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Financial side of criminal justice explored
There is a sense of justice prevailing when a criminal gets punishment, whether it is punishment by death or punishment by time. Television shows like “Law & Order,” “CSI” and countless others exploit this quality by emotionally investing us in the
Updated: 04/12/2012 04:46P

Our Views: New gun law not needed
It's striking that the entirely appropriate objections of educators and criminal prosecutors were brushed away in the 31-6 vote in the upper chamber. The proposed amendment by Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, would go on the November statewide ballot.
Updated: 04/12/2012 04:37P

Vigilante Bloomberg claims NRA and 25 states Grant a “license to murder”
The laws are designed to keep innocent victims of violent crime, who are forced by their attacker to use a gun in self-defense, from being improperly prosecuted,” said Brandon Combs of The Calguns Foundation. This isn't the first time the NYC mayor
Updated: 04/12/2012 04:08P

Experts look for clues to increasing number of law enforcement fatalities
In 2011, a slow and steady rise in the number of law enforcement officers killed on the job capped out with 177 officers being killed on the job, by suspect's gunfire, in traffic accidents and in other ways. That's despite a steady decline in violent
Updated: 04/12/2012 03:22P

Tie vote sinks amendment on child sex solicitation
Still, D-Columbia, told the House she wanted to make those solicitations a crime for the first time. Her amendment would have altered an amendment offered by Rep. John Cauthorn, R-Mexico, to tighten the law and increase penalties for those
Updated: 04/12/2012 03:13P

Governor makes appointments to Michigan Community Corrections Board
“These individuals bring extensive experiences in law enforcement, criminal law and community alternatives to incarceration,” said Snyder. “They are great choices for this board and I look forward to seeing their efforts improve community corrections.
Updated: 04/12/2012 03:08P

Shoddy background checks hurt job seekers, study shows
Use of criminal-background data is exploding as the economy struggles back from the worst job crisis in decades, the National Consumer Law Center says in the report released Wednesday. To meet surging demand, countless dubious companies have sprouted
Updated: 04/12/2012 03:02P

Second-Degree Murder
Maybe the tough-on-crime prosecutor won't be able to disprove self-defense, given the now-notorious Stand Your Ground law (do read Mother Jones' examination of the money trail behind the law). Maybe the judge won't be able to stand up to the public
Updated: 04/12/2012 02:33P

Legal Strategies And 'Stand Your Ground' Cases
He's a criminal defense attorney and legal analyst in Florida, and he's defended clients in Stand Your Ground cases. He is joining us by phone from his office in Orlando. Welcome to you. LUDDEN: Let's just update listeners, here.
Updated: 04/12/2012 02:32P

Legal Strategies And 'Stand Your Ground' Cases
He's a criminal defense attorney and legal analyst in Florida, and he's defended clients in Stand Your Ground cases. He is joining us by phone from his office in Orlando. Welcome to you. LUDDEN: Let's just update listeners, here.
Updated: 04/12/2012 02:32P