Criminal Law 
NY prosecutors have too much power – New York Post
And this comes amid an explosion of criminal laws in this state. It may sound like warranted crackdown, but don’t be fooled: It’s really part of a move to shift power to pols and prosecutors — and it leaves average … Continue reading
Researchers advise criminal law to consider new discoveries in neuroscience – Examiner
According to researchers the criminal justice system should take greater account of new discoveries in neuroscience which show how a difficult childhood can affect the development of a young person’s brain which can lead to an increased risk …
Fraud is Widespread and Rampant in Canada, Says Expert Fraud Investigator – msnbc.com
The company is not a conventional law firm, but a legal support resource that focuses on litigation and legal recovery of assets for its victims and criminal prosecution for the criminal fraudsters. In the conduct of its legal support services, … Continue reading
Chemists offer law enforcement crime solving tool – phys.org
(Phys.org) — University at Albany researchers have developed a method to determine the caliber and type of weapon used in a crime by analyzing gunshot residue (GSR). Using near-infrared (NIR) Raman microspectroscopy and advanced statistics, the …
The loss of a nephew to a violent crime causes a defense lawyer to question her beliefs in the absolute of civil liberties – Washington Post
I had been an investigative intern and law clerk for the very same D.C. Public Defender Service (PDS) that successfully defended the man who acknowledged asphyxiating my nephew during the criminal portion of the case. At the agency, I had … Continue reading
Amazon categorizes Rodney King’s memoir as ‘criminal biography’ – Los Angeles Times
In the years after the riots, he had a number of run-ins with the law, which included crashing his car in … But does “The Riot Within” constitute a “criminal biography”? The other bestselling books on Amazon’s top “Criminal biographies … Continue reading
Free Criminal Background Check ●● WEIRD! Public Criminal Background Checks Online Reveal All – PR-USA.net
This is good news, since you don’t have to go to criminal courts and law enforcement institutions – it would take a lot of time, it would be expensive and sometimes not even possible to do that easily. There are … Continue reading
Criminal Justice Commission reappoints state’s attorneys for Hartford, Waterbury – Connectcut Plus
Thomas, who retired. As State’s Attorney she is the chief law enforcement officer for the Judicial District of Hartford, which includes the capital city and 18 surrounding communities. She joined the Division of Criminal Justice as a Deputy Assistant …
Investigators laud proposed expansion of Pa. wiretap law – Philadelphia Daily News
would expand residents’ ability to make secret recordings of criminal activity. It also addresses many technological advances, such as the use of disposable, prepaid cellphones. “When this law was enacted, we were tapping home phones …
A Troubled Childhood, A Troubled Brain, How New Research May Affect Criminal Law – Medical Daily
Recent discoveries in neuroscience could be shaping the future of criminal law. New studies are showing how a difficult childhood could affect brain development increasing the risk of crimes committed as a teen. The brain’s development may be …
