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Here's a jail primer—for those about to go in
I know people who have "gone in" for a variety of reasons—from family squabbles to corporate warfare to criminal offences and more—and in all cases, if they have followed some simple rules of engagement, like not making the bail application the end-all
Updated: 04/25/2011 08:31A
Hacked evidence not always admissible
Hacking is an indictable offence under the Canadian Criminal Code with a maximum 10 years imprisonment. The code defines hacking as any unauthorized use of a computer to: obstruct, interrupt or interfere with the lawful use of data.
Updated: 04/25/2011 08:27A
A Hunger for Justice
criticized the sudden detention order as a violation of the Indonesian Criminal Code and the Judicial Code of Conduct which precludes judges from taking sides in a case before them. Said Nasution: "I've been practicing law for 50 years and just
Updated: 04/25/2011 04:51A
'Law and Order: Criminal Intent' to Take on 'Spider-Man' Musical Accident
"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" may have inspired an upcoming episode of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent". While no one has confirmed that it is a rip-off of the troubled Broadway production, the story that focuses on "a high-flying, fast-crashing show"
Updated: 04/25/2011 03:48A
Portland Law Firm Challenges Police Search of Cellphones
JDL Attorneys LLP, a Portland, Oregon, criminal defense law firm, has brought a case before the Oregon Supreme Court testing how traditional police search powers operate when confronted with portable digital data on iPhones and other devices.
Updated: 04/25/2011 03:14A
Panel created to review penal code
“Many of our systemic justice issues can be traced to our antiquated general penal law passed way back in 1932 when we were under American occupation,” de Lima said. According to de Lima, the review would be conducted by the newly formed Criminal Code
Updated: 04/25/2011 03:14A
The Chetson Firm, a Raleigh Criminal Defense Law Firm, Adds Attorney Moseley
The Chetson Firm, a North Carolina criminal defense law firm, announced today the addition of Attorney M. Moseley Matheson to its team starting in May 2011. Matheson will join Raleigh criminal defense lawyer Damon Chetson in providing outstanding legal
Updated: 04/25/2011 03:10A
High Court recommends action against Sessions Judge for cursory comment
A single-judge bench of Gujarat High Court has recommended action against a Sessions Judge after the latter termed a settled principle of criminal law 'outdated', while denying bail to an accused of rape and kidnapping. Taking serious view of the order
Updated: 04/25/2011 03:07A
INTERNET LAW - Overview of Internet Gambling in Canada
The Criminal Code of Canada (hereinafter referred to as “the Code”) makes it illegal to gamble within Canada unless the activity falls under sections 201, 202 and 206 of the Code. Operation of legalized gambling falls under the jurisdiction of the
Updated: 04/24/2011 10:45P
HC recommends action against Sessions judge
A single-judge bench of the Gujarat High Court has recommended actions against a Sessions judge after the latter reportedly termed a principle of criminal law settled by the Supreme Court as “outdated” while denying bail to an accused of rape and
Updated: 04/24/2011 09:05P
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