hettrick, positive changes to abortion in Canada
Updated: 01/30/2012 07:17A
Legislative Novelties Leading to the Absurd
Amendments made to the law on Political Union of Citizens and the Criminal Code of Georgia in December 2011 have a restrictive effect on civil and political activities. It imposes unreasonable prohibitions and disproportionate sanctions.
Updated: 01/30/2012 07:15A
Revealing slain victims' rap sheets draws fire By The Associated Press
New Orleans police say revealing a victim's rap sheet lets the public know that much of the violence is happening between people with similar criminal backgrounds. Families of the slain victim's say the practice is insensitive, and others outraged with
Updated: 01/30/2012 06:34A
Danish fishing dismay at Greenpeace acquittal
They were accused under the the Criminal Code, Section 264, which says it is illegal "with intent to obtain or become aware of information about a company's trade secrets". Greenpeace argued that its purpose has been to expose and prove a serious
Updated: 01/30/2012 06:27A
Mugesera Deportation Buoys Justice System
By Gaaki Kigambo, 29 January 2012 The deportation of Leon Mugesera from Canada to Rwanda on Tuesday, January 24, and the expected transfer to Kigali of Pastor Jean Uwinkindi from the Arusha-based International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda,
Updated: 01/30/2012 06:24A
Criminals Could Be Banned From Claiming Compensation, Ken Clarke To Say
Rapists and murderers will no longer be able to claim compensation for being victims of crime under new plans that are being proposed by the government. Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke is expected to announce a consultation on reform to the criminal
Updated: 01/30/2012 05:52A
Today's Most Pressing Legal Issues for Hotel Owners and Managers! | By Dr
2012 year's writings will expand to a series of topics for hotel owners, managers and professionals including: She has taught both online and in person courses in Penal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, Business Law, Legal Environment of
Updated: 01/30/2012 05:38A
Human Rights Watch says ISI beyond reach of criminal system
Brad Adams, the HRW Asia Director, comments over the report, “The commission's failure to get to the bottom of the Shahzad killing illustrates the ability of the ISI to remain beyond the reach of Pakistan's criminal justice system.
Updated: 01/30/2012 05:37A
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