Sentences with phrase «face a prosecution from»

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In the letter, Frerichs said that this has left the legal cannabis industry «with limited confidence it will not face criminal prosecution» from federal officials.

The two banks, however, will still face prosecution in Australia over the matter and, potentially, from overseas authorities.

Citing cases of public reaction and criminal prosecution, the handbook forthrightly discusses the risks and consequences companies face from ill - considered spending decisions.

The reach of this device becomes ever clearer when we recall that the Court was not faced, in Romer, with an attempt to stir up prosecutions or withdraw the protections of the law from gays and lesbians.

Scott: Pedophilia exists everywhere regardless of belief or disbelief, the difference is that the catholic church protects the pedophiles from criminal prosecution, all other peds if caught will face the court system.

«That the applicant, who knows full well that she is on bail in the United Kingdom where she is being investigated for several financial crimes, and that she would not be able to leave that country in view of the ongoing investigation and imminent trial, is seeking the order of this honourable court for the charge before this honourable court to be amended to include her name on the face of the charge in order for her to escape from investigation and prosecution in the United Kingdom under the guise that she is coming to face her trial before this honourable court and also to scuttle the trial before this honourable court.»

(CNN)- Former Vice President Al Gore will not face prosecution on an allegation of sexual assault from 2006.

Several respondents to the consultation expressed concern that those who stand to gain materially from an assisted suicide may be more likely to face prosecution as a result.

«Even persons who were facing criminal prosecution prior to the 2015 presidential elections who are now members of the ruling APC and other members of APC who are overtly known to be involved in known cases of corruption were excluded from the list whilst persons who have never been charged with any crime and who in fact have not held any previous government portfolio including myself were listed as «looters».

«Five more persons involved in the killings in the Guma and Logo local government areas have also been arrested, apart from the 11 herdsmen who are facing prosecution at the moment.

Dokpesi is facing prosecution by the anti-graft agency for allegedly receiving the sum of N2.billion from the office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, for PDP's presidential media campaign.

Zebedee has joined others from Southern Kaduna that have been arrested, detained in prison and are facing prosecution by the Kaduna State government for alleged untoward comments against the killings in the area.

In 2016, she was awarded the prestigious John Maddox Prize for her pursuit of sound science in the face of death threats, lawsuits and personal attacks stemming from her work as an expert witness in prosecutions resting on false memories.

From the floor of the court, Ardal Juster for the prosecution stood facing him.

Once these producers have many thousands of customers, to a population facing «unaffordable lawyers» services,» law society prosecutions of them for the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) take on the very unpopular appearance of a strategy to eliminate a market competitor rather than protecting the public from faulty service providers.

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101 Incidents of ethical violations resulting in professional discipline and even criminal prosecution are on the rise.102 Faced with declining profit margins, firms have been accused of «overworking files» and overstaffing projects in an effort to increase billable hours.103 And they have bent the rules governing conflicts of interest.104 One survey indicated that one - third of the 30,000 clients interviewed felt dissatisfied with the representation they received from their attorneys, citing primarily a failure to communicate and inadequate attention given to their cases, suggesting that law firms are under pressure to increase their case loads without hiring new associates to staff them.105 The recent decline in professionalism is even further evidenced by a decline in pro bono commitment.106 Thus, new graduates face even heavier workloads, increased pressure to meet high billable requirements, and fewer pro bono opportunities.

We offer specialist criminal advice and representation to individuals facing a criminal investigation, interview under caution (PACE interview) or prosecution arising from:

Defended clients faced with investigations and prosecutions arising from fatalities and serious workplace injuries

I also handle road traffic cases, representing drivers facing prosecution for all types of offence, from speeding right up to causing death by careless or dangerous driving.

The ground - breaking case means that drug dealers now face the threat of legal proceedings from people who can easily recognise them, as well as criminal prosecution from police.

Solicitors dealing with unregulated claims referral companies or claims management companies could face disciplinary sanctions or even prosecution from this week.

I, myself, received an email from the NSBS advising me to stop practicing law or I may face prosecution.

These professionals could face further prosecution from HUD or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), when they take over RESPA enforcement on July 21.

The mortgage exec on Thursday faced the largest prosecution stemming from the financial crisis so far.