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Kenya High Court declares criminalization of attempted suicide unconstitutional

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The High Court of Kenya on Thursday delivered a landmark judgment declaring the criminalization of suicide unconstitutional. In its decision, the court agreed with the petitioners that the criminalization of attempted suicide is unacceptable from a constitutional view and that such individuals need care and assistance rather than punishment.

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Illinois Supreme Court finds odor of raw cannabis sufficient for vehicle search

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The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the odor of raw cannabis is sufficient to justify a warrantless vehicle search. ” Molina asked the trial court to suppress the raw cannabis as evidence in trial. ” Molina asked the trial court to suppress the raw cannabis as evidence in trial.

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North Carolina juvenile justice law targets felony offenses amid increased reports of teenage crime

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This represents a significant change from the 2019 Raise the Age law , which allowed most 16- and 17-year-olds to remain under juvenile court jurisdiction regardless of the severity of the charges. For youth ages 13 to 15, serious felony cases may also be moved from adult criminal court back to the juvenile system.

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US federal judge finds man guilty of four misdemeanor charges relating to Capitol breach

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A US District Court for the District of Columbia judge Friday found a man guilty of all four misdemeanor charges against him relating to the US Capitol breach on January 6 last year. The post US federal judge finds man guilty of four misdemeanor charges relating to Capitol breach appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens eligibility to possess license to carry concealed weapon

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The Supreme Court of Wisconsin Friday unanimously ruled on the issue of individuals allowed to possess a license to carry a concealed weapon (CCW license) in the state, in effect broadening the eligibility. ” The case has been remanded to the circuit court.

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Court declines to endorse warrantless entries in all “hot pursuits” for misdemeanors

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Share The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that when police are pursuing someone for a misdemeanor, that pursuit does not automatically create the kind of emergency that allows the officer to follow the suspect into a home without a warrant. But a California appeals court rejected that argument.

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“Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Confiscating Man’s Entire Net Worth Over A Misdemeanor”

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“Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Confiscating Man’s Entire Net Worth Over A Misdemeanor”: Nick Sibilla has this post online at Forbes about a ruling that the Supreme Court of Ohio issued earlier this month.