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FIR filed against Santosh Hegde
Police have filed cases under five sections of the Indian Penal Code ranging from a public servant flouting the law to abetting a crime. Responding to the FIR, Mr. Dutta, who now holds the post of Director-General Police (DGP) of Criminal Investigation
Updated: 03/30/2012 12:06A
Probe against Thai PM Yingluck dropped
The complaint cited violations of the stock market law as well as Article 267 of the Criminal Code as the basis for the DSI investigation. The DSI subsequently assigned its banking and financial investigators to look into the complaint as well as check
Updated: 03/29/2012 11:47P
32-Days After Murder: Zimmerman Still Free
Trayvon only had a soft drink, a bag of skittles and approximately twenty-one dollars – where was the crime? On February 26th, Trayvon Martin was clearly denied equal protection under the law. In the aftermath of his murder, the crime scene was
Updated: 03/29/2012 11:27P
"Karen's Law" Proposed in Jackson
It's a relatively small potential change which could lead to a much larger one, thanks to a one page, three paragraph bill set to strengthen penalties for a criminal offense already on the books. "Our manslaughter laws are a bit antiquated," said
Updated: 03/29/2012 10:35P
"Karen's Law" Proposed in Jackson
It's a relatively small potential change which could lead to a much larger one, thanks to a one page, three paragraph bill set to strengthen penalties for a criminal offense already on the books. "Our manslaughter laws are a bit antiquated," said
Updated: 03/29/2012 10:35P
N32.8b pension cash trial: Court remands Perm Sec
The judge said the only place allowed by law to keep accused persons is the prison. The alleged offence is punishable under Sections 97, 115 (ii), 119, 309 and 315 of the Penal Code Act Cap. 532 Laws of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,
Updated: 03/29/2012 09:43P
Attorney: Law would dilute defendant's rights
“Thirty-five years of criminal law practice compels me to not rely on the prosecution, the police or an alleged victim to determine what evidence is exculpatory (legal term for clearing of guilt),” de la Vara said. Another issue that concerns de La
Updated: 03/29/2012 09:33P
Legal experts: Goodman wrongful death suit likely settled, no impact on
By Peter Franceschina, Sun Sentinel Following his criminal trial which resulted in a DUI-manslaughter conviction last week, Wellington polo mogul John Goodman was supposed to face a civil jury in a multimillion dollar wrongful-death suit filed by the
Updated: 03/29/2012 07:59P
N32.8 bn Police Pension Scam: Perm Sec, 5 others remanded in prison
According to the EFCC, their offence which borders on conspiracy, fraud and criminal breach of trust, is punishable under sections 97, 315, 115(ii), 119 and 309, of the Penal Code Act Cap. 532, Laws of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria 2007
Updated: 03/29/2012 07:56P
Critics: Harassment Bill Would Criminalize Free Speech
Moreover, there are already criminal laws under which people are arrested for threatening and harassing, she said. These laws contain well-established standards for what constitutes a crime — such as making statements that cause a person to fear
Updated: 03/29/2012 07:39P
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