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Trayvon Martin case: Zimmerman's lawyer asks judge to step down
She added that her husband only practices civil law and “does not practice criminal law at this time.” On the night of the shooting, Feb. 26, 2012, Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, told police he had exited his truck to check the name of the
Updated: 04/17/2012 12:53A
Trayvon Martin case: Zimmerman's lawyer asks judge to step down
She added that her husband only practices civil law and “does not practice criminal law at this time.” On the night of the shooting, Feb. 26, 2012, Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, told police he had exited his truck to check the name of the
Updated: 04/17/2012 12:53A
VIETNAM : Vietnam must free bloggers Dieu Cay, Phan Thanh Hai and Ta Phong Tan
The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City will reportedly convene a criminal trial against them on April 17, 2012, for conducting propaganda against the state under article 88 of the penal code. The three are charged under Article 88.2 of the Vietnamese
Updated: 04/17/2012 12:34A
Proponents say 'Castle Doctrine' is a solid law
The idea was to provide state residents a measure of protection from burglars and other home invaders by allowing the use of deadly force without fear of criminal charges or civil liability. About 30 states have such laws on the books.
Updated: 04/17/2012 12:11A
Orie used campaign funds for legal costs
Jane Orie, who will be sentenced next month on 14 criminal counts, paid more than $100000 in legal fees in 2011 out of her campaign coffers. According to her campaign finance report for that year filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State,
Updated: 04/17/2012 12:07A
Orie used campaign funds for legal costs
Jane Orie, who will be sentenced next month on 14 criminal counts, paid more than $100000 in legal fees in 2011 out of her campaign coffers. According to her campaign finance report for that year filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State,
Updated: 04/17/2012 12:07A
Qatar, Sri Lanka to enhance legal cooperation
By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Sri Lanka is seeking to enhance its cooperation with Qatar in legal issues related to criminal and civil matters, besides implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the countries in January, during the Emir HH
Updated: 04/16/2012 11:45P
Qatar, Sri Lanka to enhance legal cooperation
By Fazeena Saleem DOHA: Sri Lanka is seeking to enhance its cooperation with Qatar in legal issues related to criminal and civil matters, besides implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the countries in January, during the Emir HH
Updated: 04/16/2012 11:45P
Chief Justice Issues Decree Establishing Special Courts for Combating Terrorism
the crimes included in the Act for Combating Terrorism for the year 2001, the crimes included in Chapter Five of the Criminal Law for the year 1991, the Crimes included in the Act for Combating Narcotics for the year 1994, the crimes included in
Updated: 04/16/2012 10:58P
National gun-law reform? Bloomberg takes a shot
It's a shame that “stand your ground” isn'ta New York law. “Stand your ground” and acting in self-defense are within the law, not vigilantism. Society's problem is that too many criminals disregard the law and unarmed citizens are sacrificed.
Updated: 04/16/2012 10:56P
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