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Ampatuan Jr. seeks indictment of witness
In a petition to the Manila Regional Trial Court dated March 16, Ampatuan asked the court to order Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, Chief State Prosecutor Claro Arellano and the panel of prosecutors in the Maguindanao massacre trial to indict witness
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:10P
Draft report finds Tories in contempt
The opposition cites the government for its refusal to produce full cost estimates for crime legislation and corporate tax cuts. While the motion finds the government in contempt, it does not recommend any punishment. The hearings resume Friday,
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:09P
Can My Boat Be Taken By a Lien Holder if I Declare Bankruptcy?
I now plan to file bankruptcy, but I am concerned that the lien may allow the plaintiff to seize the boat, even with the bankruptcy. Can I do anything to protect the boat? A: Our reader is facing at least three important questions: First,
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:09P
Can My Boat Be Taken By a Lien Holder if I Declare Bankruptcy?
I now plan to file bankruptcy, but I am concerned that the lien may allow the plaintiff to seize the boat, even with the bankruptcy. Can I do anything to protect the boat? A: Our reader is facing at least three important questions: First,
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:09P
Texarkana, Arkansas Police Crackdown On Underage Drinking
It is against the law in all states for anyone under the age of 21 to drink alcoholic beverages. Arkansas's Underage Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Law, makes it illegal for anyone under age 21 to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:09P
Police: Money, Eviction Motive In Arson
Three other businesses located in the same building -- two bail bond offices and a law office -- were also damaged. During the investigation, officials determined Aareskjold had recently been told he was being evicted and stood to gain financially from
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:09P
Murder trial ends with four guilty verdicts
“It's been a long case, but these are hard-core gang members and the jury recognized that,” lead prosecutor Hans Almgren told reporters following the March 7 verdict. Defense attorney James Crowder maintained that the evidence presented did not support
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:07P
Jury returns mixed verdict in Jefferson case
James Jefferson has been found not guilty of attempted murder, but guilty of discharging a firearm with intent to wound. A Kitchener, Ont. jury reached the decision in its second day of deliberations in the case. The main point they had to consider was
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:07P
Local deputy honored for DUI arrests
at a statewide law enforcement and community recognition event in Sacramento on March 26. “We want to recognize them for the work they do in preventing injuries and saving lives,” Myers said. “Their heroic act is getting DUI drivers off the road.
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:06P
Court rulings allow progress on Remgrit demolition
Further, the Bankruptcy Court ruled that the delinquent taxes on the property at 1005 Arctic St. be released by the city after it is demolished, and the owner must pay $4500 immediately and keep current on all future taxes. The city will realize a net
Updated: 03/17/2011 05:04P
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