Latest Criminal Law News
Report will be taken seriously
Currently Article 530 of the Criminal Procedure Law states that bail should only be used as a means to ensure that the defendant appears in court on the
Updated: 02/02/2011 03:13A
Tomei announces Co-Chair assignment in Salem
addiction issues run up against the criminal justice system. These assignments help me bridge the gap between treatment providers and law enforcement.
Updated: 02/02/2011 03:03A
Laws protect those who can't speak
Still, the RCMP and other police departments can lay animal cruelty charges under the Criminal Code. And some municipalities also have got into the act with
Updated: 02/02/2011 02:19A
Bill targets HIV-positive defendants in sex cases
The bill was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standing Committee. It now goes before the Senate for
Updated: 02/02/2011 01:46A
Q & A: Can I get a speeding ticket while driving because of an emergency?
Billings Police Sgt. Kevin Iffland said state law doesn't include exceptions about breaking traffic laws for people driving personal vehicles.
Updated: 02/02/2011 01:23A
Boost to Legal Research – GNLU promotes awards for research papers
Criminal Law (Law of Evidence), Direct Taxation, Family Law, Food Security and Agro-Economy, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Insurance Law, Media Law
Updated: 02/02/2011 01:09A
Hillsborough police officer will receive MADD award
innovative and creative program involvement, belief in the organization's message and dedication to law enforcement and criminal justice.
Updated: 02/02/2011 12:54A
Cates: Death is justice, not vengeance
The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard nearly three hours of testimony on two bills that would expand the death penalty.
Updated: 02/02/2011 12:20A
Critics rip hasty probation report
“It isn't very detailed or nuanced,” said Chris Dearborn, a criminal law professor at Suffolk University. “The most important piece right now is to get rid
Updated: 02/02/2011 12:15A
Dorchester and Talbot Counties next to Benefit from ICE Strategy to use
immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law
Updated: 02/02/2011 12:07A