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After a life of crime, Betty King is committed to canvas
Prahran artist Lana McLean has captured the feminine side of a woman who's blazed a trail in criminal law for almost 40 years. Justice King is depicted outside the court in a leopard-print jacket and her famous red specs, looking up at Lady Justice.
Updated: 02/15/2012 07:25P
Bay Area agencies improvise tactics to battle trafficking
A high-profile state task force studying California's human trafficking problem made 46 recommendations in October 2007 to reform criminal law, improve training, coordinate among agencies and provide better victim services. But the group did not set up
Updated: 02/15/2012 07:09P
SC Law Enforcement Unites Behind First Legislative Agenda
One of the items on their agenda is to repeal a state law about the use of testimony. The law says a defendant's testimony in a criminal case can't be used against him in any other criminal case, unless it's a perjury case based on that testimony.
Updated: 02/15/2012 06:47P
Alameda County chief probation officer placed on leave in wake of sexual
The California Attorney General's Office is conducting an investigation to see if criminal charges should be filed against Muhammad, according to attorney general's spokeswoman Lynda Gledhill. Gledhill said the San Leandro Police Department
Updated: 02/15/2012 06:34P
Alameda County chief probation officer placed on leave in wake of sexual
The California Attorney General's Office is conducting an investigation to see if criminal charges should be filed against Muhammad, according to attorney general's spokeswoman Lynda Gledhill. Gledhill said the San Leandro Police Department
Updated: 02/15/2012 06:34P
Delay in legal aid overhaul urged
The committee also heard the proposed law would create a two-tier justice system. A Criminal Bar Association spokesperson Helen Cull said fixed legal aid fees would create an imbalance between the resources of the Crown and the resources of the defence
Updated: 02/15/2012 05:55P
Repeal of Section 13 of Canada's 'hate speech' law scheduled for second vote
We believe the Criminal Code is the best vehicle to prosecute these crimes.” “I say to the opposition, get on side with the media,” Nicholson added. “Maclean's magazine, the National Post and even the Toronto Star say this section should go.
Updated: 02/15/2012 05:46P
Manhattan District Attorney Subpoenas Occupy Protester's Twitter Account
Malcolm Harris was charged with disorderly conduct, a violation that is not a crime per se, but is the lowest level offense in the New York State Penal Law. Emily Jane Goodman is a New York State Supreme Court Judge. She is returning to the practice of
Updated: 02/15/2012 05:43P
HJA and Just for Kids Law partnership
This will mean more young people can be helped out of the criminal justice system. JfK Law was established in 2006 to help children and young people in difficulty. The charity's founders, Shauneen Lambe and Aika Stephenson, are legal aid lawyers.
Updated: 02/15/2012 05:35P
Law and Order Lake County
Lake Superior Court Judge Salvador Vasquez sentenced a Hammond man to six years in prison for burglary and criminal recklessness. Arthen Gilmore Jr., admitted he broke into a home May 4 in Hammond, causing damage to the door and inside of the residence
Updated: 02/15/2012 05:28P
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