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Bishop Finn seeks dismissal of criminal charges in abuse case
Lawyers for Kansas City's Bishop Robert Finn have asked a Missouri court to dismiss a criminal charge against him, arguing that the bishop was not required by law to report evidence of sexual abuse by a priest. At a March 27 court hearing, the bishop's
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:43P
A Look At "Stand Your Ground" Law in Oregon
Although Oregon does not have a so-called "Stand Your Ground" law, criminal defense attorney John Henry Hingson says what is on our books is very similar. Hingson says the Oregon Supreme Court confirmed the law in a 2007 ruling, but for 25 years before
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:31P
The People &c., Respondent v. James Extale, Appellant, No. 35
A grand jury indicted him for several crimes, including first degree assault (intentionally causing serious physical injury by means of a dangerous instrument, Penal Law §120.10 [1]) and first degree vehicular assault (with criminal negligence,
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:23P
The People &c., Respondent v. Samuel Jackson, Appellant, No. 58
After he was found with marihuana during a traffic stop, defendant Samuel Jackson pleaded guilty to criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree. On appeal, he argued that the accusatory instrument charging him with that crime was
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:22P
Kobad Ghandy let off terror charge after police error
Eventually, the Maoist leader was charged only under provisions of the Indian Penal Code for impersonation, cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy. Ghandy - who is believed to go by the names of Kamal and Azad as well - was arrested in New Delhi in
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:21P
Will Florida Prosecute Holder's People?
The solicitation and threat to seize Zimmerman may also constitute a crime under Florida Code 876.35. The felony of "combination against part of the people of the state" occurs when someone is unlawfully seized by a mob, or at the behest of a mob.
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:18P
George Zimmerman's criminal records revealed
By Samantha86 George Zimmerman's criminal records have been revealed. The records show that he does not have a clean past and has had several brushes with the law. The Tryavon Martin shooting case is in full swing. Recently, an investigation into
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:17P
Rights group criticises Afghan 'moral crimes'
Because provisions against running away are nowhere to be found in the Afghan penal code, Barr says these convictions, are often made under the auspices of article 130 of the Afghan constitution. The article states: "When there is no provision in the
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:15P
Simsbury lawyer Mastrianni named town attorney for Plainville
He has spent his entire career practicing law in the town. In 1998, he and Richard M. Seguljic established their General Practice firm with the primary practice areas of divorce, custody and child support, real estate closings, criminal law, wills,
Updated: 03/28/2012 04:15P
Glitch in quest for reasonable sentencing laws
Nathan Deal and the Georgia General Assembly to rewrite the state's criminal sentencing statutes. Years of political chest-beating, in the form of mandatory throw-away-the-key sentencing laws, produced a system both impractical and impracticable,
Updated: 03/28/2012 03:55P
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