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Alleged domestic battery offender is shot by police
Louis Martinez is a Chicago Police officer, has a Masters' degree in Criminal Justice Administration, writes for police magazines, is an author.
Updated: 02/01/2011 12:12P
Gov. Susana Martinez to require police officers to ask about immigration status
The executive order says: “State law enforcement officers shall inquire into the criminal suspect's immigration status, and report relevant information to
Updated: 02/01/2011 11:54A
Cates endorses death penalty for home invasion murder
"I am seeking justice for the next family whose lives could be changed forever," Cates told the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.
Updated: 02/01/2011 11:48A
John Ensign Senate Ethics Committee Probe Moves Forward
Federal criminal law bars former Senate aides from lobbying in the Senate for a year after they leave their congressional jobs.
Updated: 02/01/2011 11:46A
Special counsel named in Sen. John Ensign ethics case
Federal criminal law bars former Senate aides from lobbying in the Senate for a year after they leave their congressional jobs.
Updated: 02/01/2011 11:20A
Special counsel named in Ensign ethics case
The Justice Department has dropped an investigation into whether Ensign conspired with the husband of the woman to violate federal lobbying restrictions.
Updated: 02/01/2011 11:08A
Special counsel named to conduct preliminary inquiry in Ensign ethics case
The Justice Department has dropped an investigation into whether Ensign conspired with the husband of the woman to violate federal lobbying restrictions.
Updated: 02/01/2011 11:00A
Obama's YouTube Comment on Drug Legalization Shows Progress
By definition, removing something from the sphere of criminal justice requires legalizing or decriminalizing it. If Obama really believes this,
Updated: 02/01/2011 10:59A
Felon charged with impersonating lawyer
Owing to his own personal experiences with the criminal justice system, Tahir Malik became so familiar with courtrooms that he was able to act on more than
Updated: 02/01/2011 10:42A
EU officials express 'regret, dissapointment' that Tymoshenko couldn't visit
In this vein the EU also recalls the need to ensure that the criminal law is not used for political ends. While fully respecting the judicial process,
Updated: 02/01/2011 10:30A