criminal law

Lazarus Sentenced for 27 Years

May 22, 2012

Stephanie Lazarus, a former detective with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), was sentenced for murdering the wife of an ex-boyfriend in 1986. On Friday, May 11, a California judge sentenced Lazarus for 27 years to life for killing Sherri Rae Rasmussen in a jealous rage. This sentence, which includes credit for time served, was […]

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What are the laws governing firearms and offensive weapons in the UK?

December 12, 2011

In England and Wales, the sale, possession and use of firearms and offensive weapons is strictly controlled and sentences for convicted offenders are severe, ranging from fines to significant prison sentences. Legislation relating to firearms and other weapons is extensive and frequently amended – there is no single act governing the use of guns and […]

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