Latest Criminal Law News
Squatting set to become a crime
The Landlord Syndicate, a network of companies providing a complete support centre for landlords, said this week it is relieved by the news that squatting is to become a criminal offence in September. Homeowners, and particularly landlords whose
Updated: 05/10/2012 03:10A
South Africa Cannot Try Us – Tomana
The ruling meant that South African authorities can probe and prosecute crimes committed in neighbouring Zimbabwe under international law. In his ruling South African judge Hans Fabricius said there are reasonable grounds for the prosecution of
Updated: 05/10/2012 03:06A
Ampon's lawyers: We did our best
Poonsuk Poonsukcharoen, one of the four defence counsel, also rejected the notion that Ah Kong may have been sacrificed in the interests of furthering the movement for the amendment of the Criminal Code's Article 112, the controversial lese majeste law
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:43A
Proposed trial process reforms could erode accused's rights
The New Zealand Law Society is concerned that proposed reforms in the Law Commission's issues paper, Alternative Pre-Trial and Trial Processes: Possible reforms, would erode an accused's rights within the criminal justice process.
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:41A
Proposed trial process reforms could erode accused's rights
The New Zealand Law Society is concerned that proposed reforms in the Law Commission's issues paper, Alternative Pre-Trial and Trial Processes: Possible reforms, would erode an accused's rights within the criminal justice process.
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:41A
DSI clears Jatuporn of lese majeste
In this case, DSI investigators at a meeting with prosecutors agreed not to indict Mr Jatuporn and other red-shirt core members after concluding their speeches were not in violation of Article 112 of the Criminal Code.
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:12A
Editorial: Criminal district court endorsements
Youthful and energetic, Guiney's legal experience has been dedicated to criminal law, and Republican voters should favor putting her skills on the bench. 337th Criminal District Court: Renee Magee has 20 years' experience as a prosecutor,
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:01A
Editorial: Criminal district court endorsements
Youthful and energetic, Guiney's legal experience has been dedicated to criminal law, and Republican voters should favor putting her skills on the bench. 337th Criminal District Court: Renee Magee has 20 years' experience as a prosecutor,
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:01A
Guest commentary: Stand-your-ground laws ignore racial bias realities
The subjectivity of these laws poses certain hazards, given the undeniable impact of race on the criminal justice system. Somehow, decisions that are made every day by police, prosecutors, judges and others about the guilt or innocence of people of
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:00A
Guest commentary: Stand-your-ground laws ignore racial bias realities
The subjectivity of these laws poses certain hazards, given the undeniable impact of race on the criminal justice system. Somehow, decisions that are made every day by police, prosecutors, judges and others about the guilt or innocence of people of
Updated: 05/10/2012 02:00A
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