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Race linked to how courts view 'crimes of passion'
Under the Criminal Code, this "defence of provocation" can reduce a murder charge to one of manslaughter. Fournier said that when the men in the study were divided according to ethnicity, the courts differed in how often the defence of provocation was
Updated: 04/17/2012 08:21P
David Rivera Will Not Be Charged Over Financial Issues
will not be charged criminally by state prosecutors despite possible criminal and ethical lapses detailed in a state law enforcement agency report released earlier this week, the Miami Herald reported. The freshman lawmaker filed erroneous reports on
Updated: 04/17/2012 08:13P
Supreme Court weighs whether law reducing crack cocaine sentences is retroactive
But Congress left a key bit of the legislation unexplained: whether the reduced sentences for crack should apply to those who committed their crimes before the law took effect but who were not sentenced until afterward. An hour-long argument at the
Updated: 04/17/2012 07:46P
RAPE: When old vice becomes new monster
REGARDLESS of various laws aimed at protecting the rights of women, rape has become an epidemic in Nigeria lately. Across the six-geopolitical zones, newspapers are full of reports of numerous cases of rape, especially of minors, teenagers and elderly
Updated: 04/17/2012 07:32P
Anti-stalking alliance is launched
The launch of the alliance at Holyrood was expected to be attended by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill, Solicitor General for Scotland Lesley Thomson QC and Ann Moulds, founder of Scotland Against Stalking and the SNSG, among others.
Updated: 04/17/2012 07:29P
Terror Law's Long Reach Challenged
The law is now a front in a war over the reach of federal criminal law. Critics from across the political spectrum argue that Congress has passed so many criminal statutes that it has become too easy for the average citizen to unknowingly run afoul of
Updated: 04/17/2012 07:08P
Anti-stalking groups celebrate success of Scottish law
An alliance of associations from Scotland, England and Wales will promote a zero tolerance of the crime. Stalking: Anti-stalking laws were introduced in Scotland in 2010. An alliance of UK anti-stalking groups will be announced at Holyrood as the
Updated: 04/17/2012 07:07P
Photo Credit: Chris Mikula , The Ottawa Citizen
The charter applies to all laws of the land -- federal and provincial -- protecting freedom of thought and religion as well as the right of every citizen to vote, and against discrimination based on race, religion, sex or ethnic origin.
Updated: 04/17/2012 06:51P
LAW: A book to rent when representing oneself
Montecastro objected to mug shots being displayed as evidence, he objected to a witness testifying where a business was located (Murrieta), he objected to a list of the charges that were printed out in a handout by the prosecutor and distributed for
Updated: 04/17/2012 06:27P
Collins Alleges Kelly Illegally Sought Personal Information
This request may potentially rise to being a political offense under Maryland Criminal Law Article 7-113(1). I request and I seek approval of the board to hire an independent investigator or counsel to begin my proposed investigation immediately.
Updated: 04/17/2012 06:20P
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