Latest Criminal Law News

Sex below 18, a criminal act?
So while till now, sex above 16 years of age was legal as long as it is 'consensual,' having sex with anyone below 18, with or without consent, will be outright criminal from here onwards. Child rights activists say that keeping the child sex abuse
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:39P

Rising to a global challenge
Global and regional networks have expanded to address the issue of migration and related crimes. Many countries have adopted new laws and policies against violence, ranging from new elements of the Criminal Code to specific laws and policies against
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:31P

Rising to a global challenge
Global and regional networks have expanded to address the issue of migration and related crimes. Many countries have adopted new laws and policies against violence, ranging from new elements of the Criminal Code to specific laws and policies against
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:31P

Imperialism didn't end. These days it's known as international law
But the international criminal court, though it was established 10 years ago, and though the crime of aggression has been recognised in international law since 1945, still has no jurisdiction over "the most serious of crimes".
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:30P

Florida's crime rate lowest in 41 years
Extending a multiyear trend of the crime rate in the state doing down, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Monday the overall rate in Florida is at a 41-year low. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the rate dropped another
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:22P

Edwards Told Aide's Wife Checks for Mistress Were Legal
John Edwards, the former presidential candidate, told the wife of a campaign aide that checks sent from a donor to his mistress were legal, the wife said at Edwards's criminal trial. Cheri Young testified today in federal court in Greensboro,
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:17P

Edwards Told Aide's Wife Checks for Mistress Were Legal
John Edwards, the former presidential candidate, told the wife of a campaign aide that checks sent from a donor to his mistress were legal, the wife said at Edwards's criminal trial. Cheri Young testified today in federal court in Greensboro,
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:17P

Mexico: More than 77000 Abortions in Mexico City Since Legalisation
In 2007 a law was passed in the Federal District Assembly, amending the Criminal Code and Health Law. The reforms allow women to terminate their pregnancies until the 12th week of gestation and have access to free hospitals of the Ministry of Health.
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:17P

FDLE reports lowest crime rate in 41 years
Extending a multi-year trend of the crime rate in the state doing down, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Monday the overall rate in Florida is at a 41-year low. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the rate dropped another
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:10P

Lawyer of the Day: Criminal Defense Attorney Accused of Offering 'Pro Boner
But one lawyer in Georgia may have a different idea about how to achieve that sense of inner nirvana. He's allegedly more interested in getting serviced pro boner than offering pro bono services. That being said, let's meet our Lawyer of the Day,
Updated: 04/30/2012 02:58P