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Black legal experts weigh in on Zimmerman case
him being charged by information compared to being charged by indictment, means that the state cannot seek the death penalty but the maximum that he can serve is life in prison,” said Michelle Delancy, a criminal defense attorney in Florida.
Updated: 04/19/2012 05:01P
Stand Your Ground laws and the dignity of human life
This is why even some of the bluest of states, like California, have Stand Your Ground laws. California's Criminal Code 3470 is quite clear: “[The defendant] is entitled to stand his or her ground and defend himself or herself, and, if reasonably
Updated: 04/19/2012 04:36P
Fighting for "Too Much Justice"
Kemp that accepting the argument that race played a significant role in the administration of the death penalty would call into "serious question the principles that underlie our entire criminal justice system." Unfortunately, it was a question the
Updated: 04/19/2012 04:33P
Caption Contest Winner: Successful Troll Is Successful?
As it turns out, good old Charlie Brown (who's fluent in Russian) likes criminal law and traffic cases. We guess that he must have said “do svidaniya” to personal injury law after losing his depth perception. Great success? Arrrrrr you injured through
Updated: 04/19/2012 04:14P
Florida to look at self-defense laws after Trayvon killing
of Orlando, attorney with Edge Public Affairs Joseph A. Caimano Jr., of Tampa, criminal defense attorney with Caimano Law Group Edna Canino, of Miami, president of the Florida Embassy of League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 7220.
Updated: 04/19/2012 04:13P
NY Senate green lights bail-setting proposal
When judges set bail under current law, they must consider a defendant's likelihood of returning to court for subsequent appearances, as well as the person's criminal record, "character, reputation, habits and mental condition.
Updated: 04/19/2012 04:08P
Police Powers and Criminal Politicians
When a police officer chooses to break the law rather than to uphold it, it would be a more than criminal activity because it negatively affects the society at large. When a person is recurited to an important service such as police, the most important
Updated: 04/19/2012 03:58P
Police Powers and Criminal Politicians
When a police officer chooses to break the law rather than to uphold it, it would be a more than criminal activity because it negatively affects the society at large. When a person is recurited to an important service such as police, the most important
Updated: 04/19/2012 03:58P
NY Senate green lights bail setting proposal
When judges set bail under current law, they must consider a defendant's likelihood of returning to court for subsequent appearances, as well as the person's criminal record, "character, reputation, habits and mental condition.
Updated: 04/19/2012 03:40P
Legal eagles split over move to frame norms for court reporting
New Delhi: Even as the Supreme Court contemplates guidelines for media reporting on judicial proceedings, especially in criminal cases, the legal fraternity is divided over the desirability of the move. The objective of the proposed guidelines — which
Updated: 04/19/2012 02:32P
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