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Exclusive: Authorities Considering Immunity for Key MF Global Witness
the FOX Business Network has learned. People with direct knowledge of the investigation say that in recent days federal law enforcement authorities have held high-level discussions about granting immunity from prosecution to former MF Global
Updated: 04/13/2012 01:08P
Should police be allowed to tap phone calls in emergencies?
Section 184.4 of the Criminal Code previously allowed police to listen in on calls without a court warrant when they felt lives or property may be at risk. In today's ruling the court struck down the law, saying that it violates individual privacy
Updated: 04/13/2012 01:00P
Supreme Court strikes down wiretap law, gives Parliament year to rewrite it
It struck down a section of the Criminal Code that allows police to intercept private communications without a warrant if they are trying to prevent an unlawful act that could cause serious harm. The ruling made it clear that allowing police the power
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:44P
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
And yet, our criminal justice system has failed on every count: public safety, fairness and cost-effectiveness. Across the country, the criminal justice reform conversation is heating up. Each week, we feature our some of the most exciting and relevant
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:27P
Supreme Court strikes down emergency wiretaps
Under provision 184.4 of the criminal code, peace officers are allowed to intercept private communications without judicial consent in emergency situations. Critics argued the provision was too vague and that clear limits were needed to ensure
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:22P
Solon seeks law on crimes by minors amended
SENATOR Miriam Defensor-Santiago has asked the Senate to inquire into the need to amend the Juvenile Justice Act in light of recent reports that some minors are committing grave crimes and taking refuge under it. The minors' civil liability aside,
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:22P
Wiretap Law: Supreme Court Strikes Down Emergency Exception, Requires Warrants
At trial, the judge ruled the police violated the Charter of Rights, but admitted the wiretap evidence anyway. The Conservative government's two new Supreme Court appointees, justices Michael Moldaver and Andromache Karakatsanis co-wrote the ruling.
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:21P
Learn about the dangers and advantages of social media
Murrah will also demonstrate how law enforcement is using social media with an increasing frequency to solve criminal cases and locate missing persons. Although the workshop will provide useful information for teenagers using social media and parents
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:16P
Emergency wiretaps without warrants unconstitutional: Supreme Court
Under provision 184.4 of the criminal code, peace officers are allowed to intercept private communications without judicial consent in emergency situations. Critics argued the provision was too vague and that clear limits were needed to ensure
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:14P
Employment Division v Smith : The Eye of the Storm
In a nutshell, Smith states that valid, generally applicable (criminal) laws do not run afoul of the Free Exercise Clause of the Constitution, even if they hamper some religious practices. And so, the free exercise clause of the First Amendment does
Updated: 04/13/2012 12:05P
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