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Lawyers lay criminal charges against former police chief
The Union of Lawyers (MAG) has brought criminal charges against the former director of the National Police and current executive secretary of the National Security Council, Gustavo Perez. The complaint, signed by lawyer Rogelio Cruz, in his capacity as
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:29P

House debates DAs' authority in CO juvenile cases
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers who want to reduce prosecutors' authority to charge children as adults moved forward with legislation Friday that addresses the sometimes touchy issue of how to treat youth in the criminal justice system.
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:20P

Criminal Justice Reform: Our hands aren't tied
Which brings us to Georgia House Bill 1176, a first-cut blueprint for criminal justice reform. It's expected to arrive on the House floor this week after some tweaks. The General Assembly should pass this bill this session.
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:16P

Don't be tough(or soft, be smart
By David Keene and Randy Hicks The criminal justice debate is often divided into two camps: “Tough on Crime” and “Soft on Crime.” What we need is “Smart on Crime” — policies that distinguish between nonviolent, low-risk offenders and violent,
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:15P

Add a sentencing safety valve to bill
By Bob Barr Members of the Georgia General Assembly have introduced a bill designed to reduce criminal justice spending without jeopardizing public safety. The bill incorporates many of the recommendations made last November by a special task force
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:15P

Webcam Case Conviction Game Changer for Hate Crime Prosecution
Legal observers who support enhanced sentences for bias-motivated crimes said the verdict still made them uncomfortable because it moved into a new territory of conduct. Marc Poirier of Seton Hall Law School, who writes on gender and sexuality law,
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:13P

ID allows crime officers to arrest
"With the ID cards, you can act as police officers and arrest anyone who is found breaching the law. "It's imperative you witness any criminal activity with your own eyes before taking actions and not hear it from someone who can mislead you," WPC
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:13P

ID allows crime officers to arrest
"With the ID cards, you can act as police officers and arrest anyone who is found breaching the law. "It's imperative you witness any criminal activity with your own eyes before taking actions and not hear it from someone who can mislead you," WPC
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:13P

Holder says DOJ has record prosecutions for fraud
(WTW) — US Attorney General Eric Holder says the Justice Department is continuing a concerted crackdown on the perpetrators of health care fraud and other financial crimes that harm consumers and cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
Updated: 03/16/2012 06:08P

Indian student guilty of hate crimes for spying on gay roommate
Ravi, a former Rutgers University student charged with bias intimidation, stands after hearing the verdict. Reuters Ravi, an Indian citizen who has lived most of his life in the United States, will be sentenced on May 21 and remains free on $25000 bail
Updated: 03/16/2012 05:58P