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The scope of discovery of experts
The court began by identifying several relevant common law principles gleaned from R v Stone,(11) a then-recent criminal law Supreme Court decision that
Updated: 12/21/2010 10:22A
PEOPLE v. DARON
It sentenced Daron under the Three Strikes law to consecutive sentences of 25 years to life for the two convictions, plus 5 years under Penal Code section
Updated: 12/21/2010 07:17A
PEOPLE v. GARBUTT
Under California's statutory scheme, "no discovery shall occur in criminal cases except as provided by" section 1054 et seq., unless as mandated by the
Updated: 12/21/2010 07:11A
PEOPLE v. DIAZ
Diaz was 18 years old when questioned, with a prior juvenile criminal history. Diaz suffered a conviction for grand theft, in violation of Penal Code
Updated: 12/21/2010 07:10A
Sweden's case against WikiLeaks' Julian Assange
"We have a rape concept which is wider than in many other countries," said Petter Asp, professor of criminal law at the University of Stockholm.
Updated: 12/21/2010 07:05A
Justice Dept. Is Criticized as Corruption Cases Close
Mr. Breuer, emphasizing that he was not discussing any particular case, noted that criminal law was just one of several ways by which society policed the
Updated: 12/21/2010 06:36A
Justice Dept. Is Criticized as Corruption Cases Close
“Conduct that people think is reprehensible or immoral doesn't mean it's criminal,” Mr. Breuer said. “If there is a criminal case to bring, we'll bring it.
Updated: 12/21/2010 06:24A
Tunisia Hosts Colloquium On "Human Rights And Criminal Proceedings Bonds"
Previously, Tunisian Criminal Sciences and Comparative Criminal Law Association chairman and Human Rights Coordinator-General Ridha Khemakhem laid emphasis,
Updated: 12/21/2010 06:17A
Justice Dept. Is Criticized as Corruption Cases Close
Mr. Breuer, emphasizing that he was not discussing any particular case, noted that criminal law was just one of several ways by which society policed the
Updated: 12/21/2010 06:11A
Solon seeks review of juvenile justice system
Trenas filed House Bill 3815 to push for the immediate review of Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, noting that criminals
Updated: 12/21/2010 05:55A