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Fox introduces Caylee's Law
By Representative Gerald Fox III's office Legislation introduced on the floor of the House of Representatives by State Representative Gerald Fox III (D-Stamford) establishes criminal penalties for the failure to report the disappearance of a child.
Updated: 05/07/2012 12:03P

White supremacists arrested on hate crime, conspiracy charges
"This investigation is a result of our on-going partnership with local law enforcement and federal agencies in a concentrated effort to stamp out hate crime in our community," State Attorney Lawson Lamar said in a statement. "The Ninth Circuit State
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:59A

White supremacists arrested on hate crime, conspiracy charges
"This investigation is a result of our on-going partnership with local law enforcement and federal agencies in a concentrated effort to stamp out hate crime in our community," State Attorney Lawson Lamar said in a statement. "The Ninth Circuit State
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:59A

Cape Verde delegation at 3rd meeting on criminal law
Francisco dos Santos pledged to contribute to the criminal law issue during the event. Promoted by the Supreme Military Court (STM) of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), the meeting will bring together about 150 delegates, including 60 foreigners from 16
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:56A

Cape Verde delegation at 3rd meeting on criminal law
Francisco dos Santos pledged to contribute to the criminal law issue during the event. Promoted by the Supreme Military Court (STM) of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), the meeting will bring together about 150 delegates, including 60 foreigners from 16
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:56A

Drug driving to be a criminal offence with new roadside 'Drugalysers'
The government is to enact law to make driving under the influence of drugs punishable in the same way as drink driving. If you thought driving under the influence of drugs was already a criminal offence, you're right. Sort of.
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:41A

Drug driving to be a criminal offence with new roadside 'Drugalysers'
The government is to enact law to make driving under the influence of drugs punishable in the same way as drink driving. If you thought driving under the influence of drugs was already a criminal offence, you're right. Sort of.
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:41A

Can a Heinous Murderer Be Considered Sane?
It is possible for a criminal to be considered legally sane, even when his actions seem crazy. The insanity defense is used rarely and it is even less often successful. Could Norwegian extremist Anders Behring Breivik, who bombed buildings in Oslo last
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:35A

Can a Heinous Murderer Be Considered Sane?
It is possible for a criminal to be considered legally sane, even when his actions seem crazy. The insanity defense is used rarely and it is even less often successful. Could Norwegian extremist Anders Behring Breivik, who bombed buildings in Oslo last
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:35A

Attard lawyer to be appointed magistrate
Dr Farrugia, who is from Attard, graduated a lawyer in 1995 and specialised in criminal law. In June 2010 he was appointed president of the Council for the Professions Complimentary to Medicine. He is married to Lynn nee`Gaskell. They have a son.
Updated: 05/07/2012 11:31A