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The state's "10-20-life" law was implemented in 1999 and credited with helping to lower the violent crime rate. Anyone who shows a gun in the commission of certain felonies gets an automatic 10 years in prison. Fire the gun, and it's an automatic 20
Updated: 05/19/2012 04:08P

CPD: Known criminal arrested again
Local law enforcement report that a man well known for criminal activity, including theft, drugs, and probation violations, has again been arrested. This latest arrest is for two counts of aggravated burglary. Clarksville Police report that on May 18,
Updated: 05/19/2012 03:35P

Mom's 20-year term for firing warning shot fuels controversy over Florida's
The state's "10-20-life" law was implemented in 1999 and credited with helping to lower the violent crime rate. Anyone who shows a gun in the commission of certain felonies gets an automatic 10 years in prison. Fire the gun, and it's an automatic 20
Updated: 05/19/2012 03:31P

Latido sells Darin starrer 'Homicide'
In Hernan Goldfrid's "Homicide," Darin plays a criminal law lecturer who is convinced that one of his best students (Alberto Amman, "Lope") has committed a brutal murder. His investigation becomes an obsession. Production is produced by Gerardo
Updated: 05/19/2012 03:19P

Vatican: New book of leaked documents 'criminal'
More AP National News VideoMore>> Deputies: Fla. mom fatally shot her 4 children then herself; 3 returned to house after fleeingMore Deputies: Fla. mom fatally shot her 4 children then herself; 3 returned to house after fleeingMore Suspect in Tenn.
Updated: 05/19/2012 03:11P

Dreamboard member found guilty for participating in international criminal
We want the community to know that the US Attorney's Office and the Department of Justice, along with our federal, state and local partners, are committed to protecting children from these vile criminals.” According to court documents and evidence
Updated: 05/19/2012 02:42P

Tampa Mother Gets 20 Years For Firing Warning Shot At Husband
(AP) — A Tampa area woman will spend 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot at her husband who she felt was threatening her. Marissa Alexander had never been arrested before she fired a bullet at a wall one day in 2010 to scare off her husband
Updated: 05/19/2012 02:35P

Dispensation of justice responsibility of state: CJP
The Commission recommended that a penal section may be inserted in the Pakistan Penal Code to punish delinquent Investigating Officers who fails to carry out the investigation diligently in accordance with law. The Commission also considered proposal
Updated: 05/19/2012 02:14P

Dispensation of justice responsibility of state: CJP
The Commission recommended that a penal section may be inserted in the Pakistan Penal Code to punish delinquent Investigating Officers who fails to carry out the investigation diligently in accordance with law. The Commission also considered proposal
Updated: 05/19/2012 02:14P

Students warn Que. emergency law could fuel unrest
The law also has the support of some business associations and institutions. Michel Leblanc, president and chief executive of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, said, "The objective was to pause the troubles. It was important to find a way to
Updated: 05/19/2012 02:10P