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Minister shoots down sentencing law criticism
Nicholson said the law, which includes mandatory minimum sentences for drug offences, is "very targeted." "We develop our criminal law legislation looking at the experiences from around the world, from Britain and other countries," Nicholson said at a
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:49P

Legal Technology Dilemma: Suspect in Fraud Case Has to Give Unencrypted Hard
By Ed Silverstein , TechZone360 Contributor A Colorado fraud case has got many criminal defense attorneys really worked up over the prospect of a suspect being forced to turn over the hard drive of her laptop to federal agents.
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:40P

Barrister State's new legal chief
Mr Porter said Mr Donaldson had an appreciation of wider public policy issues and experience in commercial, private and criminal law litigation. “Mr Donaldson's varied breadth and quality of legal and courtroom experience make him an ideal permanent
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:39P

Justice minister shoots down criticism that mandatory sentencing law won't work
The 28 signatories include former and current police chiefs, border, customs and immigration agents, judges, prosecutors, correctional officials, law enforcement officers, and legislative counsel. Nicholson said Wednesday that he hasn't read the letter
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:36P

US law enforcement professionals say Americans becoming more progressive than
This letter comes just days after four former attorneys general in British Columbia called for the repeal of Canada's marijuana prohibition laws, saying they had done nothing but fuel organized crime and gang violence.
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:35P

President or Constitutional Criminal?
by IM Citizen On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Barack Obama and Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., stood before a record crowd on inauguration day and, apparently from excessive jitters, completely butchered the oath of office.
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:32P

Report shows crime at US public schools on decline; fewer homicides, violent
Data released Wednesday by the US Department of Education and the Department of Justice show declines across a number of indicators, including thefts, violent crimes, bullying and gang activity. There were 33 homicides on school grounds during the
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:16P

Crime Stoppers Fugitives of the Week – Feb. 22, 2012
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (2/15/2012) – The above photos are local fugitives that are currently being sought by local law-enforcement officials. If you have any information regarding the individuals or the cases, please contact the Hopkinsville Crime Stoppers.
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:15P

Congress chief faces trial for criminal misconduct
A division bench of Chief Justice Mohit Shah and Justice Roshan Dalvi asked Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik to obtain sanction from the state government to prosecute Singh for criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The
Updated: 02/22/2012 03:01P

Minister shoots down criticism of sentencing law
"Our government remains committed to ensuring criminals are held fully accountable for their actions, and that the safety and security of law-abiding Canadians come first in Canada's judicial system," Julie De Mambro, press secretary for federal
Updated: 02/22/2012 02:56P