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Unreasonable Doubt: Vincent Bugliosi Defends Agnosticism
His most recent book, Is God a Delusion? A Reply to Religion's Cultured Despisers was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of 2009. When he's not writing best-selling books, Vincent Bugliosi is a legendary prosecuting attorney.
Updated: 04/18/2011 07:38P
Law professor suspended over shoving incident
By Nathan Crabbe Kenneth Nunn, who teaches criminal law, received a week's suspension with pay for the Dec. 10 incident. An investigation by UF's human resource services found that Nunn shoved the student after a dispute over the use of a classroom.
Updated: 04/18/2011 07:19P
President signs bill to grant statutory bail to under trial prisoners
He said that the law envisaged special concessions to under trial women prisoners. The time frame specified for under trial women prisoners for eligibility to statutory bail is half of the time frame for male convicts, he said.
Updated: 04/18/2011 06:51P
OAS and International Criminal Court Further Cooperation to Strengthen
During a signing ceremony, held at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, Secretary General Insulza asserted that the International Criminal Court “represents a landmark in the history of international law, international criminal law, and international
Updated: 04/18/2011 06:50P
Feltex five back in court
Five former directors of Feltex Carpets are due in court this morning to defend an appeal for costs brought by the Ministry of Economic Development following last year's ground breaking criminal law suit. Former chairman Tim Saunders, chief executive
Updated: 04/18/2011 05:10P
Prominent Houston Attorney Passes Away
Roach held an impressive career: 23 years experience in criminal law, according to his law firm's website. He was the chief prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office and was awarded the “Outstanding Young Lawyer Award” by the Texas
Updated: 04/18/2011 04:29P
Manitoba moves to revoke licenses from convicted auto thieves
The change in law would ensure the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) is consistent with current Manitoba practice, which is to revoke licenses from individuals convicted of a variety of Criminal Code offences. Four new Criminal Code offences, which come into
Updated: 04/18/2011 04:21P
Utah lawmaker seeks to close 'Lonnie Johnson' loophole
Brad Daw, R-Orem, says the case exposed “a hole in Utah's criminal code.” Even though the law allows holding someone who is mentally incompetent if they are at serious risk to cause “serious bodily injury” to themselves or others, Daw said the problem
Updated: 04/18/2011 03:56P
Cops bite Dongya legally
Generally, after the arrest of a suspected criminal, police request the court to extend the custody of the accused to investigate the case further. However, in the Hadapsar case which involved a dog biting a constable, police have not requested further
Updated: 04/18/2011 03:56P
Lawmaker seeks to close 'Lonnie Johnson' loophole
Brad Daw, R-Orem, says the case exposed “a hole in Utah's criminal code.” Even though the law allows holding someone who is mentally incompetent if they are at serious risk to cause “serious bodily injury” to themselves or others, Daw said the problem
Updated: 04/18/2011 03:10P
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