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Argentina's Supreme Court Permits Abortion in All Cases of Rape, But Access To
With the support of her mother, AG sought an abortion by first requesting approval from the Criminal Court judge in the province. Due to an unclear understanding of the Penal Code in the lower courts of the province, she had to obtain authorization
Updated: 04/05/2012 10:37P

Lawyers fear 'Stand Your Ground' backlash
By DAVID OVALLE — McClatchy Newspapers With the worldwide scrutiny of "Stand Your Ground" law after the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, criminal-defense lawyers statewide fear that the widespread publicity will hinder their efforts in front of judges
Updated: 04/05/2012 10:08P

Veteran law lord tipped for top post
Lord Carloway recently chaired a review of the Scottish criminal justice system commissioned by the Scottish Government. It made scores of recommendations, such as calling for the end of corroboration. He was made a judge in 2000.
Updated: 04/05/2012 10:06P

15 city leaders dispute Texas open meetings law
"The issue is ... when you have criminal sanctions, you have the grave arm of censorship," he said. Enoch said other remedies, including open records laws, ensure transparency without the need for self-censorship. Judges Emilio Garza and Jerry Smith
Updated: 04/05/2012 09:42P

OPEN MEETINGS LAWSUIT: 15 city leaders dispute state
By Juan A. Lozano AP HOUSTON — The Texas Open Meetings Act stifles free speech rights and leaves officials open to criminal penalties for mentioning government business in informal settings, an attorney for 15 city leaders challenging the law told an
Updated: 04/05/2012 08:44P

Russia: Blogger Dmitri Shipilov Convicted of “Insulting a State Official”
All posts · Learn more Earlier this week, on April 3, 2012, a Kemerovo court convicted blogger Dmitri Shipilov of violating Article 319 [en] of the Criminal Code, “insulting a state official in public.” As a result, he was sentenced to eleven months of
Updated: 04/05/2012 08:18P

Trolling, a criminal offense in Arizona?
Arizona House Bill 2549 would amend the telephone harassment section of the state's anti-stalking law to include the communication technology of the day in an effort to combat cyberbullying. The portion in question reads: "It is unlawful for any person
Updated: 04/05/2012 08:11P

Rep. Goodman's reforms on DUI accountability, domestic violence protections
A new law signed March 30 by Gov. Chris Gregoire enacts sweeping changes to DUI statutes that will increase the accountability of offenders and make it harder for them to repeat their crimes. “Drunk drivers kill more people than all other criminals
Updated: 04/05/2012 08:00P

Why your secrets are safe with your lawyer
This difference is re-enforced in Rules of Professional Conduct governing all lawyers: “This rule must be distinguished from the evidentiary rule of lawyer-client privilege concerning oral or documentary communications passing between the client and
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:27P

Chong alarmed over crimes involving Africans
The seven remanded men are being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. On Sunday, more than 200 Africans, some armed with parang, knives and iron rods, were reportedly involved in a stand-off with the police after they smashed
Updated: 04/05/2012 07:23P