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Prisoner legislation did not need to be rushed, say experts
It upheld an appeal by teenager Peter Cadder, who was convicted of assault based on evidence gained before he spoke to his solicitor. ember of the Law Society of Scotland's Criminal Law Committee, Raymond McMenamin said that guidelines set out by the
Updated: 03/08/2011 09:00A
Legal community remembers Sola
Sola was a partner with the firm Weaver Simmons, where he specialized in criminal law. His death was announced during proceedings at the Sudbury courthouse March 2. Ontario Court Justice Randall Lalande took an opportunity to say a few words about Sola
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:04A
The DA-Zuma judgement: An administrative criminal-law cocktail?
The DA then brought a lawsuit to review the legality of the dropping of charges against Zuma. The North Gauteng High Court recently passed judgment in the matter recently. Some aspects of the judgment deserve closer scrutiny. To recapitulate the facts
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:08A
Fresno Attorney Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt Selected for Super Lawyers Blue
Hammerschmidt was selected in the Criminal Defense practice area. Hammerschmidt, who has been a licensed attorney for the past 23 years and has practiced in criminal law for 18 years, represents men and women in criminal matters in state and federal
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:03A
STATE v. WILLIAMS
{¶1} Defendant-Appellant, Christopher Williams, appeals from the judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Hancock County revoking his community control and imposing a twenty-eight-month prison term. On appeal, Williams argues that the trial court erred
Updated: 03/08/2011 05:33A
PEOPLE v. MAQUIZ
The court explained that criminal proceedings were suspended when appellant was "sent out for a review to determine whether [he was] competent." Appellant said that he had some "case law" on that, but the court refused to "get into a legal discussion"
Updated: 03/08/2011 05:31A
PEOPLE v. COLOMBINI
The conservatee is not a criminal defendant and the proceedings are civil in nature." (Conservatorship of Ben C., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 537.) "If appointed counsel in a conservatorship appeal finds no arguable issues, counsel need not and should not
Updated: 03/08/2011 05:31A
PEOPLE v. ITZUL-ZARATE
It is admissible to show "the physical, emotional, or mental effects upon the beliefs, perceptions, or behavior of victims of domestic violence" and is admitted when there is "a contested issue as to which [battered women's syndrome] testimony is
Updated: 03/08/2011 05:31A
SRI LANKA: The International Women's Day calls for denouncement, not celebration
While women also have equal rights under national, civil, and criminal law, questions related to family law, including divorce, child custody and inheritance, are often adjudicated by the customary law of each ethnic or religious group.
Updated: 03/08/2011 05:17A
Justice reform criticized
Canada's child advocates urged the federal government yesterday to back off proposed changes to the youth criminal justice law. The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates warn that Bill C-4 risks taking the justice system backward by putting
Updated: 03/08/2011 05:09A
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