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Conservative MPs double maximum penalty for masked rioters to 10 years
Government MPs passed the amendment over the objections of the NDP opposition, who argue the bill is a sham because wearing a mask to commit a crime is already an offence under the Criminal Code. Blake Richards, the Conservative backbencher who
Updated: 05/10/2012 01:24P
Candidates list qualifications, issues facing office
My criminal law enforcement experience allows me to take the precinct 1 constable's office to a new level. I desire to be more than a mere presence within the community. The professional qualifications that I have earned throughout my law enforcement
Updated: 05/10/2012 01:23P
Mapuche: Congress Approves Anti-discrimination Law
After action by Chile's Congress, Mapuche will have a way to defend themselves from discrimination after the passing of a new law following the murder of a gay man earlier this year. Chile's congress passed a hate-crimes law Wednesday night [9 May
Updated: 05/10/2012 01:08P
Imprisoned for insulting royalty: Thais question law after prisoner's death
Ampon, 62, died of liver cancer in jail. He was convicted last November of “lse majest”, a law that prohibits anyone from insulting the royal family. He allegedly sent four text messages to a government official in which he insulted the queen.
Updated: 05/10/2012 01:00P
Probe crimes against lawyers - centre
Johannesburg - Recent criminal acts against two advocates in Gauteng should be investigated, the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) said on Thursday. It came out in support of a call by General Council of the Bar chairperson Gerrit Pretorius that the
Updated: 05/10/2012 12:53P
Probe crimes against lawyers - centre
Johannesburg - Recent criminal acts against two advocates in Gauteng should be investigated, the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) said on Thursday. It came out in support of a call by General Council of the Bar chairperson Gerrit Pretorius that the
Updated: 05/10/2012 12:53P
Lawyer Is Suspended from Law Practice for Taking Quest for a Promotion Too Far
By Debra Cassens Weiss An assistant corporation counsel accused of threatening a lawsuit against his boss unless he got a promotion and some cash has been suspended from law practice for a year. The lawyer, Neil Howard Braunstein of Fanwood, NJ,
Updated: 05/10/2012 12:49P
What In The?!?! Viewing Child Porn Is Legal In New York? (DETAILS)
"Merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not, absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law." "Rather, some affirmative act is required (printing, saving, downloading, etc.)
Updated: 05/10/2012 12:23P
What In The?!?! Viewing Child Porn Is Legal In New York? (DETAILS)
"Merely viewing Web images of child pornography does not, absent other proof, constitute either possession or procurement within the meaning of our Penal Law." "Rather, some affirmative act is required (printing, saving, downloading, etc.)
Updated: 05/10/2012 12:23P
The FOCUS Act Hearing: Unpersuasive Criticisms and Tacit Admissions
By Paul Larkin Thankfully, the law sometimes reflects common sense. Here's an example: Innocent people ordinarily do not remain silent when accused of having committed a crime or some other misconduct. As the result, it is reasonable to infer that such
Updated: 05/10/2012 12:08P
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