Archive for March, 2010

Former RAF serviceman gets five years for child sex abuse offences – Press and Journal

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Former RAF serviceman gets five years for child sex abuse offences Press and Journal He further argued that the offences were “out of character” and that his client had no previous convictions and had struck up a relationship with a woman … and more

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Impact of parent’s jail term on children ‘should be factor’ – The Herald

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The Herald Impact of parent's jail term on children 'should be factor' The Herald Often that will mean a custodial sentence , and indeed sometimes that will be in the best interests of the child. However, imprisoning low-level offenders …

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Jeffrey Skilling, convicted Enron boss, claims trial was prejudiced – The Guardian

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CBS News Jeffrey Skilling, convicted Enron boss, claims trial was prejudiced The Guardian Both maintain that their convictions depend on a so-called “honest services” fraud law that is worded unconstitutionally vaguely. The supreme court's nine … Enron's Jeff Skilling takes fight to Supreme Court Reuters UK all 503 news articles

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Garden Court North Chambers > Proposed government cuts to criminal legal aid … – Linex Legal (registration)

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Garden Court North Chambers > Proposed government cuts to criminal legal aid … Linex Legal (registration) By working in that way we have over the years won many cases in which there would have been convictions if it had not been for the hard work we put in. …

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Garden Court North Chambers > Brigid Baillie joins chambers – Linex Legal (registration)

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Garden Court North Chambers > Brigid Baillie joins chambers Linex Legal (registration) 16/02/10 Bryony Poynor to run London Marathon 12/02/10 Brigid Baillie joins chambers 12/02/10 IPP sentence quashed 10/2/10 GCN write to MoJ and LSC in …

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Ripper Peter Sutcliffe seeks release date as psychiatrist says conviction for … – Times Online

Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by .

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BBC News Ripper Peter Sutcliffe seeks release date as psychiatrist says conviction for … Times Online The judge said that Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, had provided details of about 20 previous relevant cases where a “whole life” sentence had been set. … Ripper in court bid for freedom The Sun all 203 news articles

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Road-rage man avoids prison – Oxford Mail

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Road-rage man avoids prison Oxford Mail Judge Bruce McIntyre gave Chittock a 12-month sentence , suspended for two years, and ordered him to do 200 hours' unpaid work. He said: “You have missed …

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Alley Cat Allies Calls for Passage of Maryland Anti-Cruelty Measure – Earthtimes (press release)

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Alley Cat Allies Calls for Passage of Maryland Anti-Cruelty Measure Earthtimes (press release) The bill would increase the maximum jail sentence for misdemeanor animal cruelty convictions , making offenders eligible for a year of jail time rather than … and more

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Devon yachtsman jailed for ‘piracy protection’ shotgun – BBC News

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BBC News Devon yachtsman jailed for 'piracy protection' shotgun BBC News But Judge Graham Cottle said the boat builder father, who had no previous convictions , had possessed the gun for 20 years after disarming a man at a party …

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Ripper in court bid for freedom – The Sun

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Ripper in court bid for freedom The Sun If that happened, Sutcliffe's case could be referred to the Appeal Court, which could overturn his murder convictions . Prosecutors argued Sutcliffe “knew … and more

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