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Olliers Solicitors Nominated For Two Awards In The Manchester Legal Awards 2012
This year, Olliers Solicitors have again been nominated for 'Crime / Regulatory Firm of the Year' and have also been nominated for 'Law Firm of the Year (1-5 Partners)'. All shortlisted firms have already appeared before a panel of judges and the
Updated: 02/26/2012 09:57P
Could Sacha Baron Cohen Face Criminal Charges for Ashing Ryan Seacrest?!
Well, in the eyes of the law (the real law, Aladeen), that's criminal battery! What did Seacrest, once he had toweled off, have to say about it? "I've still got the giggles. It's the best thing I've ever seen!" laughed Kelly Osbourne after the
Updated: 02/26/2012 08:53P
Monroe Police among a handful of agencies with cold case units
Nevertheless, more attention is being given to cold cases in many larger departments, particularly with the advent of DNA processes.” One of the departments included in that seven percent is the Monroe Police Department, which created a Cold Case
Updated: 02/26/2012 08:36P
Turning law-abiding citizens into the laughing stock of the criminal world
One of the most sardonic episodes of the criminal justice system in Canada was the institution of the handgun registry in 1934. It had criminals laughing up their sleeves by making normally law-abiding citizens into criminals with the stroke of a
Updated: 02/26/2012 08:22P
Turning law-abiding citizens into the laughing stock of the criminal world
One of the most sardonic episodes of the criminal justice system in Canada was the institution of the handgun registry in 1934. It had criminals laughing up their sleeves by making normally law-abiding citizens into criminals with the stroke of a
Updated: 02/26/2012 08:22P
Local lawyers co-author juvenile deliquency law book
Attorney J. David Farrell, who has prosecuted and defended youthful lawbreakers, is well acquainted with the nomenclature and processes unique to the juvenile justice system. “There's no trial in juvenile court; it's an adjudication,” he said.
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:40P
Law School Clinic and the Verizon Foundation Team Up to Assist Pet-Owning
The University at Buffalo Law School Women, Children, and Social Justice Clinic's new project, Animal Shelter Options for Domestic Violence Victims, is designed to remove this barrier to safety for individuals and their pets. With funding from Verizon
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:36P
Delays in submission of challans by police hindering justice
Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the Criminal Justice Coordination Committees of the Peshawar High Court, and other high courts have expressed concerns over the non-submission of challans in time by police for trials.
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:32P
Local lawyers co-author juvenile deliquency law...
Farrell, who has an office in East Norriton, worked in the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office under former DA Joseph A. Smyth Jr. from 1980 to 1983. Criminal defense work comprises 70 percent of his practice.
Updated: 02/26/2012 07:24P
Slain teen's parents 'blown away' by bail reform support
The family of Christie Marceau have joined with Rethinking Crime and Punishment and the Sensible Sentencing Trust in calling for a bail review. Hundreds have gathered at the High Court in Auckland to support the campaign dubbed Christie's Law,
Updated: 02/26/2012 06:36P