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Violent Crime Increases in Dallas as Total Crime Reduces; Dallas Criminal
According to Richard C. McConathy, a Dallas assault attorney, "Although overall crime has dropped for the eighth year in a row, violent crime in the Dallas areas continues to grow. Many law enforcement officers believe the cause is from over-crowding
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:07A
The Arizona Immigration Law is Beside the Point
The case, heard in the Supreme Court last week by eight of the Justices (Justice Elena Kagan recused herself, presumably because she worked on the case as Solicitor General), concerns the constitutionality of SB 1070, an Arizona immigration law.
Updated: 05/03/2012 09:34A
Proposed law could limit how guard dogs are used in Manitoba
A proposed law would make using a guard dog to protect a property where criminal activity was taking place illegal. (file image) The province is proposing new legislation that would make it illegal to use a guard dog in some cases.
Updated: 05/03/2012 09:32A
India Court Adjourns Google-Facebook Case Until August
The development on Thursday means that a lower court's trial of the companies will move ahead on May 23 in Patiala House court in New Delhi. If convicted, company executives could face fines or jail time. High Court Judge Suresh Kait said executives
Updated: 05/03/2012 09:28A
Dewey & LeBoeuf loses 5 more partners
Ed Morrison, a bankruptcy professor at Columbia Law School, likened the memo to "putting employees on life boats." "You don't put people on life boats unless you think the ship is sinking," Morrison said. Partners were told to send out all of their
Updated: 05/03/2012 09:07A
MISA-Zimbabwe World Press Freedom Day Statement
It is against this background that journalists and citizens continue to be harassed and arrested under undemocratic legislation such as AIPPA and the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, among others. For instance, during the period between
Updated: 05/03/2012 09:02A
MISA-Zimbabwe World Press Freedom Day Statement
It is against this background that journalists and citizens continue to be harassed and arrested under undemocratic legislation such as AIPPA and the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, among others. For instance, during the period between
Updated: 05/03/2012 09:02A
Arroyo Faces New Criminal Charges
They are all charged with violation of Republic Act 9745, also known as the Anti-Torture Act of 2009, which Mrs. Arroyo signed into law while she was President. They are also charged with robbery under Article 294 of the Revised Penal Code.
Updated: 05/03/2012 08:51A
Arroyo Faces New Criminal Charges
They are all charged with violation of Republic Act 9745, also known as the Anti-Torture Act of 2009, which Mrs. Arroyo signed into law while she was President. They are also charged with robbery under Article 294 of the Revised Penal Code.
Updated: 05/03/2012 08:51A
Deal Signs Criminal Justice Reform
Nathan Deal on Wednesday 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
Updated: 05/03/2012 08:26A
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