Criminal Law 
OUR VIEW: A new National Registry on Exonerations casts doubt on the accuracy of our criminal justice system – Everything Alabama Blog
The registry, a joint project of the University of Michigan Law School and the Center on Wrongful Convictions … Strange said the numbers actually make the case that Alabama’s criminal proceedings result in very few errors.
Chipotle faces criminal probe over hiring practices – Allentown Morning Call
Mexican food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said on Tuesday that federal prosecutors are conducting an investigation into possible criminal securities law violations relating to its hiring practices and statements. The company said in a …
Railroading John Edwards: Welcome to the Starship Enterprise – Huffington Post
But there’s a slight snag since ex post facto laws are unconstitutional. The U.S. Constitution says so in Article I, Section 9, Clause 3 It is not the role of prosecutors to create or expand criminal laws. Any expansion must … Continue reading
New law sobers up drunk drivers in China – NetIndia123.com
Police across China handled 368,000 drunk driving cases since May 1, 2011, when China’s amended Criminal Law took effect, the Beijing News quoted Huang Ming, vice minister of public security, as saying Wednesday. The cities of Beijing and …
EDITORIAL: Reform marijuana laws on two fronts – drug courts and decriminalization – LehighValleyLive.com
be fined up to $1,000 and lose their driver’s license under New Jersey law, along with a rap sheet that can follow them for five years or more. The Assembly bill would eliminate jail terms and criminal records for possession … Continue reading
New law sobers up drunk drivers in China – New Kerala
Police across China handled 368,000 drunk driving cases since May 1, 2011, when China’s amended Criminal Law took effect, the Beijing News quoted Huang Ming, vice minister of public security, as saying Wednesday. The cities of Beijing and Shanghai both … Continue reading
New law sobers up drunk drivers in China – Thaindian.com
Police across China handled 368,000 drunk driving cases since May 1, 2011, when China’s amended Criminal Law took effect, the Beijing News quoted Huang Ming, vice minister of public security, as saying Wednesday. The cities of Beijing and Shanghai both … Continue reading
Reebok India files criminal complaint against former top employees – Xinhua News Agency
In an emailed statement to the media, Adidas said: “We are given to understand that our criminal complaint has been registered for investigation by the Indian law enforcement authorities. Please understand that we cannot provide any other details since the … Continue reading
How Canada Lost Its Pardon: Record Suspension Services of Canada and the Changes in Canadian Law – PR.com
In March 2012, The Government of Canada passed Bill C-10, ending the old pardon system and changing laws regarding criminal records, setting the foundation for the establishment of Record Suspension Services of Canada. Toronto, Canada, May 23, 2012 –(PR …
China’s drunk driving cases drop 40 pct following new law – Xinhua News Agency
Police across China have handled 368,000 drunk driving cases since May 1, 2011, when China’s amended Criminal Law took effect, the Beijing News quoted Huang Ming, vice minister of public security, as saying on Wednesday. The cities of Beijing and … Continue reading
