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Colorado sheriffs sue over new gun restrictions

Colorado sheriffs sue over new gun restrictions

The lawsuit involves sheriffs from 54 of Colorado's 64 counties, most representing rural, gun-friendly areas of the state - Full Story

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Charges filed against man in Nevada killing spree

Charges filed against man in Nevada killing spree

Jeremiah Bean was arraigned Thursday on 19 counts, including first-degree murder, arson and burglary - Full Story

Columns

How the Supreme Court defines ‘Double Jeopardy’ Joanne Eldridge - The Justice Report

How the Supreme Court defines ‘Double Jeopardy’

In 2012 and 2013, the United States Supreme Court considered double jeopardy issues, shedding light on the meanings of these legal terms - Full Story

Columns

LEOs and the law: Staying current on court cases Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

LEOs and the law: Staying current on court cases

Fifty years after the landmark Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, rulings related to the 'right to remain silent' occur somewhat regularly - Full Story

Exclusives

Common-sense lawsuit protection: Saying we're sorry

Common-sense lawsuit protection: Saying we're sorry

A prompt show of 'civility or kindness' for the aggrieved party may soothe ruffled feathers enough to keep things from escalating into vengeful legal action. - Full Story

Exclusives

DNA collection in question: Md. case has national implications

DNA collection in question: Md. case has national implications

One expert says that the case of Maryland v. Alonzo Jay King, Jr. represents a sensitive and important balance between the public interest and the privacy of persons of interest. - Full Story

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Judge mulls Peterson's mistrial request

Judge mulls Peterson's mistrial request

Drew Peterson, foreground, looks on as his defense attorney gives the opening statement in his murder trial. Judge Edward Burmila is now considering a mistrial request. (AP Photo) Decision looming



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