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Parliament: loan sharking now a criminal offence
LOAN sharking and profiteering are now a criminal offence, punishable with up to 14 months in prison, according to a new law passed yesterday. Even though the legislation was passed unanimously,
Updated: 04/15/2011 03:42A
Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Analyzes Suggested Changes by S.B. 163 to
According to Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer Joel M. Mann, “SB 163 clarifies current criminal procedure law that is vague and ambiguous, which frequently leads to ridiculous results. The point of the 12-hour hold is to let cooler heads prevail,
Updated: 04/15/2011 03:37A
Law president to give evidence to bill committee
The President of the Isle of Man Law Society will give evidence to a committee looking into the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill this afternoon. Jason Stanley will be questioned by the House of Keys Committee examining the Bill.
Updated: 04/15/2011 03:23A
Law and order Airmen see justice served in Iraq
Her work builds a case file that she turns over to the Iraqi justice system to try a detainee in Iraqi custody. BAGHDAD - A verse in the Quran goes “call to witness, from among your men, two witnesses. And, if two men be not found, then a man and two
Updated: 04/15/2011 02:54A
Inside The Pirate Business: From Booty To Bonuses
Miller said ransom shares for pirate workers were divided between those who did the more dangerous jobs — hijacking on the sea — and those who did the safer tasks on land. "Shares on land would relate to taking care of hostages once they were taken
Updated: 04/15/2011 02:49A
Patricia Lykos
After passing the Texas bar exam, Lykos became an attorney for her own law firm. In 1980, Harris County Commissioners Court appointed her judge of a county criminal court, and later that year, she was elected to that position.
Updated: 04/15/2011 02:08A
How Keli Lane's sentence was determined
Criminal law specialist Gregory Elks said Justice Anthony Whealy had the option available to sentence her to life in jail, but her age, background and circumstances at the time of the crime would have been considered in his sentence.
Updated: 04/15/2011 01:49A
Georgia passes immigration bill similar to Arizona's
Since his election, however, Deal has warned that immigration laws should not place an "undue burden" on employers, raising concerns among foes of illegal immigration that he was wobbling. A Deal spokesman declined to comment late Thursday on the
Updated: 04/15/2011 01:17A
Auckland District Law Society Criticises Legal Aid Changes - Not Warranted
The independent criminal barm provides a high?quality service and is vital to the efficient and fair operation of the justice system. The fundamental and rapid changes to the criminal justice system mean it is difficult for established and talented
Updated: 04/15/2011 01:16A
New state law protects the wrong element
Unlike the failed HB 1126, which would have disrupted gang activity through injunctions, Senate Bill 5242 will now be a tool for outlaw motorcycle groups to circumvent our state traffic laws. This measure has passed through our legislature,
Updated: 04/15/2011 12:14A
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