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Towards a North American Police State and Security Perimeter: US-Canada
This includes ratifying and making the Shiprider a legal and permanent program which will require amending the Criminal Code, along with the RCMP and Customs Act. The joint initiative officially known as the Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law
Updated: 05/14/2012 08:48P
Towards a North American Police State and Security Perimeter: US-Canada
This includes ratifying and making the Shiprider a legal and permanent program which will require amending the Criminal Code, along with the RCMP and Customs Act. The joint initiative officially known as the Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law
Updated: 05/14/2012 08:48P
California victims' group files lawsuit to remove death penalty abolition from
The Criminal Justice Legal Foundation filed a petition with the California Court of Appeal on Monday. The Sacramento-based group argues the initiative violates a state law limiting propositions to single subjects. If passed, the measure would abolish
Updated: 05/14/2012 08:35P
Elms College in Chicopee to offer a bachelor's degree in criminal justice
CHICOPEE — Elms College will offer a new bachelor's degree program in criminal justice starting in September. The backbone of the program will be in forensic science and technology used by law enforcement. Fitting with the socially conscious tradition
Updated: 05/14/2012 07:49P
How Honduras Can Pull Off Five Centuries Of Legal Reforms In A Decade
Honduran soldiers patrol poor neighborhoods in the outskirts of Tegucigalpa due to a deterioration of the police force, which has been involved in organized crime. By editor In this week's New York Times Magazine, Adam Davidson profiles Paul Romer,
Updated: 05/14/2012 07:39P
Oaminal releases new book on political law
Oaminal's other books are Textbook on the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, Human Security Act of 2007, Compendium on Arrest, Search and Seizure, Special Penal Laws, Criminal Law Manual for PNP Officers, The Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure
Updated: 05/14/2012 07:21P
Gov. Walker's legal defense fund questioned
Walker has said he is not the target of the investigation, but under state law, only those elected officials who are charged with a crime or under investigation can set up legal defense funds. Walker says he set up the fund under the guidance of the
Updated: 05/14/2012 07:20P
Scullion wins business from failed giant Ross Harper
By ERIKKA ASKELAND Scullion Law has acquired a number of client books from the failed Ross Harper solicitors for an undisclosed sum. The Hamilton-based practice will take over the firm's criminal and property divisions, as well as part of its family
Updated: 05/14/2012 07:12P
'Alice's Law' among bills to combat insurance fraud
"It is not a victimless crime," said Seward. "Anyone who purchases auto insurance in New York state is a victim because they're paying more because of [auto] fraud." Alice's Law (S.1685/A.6177) is sponsored by Seward and Assemblyman David Weprin,
Updated: 05/14/2012 06:39P
Capitol Alert: California ballot measure on death penalty faces legal challenge
By David Siders The Sacramento-based Criminal Justice Legal Foundation petitioned the 3rd District Court of Appeals today to remove from the November ballot a proposal to abolish the death penalty in California, arguing it violates the state's
Updated: 05/14/2012 05:58P