Latest Criminal Law News
Cebu media group says no to jail term for libel
“Taking out the prison term will end the use of libel law as means to suppress press freedom and yet won't deprive the complainant of means of redress in case press freedom is abused.” Under the Revised Penal Code, a person convicted of libel can be
Updated: 05/04/2012 07:26P
Manhattan: Prosecutors focus on pimps and clients instead of prostitutes
In the George case, the Manhattan district attorney's office is employing a sex trafficking charge that was added to the New York State penal code five years ago. The charge is helping to redefine how law enforcement agencies approach organized
Updated: 05/04/2012 07:24P
Criminal Background Checks Can Backfire
Virginia Workplace Law Criminal Background Checks Can Backfire By: Mike DeCamps on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 Criminal background checks have always been somewhat of a controversial tool for hiring decisions. The EEOC has previously issued several
Updated: 05/04/2012 07:14P
NB blogger won't face criminal libel charge
Police recommended that LeBlanc be charged with libel under a Criminal Code provision, but Crown prosecutors in New Brunswick have decided not to approve the charges. Crown prosecutors in New Brunswick have decided not to approve rare criminal libel
Updated: 05/04/2012 07:08P
The EC approves Bulgarian new asset forfeiture law
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has informed the ambassadors of EU member states to Bulgaria about the adoption of the Criminal Assets Forfeiture Act, announced Minister of Justice Diana Kovacheva after the sitting at the Council of Ministers.
Updated: 05/04/2012 06:56P
N.B. blogger won't face criminal libel charge
After an extensive review of case law, it was clear that other jurisdictions in Canada have found this section of the Criminal Code to be unconstitutional, Dave MacLean, a spokesman for the New Brunswick attorney general, said in a statement Friday.
Updated: 05/04/2012 06:50P
More accusers for Jerry Sandusky?
''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 06:40P
More accusers for Jerry Sandusky?
''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 06:40P
Sandusky: Court filing suggests 8 more accusers
The court filing did not name the people, explain what might make them accusers or indicate what role, if any, they play in the criminal case in which Sandusky has denied all allegations. "This in all likelihood means that there are other people who
Updated: 05/04/2012 06:17P
Sandusky defense filing mentions 'Accusers 11-17' in Penn State abuse case
"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 06:15P
Primary Categories