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Hazards of hurried investigation
Criminal justice administration experts and jurists would always remind us of the time-tested dictum that "justice delayed is justice denied" and also that "justice hurried is justice buried." Many amongst us may not be aware that professionals tell us
Updated: 02/24/2012 01:18P
Blood Money: Crime and Punishment in “A Separation”
According to Article 622 of Iran's penal code, “Anyone who intentionally and by hitting, beating, and bothering a pregnant woman causes an abortion, should pay blood money. Plus he/she would face one to three years in prison.
Updated: 02/24/2012 01:18P
"Thug" finder device used to track down criminals
SAN ANTONIO -- Law enforcement officers in South Texas are helping test a new high-tech piece of equipment called the "Thug FindIR." The device is designed to make it more difficult for criminals to run from officers, especially in the dark.
Updated: 02/24/2012 01:17P
"Thug" finder device used to track down criminals
SAN ANTONIO -- Law enforcement officers in South Texas are helping test a new high-tech piece of equipment called the "Thug FindIR." The device is designed to make it more difficult for criminals to run from officers, especially in the dark.
Updated: 02/24/2012 01:17P
Learning the consequences of crime (Portishead)
St Joseph's School in Portishead has become one of the first in Avon and Somerset to receive lessons from Police about the consequences of breaking the law. The lessons have been created to teach young people about 'crime and its consequences' and are
Updated: 02/24/2012 01:11P
U of M's Robina Institute to Host First Conference
The Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice's first conference is officially on the calendar. The conference will discuss major developments in US criminal justice in recent decades. This includes issues like drugs, mass incarceration,
Updated: 02/24/2012 12:47P
Albania Considers Amending Citizenship Law
foreigners who invest at least 100000 euros in the country is creating controversy among some who fear the change would create a loophole for terrorists and criminals. Berisha requested a revision of the country's citizenship law in early February.
Updated: 02/24/2012 12:45P
Statewide DUI Blitz March 1-18
According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, alcoholic beverages continue to be assigned as the primary factor in more than one-third of alcohol related collisions in the state of Indiana. Operation Pull Over Blitz 70 is a statewide enforcement
Updated: 02/24/2012 12:39P
Knesset passes draft law to criminalize paying for sex
Spearheaded by Kadima Cabinet member Orit Zuaretz, a draft law was recently passed making the solicitation of a sexual act a criminal offense. First brought to the table in 2009, this law received its first green light on the path to becoming official.
Updated: 02/24/2012 12:27P
WilmerHale | FINRA Now Authorized to Seek SARs Materials from Member Broker
their primary federal regulator, or other law enforcement authorities when they detect a known or suspected violation of federal law or a suspicious activity related to money laundering, terrorist financing, or other criminal activity.
Updated: 02/24/2012 12:23P
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