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Proposal would allow home confinement for multiple DUI convictions
That proposal, along with an early earned release program for inmates, was part of so-called implementer legislation intended to, as some lawmakers described, put meat on the bones of the two-year budget framework the governor signed into law earlier
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:18P
Two NJ Supreme Court justices felt court had no place in deciding fate of
By MaryAnn Spoto/The Star-Ledger Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerNJ Supreme Court Justice Helen Hoens was one of two dissenters who felt the court should not wade into the territory of the executive and legislative branches in the Abbott vs.
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:17P
All drunk driving a crime: prosecutors
A driver is legally driving drunk if his or her blood contains 80 milligrams or more alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood. Drunk driving cases reported by police will face criminal charges filed without exception according to the articles in the newly
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:15P
All drunk driving a crime: prosecutors
A driver is legally driving drunk if his or her blood contains 80 milligrams or more alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood. Drunk driving cases reported by police will face criminal charges filed without exception according to the articles in the newly
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:15P
Stamford police settle civil rights complaint for $30000
STAMFORD -- A Norwalk couple last week settled a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Stamford Police Department's Narcotics and Organized Crime unit for $30000, resolving accusations a group of officers did not have a warrant during a botched raid
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:15P
Heat over bike issue still growing
Planning for bike traffic saves cities money. Planning for bike traffic makes it easier for motorists to drive around bikes and encourages more bicyclists to obey the law. Road rechannelizations increase public safety in Seattle.
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:14P
Judge Allows Disabled Activists' Lawsuit For Taxi Access
Advocates for the disabled won a decisive round on Tuesday in court against the city, when a federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit against the Taxi and Limousine Commission to make all city taxi cabs wheelchair accessible.
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:14P
Lawyer charged in bribery
Cartall, who specializes in railroad-related personal injury cases, worked as a railroad engineer before becoming a lawyer. I don't think that I can comment at this point in time, simply because of who I'm dealing with, Cartall said.
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:14P
Consumer activists seek labeling of genetically modified foods
Only Alaska, with its huge wild salmon industry, has passed a biotech seafood labeling law. On the issue of safety, both sides of the debate come armed with research. This year Spanish researchers published an overview of GMO food safety studies in
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:13P
Still No Details Released on Spirit Lake Murders; Cousin: DuBois Was Good Father
US Attorney Tim Purdon said Tuesday that no federal charges have been filed against DuBois and again said the investigation is ongoing, so no further information will be released at this time. The children, ages nine and six were allegedly killed
Updated: 05/24/2011 09:13P
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