Latest Criminal Law News

Law body to probe missing $284000
The announcement was made late yesterday evening following a special general meeting of the membership at the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain. The meeting was convened to discuss the audited financial statements for the period February 1,
Updated: 05/04/2012 10:59P

Sandusky filing mentions more accusers
“This in all likelihood means that there are other people who have come forward who have accused him of improper sexual conduct,” said Wes Oliver, a Widener Law School professor who specializes in criminal law. A spokesman for the attorney general's
Updated: 05/04/2012 10:56P

Accused shooter loses 'stand your ground' argument involving botched drug deal
Although the law doesn't protect people who are committing a crime, Kurpiers argued that the crime — the botched drug sale — was over before the shooting. "He was running away. He was trying to leave." Holder deliberated for 15 minutes before ruling
Updated: 05/04/2012 10:55P

Cyber Crime Package Passes State Legislature
The bills were the result of the cyber crime informational briefing co-chaired by Representatives Kymberly Marcos Pine and George Fontaine. Under these bills, law enforcement and prosecutors will have increased ability to charge cyber criminals with
Updated: 05/04/2012 10:46P

Cyber Crime Package Passes State Legislature
The bills were the result of the cyber crime informational briefing co-chaired by Representatives Kymberly Marcos Pine and George Fontaine. Under these bills, law enforcement and prosecutors will have increased ability to charge cyber criminals with
Updated: 05/04/2012 10:46P

At the Capitol: Why I voted against HJRCA 29
I was one of eight members of Judiciary II-Criminal Law Committee that had to look into the eyes of the numerous advocates of Marsy's Law packed into Room 114 of the Illinois Capitol. I voted “no” on House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 29
Updated: 05/04/2012 10:43P

Sandusky documents suggest 17 accusers in sexual abuse lawsuit
"This in all likelihood means that there are other people who have come forward who have accused him of improper sexual conduct," said Wes Oliver, a Widener Law School professor who specializes in criminal law. Asked about the eight supposed accusers,
Updated: 05/04/2012 10:07P

Sandusky filing refers to additional alleged victims
"This in all likelihood means that there are other people who have come forward who have accused him of improper sexual conduct," said Wes Oliver, a Widener Law School professor who specializes in criminal law. Asked about the eight supposed accusers,
Updated: 05/04/2012 09:51P

PPP lawmakers call for de-weaponising City
“We will have to put aside all political expediencies to restore peace in the metropolis and to amend and made the law strict for possession of illicit arms.”He said criminals had no political affiliations, and suggested that irrespective of their
Updated: 05/04/2012 09:49P

Blogger spared libel charge
The department says it cannot support laying a libel charge against LeBlanc after reviewing case law dealing with libel. Fredericton police searched the home of Charles LeBlanc on Jan. 19 using a search warrant that LeBlanc says accused him of criminal
Updated: 05/04/2012 09:28P