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Gun rights advocates say toddler charges show no new gun laws needed
Gun rights advocates are citing this week's charging of a Tacoma mother and her male friend in the accidental shooting of a 3-year-old as evidence no new laws are necessary to punish irresponsible gun owners. “Criminal charges filed in the death of a
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:26A
Carters Professional Corporation | FATF Revises Recommendations on Combating
This will bring the proceeds of tax crimes within the scope of the powers and authorities used to investigate money laundering. The smuggling offence has also been clarified to include offences relating to customs and excise duties and taxes.
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:17A
VVWD Corruption Case Gains Two More Legal Actions - Part II
The "Memorandum of Points and Authorities Introduction" in Bingham's Motion to Intervene filed in Clark County District Court says, "VVWD has a supreme right to the moneies, real estate, and other property that has been seized by authorities as the
Updated: 03/30/2012 10:07A
FBI Warns Law Enforcement Agencies of Growing Anti-Government Sovereign Movement
By Kevin Johnson A January FBI bulletin to state and local law enforcement officials warned of the potential for violence from so-called "sovereign citizens" who claim to exist beyond the realm of government authority. TRINIDAD, Texas -- Gary Thomas
Updated: 03/30/2012 09:55A
Legal roadblock in SA Parliament is helping bikies, say police
ANGRY police have warned MPs they are threatening public safety by delaying or changing anti-bikie laws. Police, it is understood, are not able to issue firearm prohibition orders against at least five known criminals because of a deadlock in the Upper
Updated: 03/30/2012 09:53A
Attorney-client privilege breach alarms lawyers
Lawyers' activities in Russia are regulated by the Law on Legal Activity and the Legal Profession and the Lawyer's Code of Conduct, but there are no special Criminal Code provisions in regards to lawyers, defense attorney Vadim Klyuvgant said.
Updated: 03/30/2012 09:45A
Law Professor Celebrates 40 Years at Rutgers-Camden
By the mid-1980s, his focus shifted to teaching international criminal law, a topic also just beginning to be taught in law schools. “I like to think that I helped shape the parameters of that discipline, now taught in various forms at a majority of US
Updated: 03/30/2012 09:36A
Sinels lawyer passes Jersey Advocacy exams and leads new criminal law and
Sinels Advocate, Lauren Glynn, is to head the firm's new dedicated criminal law and legal aid department following her Jersey Advocacy exam success. The department will expand on Sinels' existing commitment to Jersey's legal aid system, by providing a
Updated: 03/30/2012 09:07A
Can Trayvon's Family Sue Zimmerman in Civil Court?
However, Florida law complicates the issue, and may just prevent such a suit. Normally, individuals are free to bring negligence or wrongful death suits even when an alleged criminal is never convicted. The OJ Simpson case is a good example.
Updated: 03/30/2012 09:01A
PEOPLE v. PERINO
Defendant, a former member of the New York City Police Department, was charged with twelve counts of perjury in the first degree (Penal Law § 210.15). The charges arose after defendant falsely answered questions posed to him on cross-examination during
Updated: 03/30/2012 08:58A
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