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House panel OKs releasing elderly prisoners
Cain asked the House Committee on the Administration of Criminal Justice to embrace House Bill 138 as a way to lower the state's costs for car-ing for older inmates with health problems. The legislation would make certain offenders eligible for parole
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:35P
Convicted Texas killer executed: 'I am at peace'
Bradford was pronounced dead at 6:25 pm Wednesday, nine minutes after the lethal drugs began. In a final statement, Bradford thanked his friends and said: "I am at peace." The 42-year-old Bradford was on parole for a robbery conviction when he was
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:34P
Morgenthau and Silver On Secure Communities
“That is why, during the 35 years I was district attorney in Manhattan, my policy was to never share the names of individuals involved with the criminal justice system to immigration authorities until after they were convicted of a serious crime.
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:32P
Morgenthau and Silver On Secure Communities
“That is why, during the 35 years I was district attorney in Manhattan, my policy was to never share the names of individuals involved with the criminal justice system to immigration authorities until after they were convicted of a serious crime.
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:32P
Crowne Plaza Hotel Could Get New Owner After Bankruptcy Proceedings Collapse
By AP By Jenna Carlesso June 02--HARTFORD -- The owners of the Crowne Plaza hotel missed a crucial deadline in their bankruptcy proceeding, almost certainly meaning that the hotel will get a new owner, the city's chief operating officer said Wednesday.
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:31P
Warrant collection program bringing in big bucks
"We've created a different environment" for outstanding traffic citations, Coyne said. "Life happens, people end up shoving them into their glove box, and they go into warrant." The marshals unit also responds to other Southern Nevada law enforcement
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:31P
N.J. Supreme Court rules uninsured motorists cannot sue for injuries from
By MaryAnn Spoto/The Star-Ledger John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerSupreme court associate justices Helen Hoens, Barry Albin, Jaynee LaVecchia, Roberto A. Rivera-Soto and temporary justice Edwin Stern listen to arguments during a hearing in this April 2011
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:30P
N.J. Supreme Court rules uninsured motorists cannot sue for injuries from
By MaryAnn Spoto/The Star-Ledger John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerSupreme court associate justices Helen Hoens, Barry Albin, Jaynee LaVecchia, Roberto A. Rivera-Soto and temporary justice Edwin Stern listen to arguments during a hearing in this April 2011
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:30P
Supreme Court to California: 'Release the Hounds'
So began Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's enraged dissent. Release up to 46000 convicted felons, the court recently ordered the state of California. In a 5-4 decision, the court gave California two years to reduce its prison "overcrowding" -- or
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:29P
Small claims courts could cover cases up to £15000
Reports suggest the Ministry of Justice is reviewing the limits for which it will cover disputes in the small claims court procedure, currently limited to cases worth up to £5000. Changes proposed for April 2012 could see this figure trebled to £15000
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:29P
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