Law

Patrick signs Jessica's law equivalent (Sentinel & Enterprise)

26 Jul 2008

BOSTON -- Gov. Deval Patrick signed into law new criminal penalties for child rapists Thursday, establishing a set of mandatory minimum sentences in Massachusetts that child advocates hope will discourage sexual predators.

Palmyra Considers Curfew Law (13WHAM Rochester)

26 Jul 2008

Palmyra, N.Y. -- Leaders of the Wayne County village say a string of nuisance crimes and vandalism, likely linked to teens, has them considering a curfew law next month.

Iraqi rule of law moving slowly forward (UPI)

26 Jul 2008

BAGHDAD, July 25 (UPI) -- U.S. military advisers working on improving law enforcement and judicial processes in Iraq say there are signs of improvement over the past year.