The Threat of Overcriminalization

Texas Public Policy foundation ^ | May 7, 2005 | Texas Public Policy Foundation

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This program will address the recent proliferation of criminal laws that regulate business and individual conduct traditionally left to the free market or civil law.

The program will feature:

Introductory remarks by the Honorable Jerry Patterson, Commissioner, General Land Office

Cato scholar Gene Healy, editor of the new book “Go Directly To Jail”

The Honorable Bill Hammond, Former state representative, President of the Texas Association of Business

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When and where is this program? The only thing I see at first glance is a white paper on this subject.

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Found it:

The Threat of Overcriminalization
A Policy Primer
May 11, 2005 . 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
900 Congress Ave., Ste. 400, Austin, TX

This free lunch program will address the recent proliferation of criminal laws that regulate business and individual conduct traditionally left to the free market or civil law.

Registration Form: http://www.texaspolicy.com/pdf/2005-05-overcrim-registration-agenda.pdf

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Free parking for participants. Be sure to have your parking ticket validated or face maximum fine not to exceed $10,000 and/or maximum jail time not to exceed 5 years.

Thank you in advance for your participation and we hope you enjoy this stimulating seminar.

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All seminar materials Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. Violators will be prosecuted.