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The Role of a Criminal Law Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

So, what are the things we do that get YOU thinking this could be the best career decision you make as a Criminal Law Paralegal? Caveat – there is so much information about what Criminal Law Paralegals do, I wish I could relay to you everything Perhaps I could share more in-depth details at another time.

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Thousands of lawyers in Delhi, India protest three new criminal laws

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Thousands of lawyers in the Indian capital city of Delhi protested against provisions of three new criminal laws on Monday. The lawyers said the new criminal laws are draconian and in opposition to litigants’ interests.

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Thousands protest in Slovakia over proposed criminal law reforms

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While Fico acknowledged the European Commission’s comments, he said that they would not affect his proposed criminal law reforms which he claims are protecting human rights. The post Thousands protest in Slovakia over proposed criminal law reforms appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Concerns over China activist Wang Jianbing’s freedom persist following his release

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Wang was convicted in 2021 after being found guilty of “inciting subversion of state power” which is an offence under Article 105 paragraph 2 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China.

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Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man

Above The Law

The post Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man appeared first on Above the Law. Occasionally, those who can also teach!

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US conservative advocacy group says strict liability crimes contribute to overcriminalization

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Right on Crime contends that “there has been an explosion of criminal laws passed by Congress and promulgated by federal executive agencies” where mens rea requirements have been intentionally omitted.

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Slovakia Parliament fast-tracks vote on proposed criminal law reforms

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Slovakia’s Parliament announced on Thursday that it will adopt a fast-track legislative process to vote on Prime Minister Robert Fico’s proposal to reform Slovakia’s criminal law and dissolve the Special Prosecutor’s Office.