Criminal Law

Crime and Non-Punishment: When Cops And DA’s Are The Problem Rather Than The Solution – Forbes

He cites an egregious example of dysfunction in law enforcement in San Francisco … which is by far the biggest employer and source of tax revenues in the impoverished and crime-plagued city. I myself recently encountered two first-hand …

Texas hate crime law has little effect – Austin American-Statesman

When Cody Carmichael confessed to San Antonio police in March 2010 that he’d shot 24-year-old Troy Clattenburg in the back of the head, it seemed an open-and-shut hate crime. Clattenburg had tried to kiss him, Carmichael told authorities, so he … Continue reading

Perception’: New TNT crime show will keep you guessing – Washington Post

One of the most addictive elements of crime dramas is playing detective along with the show, hour after hour, such as when a “Law & Order” marathon suddenly devours the entire afternoon. So, just a warning to procedural junkies looking … Continue reading

Figures show drop in Punta Gorda crime – News-Press

Mid-year crime figures for Punta Gorda have been forwarded to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Those numbers show crime in Punta Gorda is at its lowest point in at least a decade, according to a news release from the … Continue reading

Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Attorney John Lueck Launches California Criminal Law News Blog – YAHOO!

Rancho Cucamonga attorney John D. Lueck took a big step in his mission to offer aggressive criminal defense for his clients, with a new blog that highlights some of the ins and outs of criminal law for Californians. “I’ve worked … Continue reading

Rancho Cucamonga Criminal Defense Attorney John Lueck Launches California Criminal Law News Blog – PRWeb

The more informed and educated my clients are about the law, the better I can get to the information I need to tailor their defense to best represent their interests. This blog will go a long way toward that goal. … Continue reading

Police: Punta Gorda crime rate lowest in 10 years – msnbc.com

And most importantly, we take great pride in making Punta Gorda the least desirable place for predatory criminals.” The police department has forwarded those crime numbers t the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to be validated.

New Law for Sex Crime Prosecutions in PA – WBNG-TV

(WBNG Binghamton) People accused of sexual crimes in Pennsylvania will no longer be allowed to avoid prosecution because of technicalities. Pennsylvania was the only state that did not allow experts to explain how victims of sexual assault …

Tempe crime down; Ariz. Mills not auto theft haven it once was – msnbc.com

and information-sharing with other law enforcement agencies to thwart organized auto theft syndicates,” said Molly Enright, public information officer for the Tempe Police Department. To enhance the security of shoppers’ vehicles and deter crime …

Police waging war on 180 crime gangs – BBC News

There are up to 180 gangs committing a wide range of crime in Northern Ireland, say police. The PSNI and other law enforcement agencies are devoting increasing resources to tackling the threat posed by well-organised gangs, but their activities …