Latest Criminal Law News
Cyber crimes on steep rise
Under the Information Technology Act, a total of 420 cases such as hacking computer systems or forging digital signatures were reported in 2009,
Updated: 01/21/2011 01:01P
Lawyers to file prosecution case against Yeddyurappa on Monday
A criminal complaint will be lodged against the chief minister under Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 197 of the
Updated: 01/21/2011 12:27P
UB Lecturer remanded under dubious Statutory Instrument
If one is charged under the new amended sections of the criminal law, and one does not have the means to pay an attorney to apply to the Supreme Court for
Updated: 01/21/2011 11:22A
Montenegro toughens Law against money laundering
“One of the MONEYVAL experts' recommendations refers to the definition of the crime of money laundering in the Criminal Code, in line with the conclusions
Updated: 01/21/2011 11:21A
Highlights of anti-corruption developments around the world
The Spanish Criminal Code was significantly amended in 2010 by Act of Parliament 5/2010 dated 23 June 2010 (the "Act"), which came into force on 23 December
Updated: 01/21/2011 11:06A
Punish false accusers
“Yet, the Revised Penal Code provides aggravated criminal liability for any public officer found taking advantage of his position.
Updated: 01/21/2011 11:03A
OSGOOD v. BROWN
Criminal Law, supra, § 6, p. 321.) Under section 261, subdivision (a)(2), the means used to accomplish a rape is by force or fear. (CALCRIM No.
Updated: 01/21/2011 08:38A
PEOPLE v. MERCADO
Remember the proposition of law that I gave you earlier that all stricken testimony you're not to consider, you're not to consider at all.
Updated: 01/21/2011 08:22A
PEOPLE v. WHITE
In addition, a criminal defendant who learns that relevant documents were improperly withheld may move for a new trial pursuant to Penal Code section 1181,
Updated: 01/21/2011 08:11A
Court of Human Rights: five recent Article 10 cases – Hugh Tomlinson QC
They also took into account the relatively modest criminal sanctions [49]. Although this case involved a use of the criminal law – something which has been
Updated: 01/21/2011 07:07A