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Wanted: Crime tips
Tipsters are assigned code numbers used to verify reward money. Even a small piece of information can help, Dykstra said, because “it could be a significant lead in a criminal case.” While anything that looks out of the ordinary could be a clue,
Updated: 03/22/2012 11:33P
Stronger Hand for Judges in the 'Bazaar' of Plea Deals
For years, the nation's highest court has devoted the majority of its criminal justice efforts to ensuring that defendants get a fair day in court and a fair sentence once a trial is concluded. But in two decisions on Wednesday, the Supreme Court
Updated: 03/22/2012 11:10P
Row over donation to save murderer: China
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: 03/22/2012 11:01P
Criminal negligence: Wire snaps on highway, slits biker's neck
According to the Supreme Court, every injured citizen brought for medical treatment should instantaneously be given medical aid to preserve life and thereafter the procedural criminal law should be allowed to operate in order to avoid negligent death.
Updated: 03/22/2012 10:54P
Rosaline L. Zukerman
Her firm of family law mediators and litigators has over 140 years of combined experience.With a BA in psychology and a MA in counseling, family law was a natural progression for Roz. “In criminal law, you find the worst people at their best,
Updated: 03/22/2012 10:14P
Andrews, Wink city attorney to replace Andrews County Attorney
Mason said he's been practicing criminal law for 15 years and has been the city attorney in Andrews for 12 years. He also is the city attorney in Wink, but will be stepping down from both positions when he becomes county attorney.
Updated: 03/22/2012 09:31P
Judge says Berkeley hills murder suspect is incompetent to stand trial
Bloom said the finding that Dewitt is incompetent to stand trial suspends the criminal case against him but doesn't dismiss the charges against him. Dewitt could still face a trial at some point in the future if he responds well to treatment and is
Updated: 03/22/2012 08:51P
Allow doctor-assisted suicide in exceptional cases: Quebec panel
"Euthanasia and assisted suicide raise complex ethical, legal and medical issues, many of them involve competing interests," Julie Di Mambro said in an email. "Our laws are in place to protect all persons, including those who are more vulnerable such
Updated: 03/22/2012 08:50P
Afghanistan massacre suspect Sgt. Robert Bales to be charged with murder
The charges against Bales include 17 counts of murder, six counts of attempted murder and six counts of aggravated assault as well as dereliction of duty and other violations of military law, the official said on condition of anonymity because the
Updated: 03/22/2012 08:48P
Army Sgt. Robert Bales to be charged with 17 counts of murder in massacre of
In addition to murder and attempted murder, the charges will include six counts of aggravated assault as well as a number of other violations of military law, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the charges before they
Updated: 03/22/2012 08:48P
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