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Judge casts doubt on criminal 's human rights reform
A foreign nurse who groped a pregnant patient can stay in Britain after the most senior immigration judge threw out Government attempts to stop criminals exploiting human rights in to jeopardy. By Tom Whitehead, Security Editor Mr Justice Blake warned
Updated: 02/10/2012 05:01P
John Edwards' Lawyer Defends His 2008 Campaign's Recent Spending
Patricia A. Fiori said none of the $836712 in expenses disclosed in a required report last week went to Edwards or his criminal defense team. Politicians are barred by law from using campaign funds for personal expenses. The Associated Press reported
Updated: 02/10/2012 04:59P
Holder promises to expand legal aid for indigent suspects
During a speech before the American Bar Association's National Summit on Indigent Defense, Attorney General Eric Holder told the audience of attorneys that the US Department of Justice will work to improve legal representation for individuals deemed
Updated: 02/10/2012 04:48P
Spano's campaign account pays law firm
Nick Spano, who pleaded guilty today to a federal tax-evasion charge, paid out $20000 in December to the law firm representing him in his criminal case. State Board of Elections records show Spano's campaign account paid New York City-based criminal
Updated: 02/10/2012 04:24P
Wegelin 'Called' Fugitive After Failing to Appear for U.S. Court Hearing
Wegelin, based in St. Gallen, said in a statement that its representatives didn't appear because “the legal prerequisites to initiating criminal proceedings under US law have not been met.” The case can't begin until the defendant has been served with
Updated: 02/10/2012 04:20P
Governor appoints Gibbs as Chippewa County DA
For the past fifteen years, Gibbs has practiced in various areas of law including Criminal Defense at Hertel & Gibbs, SC He also worked as an associate attorney in Eau Claire, WI and Minnetonka, MN, and served as District Court Referee in Hennepin
Updated: 02/10/2012 04:10P
House approves measure for study of juvenile law
Kentucky lawmakers are considering an in-depth review of state juvenile law, with a key goal being to end the practice of jailing youths for minor, non-criminal offenses such as truancy. The House Friday approved a measure that would establish a task
Updated: 02/10/2012 03:58P
Juvenile offender law faces review
said the goal is to update the law and look at ways to improve juvenile justice — especially when it comes to jailing youths for “status offenses.” Those are acts that would not be a crime for an adult, such as running away or missing school.
Updated: 02/10/2012 03:58P
Governor appoints Steve Gibbs as Chippewa County District Attorney
For the past fifteen years, Gibbs has practiced in various areas of law including Criminal Defense at Hertel & Gibbs, SC He also worked as an associate attorney in Eau Claire, WI and Minnetonka, MN, and served as District Court Referee in Hennepin
Updated: 02/10/2012 03:44P
2008 Edwards campaign defends 2011 spending
Nation Newsday > News > Nation 2008 Edwards campaign defends 2011 spending Published: February 10, 2012 3:17 PM By The Associated Press MICHAEL BIESECKER (Associated Press) RALEIGH, NC - (AP) -- A lawyer for John Edwards is defending his campaign's
Updated: 02/10/2012 03:34P
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