Latest Criminal Law News

Jim Miller says he is the "complete choice" for Superior Court Judge
Miller, who is currently appointed as a Judge Pro Tem, is also a County Hearing Officer, and has trial experience as an attorney in criminal, civil, family, federal and state law. He calls himself "the complete choice for judge" because of his wide
Updated: 05/02/2012 03:30P

Criminal Creativity: Untangling Cover Song Licensing on YouTube
This is creativity criminalized, quite possibly the most popular creative act that's against the law. Cover songs on YouTube don't threaten artists, and may actually prevent new works by chilling talent that could go on to do great things.
Updated: 05/02/2012 03:26P

Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law's car had gunshot residue: expert
The steering wheel cover in Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law's car tested positive for gunshot residue, an evidence technician testified in Cook County criminal court Wednesday. The technician, Robert Berk, said a green Chrysler
Updated: 05/02/2012 03:00P

Members of Congress Work to Rein In Overcriminalization
Both are alleged to have run afoul of the Lacey Act, one of the most egregious, overcriminalized statutes on the books. Now some Members of Congress are working to inject some much-needed fairness into the justice system. Originally enacted in 1900 as
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:41P

UC law professor protected 'torture memos' lawsuits
The court also said it was unclear whether Padilla, as an "enemy combatant," was entitled to the same constitutional protections as criminal defendants. The memos have been embroiled in national security politics for years. The memos laid out a broad
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:33P

UC law professor protected 'torture memos' lawsuits
The court also said it was unclear whether Padilla, as an "enemy combatant," was entitled to the same constitutional protections as criminal defendants. The memos have been embroiled in national security politics for years. The memos laid out a broad
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:33P

Elder abuse ad was too 'frightening' for TV
“We know that a crime has been committed and we are going to identify who and how.” The Canadian Press obtained the focus-group report under the Access to Information Act. The Tories have introduced legislation that would amend the Criminal Code to
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:25P

Gov. Deal signs criminal justice reform
Nathan Deal today signed into law historic reforms in the state's criminal justice system. HB 1176 will revolutionize how Georgia punishes nonviolent crimes by seeking alternative treatments where possible and preserving expensive prison beds for
Updated: 05/02/2012 02:14P

Army law ruling is sensitive, welcome
On the issue of perceived criminal acts by military personnel in areas where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act — a special law that has been the subject of much debate in the country — is in operation, the SC laid down the postulate on Tuesday that
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:55P

World press body says anti-terror laws major obstacle to press freedom
"This is one of the worst forms of censorship facing media and governments must repeal criminal defamation law and review the anti- terror laws which represent a major obstacle to genuine press freedom," he said in a statement. Over 150 journalists are
Updated: 05/02/2012 01:52P