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Legislature looks at bill both Muslims and Jews say is discriminatory
The 5-2 vote by the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Subcommittee approved legislation, SB 1360, that would ban any court or legal authority from using any sort of religious or foreign law as part of a legal decision or contract.
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:16A
Criminal Demolitions In The OPT's: Homes Destroyed, Land Stolen And Lives
15 Settlement building is illegal under international law. Implement and enforce the law. Israel disregards international law, with the support and involvement of their chief criminal ally and partner in crime, America. Every time a Caterpillar
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:13A
REALLY? One gun a month isn't enough? Virginia repeals law limiting handgun
“I think Virginians deserve effective laws, and one handgun a month has been overtaken by technology and improved background checks,” he said. “Criminals don't go into gun stores, stand there in the bright light, hand over their driver's license and
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:11A
REALLY? One gun a month isn't enough? Virginia repeals law limiting handgun
“I think Virginians deserve effective laws, and one handgun a month has been overtaken by technology and improved background checks,” he said. “Criminals don't go into gun stores, stand there in the bright light, hand over their driver's license and
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:11A
The retroactivity of a new rule of criminal procedure
I wrote a column in 2010 on the United States Supreme Court case of Padilla v Kentucky, which held that criminal defense counsel must advise a noncitizen that a guilty plea in a criminal case renders a defendant subject to automatic deportation.
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:10A
Crime Stoppers Fugitives of the Week – Feb. 29, 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: 02/29/2012 11:09A
SC subcommittee approves anti-sexting bill
by Fraendy Clervaud COLUMBIA (WACH) -- Wednesday a House Judiciary Criminal Law Subcommittee approving a proposed bill that would make it illegal for teenagers ages 12 through 17 to knowingly transmit sexually explicit pictures via text messaging.
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:02A
SC subcommittee approves anti-sexting bill
by Fraendy Clervaud COLUMBIA (WACH) -- Wednesday a House Judiciary Criminal Law Subcommittee approving a proposed bill that would make it illegal for teenagers ages 12 through 17 to knowingly transmit sexually explicit pictures via text messaging.
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:02A
McDonnell, state lawmakers repeal Virginia's one-gun-a-month law
“Governor McDonnell and the Virginia General Assembly should be commended for removing this law and for working to place the full burden of Virginia's criminal justice laws on the criminals.” NEWS > > GENERIC > > CITY SUNRISE.
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:02A
Virginia repeals law limiting handgun purchases
“I think Virginians deserve effective laws, and one handgun a month has been overtaken by technology and improved background checks,” he said. “Criminals don't go into gun stores, stand there in the bright light, hand over their driver's license and
Updated: 02/29/2012 11:01A
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