Latest Criminal Law News

Jury trial likely for George Zimmerman, legal experts say
"This case is really going to turn on those last few minutes before the shooting, and what happened," said Heidi Rummel, a professor of criminal law at USC. To secure a conviction, the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Updated: 04/19/2012 07:20P

Man sent forward for trial
A Mayo man was sent forward for trial at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court for an offence under Section 2 of the Criminal Law, Rape Amendment Act in Castlebar District Court this Tuesday. The defendant was served with a book of evidence for an offence
Updated: 04/19/2012 07:02P

KCTV 5Mo. House, Senate pass versions of day care law
The House and Senate both passed measures Thursday establishing "Sam Pratt's Law." The name comes from a 2009 case in which a young boy died at an illegal day care center in the town of Pilot Knob. The owner continued operating the business even after
Updated: 04/19/2012 06:48P

Federal thrift can face gift-card suit in New York: appeals court
"Office of Thrift Supervision regulations explicitly recite that they have not preempted state contract law, commercial law, tort law or criminal law, to the extent that such state law only incidentally affects deposit-related activities," Justice
Updated: 04/19/2012 06:37P

Warlord's conviction gives hope to victims of his crimes
The International Criminal Court has a historic opportunity to redress the masses of victims of convicted Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga, writes Seattle University law professor Thomas Antkowiak. By Thomas Antkowiak No comments have been posted to
Updated: 04/19/2012 06:36P

Warlord's conviction gives hope to victims of his crimes
The International Criminal Court has a historic opportunity to redress the masses of victims of convicted Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga, writes Seattle University law professor Thomas Antkowiak. By Thomas Antkowiak No comments have been posted to
Updated: 04/19/2012 06:36P

'Pay tolls or face the law'
"We appeal to all to obey the laws of our country . I encourage you to register so that you can enjoy these discounts." He said that Cosatu and business had been fully consulted by the National Economic Development and Labour Council about the plans to
Updated: 04/19/2012 06:15P

Labor Laws, Not Criminal Laws, Are the Solution
In New Zealand, commercial sex is regulated not by criminal law, but by civil codes, business regulations and the range of fair labor protections. Prostitution prohibition campaigns often associate legal prostitution with increased trafficking.
Updated: 04/19/2012 06:06P

Stand Your Ground Laws & 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 05:58P

Law panel: VIP cases should get extra focus
In its latest report, the commission says though there could be special focus on criminal cases involving 'influential public men', the steps to be taken should be part of a 'larger plan' to check delays and deficiencies in the legal system.
Updated: 04/19/2012 05:05P