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Tweaked slightly by Senate, Tory crime bill goes before MPs a final time
Jack Harris, a Newfoundland MP, told reporters his party will once again outline the “errors and mistakes and the wrong-headed approach that this government is taking towards our justice system.” Rather than being tough on crime, Mr. Harris said,
Updated: 03/06/2012 11:07A

When Kids Commit Crimes
In juvenile law, Duncan writes, remorse often figures prominently at a critical junction in the process called “transfer”—the decision whether to treat the child as an adult and send them to adult criminal court or keep them in the juvenile justice
Updated: 03/06/2012 11:02A

Proposed Law Would Require Smoke Detectors In All Homes
A prosecutor is reviewing the investigative report to determine if any criminal charges are warranted. If the bill becomes law, all homes undergoing renovations would have to have detectors as well, as long as the work requires a permit and the home
Updated: 03/06/2012 10:59A

Shariah Ban Advances to Florida Senate Floor
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee approved the measure last week after less than three minutes of debate. The Senate committee vote Tuesday took place the same day as the fourth Muslim Annual Capitol Day. Muslim leaders aren't happy about the bill.
Updated: 03/06/2012 10:56A

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office east bank crime report, March 5
Labarre Road and Airline Drive - March 5, 1:48 pm, vehicle wreck. 400 block of North Laurel Street - March 5, 7:06 am, criminal damage. 1400 block of Laurel Street - March 5, 10:41 am, drug law violation. 1400 block of Laurel Street - March 5, 2:10 pm,
Updated: 03/06/2012 10:52A

Snyder to speak on public safety
His plan's expected to include an additional $15 million for what he has called “enhancement” of law enforcement. He also said changes must include crime prevention and criminal justice reforms to help former criminals gain skills and jobs.
Updated: 03/06/2012 10:51A

Law enforcement official: LulzSec hackers arrested
The official says that five people with the loosely organized group will be charged. The details of the allegations weren't immediately available, but were expected to be made public in court documents being unsealed Tuesday morning.
Updated: 03/06/2012 10:39A

Holder's Speech on Targeted Killing, March 2012
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: 03/06/2012 10:25A

Fincher hosts Crime Roundtable
This past Saturday, Congressman Stephen Fincher hosted a Crime Roundtable in Jackson, Tenn. Surrounded by local law enforcement officials, Fincher led an open discussion regarding criminal issues that affect communities in West Tennessee.
Updated: 03/06/2012 10:23A

Facebook helps prevent crime and find criminals, soon to be available in the
UK divorce website Divorce-Online posted survey results to try to illustrate into what exactly causes divorces in the modern hectic world. The first such research was actually conducted two years ago in December 2009 with a follow-up in December 2011.
Updated: 03/06/2012 10:05A