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Jesse Kline: Learning a lesson from America's failed war on drugs
Before anyone gets up-in-arms about Americans sticking their noses into our business, consider that many of these people have been directly involved in crafting and enforcing America's war on drugs. They all belong to the group Law Enforcement Against
Updated: 02/23/2012 02:40P
Father of drowned bride testifies in Ala. trial
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Updated: 02/23/2012 02:19P
Lessons from Jersey, the only place under the British crown that already
I met several centeniers, as well as the island's home affairs minister, States Police chief officer, the chief probation officer and the director of criminal justice policy at the States Police, and none could plausibly be described as softies.
Updated: 02/23/2012 02:19P
Can State Take DNA Prior to Conviction? 9th Cir. Says Yes
Elizabeth Aida Haskell, Reginald Ento, Jeffrey Patrick Lyons, Jr. and Aakash Desai, all of whom were arrested for felonies but never convicted, filed a lawsuit in 2009 challenging the law as unconstitutional. The lawsuit said the 2004 amendment
Updated: 02/23/2012 02:16P
Tunisia: Drop criminal charges against Attounissia journalists
In pursuing the case, the public prosecutor bypassed a new Press Law which took effect in November 2011, resorting instead to using Article 121 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes the distribution of printed material that disrupts public order or
Updated: 02/23/2012 02:16P
'Elite' civil servants with clear criminal accountability sought
Preparations were announced last week for a new law on the Czech civil service, which according to Prime Minister Petr Ne?as (Civic Democrat, ODS) will result in the state, regional, and local government administration being depoliticized.
Updated: 02/23/2012 01:53P
Enrile: This is not a criminal case
It is akin to a criminal case, but not really a criminal case.” Enrile, the presiding officer of the Senate impeachment tribunal, allowed to remain on record De Lima's narration of the dissenting opinion by Associate Justice Ma.
Updated: 02/23/2012 01:50P
Crime bill won't benefit victims, says former ombudsman
"That's not an agenda that benefits victims of crimes who turn to the system for justice," he said at a news conference on Parliament Hill. "The bill is being sold as tough on sex offenders. Unfortunately, the government with this bill is going to
Updated: 02/23/2012 01:34P
Parental rights bill clears Utah House panel
The measure calls for the Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee to examine the potential for parents to seek a jury trial when faced with losing their children; the costs of foster care versus in-home services and whether
Updated: 02/23/2012 01:29P
Texas City to Buy $180K Cellphone Tracker to Help 'Combat Criminal Activity'
The city council of Fort Worth, Texas, recently approved the purchase of a $180000 portable system that would give law enforcement the ability to track cellphones in an effort to better “combat criminal activity,” according to the Fort Worth
Updated: 02/23/2012 01:14P
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