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'Spy Gadgets' Ruling Outlaws Cell Phones
The problem is, the list of such devices takes a single page and is vague enough to allow law enforcement agencies to interpret it in wildly varying ways — a privilege officials do not fail to use. The Criminal Code outlaws
Updated: 03/31/2011 05:58P
Ecuador: Don't Prosecute President's Critics
In a democratic system, presidents shouldn't be using criminal law to block public debate over their actions and policies. (Washington, DC) - President Rafael Correa's efforts to prosecute his critics for defamation under criminal law is a serious blow
Updated: 03/31/2011 05:52P
No Winners and Losers in Penn's Case - Judge
On March 2, 2011 jurors deliberated for some three hours before coming to the unanimous guilty verdict of a total of 12 counts relating to Indecent Sssault, Buggery and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 years old between
Updated: 03/31/2011 05:16P
Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief – Pro Se Motion – Timeliness
Where a defendant filed his pro se motion for post-conviction relief 96 days after the mandate in the case issued, the defendant waived his right to proceed under Rule 29.15, so the motion court's judgment is vacated.
Updated: 03/31/2011 04:35P
Criminal Law: Post-Conviction Relief – Effectiveness Of Counsel – Witness
Where a first-degree murder defendant argued that his counsel was ineffective for failing to investigate whether a witness received leniency in an unrelated case for her trial testimony against the defendant, the defendant did
Updated: 03/31/2011 04:25P
BREAKING NEWS: Andre Penn Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Exactly six days ago, High Court Judge, Justice Indra Hariprashad-Charles listened to arguments from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs. Elizabeth Hinds and Penn's lawyer, Dane Hamilton, QC. Mr. Hamilton in his submission asked Justice Charles
Updated: 03/31/2011 02:16P
The Internet is no place for Cyber Bullying
Yes it is a criminal code offense. Often the person harassing someone online does not believe that their harassment will be turned over to the authorities. Some of the people sending out harassing emails seem to believe that their victim will not turn
Updated: 03/31/2011 02:01P
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Updated: 03/31/2011 12:53P
Jay Mohr a Bad Boy on Law & Order Criminal Intent
He'll be unraveling this performance on the set of Law & Order: Criminal Intent in an episode called “Rispetto”. According to Deadline, Nyle Brite, unlike Sheen, is a “rockstar” fashion designer whose every creation turns to gold.
Updated: 03/31/2011 12:25P
After supreme court decision, will other witnesses remain immune?
The minority regarded the factual and policy assumptions made by the majority as threatening change on an experimental basis in areas such as family and criminal law, where the impact of a change in the law was unpredictable.
Updated: 03/31/2011 12:04P
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