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Make bribery of voters cognizable offence: EC
"The Election Commission of India has suggested for amendment in the First Schedule to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to make the offence of bribery under Section 171B/171E of IPC a cognisable offence," the minister of state for home Mullappally
Updated: 03/21/2012 07:03P

George Zimmerman Unprotected By Self-Defense Law in Trayvon Martin Killing
Police said that without evidence proving that Zimmerman attacked Martin first, they had no grounds to charge him with a crime. Dennis Baxley, a Republican state representative and co-author of the 2005 self-defense law, said Zimmerman negated his
Updated: 03/21/2012 07:00P

Legal experts weigh in on soundness of Lindsey defense strategy
But legal experts said focusing on the issue of criminal intent could mean the difference between the 17-year-old spending the rest of his life in prison — or just most of it. "It ain't the only possible strategy," said University of Florida law
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:37P

Legal experts weigh in on soundness of Lindsey defense strategy
But legal experts said focusing on the issue of criminal intent could mean the difference between the 17-year-old spending the rest of his life in prison — or just most of it. "It ain't the only possible strategy," said University of Florida law
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:37P

Ex-law prof Clark Griffith unzipped pants in public in St. Paul, charges say
24 after they were discussing a law clinic in which she planned to work with him, according to the criminal complaint filed Wednesday, March 21, in Ramsey County District Court. They began meeting weekly at a bar/restaurant near the law school to
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:27P

Law and Order Gary
When code enforcement officers arrived, they found a man loading tires into a vacant garage at 3728 Madison St., Mary Cossey, director of constituent services, said. Code enforcement officer Terry Smith estimated at least 2000 tires had been hidden in
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:20P

Social Media Awareness & Criminal Justice Workshop For Youth
31 a social media awareness and criminal justice system workshop for middle and high school students will be held at the Northwest African American Museum - 2300 So. Massachusetts St. in Seattle from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm The event will feature workshops
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:18P

Law Enforcement Blotter 3/21
*8:32am-Brownwood Police were called to the 100 block of Broadmoor Circle regarding criminal mischief. According to the report, the complainant stated that between March 17-19, someone scratched his vehicle on the hood and front driver's side door.
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:13P

Senate Passes Legislation To Combat Cun Crimes
“As a former New York City police officer, I have seen first-hand the fear and devastation caused by criminals with guns,” Senator Golden said. “People who use force to terrorize and prey upon others must be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:11P

Court: Lawyers must adequately help on plea deals
JESSE J. HOLLAND, AP FILE - In this March 8, 2012 file photo, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia speaks at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday laid out new standards for criminal plea bargains, saying defense
Updated: 03/21/2012 06:07P