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Somali Freighter Pirates May Face Attempted Murder Charges in South Korea
Under South Korea's criminal law, the penalty for murder while engaged in an act of piracy can be death or a life sentence. While a failed attempt to kill
Updated: 02/07/2011 12:27A
State senator proposes study of Indiana's marijuana laws
Karen Tallian (D-Portage) sent the proposal to the Criminal Law and Sentencing Policy Committee, which evaluates criminal laws as well as sentencing laws
Updated: 02/07/2011 12:05A
Report: Ease workload of city cops
Intensify the level and scope of community engagement and criminal justice/social service partnerships. 7. Establish the position of senior sergeant in the
Updated: 02/07/2011 12:02A
SC to hear case against decriminalisation of gay sex
People and organisations from different field have come out in support of or against the path-breaking verdict sparking a controversy.
Updated: 02/06/2011 11:50P
SC to hear on decriminalisation of gay sex today
People and organisations from different field have come out in support of or against the path-breaking verdict sparking a controversy.
Updated: 02/06/2011 10:56P
Germany freeze aid due to repressive media law
Federal Development Minister of Germany Dirk Niebel announced the aid freeze in a letter to the Malawian Minister of Finance Ken Kandodo.
Updated: 02/06/2011 10:33P
Tonight's Law & Disorder: Feb. 6, 2011
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. • Drugs: Zachary A. Welch, 19,
Updated: 02/06/2011 09:13P
Complaints against HPD officers often stick
An underlying challenge facing Houston police management is that officers fired for serious misconduct can often win their jobs back, using the appeals and
Updated: 02/06/2011 09:03P
Opinions – Maryland Court of Appeals: 2/7/11
By Daily Record Staff Criminal Law Weapons possession BOTTOM LINE: Defendant's constitutional challenge to CL §4-203(a)(1)(i), which prohibits wearing,
Updated: 02/06/2011 08:34P
Twelve states aim for college gun rights
Before the law allowed senior criminal justice major Sean Langan to drive, smoke or drink, he knew how to safely fire a gun. Langan grew up around guns;
Updated: 02/06/2011 08:10P