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'Stand Your Ground Law' at center of shooting by neighborhood watch captain
"It's about equal justice." The Justice Department and FBI have opened a civil rights investigation, and the local prosecutor has convened a grand jury April 10 to determine whether to charge Zimmerman. Based on what's publicly known about the case,
Updated: 03/22/2012 07:11A
Criminal investigation into starved dog found wandering Hudson Valley
KENT (AP) -- A New York humane society has launched a criminal investigation after a dog was found wandering malnourished and dehydrated in Putnam County. The Putnam County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Department says a passing motorist found the poodle
Updated: 03/22/2012 07:04A
Bill would cut free attorneys, jail time for minor crimes
But does every crime require an attorney, particular when it's costing taxpayers millions of dollars? State Rep. David Linsky says dozens of misdemeanor charges do not warrant free legal representation, including driving without a license, graffiti,
Updated: 03/22/2012 06:45A
SPCA launches criminal probe after malnourished dog found wandering in NY's
AP KENT, NY — A New York humane society has launched a criminal investigation after a dog was found wandering malnourished and dehydrated in Putnam County. The Putnam County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Department says a passing motorist found the
Updated: 03/22/2012 06:19A
It's not too late to become a legal eagle
“It's a dynamic field where stagnation is impossible – laws are promulgated and amended on a regular basis.” There are many areas of legal specialisation, such as criminal law, environment law, medical malpractice, labour law, intellectual property and
Updated: 03/22/2012 06:16A
Wanted man has extensive criminal background
The St. John's man at the centre of a police manhunt is no stranger to law enforcement. Raymond Stanley Noftall has a lengthy criminal record — 20 pages in all, with more than 80 convictions dating from 1983 to 2011. The 57-year-old is considered armed
Updated: 03/22/2012 06:10A
Mozambican government approves proposal to revise money laundering law
The spokesman said that the proposal to revise the law intended to introduce into Mozambican law the fact that financing terrorism is criminal conduct and to make the content of the law more appropriate for new standards.
Updated: 03/22/2012 05:56A
How DUI may Affect a College Student
GOLDEN, CO, March 22, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As a college student, you may be facing severe consequences for a DUI conviction, depending on your college's policies and Student Code of Conduct. A criminal defense attorney can discuss possible
Updated: 03/22/2012 05:51A
Texas bigamy trial begins
“It isn't a crime committed and prosecuted very often,” added George Dix, a criminal law professor with the University of Texas. Most bigamy cases involve people from other countries married in the United States who said they did not know that their
Updated: 03/22/2012 05:48A
Experts: Neighborhood watches shouldn't be armed
But after the killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in a Florida gated community, criminal justice experts say police departments and watch groups need to make sure volunteers do not take matters into their own hands.
Updated: 03/22/2012 05:40A
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