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Brazilian prosecutors unveil first criminal charges for crimes committed in 1970
The Brazilian prosecutors meanwhile warned more civil and criminal cases could follow. Last year, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights slammed Brazil for past abuses of human rights and dismissed the 1979 amnesty laws as being legally invalid
Updated: 03/13/2012 10:06P
In China securities arena, law must cover all
A prominent factor is that market manipulators use a variety of means to break the law. Their crimes are well-concealed, making evidence collection difficult, and there may be little in the way of direct evidence. Investigators contend with significant
Updated: 03/13/2012 10:06P
Brazil federal prosecutors to file first charges tied to crimes during
“A quarter century after Brazil's transition to democracy, they are still awaiting justice.” Brazil's 1979 amnesty law bars prosecutions for politically motivated crimes that were committed during the 1964-85 military regime.
Updated: 03/13/2012 08:52P
Jeff Nellis to run for probate judge
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and Wayne State Law School. "Since moving to Ludington in 1993, Mr. Nellis has been a general practitioner, with a focus in family law, criminal law,
Updated: 03/13/2012 08:48P
Brazil prosecutors filing charges for junta crimes
"A quarter century after Brazil's transition to democracy, they are still awaiting justice." Brazil's 1979 amnesty law bars prosecutions for politically motivated crimes that were committed during the 1964-85 military regime.
Updated: 03/13/2012 08:46P
New York State Set to Store DNA Of All Criminals
But they were still discussing the parameters of that access, and whether the database would be accompanied by other criminal justice measures intended to reduce wrongful convictions, as sought by the defense bar. The developing agreement on the DNA
Updated: 03/13/2012 08:28P
High court to weigh vetting of jurors
James Stribopoulos, a professor at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto, said Tuesday that jury vetting threatens the fundamental fairness of criminal trials and if Canada's highest court agrees, it will have little choice but to toss
Updated: 03/13/2012 08:23P
Brazil unveils first charges for dictatorship crimes:
“A quarter century after Brazil's transition to democracy, they are still awaiting justice.” The Brazilian prosecutors meanwhile warned more civil and criminal cases could follow. Other countries in southern South America which had right-wing
Updated: 03/13/2012 07:42P
Law office of Kevin Bessant & Associates to provide free legal aid for
The Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates, one of 50 vendors that will be on hand to provide free resources to those in need, will offer free legal assistance in the areas of criminal law, landlord/tenant disputes, divorce and child custody,
Updated: 03/13/2012 07:41P
Physios are not doctors, says IMA
IMA leaders told chief minister Oommen Chandy that such practice was illegal and liable to punishment under the Medical Council of India Act and Criminal Law. "There are no guidelines that limit a health professional in using the prefix Dr. with his or
Updated: 03/13/2012 07:32P
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