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Views differ on extending statute of limitations
BY GLENN ADAMS, AP AUGUSTA -- Victims of sex crimes committed by a teacher, psychologist or other person in whom victims had placed their trust often need more time to come forward with criminal charges than the law now allows, supporters of a bill to
Updated: 03/06/2012 12:04A
Bill would extend statute of limitations for sex crimes
By Glenn Adams/AP AUGUSTA — Victims of sex crimes committed by a teacher, psychologist or other person in whom victims had placed their trust often need more time to come forward with criminal charges than the law now allows, supporters of a bill to
Updated: 03/05/2012 11:58P
Bill would extend statute of limitations for sex crimes
By Glenn Adams/AP AUGUSTA — Victims of sex crimes committed by a teacher, psychologist or other person in whom victims had placed their trust often need more time to come forward with criminal charges than the law now allows, supporters of a bill to
Updated: 03/05/2012 11:58P
Iowa Senate expands DNA samples for criminals
“I think this is a useful tool for law enforcement,” he added, but noted that DNA evidence also has been used to exonerate people wrongfully or mistakenly charged or convicted of criminal acts. Currently, Iowa law requires DNA samples for felony
Updated: 03/05/2012 11:54P
Salazar seeks third term as Justice of Peace
Salazar has held the post since 2005 and emphasizes in her written announcement that she is proud to be a Brownsville native and to serve her community, noting that she is "from the people and for the people." The judge said that she looks forward to
Updated: 03/05/2012 10:56P
Lawyer blasts conflicts in state's marijuana laws
But authorities have cracked down and closed nearly all the local entities distributing marijuana to state-registered patients because, the authorities allege, the cooperatives are violating Nevada criminal law. Meanwhile, if the state's high court
Updated: 03/05/2012 10:39P
Lawyer blasts conflicts in state's marijuana laws
But authorities have cracked down and closed nearly all the local entities distributing marijuana to state-registered patients because, the authorities allege, the cooperatives are violating Nevada criminal law. Meanwhile, if the state's high court
Updated: 03/05/2012 10:38P
How Party Financing Regulations Should be Changed: NGOs Legal Proposal
Transparency International – Georgia (TI), International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) and “Freedom of Choice“ Coalition elaborated amendments to the organic law of Georgia on the Political Union of Citizens and the Criminal Code
Updated: 03/05/2012 10:37P
How Party Financing Regulations Should be Changed: NGOs Legal Proposal
Transparency International – Georgia (TI), International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) and “Freedom of Choice“ Coalition elaborated amendments to the organic law of Georgia on the Political Union of Citizens and the Criminal Code
Updated: 03/05/2012 10:37P
Criminal Law Reform: Some Steps Forward, How Many Back?
By Stanley Lubman The National People's Congress (NPC) is scheduled to vote this week on a proposed draft revision of the Criminal Procedure Law (CPL). The draft contains provisions that are welcome improvements over the current law,
Updated: 03/05/2012 10:31P
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