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County sheriffs back expansion of DNA databank
The legislation for a DNA databank was enacted in 1994 and ever since, DNA has been collected for specific crime convictions. Over the years, crimes in the New York Penal Law have been added to the legislation and expanded the offenses that require
Updated: 02/04/2012 02:29A
County sheriffs back expansion of DNA databank
The legislation for a DNA databank was enacted in 1994 and ever since, DNA has been collected for specific crime convictions. Over the years, crimes in the New York Penal Law have been added to the legislation and expanded the offenses that require
Updated: 02/04/2012 02:29A
BOUQUETS and BRICKBATS
By Enterprise editorial staff -- Harry Lewis, who is retiring an assistant district attorney in Jefferson County for the past 23 years The 1969 Hebert High School graduate admits he will miss the action after a 41-year career in the criminal justice
Updated: 02/04/2012 02:14A
Ankle monitor didn't stop Mesa killer
Collbran town marshal Adam Appelhanz stretches crime scene tape across 48 Road north of the house where two people were discovered dead Thursday. By Paul Shockley The head of Mesa County Criminal Justice Services said Friday he didn't yet know why a
Updated: 02/04/2012 01:27A
Comment: Political impasse between government and opposition weakens human
Laws also include religious injunctions, regulations passed by ministries, some acts of parliament passed in recent years, and the 2008 Constitution. Even so, these laws cover penal areas only partially. Some are too vaguely formulated to prevent
Updated: 02/04/2012 01:17A
The Big Detail: Will We Sue Someone for Stealing Our Sun?
Before he was removed last year, former Justice Minister Patrialis Akbar had a program that he believed would fix this: amend the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedures Code, which he said allow for the prosecution of these petty thieves.
Updated: 02/04/2012 12:29A
Letter: A vote for Long goes a long way
I really can't say enough to do her justice. Dr. Long has a Ph.D in Criminal Justice and has taught classes in criminal justice at both the University of Houston and Abilene Christian University. I am proud to recommend her for the position of justice
Updated: 02/04/2012 12:03A
Anti-tax consultant faces federal trial
Doug Guetzloe, 57, is charged with failing to file personal tax returns for 2005 and 2006, years in which he earned a total of $375254, according to a criminal information filed against him by federal prosecutors. If convicted, he could face a minimum
Updated: 02/03/2012 11:40P
Crime Evidence Going On The Auction Block, Online
The property was once considered evidence, ill-gotten goods from busted drug deals, home invasions, credit card fraud, auto theft, and even the toys and prized possessions of the criminals themselves. “By law, the police department now has to auction
Updated: 02/03/2012 11:12P
Prohibiting sobriety checkpoints opposed
By GARRY RAYNO CONCORD — Law enforcement, the attorney general and the House leadership turned out Thursday to oppose a bill that would prohibit sobriety checkpoints. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on House
Updated: 02/03/2012 09:59P
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