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Will Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law Stand?
Scott should be ashamed. by Michael Location: Tallahassee on May 1, 2012 at 03:57 PM The Florida stand your ground law is a good law. It is, perhaps, a predominate reason overall crime in the State of Florida continues to decline.
Updated: 05/01/2012 05:34P
Crime Report: DWI Arrests and Burglaries
On April 21, Joseph Forge, 58, of Amityville, was arrested on Jerusalem Avenue near Parkside Boulevard, North Massapequa and charged with driving while alcohol impaired and two violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. On April 22, Jessica Ludwig, 27,
Updated: 05/01/2012 05:33P
Charles Taylor Verdict Shows Even Presidents Are Accountable
05-01-2012 Charles Taylor Verdict Shows Even Presidents Are Accountable An international court has convicted Charles Taylor of war crimes, crimes against humanity and other serious violations of international law. An international court has convicted
Updated: 05/01/2012 05:22P
No criminal charges in Canton Fire Department probe
By Ed Balint The attorney general's office did not find evidence that city firefighters broke the law when trading part of their work shifts with fellow firefighters. The office of Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the opinion in a letter to the city
Updated: 05/01/2012 05:10P
"Tough on Crime" No Longer the American Mantra?
To alleviate the public's overblown fear, or even to slake a thirst for retribution, our lawmakers have repeatedly deemed more private acts criminal and doled out harsher punishments for a generation. They selectively enforced these laws against the
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:49P
Dewey encourages partners to seek new jobs: memo
Dewey is in discussions with at least two other law firms about a possible transaction, including Patton Boggs, another person familiar with the matter said on Monday. Bienenstock also said the firm is not contemplating a bankruptcy filing.
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:37P
Criminal charges to be filed in alleged FAMU hazing death
Criminal charges are expected to be filed Wednesday in Orlando, Florida, in the suspected hazing death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, a law enforcement source close to the investigation told CNN. Some FAMU band members have said
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:28P
Dewey encourages partners to seek new jobs - memo
Dewey is in discussions with at least two other law firms about a possible transaction, including Patton Boggs, another person familiar with the matter said on Monday. Bienenstock also said the firm is not contemplating a bankruptcy filing.
Updated: 05/01/2012 04:25P
Libya Asks ICC to Quash Gadhafi Son's Case
by Naharnet Newsdesk 01 May 2012, 13:46 Libya fired the latest salvo Tuesday in a legal battle over the trial of Moammar Gadhafi's son, officially asking world war crimes court judges to quash a surrender request and throw out the case.
Updated: 05/01/2012 03:56P
Law Day in Cumberland County highlights issue of funding courts
as the Cumberland County Courthouse is currently buried under a backlog hundreds of cases deep at both the criminal and civil divisions, with keynote speaker Dennis Braithwaite, a professor at Rutgers University-Camden Law School and retired judge,
Updated: 05/01/2012 03:47P
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