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Takata Announces Candidacy for Honolulu Prosecutor
Takata is a career prosecutor and has dedicated his life serving the public and prosecuting crimes. Since his opponent, Keith Kaneshiro, became prosecutor in 2010, over 50 deputy attorneys and other legal staff members have left the office.
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:31A
Federal government endorses legislation to unmask rioters
The bill, tabled by Alberta Conservative MPBlake Richards, was endorsed by the government Sunday, according to a news release from Justice Minister Rob Nicholson. Richards' bill would amend two sections of the Criminal Code that cover the penalties for
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:25A
Restore the Law's FOCUS
Welcome to the world of overcriminalization — the overuse and misuse of the criminal law. Congress enacted the Lacey Act in 1900 as a modest way to protect states against poachers who fled across state lines. Today, however, the Lacey Act makes it a
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:11A
Policing and the Rule of Law
Today a stronger police presence in our localities is not only visible, but is also making a positive difference in crime prevention. The Police Force is now better equipped, with revolutionary technology that is modernising the law enforcement world
Updated: 05/07/2012 04:02A
Charles Taylor - Accountability Will Trump Immunity
Twice a Fulbright Scholar at the Economic Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, Ellis who gained his JD and BS (Economics) Degrees from Florida State University also has a Ph.D in International Criminal Law from King's College, London.
Updated: 05/07/2012 03:56A
Charles Taylor - Accountability Will Trump Immunity
Twice a Fulbright Scholar at the Economic Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, Ellis who gained his JD and BS (Economics) Degrees from Florida State University also has a Ph.D in International Criminal Law from King's College, London.
Updated: 05/07/2012 03:56A
Taylor's war crimes conviction overdue
Bout's arrest in a luxury hotel was a victory for basic morality and decency as well as law enforcement. In July 2011, Goran Hadzic was arrested in Serbia. He was the last remaining accused Balkans war criminal not yet taken into custody following the
Updated: 05/07/2012 03:52A
Armenian Prosecutor's Office considers 84 reports on voting violation
3 criminal cases were launched, two of which by Article 154 of the Armenian Criminal Code (Breaching the confidentiality of ballot). One case was filed in compliance with article 316, Part 1 (violence or threat of violence, not dangerous for life or
Updated: 05/07/2012 03:52A
Alberta MP looks to criminalize the wearing of masks during riots
Richards' bill would amend two sections of the Criminal Code that cover the penal-ties for taking part in a riot or unlawful assembly, criminalizing the use of masks. As the law stands, Sections 65 and 66 mean a rioter could face two years in jail.
Updated: 05/07/2012 03:26A
Stand Your Ground law on trial, and Fort Myers police employee's a judge
Rick Scott's task force that will examine the Stand your Ground law. / Andrew West/news-press.com » Education: She will start classes in public administration and criminal justice this summer at Barry University. » Family: Lorenzo has been married to
Updated: 05/07/2012 03:14A
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