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House panel explores views on death penalty
By Tim Carpenter Former District Judge Steven Becker urged lawmakers to acknowledge Thursday imperfection of the state's criminal justice system and cast aside the lone absolute, final punishment. The retired Reno County judge attached himself to a
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:48P
In Post Mortem on Stevens Trial, Prosecutors Point Fingers at Criminal
Ted Stevens prosecution is directed at two Justice Department officials who weren't under formal scrutiny. Then-acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich, who supervised the Criminal Division during the Stevens indictment and trial;
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:46P
In Post-Mortem on Stevens Trial, Prosecutors Point Fingers at Criminal
Ted Stevens prosecution is directed at two Justice Department officials who weren't under formal scrutiny. Then-acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich, who supervised the Criminal Division during the Stevens indictment and trial;
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:46P
Closely Divided Panel Upholds City's Plan to Revise 18-B Plan
The dispute hinges on the interpretation of County Law 18-B, which was enacted in 1965 in the wake of the US Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright , 372 US 335 (1963), which held that indigent criminal defendants are entitled to
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:36P
Criminal Charges Dropped for American Facing Year in Prison for 'Obscene
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund announced today that the criminal charges were withdrawn as part of a plea deal that allowed Matheson to avoid trial by pleading to a "non-criminal code regulatory offense under the Customs Act of Canada.
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:20P
Morocco pressured to change rape marriage law
"The law treats the raped minor like a criminal even if she was the victim of violence," said Fouzia Assouli, the head of the Democratic League for Women's Rights. "We have to reform the criminal code to adapt to the new constitution, which forbids
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:18P
Rahr resigns as sheriff to head Burien's police training center
Today, I have accepted a final offer from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) to become the Director. I plan to retire as Sheriff on March 31 and assume my new duties as Director of the academy on April 1.
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:18P
Data Protection and Privacy in China - March 2012
However, there are important rules scattered in diverse laws, regulations and local ordinances that should be considered when doing business in China. The right to privacy is upheld in principle by the PRC constitution and Civil Law Principles.
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:12P
The Violent Crime Task Force message to offenders: "either leave behind a life ...
The offenders agreed to appear before a gathering of community leaders, law enforcement officials, friends and family members for an opportunity to either leave behind a life of crime, or suffer severe consequences. The Violent Crime Task Force is a
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:05P
The Violent Crime Task Force message to offenders: "either leave behind a life ...
The offenders agreed to appear before a gathering of community leaders, law enforcement officials, friends and family members for an opportunity to either leave behind a life of crime, or suffer severe consequences. The Violent Crime Task Force is a
Updated: 03/15/2012 07:05P
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