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Repeal the 'Stand Your Ground' law?
Criminal Defense Attorney John Burris talks about a task force set up by state Democrats to investigate whether changes should be recommended or there should be a possible repeal of the “Stand Your Ground” law. >> to get back to the story we're
Updated: 04/05/2012 03:08P
Maritime, Criminal & Personal Injuries, and Commercial Laws Experts in Houston, TX
Forrest Kolodny & O'Neill LLP have been serving the greater Houston county area providing lawyers for cases related to maritime, criminal & personal injury and commercial laws. The lawyers of the firm are formidable partners in assuring that clients
Updated: 04/05/2012 02:37P
Litigation Funding Loan of $1.2M to Law Firm at 40 Percent Interest Not
Although New York criminal law restricts interest on loans to 25 percent, the money given by Quick Cash Inc. to lawyers at the Long Island-based Kelly Grossman & Flanagan wasn't actually a loan, Suffolk Supreme Court Justice Emily Pines held.
Updated: 04/05/2012 02:33P
Rise in justifiable homicides linked to weak gun control laws
to the data provided by the FBI and the Florida department of law enforcement. Between 2001 and 2005, there were 1225 homicides classed as justifable, compared to 1528 in the period 2006-2010. By contrast, violent crime overall has been falling.
Updated: 04/05/2012 02:25P
Defending George Zimmerman with Facts
Then could it have been a "Hate crime"? A hate crime is defined as such- "In crime and law, hate crimes (also known as bias-motivated crimes) occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her perceived membership in a certain social group
Updated: 04/05/2012 02:14P
Defending George Zimmerman with Facts
Then could it have been a "Hate crime"? A hate crime is defined as such- "In crime and law, hate crimes (also known as bias-motivated crimes) occur when a perpetrator targets a victim because of his or her perceived membership in a certain social group
Updated: 04/05/2012 02:14P
Russia to allow individuals declare bankruptcy
First off, it establishes bankruptcy proceedings allowing people to re-structure their debts which are then paid within five years. Everyone who ends up in a tight situation will be able to file documents for bankruptcy – among the exceptions are those
Updated: 04/05/2012 02:13P
From the Desk of the DA: DNA Databank to Expand
This year, New York will become the first state in the nation to expand its DNA databank to include samples from every defendant who is convicted of any felony or any Penal Law misdemeanor. As District Attorney and chief law enforcement officer in
Updated: 04/05/2012 02:08P
Audio of Gregg Williams Could Earn NFL Ban, Criminal Charges
The other day, I wrote about the possibility of those involved in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal facing criminal charges, what those charges would be, and the likelihood it could hold up in a court of law. Now, with the release of audio of
Updated: 04/05/2012 01:53P
Campaigners call for change in law to protect journalists
Campaign group Hacked Off have called for the Leveson Inquiry to recommend introducing a public interest defence to protect journalists against facing criminal charges. Because there is no public interest defence in law for the Computer Misuse Act,
Updated: 04/05/2012 01:43P
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