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Author Gler and Publisher Zarakolu Convicted
Prosecutor Kas?m ?limo?lu said at the third and final hearing, "According to the criminal law, handing down a restricting prison sentence on the grounds of this sort of publications does not comply with a moderate and democratic society".
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:49A
Russians were Fined $3.5 Thousand and Released in Courtroom
The court found Russians guilty under Art. 293 Part 2 of the Criminal Code of Belarus and sentenced each of them to a fine of 300 basic units (Br10.5 million, or about $3.47 thousand), after which they were released from custody in the courtroom.
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:47A
Girlfriend beating ruling 'sends wrong message'
Magistrate Mizzi had to treat the matter as a contravention under the Criminal Code and, in this case, the law lays down that when it comes to the specific charges filed against Mr Sammut vis-a-vis the woman, “no proceedings shall be instituted except
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:28A
Special Prosecutor Appointed in Surrey Six Investigator Probe
Her case is significant because it set legal precedents in three areas of Canadian Law: Her case is the first known case where a juror has had sexual relations with a murder defendant after his trial, the only case where a juror has faced criminal
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:04A
On the Street
Bill Iverson, board member of Prairie Pine Mutual Insurance Company in Alexandria, was the recipient of a prestigious Volunteer of the Year award at the 116th annual convention of the Minnesota Association of Farm Mutual Insurance Companies.
Updated: 03/11/2011 02:42A
Huskies' Fogerson suspended indefinitely
When an athlete is arrested or charged with a violation of criminal law, they are placed on administrative suspension from all team activities pending further investigation. If the allegation is a misdemeanor, the head coach can remove the player from
Updated: 03/11/2011 02:17A
Graffiti vandals to clean up mess
“Damaging someone's property is not art – it's a criminal act,” said Mr Elmes. “Graffiti is an act of vandalism and it's against the law. “This latest arrest is the culmination of great policing and intelligence work across multiple agencies.
Updated: 03/11/2011 02:14A
Safe at home
The Thunder Bay men are wanted for Mafia association, a crime under Italian law. But, it's not a crime under Canada's Criminal Code, said Antonio Nicaso, a southern Ontario-based journalist who's written several best-selling books on organized crime.
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:13A
DA Rice Speaks at Animal Lovers League About New Rescue Efforts
The Animal Cruelty Unit handles all felony and misdemeanor cases, including animal abandonment, severe physical abuse, domestic violence-related abuse and criminal neglect, such as food or water deprivation, lack of medical care or shelter.
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:11A
Farmingdale Lobby Committee Introduces Legislative Proposals in Albany
The Animal Cruelty Unit handles all felony and misdemeanor cases, including animal abandonment, severe physical abuse, domestic violence-related abuse and criminal neglect, such as food or water deprivation, lack of medical care or shelter.
Updated: 03/11/2011 01:11A
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