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PH faces breakdown of law, order – expert
By Jay Ruiz, ABS-CBN News MANILA, Philippines – There is a breakdown of law and order in the country amid the spate of heinous crimes in recent weeks, according to a social scientist. UP Professor Clarita Carlos said criminality is on the rise amid the
Updated: 02/04/2012 08:12A
FBI's Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending February 3, 2012
The very heart of FBI operations lies in our investigations—which serve, as our mission states, “to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats and to enforce the criminal laws of the United States.
Updated: 02/04/2012 07:19A
Criminal intent, not number of properties, is key in Corona trial—Sen. Santiago
However, regardless of the number of properties, Santiago said, the more important issue was whether there has been “criminal intention” on the part of the respondent not to declare his assets, which she said would constitute “proof of a high crime.
Updated: 02/04/2012 07:01A
Highpoint prisoner in court after gun escape at hospital
He appeared before a Scottish court on Monday charged with contravening the firearms act, the road traffic act and criminal law. Also charged in connection with his escape is Karen Legge, 44, and Alan Hornall, 23, both of New Cumnock, Garry Cowan, 43,
Updated: 02/04/2012 06:14A
William Derek Quan, longtime Imperial Valley attorney, announces candidacy for
Quan, who opened his law firm in 1997 in El Centro, has also practiced law throughout Southern California in various areas of the law that includes probate, personal injury and criminal law. Quan is expected to make a formal announcement of his
Updated: 02/04/2012 06:04A
To tell or not to tell
By Susan Clairmont Criminal prosecutions of HIV nondisclosure cases are complicated, controversial and highly charged proceedings that intersect law, science and social values. All of that will be front and centre Feb. 8 in Ottawa when the issue goes
Updated: 02/04/2012 05:04A
State Juvenile Criminal Records Could Become More Accessible
There's a bipartisan effort to make juvenile criminal records available to law enforcement officers across the state. Supporters say it will help both the courts and the police do a better of helping troubled teens and keeping communities safe from
Updated: 02/04/2012 04:22A
Chinese court convicts man of 1999 murder of woman found dead at Fukuoka Airport
The Chinese court is believed to have applied the Chinese Penal Code's clause on serious offenses committed outside the country to convict the man. The prefectural police have asked China through the ICPO whether it has executed the man,
Updated: 02/04/2012 03:46A
Chinese court convicts man of 1999 murder of woman found dead at Fukuoka Airport
The Chinese court is believed to have applied the Chinese Penal Code's clause on serious offenses committed outside the country to convict the man. The prefectural police have asked China through the ICPO whether it has executed the man,
Updated: 02/04/2012 03:46A
Lawyer fights race-related death sentences
But that changes when the conversation turns to the role of race in the criminal justice system. Then the Howard University grad becomes all authority and passion. She cites case law, death-penalty statistics and the history of Southern lynchings.
Updated: 02/04/2012 03:38A
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