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POINDEXTER v. COMMONWEALTH
Criminal defense counsel should be aware that representation of persons charged with criminal law violations is not a faucet to be turned on and off at their convenience. Upon undertaking representation, defense counsel becomes a participant in the
Updated: 04/18/2011 07:17A
POWELL v. COMMONWEALTH
Alan Powell (Powell) appeals from a Jefferson Circuit Court denial of his motion to expunge a prior felony conviction that was nullified by a gubernatorial pardon. Although nothing in Kentucky law bestows upon the trial court the authority to expunge a
Updated: 04/18/2011 07:16A
BARROS-VILLAHERMOSA v. U.S.
To succeed on a claim for malicious prosecution in Puerto Rico, the claimant must prove four elements: "1) that a criminal action was initiated or instigated by the defendants; 2) that the criminal action terminated in favor of plaintiff;
Updated: 04/18/2011 07:05A
Hawass convicted in criminal court but still holds Egypt's antiquities portfolio
Today, a criminal court verdict sentenced Zahi Hawass, minister of state for antiquities affaires to one year in jail, fined him LE1000 and released him of his ministerial duties for refusing to implement a verdict issued last year by an administrative
Updated: 04/18/2011 05:29A
Long-term resident deported to UK
MEREDITH GRIFFITHS: Professor Mary Crock is an immigration law specialist at the University of Sydney. She says the immigration department is breaching international obligations. MARY CROCK: Under international law there are obligations to respect
Updated: 04/18/2011 05:03A
Court case revives gay 'rights' debate
'In order to do so I have to cross the border to South Africa where my sexuality is recognised and protected by law. 'Sometimes I fear for my safety in South Africa, in fact I was nearly hijacked before. Many times I feel like a criminal when I enjoy
Updated: 04/18/2011 04:11A
Criminal records could be made secret
It soon will be easier for many convicted drug offenders to conceal their criminal histories, and — for the first time — dealers and illegal growers will have a shot at sealing their records too. A law passed in March requires drug
Updated: 04/18/2011 03:59A
William Sinclair Joins Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White
Sinclair is an experienced litigator who concentrates his practice in the areas of complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense. STSW's civil and criminal capabilities are known throughout the US and the firm is highly regarded for its
Updated: 04/18/2011 03:25A
British man deported from Australia
He is being deported because of his criminal record. Mr Tucker has convictions for a number of crimes, including attempted murder, and was in prison when each of his three children were born. Home Affairs Minister Brendan O'Connor says proper processes
Updated: 04/18/2011 03:13A
Hungarian ministries are not publishing their contracts according to law
From a business point of view, state-owned companies affected by the glass-pocket law might often omit publishing certain data for fear of revealing their business secrets. “If we think they act bona fide, this could be the reason.
Updated: 04/18/2011 03:13A
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