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Edwards' case highlights weak FEC campaign law enforcement
Unfortunately, the agency's most significant decisions have often loosened the bonds of campaign law. But Edwards has been charged in a federal criminal proceeding with "knowingly and willfully" breaking the law. That means a jury of regular folks,
Updated: 04/22/2012 03:48A
Edwards' case highlights weak FEC campaign law enforcement
Unfortunately, the agency's most significant decisions have often loosened the bonds of campaign law. But Edwards has been charged in a federal criminal proceeding with "knowingly and willfully" breaking the law. That means a jury of regular folks,
Updated: 04/22/2012 03:48A
Letter: Measure A is a lie
The writers of this law failed to research and inform the county of possible civil and criminal law suits and increases to the county's budget. Measure A supporters say the financial costs are for administration of $14.000. But where is the funding for
Updated: 04/22/2012 03:18A
Letter: Measure A is a lie
The writers of this law failed to research and inform the county of possible civil and criminal law suits and increases to the county's budget. Measure A supporters say the financial costs are for administration of $14.000. But where is the funding for
Updated: 04/22/2012 03:15A
Mid-Columbia criminal defendants pay for their freedom
By John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald When it comes to collecting money owed by criminal defendants for restitution, court costs and crime victims funds, Benton and Franklin counties are far and away leading other Washington counties.
Updated: 04/22/2012 03:07A
Mid-Columbia criminal defendants pay for their freedom
By John Trumbo, Tri-City Herald When it comes to collecting money owed by criminal defendants for restitution, court costs and crime victims funds, Benton and Franklin counties are far and away leading other Washington counties.
Updated: 04/22/2012 03:07A
2011 Indiana law lets criminal records be 'erased' from public view
By Laura Lane 331-4362 | llane@heraldt.com A 2011 law restricting access to public records in criminal cases makes it OK for job applicants convicted of nonviolent crimes to lie about some felony convictions when seeking employment.
Updated: 04/22/2012 02:40A
2011 Indiana law lets criminal records be 'erased' from public view
By Laura Lane 331-4362 | llane@heraldt.com A 2011 law restricting access to public records in criminal cases makes it OK for job applicants convicted of nonviolent crimes to lie about some felony convictions when seeking employment.
Updated: 04/22/2012 02:40A
Arizona law tests immigration issue
US promises to bring the controversy over illegal immigration to the surface just as the 2012 presidential contest between President Obama and presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney gets under way in earnest. At issue is the 2010 Arizona law that directs
Updated: 04/22/2012 02:09A
Shooting of an unarmed teen reveals flaws in law
"Prosecutors don't like these cases," said Wayne State University professor Lynn Henning, who teaches criminal law. "We're talking about a quick, brutal confrontation with few witnesses." Michigan's law governing self-defense allows people to use fatal
Updated: 04/22/2012 02:00A
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