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Law Day shines spotlight on court funding woes
Most people know that the courts have a crucial role in the criminal justice system. Many people, however, do not appreciate the crucial role of the courts in other facets of our lives. Many of us will some day depend on access to the courts for
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:25A
Press Release : Minister Assures FOI Law To be Enacted Next Week
He admitted that the Criminal and Seditious Libel Law of 1965 was bad but sounded noncommittal as to whether the law would be repealed as had been promised on several occasions by President Ernest Bai Koroma. This is not the first time Government has
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:22A
At the library: PD James known for Dalgliesh mystery series
James spent many years working in various departments of the British Civil Service, including the Police and Criminal Law Department of Great Britain's Home Office. The recipient of many prizes and honors, she became Baroness James of Holland Park in
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:13A
Wichita Falls appellant attorney John Brasher wins landmark child porn case
It was the first time in Texas criminal legal history that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals had ruled on the issue and is a landmark decision. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest court in Texas criminal law and is presided over by
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:07A
Tommy Burrow - Munic. Court Judge
I studied law at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies. I studied various courses of law: family law, introduction to law and ethics, research and writing business law, and criminal law and procedures, just to name a few. After this I graduated with
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:01A
Law and Order
The 7-0 Supreme Court of Missouri ruling on Tuesday says the trial court erred by not allowing cross-examination of a key witness on whether he believed he'd get special treatment in his own criminal case for testifying against Clark.
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:00A
YPD chief vows to continue stepped-up efforts
By John W. Goodwin Jr. Police Chief Rod Foley said officers intend to offer many criminals the tools to leave behind a life of crime — and handcuffs to those who refuse to do so. Foley said the department, along with law enforcement and community
Updated: 05/02/2012 12:39A
Dewey, Skadden, Blank Rome, Quinn Emanuel: Business of Law
In New York, the firm is near an agreement with banks about extending a credit line and intends to stave off bankruptcy by collecting bills to pay lenders and transferring employees and property to other firms, said Martin Bienenstock,
Updated: 05/02/2012 12:20A
'Law and Disorders' Community Forum
On May 2nd, we will be presenting a vital community forum, "Law and Disorders - Dealing with mental illness in the criminal justice system". We will be discussing innovation in local mental health treatment services as they relate to criminal justice,
Updated: 05/02/2012 12:05A
Stand Your Ground Law Is Fine
Ulterior forces are hard at work wanting to alter or do away with the Stand Your Ground Law and give the upper hand back to criminal elements. The law states that if a person feels that their life is in danger, he has a right to use deadly force to
Updated: 05/02/2012 12:04A
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