Latest Criminal Law News
Mourners insist Amphon's death not being exploited
Supporters of the law, which saw Amphon, sentenced to prison for 20 years late last year - called the placing of Amphon's body in front of the Bangkok Criminal Court yesterday a shameless and exploitative act to stir public sentiment against the law.
Updated: 05/09/2012 01:32P
Group steps up bid to change Article 112
Meanwhile, Suriyasai Katasila, a coordinator of the Green Politics Group, yesterday said he believed the red-shirt movement was using Ampon's death in a one-sided attack against the monarchy and the justice system. "One question is whether Akong's
Updated: 05/09/2012 01:32P
DPP's office asks House for Sh3bn to combat crime
The deficit for prosecuting criminal offences is Sh1.5 billion, that for penal and criminal law reforms is Sh23 million while that for witness protection is Sh47 million. Other projects facing a shortfall are institutional reforms, management of public
Updated: 05/09/2012 01:23P
DPP's office asks House for Sh3bn to combat crime
The deficit for prosecuting criminal offences is Sh1.5 billion, that for penal and criminal law reforms is Sh23 million while that for witness protection is Sh47 million. Other projects facing a shortfall are institutional reforms, management of public
Updated: 05/09/2012 01:23P
Signs The World Is Coming To An End: Kiddie Porn Is Now Legal In New York State
Check out what MSNBC.com reported on the despicable law below: “Merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not, absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law,” Senior Judge Carmen Beauchamp
Updated: 05/09/2012 01:16P
Viewing child pornography not a crime according to New York court ruling
"Merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not, absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law," Ciparick wrote in the decision. The court said it must be up to the legislature,
Updated: 05/09/2012 01:06P
Viewing child pornography online not a crime: New York court ruling
"Merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not, absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law," Ciparick wrote in the decision. The court said it must be up to the legislature,
Updated: 05/09/2012 01:06P
Local author wins Agatha book award
On April 28, Fernadale author Leslie Budewitze recieved an Agatha Award for “Books, Crooks, and Counselors: How to Write Accurately About Criminal Law and Courtroom Procedure.” “It felt wonderful, I was just stunned,” Budewitz said.
Updated: 05/09/2012 12:26P
State suspends drug recognition training for law enforcement
By Mara H. Gottfried The state has suspended drug recognition training for law enforcement officers and launched a criminal investigation into allegations that a police officer provided marijuana to a potential subject last week, the Minnesota
Updated: 05/09/2012 12:01P
Deans, Professors of Lebanese Universities Conclude Visit to STL
They also met with officials from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), as well as professors of law and international legal experts in the Netherlands also met with the
Updated: 05/09/2012 11:31A