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Teen's death suggests review of 'Stand Your Ground Law' needed
While Trayvon Martin's family begins the slow process of seeking civil redress in the courts, community activists and concerned parents nationwide remain concerned at the slow pace of justice with respect to criminal charges against Zimmerman.
Updated: 03/16/2012 02:22A
Teen's death suggests review of 'Stand Your Ground Law' needed
While Trayvon Martin's family begins the slow process of seeking civil redress in the courts, community activists and concerned parents nationwide remain concerned at the slow pace of justice with respect to criminal charges against Zimmerman.
Updated: 03/16/2012 02:22A
Rape victim suicide could change law
He had sought to escape prison by invoking an article of the penal code that authorizes the rapist to marry to escape prosecution. This is something to which the families of such victims often agree because the loss of a woman's virginity outside of
Updated: 03/16/2012 02:18A
Rationality must guide sentencing
By James Scott, The StarPhoenix March 15, 2012 11:00 PM We are overpaying for a criminal justice system that is failing us because we refuse to make crime reduction and community safety our goals. Although politicians pay lip service to these
Updated: 03/16/2012 02:01A
One Sergeant's Crime Could Change The World – OpEd
On the other, the wreath of the Afghan people is currently too strong for the US to leave the criminal unpunished. Failure to bring him to justice could lead to a complete break off in the relations between the US and Afghanistan, which would most
Updated: 03/16/2012 01:54A
One Sergeant's Crime Could Change The World – OpEd
On the other, the wreath of the Afghan people is currently too strong for the US to leave the criminal unpunished. Failure to bring him to justice could lead to a complete break off in the relations between the US and Afghanistan, which would most
Updated: 03/16/2012 01:54A
Net cast to nab cyber criminals
ICAC, which is overseen by the Department of Justice and currently installed in all 50 states, aims to provide state and local law enforcement agencies with the tools to prevent online crimes against children through multi-jurisdictional cooperation
Updated: 03/16/2012 01:24A
MULGREW: Legal subtleties lost on 'tough-on-crime' crowd
That heavily influenced Romilly's decision dealing with the two co-accused, who were 18 at the time of the crime and subject to the Criminal Code. Shane Nicholas Vincent was convicted of assault with intent to steal, while Yusaku Nakamura was convicted
Updated: 03/16/2012 01:12A
DA Kathleen Rice Named One of 'America's Top Ten Animal Defenders'
“The leadership of Ms. Rice and the great work of her staff demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the aggressive prosecution of those who abuse animals,” said ALDF Sr. Attorney and Criminal Justice Program Director Scott A. Heiser.
Updated: 03/16/2012 01:08A
DA Kathleen Rice Named One of 'America's Top Ten Animal Defenders'
“The leadership of Ms. Rice and the great work of her staff demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the aggressive prosecution of those who abuse animals,” said ALDF Sr. Attorney and Criminal Justice Program Director Scott A. Heiser.
Updated: 03/16/2012 01:08A
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