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Unfair targets
These people do not get criminal records, whereas aboriginals are made examples of. Even as American law panel on Feb. 22 urged the Harper government to reconsider its new crime law, the Conservatives are pandering to their base by showing how they are
Updated: 03/22/2012 03:11A
Oklahoma Attorney at Seacat Law Improves Website to Further Assist Clients
The Oklahoma law firm of Seacat Law launches an improved website to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced personal injury, family law and criminal defense lawyer. Our improved site is designed entirely with our clients and potential
Updated: 03/22/2012 03:04A
Rights of accused in plea bargains expanded
"Criminal justice today is for the most part a system of pleas, not a system of trials," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the majority. "The right to adequate assistance of counsel cannot be defined or enforced without taking account of the central
Updated: 03/21/2012 11:18P
Police chief says alleged Leopold files may violate law
and federal law. Police Chief Col. James E. Teare Sr. asked the Maryland State Police this week for help investigating allegations that Leopold's security officers improperly accessed a criminal records database at the county executive's direction.
Updated: 03/21/2012 10:44P
Man was never held hostage, Newport News police say
NEWPORT NEWS — Robert W. Lawrence is still trying to piece together the chain of events that led to tactical team officers swarming his law office near City Center on Tuesday. But the criminal defense attorney said he has serious doubts about the
Updated: 03/21/2012 10:33P
Police, domestic violence prevention advocates fear more violence with new
It's a very touchy subject," said Jack Crawford, a criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis. Crawford said the new law reverses a recent Indiana Supreme Court ruling, and as a result, gives homeowners more power which could cause a problem for police
Updated: 03/21/2012 10:28P
THE PEOPLE SPEAK: Open carry law right for Oklahoma
We don't hear negatively concerning this, I believe due to the fact that they still require criminal background checks and state required firearms safety classes. I believe that this would be the best choice for Oklahoma as well.
Updated: 03/21/2012 10:27P
Bill C-10 makes crossing U.S. border tougher if you have a criminal record
But the new crime law has extended the waiting period for that to five years from three years for less serious offences and to 10 years from five years for indictable offences. Anyone with three indictable offences leading to prison sentences of more
Updated: 03/21/2012 10:22P
Man Convicted of Anti-Gay Hate Crime, Despite Lack of Evidence He Was Anti-Gay
Well, if the law is overly broad, it might criminalize behavior that most people wouldn't think is a crime. And if the ABC News story is accurate, the New Jersey hate crime law is overly broad: Ravi was found not guilty of some subparts of the 15
Updated: 03/21/2012 10:18P
Row over donation to save murderer
In China, the principle of the Criminal Law is to decrease the number of death sentences and pass such a sentence prudently, Li Jinxing added. "Now that the victim's family has agreed to forgive the defendant, and if the case can be resolved in such a
Updated: 03/21/2012 10:09P
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