Criminal Law 
Philippines now haven for transnational cyber-crime groups—police – Global Nation
While cyber-crime syndicates use sophisticated technology, he rued that “law enforcers in the country are lagging behind in terms of training and equipment.” Pagdilao asked Congress to prioritize passing the proposed cyber-crime prevention law to …
Law firm that collects taxes and fees for Memphis says crime is ‘not the norm’ – Memphis Commercial Appeal
Officials with a Texas-based law firm that collects taxes and fees for the city of Memphis said last week the organization moved swiftly to deal with two local employees who possibly were involved in criminal activity and that the firm … Continue reading
Crime report for Oct. 22 – Canton Repository
Listed information, including addresses, has been gathered from arrest and incident reports publicly available at area law enforcement agencies. If your name appears here and your case was dismissed or you were cleared of a crime, let us know by … Continue reading
Caribbean islands struggling to dismantle gangs – Associated Press
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (AP) — When Dudley Williams was a police commander in the mid-1980s, law enforcement in St. Kitts and Nevis was a leisurely occupation. Violent crime was rare on the sleepy specks of land in the eastern Caribbean.
GOP legislators ponder easing Florida drug laws, adding treatment – Orlando Sentinel
TALLAHASSEE — Republican lawmakers are looking at easing some of Florida’s drug laws and establishing more treatment programs for offenders. For lawmakers wary of looking soft on crime, the idea has a big argument in its favor: It could save … Continue reading
Crime dips in Flagler, rises a bit in Volusia – Daytona Beach News-Journal
TALLAHASSEE — Crime is continuing to decline in Florida. State law enforcement officials Friday said the number of crimes dropped by 2 percent in the first six months of 2011 compared to the same period last year. Crimes have decreased … Continue reading
Foreign violent criminals seek early release from Texas prisons under new law – Examiner
Texas authorities are being flooded by requests from violent criminals in prisons from foreign countries to be deported back home. A new law in Texas allows for the early release from prison of prisoners who are deported. This could afffect … Continue reading
Are Crime Victims Beneath the Law – - Part 9, Let the Games Begin – Associated Content
Trials under the American Justice System patterned after its English counterpart is an “adversary system.” Article VI of the United States Constitution states “In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy trial by an impartial … Continue reading
GOP legislators ponder easing Florida drug laws, adding treatment – Sun Sentinel
TALLAHASSEE — Republican lawmakers are looking at easing some of Florida’s drug laws and establishing more treatment programs for offenders. For lawmakers wary of looking soft on crime, the idea has a big argument in its favor: It could save … Continue reading
Crime stoppers Corner – Tallahassee Democrat
People wanted by local law-enforcement agencies and Big Bend Crime Stoppers will be featured here on a daily basis. If you know how to locate one of these people, call the Crime Stoppers hot line at 574-TIPS or (888) 876-TIPS. … Continue reading
