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Strike down law against medal lies
But it should not have been a criminal act. Since 2006, when Congress passed the Stolen Valor Act, such false speech is subject to criminal prosecution. Alvarez was charged with violating the law, but he challenged it on First Amendment grounds,
Updated: 02/24/2012 10:38P

Anderson leaders to reconsider decision about justice center
By Nikie Mayo ANDERSON COUNTY — Anderson County leaders will reconsider their decision to put the county's emergency operations post inside a proposed criminal justice center downtown. The Anderson County Council voted 5-1 Tuesday night on an agreement
Updated: 02/24/2012 10:38P

SCOV Law Blog: “Modifying Evidence”
by VTD Editor | February 24, 2012 The criminal justice system is serious business — all the more so when the charge is murder. And whatever you believe “justice” means, one thing is certain: the ultimate result means a great deal to the person sitting
Updated: 02/24/2012 10:28P

Investigation into ecstasy deaths points to B.C. crime labs
Law enforcement agencies around the world have identified Canada as a major exporter of ecstasy, and the Lower Mainland is considered one of the main places where it's made. “It seems to be it's being controlled by certain organized crime groups and
Updated: 02/24/2012 10:22P

Investigation into ecstasy deaths points to B.C. crime labs
Law enforcement agencies around the world have identified Canada as a major exporter of ecstasy, and the Lower Mainland is considered one of the main places where it's made. “It seems to be it's being controlled by certain organized crime groups and
Updated: 02/24/2012 10:22P

Miscarriage of justice? Baby sellers let off on Rs 1500 bail
undercover MiD DAY reporters, -- were produced before the eighth court in Ulhasnagar, a day after the Hill Line police arrested them under Sections 317 and 34 (conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 23 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000.
Updated: 02/24/2012 10:07P

Winnebago County's inmate website is days from debut
24, 2012, at the Winnebago County Criminal Justice Center in Rockford. 50% Off 2 Admissions to the 32nd Annual Rockford Homeshow! By Chris Green ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department anticipates going live early next week with an inmate
Updated: 02/24/2012 10:04P

The decision to prosecute
The DPP of Guyana, like her T&T counterpart, has the power to "institute and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court other than a court martial in respect of any offence against the law". This leads to a situation where the
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:59P

Roraback won't vote for death penalty repeal without end to prison release
Last year, a bill was passed that allows convicted criminals access to Risk Reduction Earned Credits. Those credits, said Mike Lawlor, under secretary for state Office of Policy and Management's Criminal Justice Planning and Policy Division,
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:43P

Municipalities may be forced to rescind missing gun reporting laws
“What they're doing is opening up municipalities to lawsuits,” he said. “We'll have to rescind the law.” If no other factors are at a crime scene, other than the weapon, and its ownership can be traced, that person becomes a suspect, he said.
Updated: 02/24/2012 09:42P