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Sherry Arnold suspects and their 'new judge' motion: Understanding the process
According to Montana criminal code law, defendants in a criminal action, like Waters and Spell, have the legal ability to seek a substitute district court judge for their trial proceedings. That means that they can ask the court to replace the current
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:14P
Connecticut lawmakers seek overhaul of law meant to monitor racial profiling
There were also problems with the lack of a standardized format and no consequences for ignoring the law. The commission and its supporters are calling for an independent monitoring team appointed by Michael Lawlor, who is in charge of criminal justice
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:07P
Connecticut lawmakers seek overhaul of law meant to monitor racial profiling
There were also problems with the lack of a standardized format and no consequences for ignoring the law. The commission and its supporters are calling for an independent monitoring team appointed by Michael Lawlor, who is in charge of criminal justice
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:07P
Connecticut lawmakers: Put teeth in law to prevent racial profiling by police
He said they want a law passed that has teeth, is effective and protects everyone. Diaz said the collection, analysis and interpretation of the seldom reported traffic stop data by the African American Affairs Commission was undermined by a lack of
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:06P
In Alaska, a Showdown of Lawyers, Guns, and Bush-Era Firearms Law
Coxe is the question of how state judges ought to apply a Bush-era law, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which was designed and enacted by Congress to protect gun manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits and liability for crimes committed
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:05P
In Alaska, a Showdown of Lawyers, Guns, and Bush-Era Firearms Law
Coxe is the question of how state judges ought to apply a Bush-era law, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which was designed and enacted by Congress to protect gun manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits and liability for crimes committed
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:05P
Bill Would Put Couples Under Domestic Violence Laws
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A state represenative is working to get dating couples under the state's criminal domestic violence laws. Rep. Joan Brady (R-Richland County) says currently, the law only defines criminal domestic violence offenders several ways,
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:00P
Bill Would Put Couples Under Domestic Violence Laws
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A state represenative is working to get dating couples under the state's criminal domestic violence laws. Rep. Joan Brady (R-Richland County) says currently, the law only defines criminal domestic violence offenders several ways,
Updated: 03/05/2012 01:00P
Governor Snyder To Deliver Public Safety Speech
His plan's expected to include an additional $15 million for what he has called "enhancement" of law enforcement. He also says changes must include crime prevention and criminal justice reforms to help former criminals gain skills and jobs.
Updated: 03/05/2012 12:59P
Governor Snyder To Deliver Public Safety Speech
His plan's expected to include an additional $15 million for what he has called "enhancement" of law enforcement. He also says changes must include crime prevention and criminal justice reforms to help former criminals gain skills and jobs.
Updated: 03/05/2012 12:59P