Biden secures closure of Harrington nuisance property
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010
For the residents of Harrington, 1 New Street has been the site of constant drug andweapons activity over a period of several years. During the past three years, the Harrington Police Department has received at least 58 complaints of illegal activity occurring on the site, including numerous reports of illegal drug transactions in an open […]
LAWMAKERS, ATTORNEY GENERAL, GOVERNOR PUSH
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Markell showing their support, Rep. Michael A. Barbieri and other lawmakers unveiled legislation that would strengthen protection from abuse orders (PFAs) by extending PFA “no contact” provisions and setting circumstances under which these provisions can be extended for life. House Bill 336 would allow the Family Court to extend the “no contact” provisions of […]
Delaware’s consumers to benefit from legislation approved by House committee
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Legislation that won approval Wednesday from a House committee will increase protections for consumers, Attorney General Beau Biden said. House Bill 247, sponsored by Representative Helene Keeley and Senator David McBride, would give the Department’s Consumer Protection Unit more power to stand up for consumers. Specifically, the Director of Consumer Protection would be […]
Biden calls for financial restitution for victims of child pornography
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Attorney General Beau Biden today unveiled legislation designed to obtain justice for victims of child pornography. Senate Bill 158, drafted by the Delaware Department of Justice and introduced by Senators Karen Peterson and Bethany Hall-Long, extends financial liability to producers and possessors of child pornography and sets specific damages available to victims. “Child pornographers are […]
Biden marks National Consumer Protection Week with statewide seminars
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, March 8, 2010
Attorney General Beau Biden announced that the Delaware Department of JusticeDate Time Location Monday, March 8 8:45 – 9:45 am Modern Maturity Center, 11221 Forrest Ave, Dover Monday, March 8 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Frederica Senior Center, 216 Market St, Frederica Wednesday, March 10 10:00 – 11:00 am Georgetown Senior Center, 546 S. […]
