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Local agencies begin DUI, underage drinking prevention campaign
A joint effort by local law enforcement agencies to prevent drunk driving and possession of alcohol by underage persons was launched Friday afternoon. Local troopers of the Colorado State Patrol, deputies of Chaffee County Sheriff's Office and officers
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:12P
Both sides fire off on self-defense bill
The Assembly Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would automatically let someone off-the-hook for killing a home invader, if they feel their life is in danger. “When an individual is faced with a potential life
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:11P
Prison inspector's report highlights overcrowding fears
Justice Minister Alan Shatter said he accepts that overcrowding presents a significant challenge. He said that its his intention to explore alternatives to custody as a means of reducing the pressure in prisons - while at the same time ensuring that
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:11P
'Parliamentary Committee wants tribunals scrapped'
5/30/2011 4:46:45 PM - The Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs has advocated the complete abolition of regional tribunals as part of the country's judicial system, Justice Prof. AKP Kludze, a former Supreme
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:11P
HC Adjourns Yeddyurappa Case to June 2
Justice Keshav Narayan adjourned the hearing of the interim application filed by Sirajin Basha, the city-based advocate who along with his associate KN Balaraj had filed a private complaint against Yeddyurappa and his family members.
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:11P
Cali judge suspended for 5-year delay of trial
violates two of the most important principles of the administration of justice, speed and efficiency, without adequately justifying the defendant's negligent act," said Ovidio Claros Polanco, a representative from the board. The disciplinary board said
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:10P
Sean Kingston moved to ICU after watercraft crash
In a 2007 interview with The Associated Press, Kingston described his music as a fusion of reggae, pop, rap and R&B. "It's Sean Kingston genre. I have my own genre," Kingston told the AP at the time. "No disrespect to no artist or dudes out there.
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:10P
Mladic could be sent to war crimes court in days
BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia may send Ratko Mladic to face genocide charges in The Hague within four days, a justice official said on Monday, despite riots by nationalists angry at the Bosnian Serb general's capture after 16 years on the
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:10P
Report highlights serious concerns at prison over-crowding
The Justice Minister Alan Shatter says he accepts that over-crowding presents a significant challenge. Justice Minister Alan Shatter says it is his intention to explore alternatives to custody as a means of reducing the pressure in prisons while at the
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:09P
19-year-old charged in death of boy hit while riding bike; more Alabama crime news
Dothan officer put on leave after weekend DUI arrest: Dothan police officer Brent Parrish, 40, has been put on administrative leave pending an internal investigation following his arrest over the weekend on a DUI charge, the Dothan Eagle reports.
Updated: 05/30/2011 12:09P
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