Latest Criminal Law News
Order of Canada Lawyer led war on death penalty
Walsh is being recognized for "his dedication to criminal law in Canada for more than 70 years and for his advocacy against capital punishment," the Office
Updated: 12/31/2010 09:29A
Tymoshenko free to celebrate New Year in family circle
She was charged with a criminal offense under Part 3 of article 365 of the Criminal Code (abuse of power or office that entailed serious consequences).
Updated: 12/31/2010 09:08A
Tymoshenko free to celebrate New Year with family
She was charged with a criminal offense under Part 3 of article 365 of the Criminal Code (abuse of power or office that entailed serious consequences).
Updated: 12/31/2010 09:08A
Abortion law, as it could have been
Whether a mother's life was at risk would be decided by a committee of three practitioners who would take into consideration medical conditions and the risk
Updated: 12/31/2010 08:57A
Abortion laws hot topic in 1980 Queensland
Tegan Simone Leach, 21, and her partner, Sergie Brennan, 22, faced a trial in Cairns for allegedly importing and using the abortion drugs RU486 and
Updated: 12/31/2010 08:43A
Changes to Turkish law create confusion over limits to arrest
According to changes made to the 102nd article of the Criminal Procedure Code, or CMK, the trial limit for suspects in serious crimes is two years,
Updated: 12/31/2010 08:37A
PEOPLE v. LEE
This is defendant Hyang Lee's second appeal regarding the propriety of a criminal protective order. Lee argues that the trial court did not have proper
Updated: 12/31/2010 07:51A
PEOPLE v. JACOBS
The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict as to the counts alleged against Uribe, and the trial court declared a mistrial.
Updated: 12/31/2010 07:51A
IN RE R.S.
He admitted touching her vagina with his fingers skin to skin. He denied penetration. When asked how the act made him feel inside, RS answered ambiguously,
Updated: 12/31/2010 07:50A
Prominent Lawyer Harry Walsh Awarded Order of Canada
Walsh is receiving the honour for his dedication to criminal law in Canada for more than 70 years, and for his advocacy against the use of capital
Updated: 12/31/2010 07:25A