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Key players in the Hudson family slayings trial
Criminal Courts Judge Charles P. Burns, 56 Elected a Cook County judge in 1998, Burns has a reputation for being fair and running an efficient courtroom. He graduated from Loyola University School of Law in 1981 and soon after joined the Cook County
Updated: 04/21/2012 03:31A

Proffitt: Repeal Florida's self-defense law
As used in this subsection, the term 'criminal prosecution' includes arresting, detaining in custody, and charging or prosecuting the defendant. ... "A law enforcement agency may use standard procedures for investigating the use of force as described
Updated: 04/21/2012 01:28A

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: 04/21/2012 01:08A

New anti-abortion law could lead to criminal charges for doctors
A new Wisconsin law that could lead to criminal charges for doctors who perform abortions is prompting Planned Parenthood to suspend nonsurgical abortions. RU-486, an artificial steroid that helps terminate pregnancy, will no longer be an option for
Updated: 04/21/2012 12:52A

New anti-abortion law could lead to criminal charges for doctors
A new Wisconsin law that could lead to criminal charges for doctors who perform abortions is prompting Planned Parenthood to suspend nonsurgical abortions. RU-486, an artificial steroid that helps terminate pregnancy, will no longer be an option for
Updated: 04/21/2012 12:52A

New Abortion Law in Wisconsin
It's all because of a new state law that took effect on Friday. The law subjects the doctors who perform pill-induced abortions to criminal penalties. Some say the law is unjust, while others are calling it a victory. "Its very vague, prescribes very
Updated: 04/20/2012 11:28P

Police can arrest without warrant, says Seetahal
She however stated that under the Criminal Law Act, the police have the power — without warrant — to arrest anyone where there is reasonable cause to suspect that a person may have committed an offence. Questioned on whether the police were justified
Updated: 04/20/2012 10:58P

'Be more diplomatic'
Khan, who has years of experience in criminal law, commended the police for not further inflaming an already agitated crowd of Ian Alleyne supporters by their actions. He however disagrees with Alleyne's attorney, Om Lalla — who hosted Crime Watch last
Updated: 04/20/2012 10:58P

Govt committed to control law and order: Ebad
Dr Ishrat said that the government of Sindh was working in a determined manner for controlling and improving the law and order in the province. He said that several alleged criminals have been arrested and the remaining would be nabbed also.
Updated: 04/20/2012 10:51P

THE LAW OF THE LAND
(Susan W Brenner & Gregor G. Lockhart, “Federal Grand Jury: A Guide to Law and Practice,” 4 [1996]). The Magna Carta granted individuals the right to stand before a grand jury to be charged of their crimes. (Id) By 1681, an important characteristic of
Updated: 04/20/2012 09:03P