DUI AND CRIMINAL LAW NEWS
The following articles are designed to keep you abreast of major legal news as it happens. Legal News contains recent stories about criminal law trends, recent court rulings, new bills passed by Congress, and much more. This section also features breaking stories on DUI/DWI laws and rulings around the nation.
Appeal by Former Enron CEO Skilling Denied
Man Charged with Fraud Red Flagged
CA Court for Drug Addicts and Mentally Ill
Man Convicted of Murder, Proven Innocent
New York Police Officer Charged with Assault
Texas Death Sentences at Historic Low in 2008
Minnesota Man Charged with Assault
NYC Police Officers Indicted for Assault
Police Chief Indicted in Death of Boy at Gun Show
Michigan Parents Charged with Child Abuse
Los Angeles Lawyer Convicted of Conspiracy
Criminals Seek Pardons from the President
KKK to Pay $2.5M for Assault and Battery
Identity Theft Warning from State Department
Child in St. Johns, Arizona Charged With Murder
Former NY Governor Escapes Criminal Charges
Governor Cleared of Corruption Allegations
Former Atlanta Cop Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy
Former Sheriff Charged with Corruption
Man Critically Wounded by California Police
Death in LAPD Prison Cell Questioned
Fingerprint Errors Lead to False Arrests
Americans Say No to Mandatory Minimums
O.J. Simpson Convicted of Armed Robbery and Kidnapping
Animal Cruelty Case May go to Retrial
Rape Conviction Overturned After 25 Years Spent Behind Bars
O.J. Simpson: Jury Selection for His Kidnapping/Robbery Trial Begins
Judges: Man Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
State of MS Underfunded for DNA Testing
Missouri Man Wants More Compensation for Wrongful Conviction
Family Says Teen Falsely Accused
Chicago Victim Waits for Name to be Cleared
Wrongly Accused Victim to Get More Money
Child Care Provider Wrongly Accused
Civil Suit Against Denver Police
Wrongful Arrest Suit Settled for $100,000
$100M Suit Filed Against City of Chattanooga
Charges Dropped Against Family Arrested
$1.75M Settlement Reached in Case Against LA
Grandma Files Suit for False Prostitution Arrest
Stricter Sex Law Rejected in NJ
Elected SF Official Falsely Accused
WV Man Claims He Was Wrongly Accused
Michigan Man Released After Five Year Imprisonment
Racial Profiling Blamed for Wrongful Arrest
Dallas Man Cleared of Convictions
Texas Takes Steps to Restore Justice
Prisoner Released in IL After DNA Proves Innocence
Wrongful Conviction Law Introduced in FL
Woman Wrongly Accused in Canton
Law Upheld on Child Pornography
Wrongly Accused Man Spent 40 Days in Jail
Inmates Encourage Change in TX
U.S. Has Highest Number of Prisoners
Hit and Run Lawsuit in Question
Homicide Charges Filed in Prayer Healing Case
Supreme Court: Injection Method Not Unconstitutional
City Sued Over Pay for Court-Appointed Defense Lawyers
Jury Acquits Bourbon St. Bouncer in Manslaughter Case
FL Bill Wants to Make Video Voyeurism a Felony
Texan Claims Snake Vodka a Healing Tonic
Judge Grants Inmate’s Request for Public Records
Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction
Defense Prepares Psychiatric Defense for 'Preppy Killer'
Sex Offender Registration Mandated for Tongue Kissing a Minor
New Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines Take Effect
1 in 100 Americans Behind Bars
New Hampshire Legislators Take Up Drug Law
Feb 19, 2008
NYC Jail Denies Inmates Sweets
Plastic Surgeon Sentenced for Removing Fingerprints
Va. House Passes Harsh DUI Legislation
Online Criminal Records Stir Controversy
Harsher Penalties Proposed for Assault Weapons Crimes
Jury: Deadly Accident a Tragedy, Not a Crime
Gov. Takes New Approach to Garner Support for DUI Bill
Man Convicted of Gruesome Murder Freed on DNA Evidence
Man Acquitted of Assault Sues City
Washington Legislators Target Gangs
Dallas Leads Country in Wrongful Convictions
New Jersey Bans Internet Use by Sex Offenders
Christmas Plans Rush Jurors to Conviction
Jury Awards Couple $15.5 Million for False Arrest
Miami Program Gives Some A Second Chance
Sheriff Hopes Pink Chain Gang Will Deter DUIs
NJ Governor To Sign Law Abolishing Death Penalty
19,500 Convicted Crack Offenders Await Commission Decision
Nation’s Busiest Crime Lab Reviewed after Mistakes
Nonviolent Felons Must Submit DNA
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