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Winchester patrolman retires after 30 years on the job
During his tenure on the force, Covino has earned a BS in education, a Masters degree in Criminal Justice, and a law degree, all while raising a family in Winchester. Over his career, Covino has earned several commendations for his work,
Updated: 03/12/2012 06:45P
Joesph Kony victim demands justice
His story has touched millions since it was featured in "Kony 2012," a video from the Invisible Children charity that created a global online buzz and renewed public interest in capturing Kony. Critics have questioned the film's accuracy and warned
Updated: 03/12/2012 06:37P
Arizona law gives repeat criminals a free pass
Peterson: "After he was convicted of a violent crime of aggravated rape. A rape..." Young: "That's a lie! I don't have to take that, that's a lie!" Judge: "Mr. Young, you need to be quiet, he's allowed to make his statement." Young had previous felony
Updated: 03/12/2012 06:20P
Drunkenness not accepted as excuse
A Nunavut judge upheld a section of the Criminal Code after a man said it unfairly restricted him from using extreme intoxication as a defence against charges he sexually assaulted another intoxicated man in a community "drunk tank." In a Feb.
Updated: 03/12/2012 06:03P
USDOJ: $25 Billion Mortgage Servicing Agreement Filed in Federal Court
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and 49 state attorneys general announced today the filing of their landmark $25 billion agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers to address
Updated: 03/12/2012 05:57P
Sexual Conduct with a Minor in Arizona
Sexual Conduct with a Minor in Arizona By: Jeremy Geigle, Attorney at Law JacksonWhite, PC ARS 13-1405 defines the crime of 'sexual conduct with a minor' as intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any
Updated: 03/12/2012 05:52P
Hundreds Of Inmates Violated Early Release, Authorities Say
Now, lawmakers are alarmed because hundreds have already committed crimes again. In January, a criminal justice reform law called the Mandatory Re-entry Supervision Program released 1370 prisoners early to save the state tens of millions of dollars.
Updated: 03/12/2012 05:37P
You Can't Blame the Police
Peter Moskos, an associate professor in the department of law and police science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, is the author of "Cop in the Hood" and "In Defense of Flogging." Much — though by no means all — of the disproportionate rate of
Updated: 03/12/2012 05:29P
A Failing Criminal Justice System
Craig DeRoche, a former member of the Michigan Legislature, is the director of external affairs at Justice Fellowship, the advocacy arm of Prison Fellowship, a Christian ministry. The criminal justice system in America was created to keep communities
Updated: 03/12/2012 05:29P
High Interest Boosts MSU's New Criminology Department
( Springfield , MO ) -- Missouri State University recently invited national experts to its campus to focus on cutting edge trends in criminology and criminal justice. This is the first year MSU has its own criminology department, and many students at
Updated: 03/12/2012 05:11P
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