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Tennessee is another state with 'Stand Your Ground' self-defense law
Supporters of Tennessee's law and others like it say the statute is necessary so law-abiding citizens can defend themselves when confronted by criminals. Opponents of the law say it gives the legal blessing to commit murder and innocent people,
Updated: 03/27/2012 03:07P
ACLU To Testify at Congressional Forum on Trayvon Martin Case
WASHINGTON — Dennis Parker, director of the ACLU Racial Justice Program, is scheduled to testify today before a Congressional Democratic forum, “The Role of the Federal Government and Hate Crimes.” “The tragic death of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent
Updated: 03/27/2012 03:07P
ACLU To Testify at Congressional Forum on Trayvon Martin Case
WASHINGTON — Dennis Parker, director of the ACLU Racial Justice Program, is scheduled to testify today before a Congressional Democratic forum, “The Role of the Federal Government and Hate Crimes.” “The tragic death of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent
Updated: 03/27/2012 03:07P
Journalist Charged With Criminal Defamation
Kalangala — A court in Kalangala has charged Central Broadcasting Service (CBS) journalist Ronald Ssembuusi with criminal defamation. The criminal defamation law is currently being challenged in the Supreme Court of Uganda. Daniel Kikoola, the former
Updated: 03/27/2012 03:01P
New Jersey to Host Fugitive Safe Surrender Days for Those Hiding from Justice
Fugitives hiding from the law will soon have the opportunity to surrender safely at a neutral location inAtlantic City, take responsibility for their crimes and receive favorable consideration from the court. The initiative, called Fugitive Safe
Updated: 03/27/2012 02:59P
High Court Rules Defendants Entitled to Competent Lawyer in Rejecting Plea
by Ifrah Law - Strategic Defense in Federal Investigations on 3/27/2012 In two companion cases decided on March 21, 2012, the US Supreme Court held, in 5-4 rulings, that the right to effective counsel in criminal cases includes the right to an attorney
Updated: 03/27/2012 02:54P
Fourth and Final New Jersey Fugitive Safe Surrender
By Press Release ATLANTIC CITY – Fugitives hiding from the law will soon have the opportunity to surrender safely at a neutral location in Atlantic City, take responsibility for their crimes and receive favorable consideration from the court.
Updated: 03/27/2012 02:51P
Fourth and Final New Jersey Fugitive Safe Surrender
By Press Release ATLANTIC CITY – Fugitives hiding from the law will soon have the opportunity to surrender safely at a neutral location in Atlantic City, take responsibility for their crimes and receive favorable consideration from the court.
Updated: 03/27/2012 02:51P
Western Wisconsin man arrested in Woodbury, charged with drug crimes
A Wisconsin man who had been on law enforcement's radar turned up last month at a Woodbury motel, where he was accused of possessing more than a pound of marijuana. A Wisconsin man who had been on law enforcement's radar turned up last month at a
Updated: 03/27/2012 02:13P
New element to Government's response to crime
He also increased the diversity of the police force to reflect the demographic make up of the cities in question, as well as discouraging police corruption, acting tough on gangs and involving law-abiding elements of the society in crime prevention.
Updated: 03/27/2012 02:02P
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