– Kush Taparia, Hanshita Sharma “The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.” – Justice Louis D. Brandeis Introduction The recent ruling of the Supreme Court [“SC”] in Imran Pratapgadhi v. State of Gujarat [“Imran Pratapgadhi”] has once again brought into focus the ambiguity and uncertainty … Continue reading From Mandate to Discretion: How Imran Pratapgadhi Reconfigures the Understanding of FIR Juri...| The Criminal Law Blog
-Sarah Unhelkar and Hitanshi Jain The Supreme Court recently granted interim bail to Ashoka Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad with specific conditions. Mahmudabad was arrested on May 18th, following two FIRs being registered against him with the Haryana Police for his social media posts. While sharing his thoughts via his X (earlier “Twitter”) account, he applauded … Continue reading Criminalising Critique: Sedition and the Ashoka Professor Controversy| The Criminal Law Blog
~ By Akshat Patria The Delhi High Court recently, in the case of Adnan Nisar v. Directorate of Enforcement, passed a significant verdict expanding the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (hereinafter referred to as the PMLA) to the offences committed outside India. The Hon’ble High Court has clearly held that an … Continue reading Adnan Nisar v. Directorate of Enforcement: Highlighting the Cross-Border Implications of the PMLA| The Criminal Law Blog
-Yash Sharan Introduction In the first half of 2024, the lawmakers of the United States of America (“US”) have taken cognizance of the cases involving prisoners undergoing long-term sentences. For instance, the state of Oklahoma in the US passed a law that would reduce sentences for those criminals who are victims of domestic violence. This … Continue reading REDEMPTION AND REFORM: ANALYSING THE ‘SECOND CHANCES’ LEGISLATION IN AMERICA’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE LANDSCAPE| The Criminal Law Blog
– Raunaq Bali The fight against corruption hinges on the cornerstone: the definition of a ‘public servant’. Within the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as “the PC Act”), this seemingly straightforward term holds immense weight, determining who falls under its watchful gaze and who remains beyond its reach. However, this line in … Continue reading Shifting Sands: The Evolving Interpretations of Anticorruption Laws for Insolvency Resolution Professionals| The Criminal Law Blog
Nixon in 1968: drug abuse is “public enemy number one.” “In order to fight and defeat this enemy,” he continued, “it is necessary to wage a new, all-out offensive.” With that statement, the “war on drugs” began. John Ehrlichman, a top Nixon aide (1994): The Nixon campaign in 1968, and the Nixon White House after … Continue reading Negotiating with Constitutionality: Retention of the Reverse Onus Clause in Sec. 35 of the NDPS Act| The Criminal Law Blog
– This blog has been authored by Vansh Bhatnagar and Gunjan Sharma. The authors are 4th and 2nd year students of B.A. L.LB. (Hons.) at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, respectively. Introduction The world today is governed by the centers of economic power. In the modern format of heavy reliance on private companies in … Continue reading Can Companies Commit Homicide: Navigating Corporate Criminal Liability in Cases of Homicide| The Criminal Law Blog
-Shruti Mishra Introduction Premature release entails a prisoner’s release before the completion of his judicially ordained sentence. States may grant premature release to convicts owing to several factors, as laid down in the case of Bir Singh v. State of Himachal Pradesh, which includes good conduct by the prisoner, no commission of jail offence, prisoner’s … Continue reading Unconstitutionality of Premature Release: Examining the Abuse of Remission Policies| The Criminal Law Blog
This blog has been authored by Anshuman Jhala and Vatshal Raval. The authors are 3rd year BSc LLB students at Gujarat National Law University. Introduction The Indian Penal Code [“Code”] can trace its origins back to the British colonial era. The necessity for the establishment of a complete and standardised criminal law system in British India … Continue reading SEDITION IN THE NEW PENAL CODE: A COMPARISON| The Criminal Law Blog
-Vedant Saxena Introduction ‘M3gan’, short for ‘Model 3 Generative Android’, is the latest in the line of movies involving Artificial Intelligence (AI) models going rogue. ‘M3gan’, hailed as a ‘marvel of artificial intelligence’, is an AI humanoid doll created by a skilled roboticist, Gemma, to give her recently-orphaned niece, Cady, a human-like companion to fill … Continue reading Machine Culpabilis: Assessing the Viability of Holding AI Criminally Liable| The Criminal Law Blog
–By Shreyas Sinha Introduction The Latin term ‘mens rea’ refers to the mental element of a criminal act, i.e., a legally-determined state of mind required to convict an individual of a criminal offence. A person can be said to possess the requisite mens rea vis-à-vis a criminal offence when – (1) they are aware that … Continue reading The Mens Rea of Fraud: Lessons from the Great White North| The Criminal Law Blog
-By Abhinav Sekhri Prologue: The Budget Leaks of 1956 Aschara Lal Mehra was, presumably, one of many Sales Managers in Bombay’s Mercury Paints and Varnishes Ltd.; a pre-independence firm which continues to exist today. Perhaps Mehra was dissatisfied with the income Mercury Paints gave him, because when he was introduced to one Davinder Pal Chadha from … Continue reading Indefinite Incarceration of Approvers — In Need of Necessary Amendments| The Criminal Law Blog
By Abhinav Sekhri Six year old Lalita Kumari went missing from near her house on the night of May 5, 2008. When she did not come back, her father filed a missing persons report. A week later he was told that his daughter had been abducted, and so he filed a complaint with Police Station … Continue reading Lalita Kumari, and Police Discretion at the Stage of Registering an FIR| The Criminal Law Blog
More than 100 organizations, including Microsoft, the NCAA, and the National Association of Counties, endorsed the legislation. The law is a federal response to the proliferation of nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII). The post Congress’s Attempt to Criminalize Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery: The Benefits and Potential Shortcomings of the TAKE IT DOWN Act appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
Why the Right to Remain Silent and Your Right to Request a Lawyer Matter Most people have seen a movie or television show where law enforcement begins to read the Miranda Rights to a suspect: “You have a right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney. Anything you say can and will […] The post Should I Talk to Police Without a Lawyer in New Jersey? first appeared on Lackey & Miller, LLC.| Lackey & Miller, LLC
Client’s often call our office right after a police officer or detective contacts them about a criminal investigation in New Jersey. Sometimes, unfortunately, the damage has already been done because of what they’ve said or done. Remember: if police are reaching out to question you, they almost always have more information than they’re sharing – […] The post Top Mistakes People Make During a Criminal Investigation (and How to Avoid Them) first appeared on Lackey & Miller, LLC.| Lackey & Miller, LLC
What Is Insurance Fraud? Insurance fraud occurs when an individual deliberately provides false information or omits crucial details to obtain insurance coverage or benefits fraudulently. In New Jersey, this is a serious criminal offense, with strict laws in place to prevent and punish fraudulent activities related to insurance claims. If you or a loved one […] The post Insurance Fraud in New Jersey: What It Is and Who Investigates It first appeared on Lackey & Miller, LLC.| Lackey & Miller, LLC
New Jersey is known for its strict gun laws, which include extensive background checks, waiting periods, strict limitations on who may lawfully possess a firearm, what types of firearms a citizen is permitted to own, and most importantly, the severe consequences if you are arrested or charged for unlawfully possessing a firearm. Gun possession cases […] The post Firearm Possession in New Jersey: Laws, Sentencing, and Defenses first appeared on Lackey & Miller, LLC.| Lackey & Miller, LLC
Governor Murphy recently signed into law significant changes to New Jersey’s home invasion and burglary statutes. The new legislation, effective immediately, enhances penalties and introduces two distinct types of burglary charges with serious implications for those accused. Here, we’ll break down the updates, compare them to previous laws, and explain what defendants – and their […] The post Understanding New Jersey’s New Home Invasion and Burglary Law: Key Changes and What It Mean...| Lackey & Miller, LLC
Welcome to August's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Once considered fringe internet behaviors, doxxing and swatting have evolved into sophisticated, technology-enabled tools of harassment, coercion, and public endangerment. The post The Escalating Threats of Doxxing and Swatting: An Analysis of Recent Developments and Legal Responses appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
Who is allowed in a jury deliberation room? On its face, the answer appears straightforward: only the jury. But as courtroom procedures evolve alongside the digital age, this once-simple question reveals deeper legal and constitutional complexities. The post Who’s Allowed in the Jury Room? ― When Technicians Affect Impartiality appeared first on National Association of Attorneys General.| National Association of Attorneys General
'Kingpin' statute — freedom of information — farm odors| Maryland Daily Record
Welcome to August's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Civil Litigation-Legal malpractice-Summary judgment motion This case concerns proceedings brought in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County by six investors, appellants, who, between 2016 and 2018, fell victim to a Ponzi scheme orchestrated by non-party Kevin Merrill.| Maryland Daily Record
A Maryland woman with a long history of severe mental illness has been charged with killing two of her children, who disappeared in 2014.| Maryland Daily Record
【颁布时间】2025-6-27 【标题】中华人民共和国治安管理处罚法 【发文号】 【失效时间】 【颁布单位】全国人民代表大会常务委员会 【法规来源】https://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/20250627/84187303743c47c4a0530a13e29366d3/c.html 目录 第一章 总则 第二章 处罚的种类和适用 第三章 违反治安管理的行为和处罚 第一节 扰乱公共秩序的行为和处罚 第二节 妨害公共安全的行为和...| China Law Translate
What Is the Exclusionary Rule? What Are Common Situations Where It Applies? Are There Exceptions? How Has It Changed Criminal Law? One of the hallmarks of American democracy is the right of citizens to be free from unreasonable search or seizure, as set forth in the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The guarantee allows […]| GetLegal
As humans, one of our most cherished freedoms is the freedom of movement, to be able to go to the places we are legally allowed to go. Accordingly, when that| GetLegal
Welcome to August's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Below is my column at Fox.com on the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and what lies ahead in the case. Regardless of the outcome of the criminal prosecution, one thing seems virtually certain: Abrego…| JONATHAN TURLEY
What Is Perjury? What Must the Prosecutor Prove? What Are the Penalties? In the legal system, oral and written testimony plays a critical role in the outcome of a criminal or civil matter. The effectiveness of the American legal system depends, to a significant degree, on all parties to a dispute giving a true account, […]| GetLegal
Welcome to August's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
The intentional killing of another person—commonly referred to as murder—is generally prosecuted under state law, though there are limited situations where murder can be a federal offense.| GetLegal
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Image by David Geitgey Sierralupe on Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0) The United States has a policing problem. American police have killed over 1,000 people each year for the past decade and kill at a far higher rate than police in any other wealthy democracy. They use force on over 300,000 people per year, injuring approximately…Read More| Canopy Forum
The killing of another human being has been considered a crime for most of recorded history. The Code of Hammurabi, estimated to have been written nearly two thousand years before the beginning of the common era, addressed homicide in its first law.| GetLegal
Defendants who have reached the age of sixty-five and have served either ten years or seventy-five percent of their sentence should look out for conditions like cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, liver disease, and degeneration of the spine, teeth, and eyes.[1] A combination of such conditions could be grounds for compassionate release when […] The post Retiring from Prison: The Lower Standard for Compassionate Release Afforded to Those over the Age of ...| Wake Forest Law Review
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Your passport is your key to international travel, but what happens if you’re facing criminal charges or have been convicted of a crime? Many people wonder whether they can apply for a passport while facing charges or if a conviction could lead to the loss of their current passport. The short answer? It depends on… The post Can a Criminal Charge Affect Your U.S. Passport? appeared first on SeiferFlatow, PLLC | Charlotte Attorneys.| SeiferFlatow, PLLC | Charlotte Attorneys
Charged under California Penal Code 311.3 for sexual exploitation of a child? Learn the law, penalties, defenses, and legal options to protect your future.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
Charged under California Penal Code 288.5 for continuous sexual abuse of a child? Learn the law, penalties, defenses, and legal options today.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
Filing a legal claim can feel overwhelming, especially when you\’re unsure of the potential costs involved. Many people in Denver wonder, “How much does it cost to sue someone in Denver, CO?| Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC
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Welcome to August's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Understand the legality of Lolicon in California and the potential consequences under state laws.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
Understand when domestic abuse is classified as a felony in California, the factors that influence charges, and the potential penalties involved.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
Facing a warrant in another state? Learn how extradition works, the legal consequences, and steps to address an out-of-state warrant effectively.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
Learn about the legal restrictions placed on registered sex offenders in California, including residency, employment, and other limitations under the law.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
A mistake about someone's age may not protect you from statutory rape charges in California. Understanding the legal implications and limitations of this defense is crucial for navigating such serious charges.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
The Gregorian revolution gave rise to a form of organisation that was gradually stamped out all over the Western world and then to its followers. Constitutional monarchy: A pyramid with a chief executive at the top with the rest of the pyramid made up of checks and balances on the chief executive (whether explicit or implicit) […]| Club Troppo
Facing a sexual assault investigation? Find out what you need to know before an arrest, including your rights and how to protect yourself legally.| David P. Shapiro Criminal Defense Attorneys
Part II: Spinal Soft Tissue Injuries – Symptoms and Treatment This is part II in a three part series that will address spinal soft tissue injuries from a personal injury perspective. In this issue we will cover the symptoms and treatment. Part I was published in the August 2024 newsletter and covered the basics of… The post Part II: Spinal Soft Tissue Injuries – Symptoms and Treatment appeared first on Godoy Medical Forensics.| Godoy Medical Forensics
Asia and the Pacific embrace the regions of greatest cultural and linguistic diversity in the world. Asia’s most important contribution to global criminology is therefore in opening its eyes to completely new ways of seeing, as opposed to adjusting, testing, or revising western theories in light of eastern experience. Restorative justice innovation provides good examples [...] The post Diversity in Asian and Pacific Relational Justice appeared first on John Braithwaite.| John Braithwaite
A New York fire department has filed suit against a former fire chief and his wife alleging they improperly used department funds for personal purposes. The Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department filed suit against former fire Chief William Storrs and former treasurer Nicole Storrs.| Fire Law Blog
Much has been written, tweeted and amplified about the English and Welsh criminal justice system’s response to the recent incidents of public disorder, very little of which is accurate. Below is a …| The Secret Barrister
Welcome to August's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Law enforcement officials appear to have tarred ad hoc bands of protesters as members of an organized criminal movement.| Reason.com
Welcome to May's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Welcome to May's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Welcome to May's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away. %| Godoy Medical Forensics
Welcome to May's newsletter. This month I'm highlighting an area of medicine that often cross into the criminal fields. This is not meant to be an in-depth review, but rather bullet pointed facts so you can get an overview and apply it right away.| Godoy Medical Forensics
In movies or on TV when someone is shot they immediately fall to the ground in agony or death! But is that actually what happens to the body or is that simply drama for the benefit of our entertainment?| Godoy Medical Forensics
As anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use has become a major problem in recent years, it is now considered to be a substance use disorder that affects tens of millions of people. Some of these people develop violent or criminal behaviors that are not consistent with their usual personality or character. Of course, these behaviors may also be partially attributed to an individual’s psychopathology or cultural influences, however,| Godoy Medical Forensics
As anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use has become a major problem in recent years, it is now considered to be a substance use disorder that affects tens of millions of people. Some of these people develop violent or criminal behaviors that are not consistent with their usual personality or character. Of course, these behaviors may also be partially attributed to an individual’s psychopathology or cultural influences, however,| Godoy Medical Forensics
Did you know that injuries can be present after both consensual and nonconsensual sexual contact?It is true! It is also true that injuries, more commonly, are not seen on a forensic examination after a sexual assault has occurred. Something so physical should absolutely “leave a mark,” but it doesn’t always. You may ask, but why not?| Godoy Medical Forensics
Drunk driving costs far too many lives each year. People convicted of DUI or DWI may face severe consequences. The DUI & DWI Law Center in the Justia Legal Guides explains the basics of the law in thi...| Legal Marketing & Technology Blog
The New York Times has recently carried a series of articles, offering a critical insight into the failings of the English and Welsh – or, as the NYT insists on calling it, the “British” R…| The Secret Barrister
As has been widely reported, in light of Justice Secretary Dominic Raab’s refusal to implement the urgent recommendations of the government-commissioned Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid, cr…| The Secret Barrister
A review of the Indiana Gun Laws for Felons and others, including gun possession, licensing, and how to restore guns rights in Indiana.| Avnet Law
An Indianapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer explains Indiana law regarding Class A Misdemeanors in Indiana and answers common questions.| Avnet Law
Explore our guide on the Level 6 Felony in Indiana, with information on penalties, examples, sentencing, and expungement options.| Avnet Law
A review of the laws regarding battery in Indiana, including classifications, potential penalties, and possible defenses.| Avnet Law
This article provides an overview of the laws regarding Domestic Battery in Indiana, including definitions, charges, penalties and defenses.| Avnet Law
Katherine M. Koza "argues that a new U.N. cybercrime treaty should build on the strengths of the Budapest Convention by including a clearer 'extradite-or-prosecute' requirement for its signatories and by creating strong privacy requirements to counterbalance the risks created by any data-sharing provisions."| The University of Chicago Law Review Online Archive
Erin Yonchak, writing on stealthing and on rape exceptions to state abortion bans, concludes that "(1) current rape law does not capture a swath of sexual violence, like stealthing—and rape exceptions, as written, do little to provide options for those victims; and (2) if rape exceptions are important to legislators, they should be broadened to encompass victims of any unwanted sexual conduct, in a way that makes them actually accessible and divorces them from the criminal system."| The University of Chicago Law Review Online Archive
Danielle Tyukody "presents an argument to permit greater disclosure of grand jury legal instructions by lowering the standard defendants must meet for the court to authorize disclosure of the instructions."| The University of Chicago Law Review Online Archive