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Gulf oil spill's 'trial of the century' could end before it begins
David Uhlmann, a University of Michigan law professor who headed the Justice Department's Environmental Crimes Section for seven years, predicts there's a 70 percent to 80 percent chance that BP will settle with the government before Feb.
Updated: 02/05/2012 08:18A
Sen Paul Introduces FOCUS Act
Rand Paul introduced the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 - or FOCUS Act. This bill removes each and every reference to "foreign law" within the Lacey Act and substitutes the Lacey Act's criminal penalties with a
Updated: 02/05/2012 08:07A
Rep. Rose appointed to legislative committees
Philip Rose, R-Hamden, was appointed Friday to the Criminal Justice, Judiciary and Ethics, and State Government and Elections committees. Rose was sworn in Jan. 31 to serve the remainder of former Rep. John Carey's term. Carey, who was elected to the
Updated: 02/05/2012 07:32A
Rep. Rose appointed to legislative committees
Philip Rose, R-Hamden, was appointed Friday to the Criminal Justice, Judiciary and Ethics, and State Government and Elections committees. Rose was sworn in Jan. 31 to serve the remainder of former Rep. John Carey's term. Carey, who was elected to the
Updated: 02/05/2012 07:32A
Sen. Paul Introduces FOCUS Act
Rand Paul introduced the Freedom from Over-Criminalization and Unjust Seizures Act of 2012 - or FOCUS Act. This bill removes each and every reference to "foreign law" within the Lacey Act and substitutes the Lacey Act's criminal penalties with a
Updated: 02/05/2012 07:29A
Deters to Pfeifer: Skip death penalty cases
He said he'll continue to follow current state law, but that judges are permitted to suggest changes. "I know the difference between advocating for a change in the law and applying the law as it exists," he said. Urging the House Criminal Justice
Updated: 02/05/2012 07:07A
Do people with HIV have to tell their sex partners? Supreme Court to decide
Supreme Court justices are to hear two cases Wednesday — appeals from the provinces of Manitoba and Quebec — that hinge on the obligations of those with the virus that causes AIDS. Prosecutors argue people carrying HIV must always inform their partners
Updated: 02/05/2012 06:34A
Alaska man arrested for alleged sex with area teen
BERLIN — An Alaska man accused of coming to Wisconsin and engaging in sexual activity with a minor has been arrested and is facing criminal charges. On Friday, special agents from the Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation and Berlin
Updated: 02/05/2012 05:32A
In Wisconsin, crime doesn't pay — even for prosecutors
"It burns you, then you learn," Menzel said. In criminal justice, burns can result in terrible complications. A legislative bill introduced in January would reverse the law and implement pay progression next year. But there's no funding attached.
Updated: 02/05/2012 05:29A
In Wisconsin, crime doesn't pay - even for prosecutors
"It burns you, then you learn," Menzel said. In criminal justice, burns can result in terrible complications. A legislative bill introduced in January would reverse the law and implement pay progression next year. But there's no funding attached.
Updated: 02/05/2012 05:25A
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