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Apriyani's murder case goes to prosecutors
Aside from the narcotics charge, Apriyani has also been charged under the 2009 Traffic Law for reckless driving resulting in death, driving without a valid license and registration, and speeding. She could face up to six years in prison or up to Rp 12
Updated: 03/18/2012 10:53P
Ag-Gag Laws: Do They Go Too Far?
Groups are warning Iowa's so called Ag-Gag laws don't just hurt the animals; they will hurt the whole industry. The bill signed by Iowa's Governor two weeks ago, makes it a crime for people to misrepresent themselves in order to gain access to a farm.
Updated: 03/18/2012 10:50P
Law enforcement agencies join forces for massive warrant sweep
"It's more of a general effort to interrupt criminal gang activity that's been on a recent increase in Stanislaus County," he said. Agents from the Modesto Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, Ceres Police Department,
Updated: 03/18/2012 10:49P
All-Crimes DNA Law a powerful tool to help protect New Yorkers
The new legislation requires anyone convicted of a felony or penal law misdemeanor to provide a DNA sample -- dramatically expanding the information pool used by law enforcement and prosecutors. Since its inception, the State's DNA databank has
Updated: 03/18/2012 10:35P
OJK commissioner candidates may have conflicts of interests: ICW
Most candidates are still related to the current financial regulators, the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) said in a report, adding there are no civilian representatives with the criminal law background needed for law enforcement for the Financial
Updated: 03/18/2012 09:53P
Moroccan Women Protesting Rape-Marriage Law
In the Moroccan capital of Rabat, hundreds of women gathered to protest the law and its victims. They held signs saying “The law has killed Amina.” Her parents attended the protest rally. They told the BBC that their daughter was pressured by the court
Updated: 03/18/2012 09:46P
Rutgers verdict: Youth no longer a good defense
By William Glaberson / New York Times News Service There was a verdict in the Rutgers webcam spying case, but no resolution to a broader question that hovered over it: To what extent are hate crime laws a help or a hindrance in the pursuit of justice?
Updated: 03/18/2012 09:06P
Libya seeks Qadhafi spy chief handover by Mauritania
Libya said on Sunday it was sending a delegation to Mauritania to press for the extradition of Muammar Qadhafi's intelligence chief Abdallah al-Senussi and Interpol called for his handover to promote rule of law in the North African state.
Updated: 03/18/2012 08:27P
Mass. lawyers launch legal website
MassLawHelp.com , provides answers to questions in the areas of family law, labor and unemployment, estate planning, real estate, consumer protection, personal injury, criminal law, personal finance, business, government benefits and immigration.
Updated: 03/18/2012 06:57P
Landmark hate crimes law allowed feds to build case in Amish attacks
But the hate crimes law -- like many other federal statutes, including health-care reform legislation -- is rooted in Congress' far-reaching power to regulate interstate commerce. Enacted in 2009, the law is known as the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd
Updated: 03/18/2012 06:39P
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