Latest Criminal Law News
Goldman code theft 'beyond scope of law'
By Kara Scannell in New York A US appeals court dealt a blow to government efforts to crack down on corporate espionage by ruling that the theft of computer codes does not violate two key pieces of criminal legislation. The Second Circuit Court of
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:31P
Goldman code theft 'beyond scope of law'
By Kara Scannell in New York A US appeals court dealt a blow to government efforts to crack down on corporate espionage by ruling that the theft of computer codes does not violate two key pieces of criminal legislation. The Second Circuit Court of
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:31P
Facing the law: What's next for Zimmerman
"Preponderance of the evidence" means that the defense has to prove that it's more likely than not that Zimmerman used justifiable force under the law. The "Stand your Ground" statute provides criminal and civil immunity to people who protect
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:21P
The Fallacy of Gun Control Laws
It's as though all we need to keep people from killing one another are laws that restrict access to guns or increase punishment for violent crimes. The laws are not the problem, the people who commit the crimes are. Most people would refrain from
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:16P
'Stand your ground' laws
Second, law-abiding citizens peacefully going about their business do not, and NEVER HAVE, had a “duty to retreat.” That is another BLATANT LIE made up by liberals to convince people to not hurt the poor, misunderstood murderous rapist/mugger/car
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:11P
Emanuel lobbies for anti-gang law
Under the bill, participants in gang crimes, including violence, drug and weapons crimes and illegal debt collection, could be prosecuted under the racketeering law and subject to penalties of 10 to 30 years in prison. Legislators have reduced its
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:09P
The Call Blog: Charges Expected In Trayvon Martin Case; "Shoot First" Law Targeted
Law enforcement officials close to the investigation tell the media criminal charges are expected to be filed against neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman. As of this writing, the nature of the charges is still unclear. You can watch the announcement
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:05P
Law enforcement job fair held at NEO A&M
Fourteen law enforcement agencies were recruiting on the NEO A&M campus today in Miami, Oklahoma as part of a law enforcement job fair. The director of the American Indian Center For Excellence, Michael Mullin, says it's a great networking opportunity
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:02P
Law enforcement job fair held at NEO A&M
Fourteen law enforcement agencies were recruiting on the NEO A&M campus today in Miami, Oklahoma as part of a law enforcement job fair. The director of the American Indian Center For Excellence, Michael Mullin, says it's a great networking opportunity
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:02P
4/12: 'Stand your ground' laws
Second, law-abiding citizens peacefully going about their business do not, and NEVER HAVE, had a “duty to retreat.” That is another BLATANT LIE made up by liberals to convince people to not hurt the poor, misunderstood murderous rapist/mugger/car
Updated: 04/11/2012 06:01P