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It was a tactical retreat, says Rehman Malik on Lyari
And in future, the work to purge Lyari of criminals would be a targeted one conducted by the police, Rangers, Frontier Constabulary and other law enforcers, said Federal Interior Minister Rahman Malik here on Sunday afternoon.
Updated: 05/06/2012 06:47P

Government does a khap by raising the age for sex
Besides, it would lead to punishment for a crime where there would be no victim in the real sense of the term. Of course, there will always be an accused, who could even face penal action despite being a minor - frustrating the very object of the law
Updated: 05/06/2012 06:44P

Is it Possible for a Sane Person to Commit Mass Murder?
In real terms, this means that the accused would have to prove to the jury that they did not realize, at the time of the crime, what they were physically doing or did not know that it was against the law. This can be difficult to prove,
Updated: 05/06/2012 06:20P

Is it Possible for a Sane Person to Commit Mass Murder?
In real terms, this means that the accused would have to prove to the jury that they did not realize, at the time of the crime, what they were physically doing or did not know that it was against the law. This can be difficult to prove,
Updated: 05/06/2012 06:20P

Mask law could increase jail time for rioters in disguise
Richards' bill would amend two sections of the Criminal Code that cover the penalties for taking part in a riot or unlawful assembly, criminalizing the use of masks. As the law stands now, Sections 65 and 66 state that participating in a riot could
Updated: 05/06/2012 05:57P

'Stand your ground' law to surface in Tenn. college slaying
Medical doctors from the Tennessee Medical Examiner's Office and Middle Tennessee Medical officials are set to testify at the Madden trial, according to court documents. Recent filings by prosecutors also show a renowned blood spatter and crime scene
Updated: 05/06/2012 05:45P

Simon Law Group opens new location in Somerville
The firm offers the following legal services: Criminal, Corporate, Bankruptcy, DWI/DUI, Family Law, Social Security Disability, Real Estate, Trusts, Wills & Estates, Traffic Violations, and Worker's Compensation. Simon Law Group has convenient
Updated: 05/06/2012 05:15P

Violent crime up in Bay County
PANAMA CITY — After two years of decreases, the violent crime rate in Bay County shot up 5.7 percent in 2011, according to data released last week by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The total crime rate in Bay County actually decreased by 1
Updated: 05/06/2012 05:08P

Could you get away with corporate espionage?
And there must be damage of at least half a million yuan (about HK$616000), according to the Criminal Law. The stealing of a computer source code is not as straightforward as, say stealing a research patent. It is more like stealing "an idea" - as a
Updated: 05/06/2012 03:40P

India's god laws fail the test of reason
Like dozens of other intellectuals and artists, Mr. Edamaraku is a victim of India's god laws — colonial-era legislation obliging the state to punish those who offend the faith of others. Section 295 of the Indian Penal Code criminalises the actions of
Updated: 05/06/2012 02:56P