Latest Criminal Law News
New law turns threatening police into felony
Hohenberg and Miller began trying to change the law after an incident with Kennewick police Detective Mary Buchan in December 2009. A DUI suspect became hostile and confrontational when Buchan arrived at the hospital to take him to jail.
Updated: 04/14/2011 11:18A
AJ Cook Returns to Criminal Minds?
a whopping 21 episodes of Tru Calling (with Eliza Dushku) and she guest starred in a Law & Order: SVU episode titled “Mask”, but the Canadian actress is probably best known for her character Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau on CBS crime drama Criminal Minds.
Updated: 04/14/2011 11:12A
High Court rules MPS broke the law in its use of 'kettling'
Mr Fordham [the protestors' barrister] submits that the defendants' contention that there were groups within the Climate Camp who were intent on disorder or criminal damage is largely unsupported by the evidence. We think this is correct.
Updated: 04/14/2011 11:07A
5 persons detained as suspects in blast case already (Video)
The law-enforcing agencies of Belarus have detained 5 suspects in the criminal case related to the terrorist attack in Minsk metro. It has been stated at the press-conference in Minsk by deputy Porsecutor General of Belarus Andrei Shved, Interfax-Zapad
Updated: 04/14/2011 10:47A
'The Wire' Cast Members Participate in Panel at Harvard Law About Urban Poverty
News One reported, and coincided with law professor Charles Ogletree's announcement of this spring's seminar: "Race and Justice: The Wire." The course description states that reading assignments will focus on police procedure, criminal codes,
Updated: 04/14/2011 10:22A
Governor Scott Outlines Prescription Drug Problem In Florida
Testimony of Governor Rick Scott Before the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Hearing on the Growing Danger of Prescription Drug Diversion on April 14, 2011.
Updated: 04/14/2011 10:20A
Analysis: All agree polygamy can cause harm, but court to decide if it's
Cheryl Milne of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children and the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights was blunt in her assessment of the BC government's six decades of "acquiescence" regarding Bountiful.
Updated: 04/14/2011 10:01A
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Publishes "The Paradox that is
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - April 14, 2011) - In conjunction with the release of this article about property forfeiture in Texas, Houston Criminal Lawyer John Floyd of John T. Floyd Law Firm announces the formation of the Asset and Forfeiture Division
Updated: 04/14/2011 09:54A
Around the web, April 14
[Globe and Mail (via @j_leclerc)] Oklahoma court affirms dismissal of suit seeking to blame mobile phone providers for distracted driving. [Jackson] Due process and legal niceties lacking in Dubai, even (and perhaps especially) for tourists.
Updated: 04/14/2011 09:50A
New anti-crime law will hold landlords accountable
The legislation was introduced by Andrew Swan, minister of justice and attorney general. When passed into law, Bill 16 would expand the type of illegal activities that law enforcement could bring before the courts under the criminal organization
Updated: 04/14/2011 08:25A
Primary Categories