Criminal Law News

Louisiana Bill Would Establish Online Bullies as Criminals

Balls of thick, black, crude oil sludge are headed toward the Louisiana coastline, threatening to endanger the health of local communities and destroy their livelihoods. Not that the Jindal administration is wasting any sleep over it. The Louisiana Legislature is all set to pass a bill that will ban cyberbullying of kids. The bill would [...]

Trial of Bay Area Officer Accused of Murder in On-Duty Shooting, Will Begin Soon

The trial of an ex-BART police officer accused of shooting and killing an unarmed black man while on duty, is set to begin soon. It’s rare that a police officer goes on trial in a case like this, and all eyes are on the case, not just in California but around the country. The shooting [...]