Latest Criminal Law News
Police chief 'not above the law'
The offence under the criminal code states the person being prosecuted has to be employed in the public service. A Darwin magistrate threw out the case
Updated: 01/26/2011 10:32P
'I lost 2 sons,' says mother as pal is arrested in Port Richmond fatal shooting
Casseus is expected to be arraigned today in Stapleton Criminal Court on two counts of second-degree murder — one count under the "depraved indifference"
Updated: 01/26/2011 09:58P
Center for Public Interest Law hosts Criminal Law Panel
The Center for Public Interest Law began the spring semester with its annual Criminal Defense Speakers Panel on January 18, 2011. The panel featured three
Updated: 01/26/2011 08:59P
'Lock him up,' trustee says
The Canadian law was based on similar British legislation but went further, allowing the courts to mete out indefinite sentences, according to Public Safety
Updated: 01/26/2011 06:47P
State frees 92-year man accused of treason
The release of Mr Mututwa, who is still admitted to the University Teaching Hospital for diabetes and high blood pressure, brings the number of people
Updated: 01/26/2011 05:57P
Terrorism remains the main threat to Russia's security
Let me remind you that under the criminal law these supporters bear equal responsibility with those who perpetrate crimes, there is no difference.
Updated: 01/26/2011 05:21P
Cops to move court to issue summons to Modi
According to the law, Modi has to present himself in front of an inquiry committee within the time limit allocated if a court sends summons.
Updated: 01/26/2011 05:06P
Attorney General Martha Coakley opposes proposal to shrink drug-free zone
Coakley says “it's a little bit unusual” that the governor was discussing such criminal law changes in relation to the budget he was unveiling Wednesday.
Updated: 01/26/2011 04:15P
Irfan Yusuf: Pakistan's fractured groups use sharia law for own ends
stoning and the death penalty (collectively known as hudud) in those few Muslim-majority states where these form part of the criminal law.
Updated: 01/26/2011 03:45P
What makes cybercrime laws so difficult to enforce
When the Internet first “went commercial” and became affordable enough and easy enough to access for ordinary people (that is, those outside academia and
Updated: 01/26/2011 03:15P