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USDOJ: Justice Department Recovers More Than $900 Million in Consumer
It sharpened its focus in traditional areas, such as ensuring the safety of drugs, medical devices, food and dietary supplements, and maintaining a level playing field for those seeking to purchase small business opportunities. The branch also expanded
Updated: 03/05/2012 05:08P
Judge Ruben Reyes Appointed as Chair of Criminal Justice Advisory Council
Reyes, presiding judge of the Lubbock County Adult Drug Court and past president of the Texas Association of Drug Court Professionals, received a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a Law Degree from Baylor. Others appointed to this committee
Updated: 03/05/2012 05:07P
Prepared Remarks: Holder's Address at Northwestern University
The reality is that both incorporate fundamental due process and other protections that are essential to the effective administration of justice – and we should not deprive ourselves of any tool in our fight against al Qaeda. Our criminal justice
Updated: 03/05/2012 04:56P
Text of the Attorney General's National Security Speech
The reality is that both incorporate fundamental due process and other protections that are essential to the effective administration of justice – and we should not deprive ourselves of any tool in our fight against al Qaeda. Our criminal justice
Updated: 03/05/2012 04:51P
Innocence Project and NYSBA Urge Lawmakers To Include Wrongful Conviction
of Law, and Vincent E. Doyle III, president of the Bar Association, said the proposal to expand the DNA database does not go far enough to prevent innocent people from going to prison while the real perpetrators remain free to commit other crimes.
Updated: 03/05/2012 04:39P
UN: Qaddafi, rebels both guilty of war crimes
TRIPOLI, Libya -- Forces from both sides of the Libyan uprising are guilty of war crimes, breaches of international human rights laws and crimes against humanity, according to a UN report obtained by GlobalPost, scheduled for release later this week.
Updated: 03/05/2012 04:31P
Lawmakers See No Gray In Strengthening Racial Profiling Laws
Isaias T. Diaz, chairman of the Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission, said it was evidence the 1999 Alvin Penn Racial Prohibition Act needed a significant overhaul. The law currently requires to forward data on traffic stops to the African
Updated: 03/05/2012 04:17P
Yes, legal aid will be cut, but not where it hurts the silks
Public interest lawyers earn very little in law centres and Citizens Advice bureaus, helping people lost in the legal wilderness of welfare, tenancies or working rights. As a result, law centres and CABs will close. Yesterday a visitor to Westminster
Updated: 03/05/2012 04:15P
KCBD NewsChannel 11 LubbockGov. Perry names Reyes chair of governor's Criminal
He is a board member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, Lubbock Dream Center Advisory Board and Foundation for the Education of Young Women Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Lubbock County Bar Association, past president
Updated: 03/05/2012 04:05P
Gov. 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 04:02P
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