Criminal Law 
Hawaii: New law allows trafficking victims to expunge prostitution convictions – Washington Times
Still, Dr. Laderer argues that the law has benefited many survivors: “A victim’s criminal record can be a major impediment in almost every aspect of daily life, whether applying for a job, renting an apartment, or requesting credit.
Eugene Robinson: The GOP’s crime against voters – Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Republican-led crusade for voter ID laws is revealed as a cynical ploy to disenfranchise … The GOP is trying to pull off an unconscionable crime. Late last month, the majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Mike …
What Kind of Society and Criminal Does California Deserve? – Huffington Post
In addition to the death penalty, California’s criminal justice system has been fueled by the Three Strikes Law, which states that if a person is convicted of any felony, and has two or more prior strike convictions, he or she … Continue reading
Protecting taxpayers’ money: Commission proposes to strengthen use of criminal law against fraudsters – eGov Monitor
Misuse of EU funds for criminal purposes puts the EU’s objectives of generating jobs and growth and improving living conditions at stake. With public finances under pressure throughout the EU, every euro counts. The European Commission, has therefore …
‘Smart Choices’ program educating juveniles on what laws not to break – Today’s THV
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AG Office) – The ‘Smart Choices, Better Chances ‘ law education program is designed to help young people understand the criminal laws in Arkansas and the consequences for violating them. The program is founded on the premise … Continue reading
Dealers ‘laugh at drugs law’, says ex-police chief – The Independent
But he insisted he was personally opposed to decriminalisation and that the Government had “no intention whatever” of relaxing the law. Today, Trevor Pearce, director general of the Serious and Organised Crime Agency (Soca), said he did not agree that … Continue reading
Crime victims asked to provide DNA samples – Sun Sentinel
Crime labs in Broward and Palm Beach counties are seeing an increase in DNA cases as law enforcement agencies rely more heavily on collecting DNA clues for a larger array of cases as the technology improves. “As the processing techniques … Continue reading
The GOP’s crime against voters – Orlando Sentinel
The Republican-led crusade for voter ID laws is revealed as a cynical ploy to disenfranchise … The GOP is trying to pull off an unconscionable crime. Late last month, the majority leader of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Mike …
The NSA’s warrantless wiretapping is a crime, not a state secret – The Guardian
This week, cellphone carriers publicly reported that US law enforcement made an astounding 1.3m demands for customer text messages, caller locations, and other information last year. The disclosure has sparked a flood of press coverage and …
’99 Problems’ Law Review Article: Professor Examines Jay-Z’s Seminal Crime Story – Huffington Post
Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” has become something of a crime anthem, a cathartic inversion of “I Fought The Law.” In the song, a younger Jay-Z is transporting drugs in his car when he sees dreaded flashing lights behind him. Over the … Continue reading
