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Edinburgh mother in appeal over baby death conviction
Liehne is also contesting the verdict in the light of the Cadder ruling. The Cadder judgement outlaws police questioning without giving the opportunity to call in a lawyer. The Cadder ruling has led to a review of some aspects of Scotish criminal law.
Updated: 03/01/2011 01:01P
Baby death mother in court appeal
Liehne is also contesting the verdict in the light of the Cadder ruling. The Cadder judgement outlaws police questioning without giving the opportunity to call in a lawyer. The Cadder ruling has led to a review of some aspects of Scotish criminal law.
Updated: 03/01/2011 01:01P
Senior's lobby group wants elder abuse added to criminal code
TORONTO, Ont. - A seniors lobby group is calling on the federal government to add the offence of elder abuse to the Criminal Code. The call comes as a Toronto couple stands accused of forcing a 68-year-old woman to spend four months living in a
Updated: 03/01/2011 12:40P
Stand-off forces govt to consider options
He said he would continue to protect the state's interests or he would risk facing charges of negligence of duty under Article 157 of criminal law. Chuti denied that the claims of damages against the concession holders were aimed at pressuring them to
Updated: 03/01/2011 12:26P
Steve Clark to Give Talk on Ethics, Community, Leadership
Before joining the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Clark was a visiting professor of law at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami. He taught criminal law, criminal procedure, advanced criminal procedure, advanced evidence, and race and racism.
Updated: 03/01/2011 12:25P
Seniors lobby group wants elder abuse added to the Criminal Code
The woman's son and daughter-in-law face charges of failing to provide the necessaries of life and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. Besides making elder abuse a specific crime, CARP is calling for a hotline to report abuse and increased support
Updated: 03/01/2011 12:11P
Dallas lawyers answer legal questions for free
On these designated nights, anonymous lawyers are available to answer questions in many law-related areas ranging from divorce and child support matters, to wills, insurance, employment, and criminal law matters. Residents needing assistance should
Updated: 03/01/2011 10:51A
Treasury Bailout Watchdog Barofsky to Become NYU Law Fellow
Barofsky, 40, who graduated from the law school in 1995, will teach a course on the financial crisis and be affiliated with programs on criminal law and on law and business, according to a statement from the school. “He's an alum we're extremely proud
Updated: 03/01/2011 10:31A
Supreme Court rules corporate body can be prosecuted for criminal offences
In a recent case filed by Iridium India Telecom Ltd against Motorola Incorporated,(1) the Supreme Court ruled on the question of corporate liability for criminal offences. The court held that a corporation or company can no longer claim immunity from
Updated: 03/01/2011 10:23A
Criminal Law: Sentencing – Prior Conviction – Violent Felony
Where a defendant was convicted of possessing a weapon in prison, the prior conviction qualified as a violent felony because the offense presented a serious potential risk of physical injury to another and possession of a weapon
Updated: 03/01/2011 09:41A
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