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Punitive justice system ineffective for drug cases
Using the criminal justice system as a punitive system – rather than making better use of the time and resources – makes no sense when the majority of
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:51A
Mediation has great value and outcomes in JP Court
I served as a judge in Justice of the Peace Court and as chief of investigative services for the Court of Common Pleas. I served 35 years in the system.
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:50A
Fil-Am couple pleads guilty to Florida forced-labor charges
Some 39 Filipino workers allegedly duped into forced labor in country clubs and hotels in Southeast Florida are likely to get justice after a couple who
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:48A
CANADA: Windsor law dean candidate alleges racism
Emily Carasco, who teaches family and immigration law at the university, is also seeking payments for "injury to dignity" of $60000 (US$58589) from the
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:44A
Ayodhya verdict likely to head to Supreme Court: Advani
The CBI had sought the court's intervention to revive criminal cases against Advani and others, against whom the trial court had dropped the charge of
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:40A
Our Neighbors
Revisions to the chapter By-Laws and Standing Rules were read, voted on and passed. Members were given information on the state convention to be held in
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:36A
Arizona immigration debate puts Sheriff Paul Babeu in spotlight
"You cannot divorce or separate illegal immigration from our job, as much as people have tried to do that, say this is not our job or responsibility," Babeu
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:35A
Arizona immigration debate puts Sheriff Paul Babeu in spotlight
"You cannot divorce or separate illegal immigration from our job, as much as people have tried to do that, say this is not our job or responsibility," Babeu
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:35A
Police seek driver who fled scene of fatal accident in Richardson
had his left leg severed in the crash, police said. Another couple that was trailing the Santoses on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle dodged the accident.
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:34A
Dead victims await justice
Earlier this year, Tacoma police applied for a $500000, 18-month grant from the National Institute of Justice. The money would pay for two detectives,
Updated: 09/19/2010 03:33A