Criminal Law

Arizona Leads the Nation in Youth Binge Drinking and Drug Use; Mesa Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Recent CDC Survey Results – YAHOO!

The Law Office of James E. Novak, PLLC is a criminal defense firm in Tempe, AZ. James Novak, Attorney at Law, is also as former Maricopa County criminal prosecutor. He holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master Degree in Psychology and … Continue reading

Les Iverson’s prosecution advice shows our drugs laws have gone to pot – Daily Mail

The principle behind what he said, however, is just the same as for other crimes. It involves a repudiation of law and justice in favour of the interests of the criminal which would be jeopardised if he were made to … Continue reading

Do Law Enforcement Officers Have "A Code" Or A Culture Where They Overlook The Transgressions Of Other Cops Or Retired Cops? – Forbes

One of the more common questions on police discussion forums is whether officers would extend professional courtesy to firefighters, dispatchers, criminal justice students, members of the military, medical personnel, friends, family, wives …

Crime Blotter: Foot stabbing – San Francisco Examiner

A nightclub security guard was slashed in his foot early Tuesday morning by a rowdy customer in the Excelsior neighborhood, police Officer Albie Esparza said. A 27-year-old San Francisco man was reportedly becoming belligerent at the club in the 4700 … Continue reading

Veto of SC criminal record expungement bill stands – The State

“At every point in that process, law enforcement and the victim could oppose the pardon and expungement,” Rutherford said. Since it’s difficult for people with even minor criminal records to find good work, the implications of defeating …

Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk selected for Criminal Justice Award – verdenews

Bestowed by the State Bar Board of Governors, the award recognizes “that criminal law prosecutor who, during his or her career, has worked tirelessly to advance the principles of criminal justice by representing the public’s interest with integrity …

Should bullying be a criminal offense in Arkansas? – Today’s THV

“The law requires any staff member or teacher to report, make a report about it promptly and for the school administrators to do something about it promptly,” says Senator Johnson. But as for any criminal action, Senator Johnson says the … Continue reading

Spare young people criminal records for sake of their careers, says drugs adviser – Daily Telegraph

“We would like to see less young people given criminal records because that has an impact on … while other critics said that those who break the law must live with the consequences of their actions. However Mrs May said … Continue reading

Proposed Japanese Law Could Throw Downloaders in Jail – Wired News

Unauthorized downloads of copyrighted material and creating backup copies of a DVD or Blu-ray disc could soon carry criminal penalties in Japan if proposed amendments to the nation’s copyright code become law. Violators could spend up to two …

Dallas officials see municipal fines as untapped cash cow – Pegasus News

The purpose of criminal law is not to turn a profit. City staff in Dallas criticized municipal court judges in a presentation to the city council last week for not using their offices to maximize revenue from Class C misdemeanor … Continue reading