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Class educates Military Magnet Academy students on criminal justice system
They have a chance to learn about the law and protective services. On the day News 2 visited the Military Magnet Academy, students in the Law Enforcement and Protective Services class, leaned about the items found inside a crime scene kit.
Updated: 05/17/2012 07:19A
Crime Intelligence paid journos - report
The allegation emerged in an official document compiled by Colonel Kobus Roelofse of the SAPS anti-corruption task team and lodged in court papers by Freedom Under Law (FUL) on Tuesday. FUL, represented by former World Bank director Dr Mamphela
Updated: 05/17/2012 07:08A
These petty laws are an insult to the public
A 1994 Home Office research study found that the law led to a 70 per cent rise in public-order prosecutions, due to 'a net-widening effect' whereby 'some forms of low-level disorder were for the first time being drawn within the ambit of the criminal
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:46A
Pre-adults need help, not criminal punishment
I believe you misquoted District Attorney Barry Staubus, reporting that he was eager to “persecute” violators of the new law banning synthetic drugs. His duties are the same as pronounced on the radio show, Mr. District Attorney, that aired Wednesdays
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:36A
Green Rush: Medical marijuana becomes criminal cash crop
Law enforcement authorities say drug traffickers are hiding behind California's medical marijuana laws, established in 1996 to help people manage nausea and pain associated with serious illnesses, and distributing the drug illegally.
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:31A
Criminal probe into ex-Dewey chief rumbles on as last top partner departs
Partners still with Dewey as of last Thursday (10 May) received an email telling them to retain all documents in their possession related to a variety of the firm's business practices, according to three partners who received the email.
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:25A
Protesters: No jail for ex-student in webcam case
AP Several hundred protesters gathered Monday at the New Jersey State House to show support for a former Rutgers student convicted of bias intimidation and to call attention to what they see as injustices in New Jersey's hate-crime laws.
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:17A
China Takes Action to Stop Software Counterfeiting
“This case has set a precedent and an exemplary role for similar cases, demonstrating the fact that judicial authorities in China have been increasing the penalties for piracy,” said Huang Jingping, executive director of Criminal Law Research Center of
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:15A
China Takes Action to Stop Software Counterfeiting
“This case has set a precedent and an exemplary role for similar cases, demonstrating the fact that judicial authorities in China have been increasing the penalties for piracy,” said Huang Jingping, executive director of Criminal Law Research Center of
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:15A
Closing arguments to begin in John Edwards case
US District Court Judge Catherine C. Eagles set the two-hour limit for closing arguments. The jury is expected to begin deliberating Friday. On Wednesday, Edwards' team wrapped up their defense without calling him, his mistress or daughter to testify,
Updated: 05/17/2012 06:11A