A couple important statistical studies have been released this month. First, the DOJ’s Uniform Crime Report for 2007 was released. Basic take: violent crime is continuing a modest decline. Somewhere, James Q. Wilson is undoubtedly scribbling another editorial explaining why this shows that America is fortunate to be the world’s biggest incarcerator. Second, every year […]
READ MOREAB 259: The Daily Journal Op-Ed on California’s Proposed Salvia Law
Below is the text of an op-ed I published today in the Daily Journal arguing against California’s AB 259, which would ban the sale of salvia to minors. This is not a position I take lightly, because I genuinely do believe it’s important to legislate in a manner that protects kids. But I can’t support […]
READ MOREI’m Your Pusher: Purdue Pharma Cops to Oxycontin Charges
Today is clearly not a good day at Purdue Pharma, which is being pilloried in the press and in the blogosphere after pleading to charges of “misleading] regulators, doctors and patients about oxycontin’s risk of addiction and its potential to be abused.” As a PR issue, it’s a mess. On the other hand, the $600 million […]
READ MOREWill Gunwalker export violations bust criminal investigation wide open?
A ‘Fast and Furious’ Conspiracy In 2010 a Border Patrol Officer, Brian Terry, was shot and killed close to the US/Mexican border in Arizona. An investigation into Terry’s death sparked a controversy which still rages beneath the surface. Writer and lawyer David T. Hardy wrote “Did Fast & Furious Violate the Arms Export Control Act?” […]
READ MOREPolice: Woman Shot Intruder 9 Times In Self Defense
Police: Woman Shot Invader 9 Times In Self Defense A man who was shot and killed following a confrontation with an Atlanta woman probably had been stalking her for days, the Gwinnett police said. Law enforcement suspects there may be other victims. The 53-year old woman, a counselor at a private school, was alone when […]
READ MOREOpen carry deters armed robbery in Kennesaw
Two Georgia Men Deter Armed Robbers Between Bites The debate in Georgia has raged about the right to carry concealed weapons in public. While some think that wearing guns openly results in the loss of surprise during an attack, other believe that openly carrying handguns thwarts a criminal assault. For two Georgia men, Matt Brannan […]
READ MORECriminal Law of the People’s Republic of China
Chapter V The Crime of Encroaching on Property Article 263. Those robbing public or private property using force, coercion, or other methods are to be sentenced to three to 10 years in prison in addition to fine. Those falling in one or more of the following cases are to be sentenced to 10 years or […]
READ MOREThe Case of Salim Ahmed Hamdan
Salim Ahmed Hamdan’s Trip Through Hell Courtesy of the American Governmen With a wife and two daughters, Salim had to earn a living. Life in Yemen was hard. A compatriot told him about work opportunities in Afghanistan. Salim didn’t know that morning as he kissed his family goodbye that he wouldn’t see them again for […]
READ MORECriminal Law:Republic of China
Table of Contents: Part I General Provisions Chapter I Tasks, Basic Principles, and Scope of Application of the Criminal Law Chapter II Crimes Chapter III Punishments Chapter IV The Concrete Application Of Punishments Chapter V Other Provisions PART II Special Provisions Chapter I Crimes of Endangering National Security Chapter II Crimes of Endangering Public Security […]
READ MOREThe Georgia Attorney General Crosses the Line of Decency – Schedules Execution before the US Supreme Court Can Hear the Case
ATLANTA (AP) — A death row inmate who has drawn international headlines with claims that he is innocent of killing a Savannah police officer is scheduled to be executed later this month, Georgia authorities said Wednesday. Troy Davis, who is on death row for gunning down a Savannah police officer in 1989, is scheduled to […]
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