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Flip side of law-and-order governor is record pace of restoring civil rights
Republicans would scald a Democrat who did that as being soft on crime. But for McDonnell, a former Virginia attorney general elected as law-and-order candidate, it moderates the hang-'em-high image that endeared him to supporters and appalled his
Updated: 05/06/2012 09:20A
Malik seeks support for government peace effort in Lyari
"Some political parties' contacts with the criminals in Lyari will encourage lawlessness and such a move can be questioned according to law of land," Malik said during a media chat at the State Guest House here. Sindh Inspector General of Police,
Updated: 05/06/2012 08:47A
Our Opinion: Eavesdrop law fix not as easy as you'd think
This year's example comes from an effort to modernize the state's criminal code so that a law intended to protect the privacy of citizens can't also be used against them. Under current law in Illinois, if you believe you are witnessing law enforcement
Updated: 05/06/2012 08:10A
NJ should ban arrests from job applications
The proliferation of background checks on job applicants, coupled with the widespread public availability of arrest and conviction information, has contributed to persistent barriers to employment (and increased likelihood of recidivism) for people
Updated: 05/06/2012 08:07A
Reviewed counternarcotics and rule of law programs.
The US government will also expand its criminal justice programs focusing on strengthening the rule of law, increasing corrections capacity, and limiting the impact of the drug trade. William R. Brownfield Assistant Secretary for International
Updated: 05/06/2012 07:08A
Eamon Delaney: Punishment for serious crime needs to be reassessed
Meanwhile, we have the ridiculousness of our bail laws, where people charged with criminal offences are out on bail committing further offences. And previous convictions seem to mean little. A Dublin woman recently got six years for deliberately
Updated: 05/06/2012 05:36A
Opening the gate to criminal alien appeals
These collateral proceedings threaten society's interest in the finality of criminal convictions." The issue, the administration said, "also will have a significant impact on the federal government's efforts to enforce this nation's immigration laws
Updated: 05/06/2012 03:33A
Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Opening the gate to criminal alien appeals
These collateral proceedings threaten society's interest in the finality of criminal convictions." The issue, the administration said, "also will have a significant impact on the federal government's efforts to enforce this nation's immigration laws
Updated: 05/06/2012 03:32A
'Stand your ground' law to surface in MTSU slaying case
“Prosecutors would have to be able to show that you didn't have a reasonable belief that you were threatened to get a conviction,” said Selva, who has successfully argued claims of self-defense as a criminal defense attorney in Rutherford County.
Updated: 05/06/2012 03:14A
Queen's Speech to mark political fightback for Tories
By Patrick Hennessy, Political Editor New laws will be put forward in Wednesday's Queen's Speech aimed at reducing crime, boosting savings and allowing parents more flexible working hours. However, the Prime Minister has been forced to leave out some
Updated: 05/06/2012 03:08A
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