Sentences with phrase «to face criminal prosecution»

The sponsors want to reduce the number of people who face criminal prosecution over small amounts of the drug.

Arguments have been made that banks in general often do not face criminal prosecution for violating anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations, but instead, according to the author of the aforementioned article referred to above,» (accept) settlements that either defer or erase the threat of criminal suits.»

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.

Now facing criminal prosecution, the diocese is legally bankrupt.

Mo. is charged with failure to report the suspected abuse of a child, becoming the first active bishop in the country to face criminal prosecution in such a case.

Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Attorney Sarah Christensen is a defense lawyer dedicated to defending individuals facing criminal prosecution or who are under investigation.

The Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle evokes his inner Churchill as he took to the floor to ask a question on whether or not bankers will face criminal prosecution following a rousing lecture on the «almighty subject».

«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».

Represent and defend the interest of taxpayers facing criminal prosecution for charges related to tax, such as tax evasion and income tax fraud;

Are Retailers really going to launch Small Claims Court actions against people who, in most cases, have already faced criminal prosecution, in the hopes of recovering fees that would barely cover their courthouse parking costs?

Insurance companies planning to go ahead with the launch of new Unit Linked Insurance Plans (Ulips) may have to face criminal prosecution from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), say experts.

Persons facing criminal prosecution are almost inevitably at their most vulnerable and as such, their cases demand rigorous and continuous attention.

Even as required by UK law, and facing criminal prosecution for not filing, they keep filing their financials late.

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Cosby is facing a criminal prosecution in Pennsylvania, while other defamation cases are pending against the entertainer.

Upon admission to the bar, Mr. Ezrin began his practice at the Alameda County Public Defender's Office, where he gained extensive and invaluable litigation experience representing indigent individuals facing criminal prosecution.

ALBANY — Governor - to - be David Paterson yesterday said that disgraced Gov. Spitzer has suffered enough and shouldn't face criminal prosecution or prison time.

One reason: In 2012, the company paid a $ 3 billion fine to US authorities for various illegal marketing activities, but remained under investigation for fraudulent sales practices in China and elsewhere, and could have faced criminal prosecution, according to the lawsuit.

(CNN)- English football fans have been warned they face criminal prosecution if they continue to chant a word which has been deemed anti-Semitic.

He said, «It is no longer news that the accused persons were implicated to face criminal prosecution and probably go to jail by the government of Fayose just to get them out of circulation because of their enormous political relevance in Ekiti.

That is a criminal offense for which Okonjo - Iweala ought to face criminal prosecution.

Had one of his Yeovil constituents done the same with his or her housing benefit, they would be facing criminal prosecution and a potential prison sentence.

She maintained that tax defaulters who failed to take advantage of the VAIDS programme would be subjected to tax investigations as well as made to face criminal prosecution for tax offences.

He confirmed that residents who fail to fill out the census could face criminal prosecution, an issue that contributed to the decision by the Harper government to make the 2011 census voluntary.

The automaker could face criminal prosecution and fines of up to $ 18 billion, reports say.

Consumers who fall for these credit - fixing scams may not only lose their money but face criminal prosecution.

«In 1998, the House of Lords denied immunity to the former Chilean dictator when the Spanish government sought his extradition to face a criminal prosecution for widespread torture and murder of his political opponents.

It's unlikely that former Bush administration lawyers John Yoo and Jay Bybee will face criminal prosecution for approving the legality of harsh interrogation tactics for terrorism suspects, reports The Washington Post.

If the abuser is an adult, the individual may be sued in a civil tort action for civil assault and / or battery, and may face criminal prosecution, as well.

In more serious cases, you may face criminal prosecution.

Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May is facing criminal prosecution for taking part in a protest against the Trans Mountain pipeline in Burnaby ea... More

April 13: Jay Goldberg — one of Trump's longtime legal advisers — warns Trump that Cohen will «flip» and cooperate with federal prosecutors, rather than face criminal prosecution and the risk of a lengthy prison term.

The difficulties faced by accusers in sexual assault cases can stem from the fact that the system is not designed with a focus on the interests of victims but in protecting the rights of those facing criminal prosecution, said Alexi Wood, the lawyer representing four women bringing civil suits against the former artistic director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, Albert Schultz.

The lawyers, who act for clients dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency, were concerned that if client information becomes public (and known to the CRA) through the law society proceedings, some of those clients may face criminal prosecution.

So, while your insurance company will pay for your medical expenses and car repair costs, the at - fault driver still may face criminal prosecution.

When a parent violates a child support order, he may face criminal prosecution, jail time and / or fines.