Tag: Criminal justice
Lawyer Denied Home Confinement After Misusing $9M from Investors
A California lawyer, Sara Jacqueline King, got herself in hot water recently. She was accused of blowing nearly $9 million of investor money on gambling and living the high life. And guess what? She's...
Iowa Illegal Reentry Law Blocked by 8th Circuit
Iowa Illegal Reentry Law Blocked by 8th CircuitIn a recent ruling, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at St. Louis has made a significant decision regarding Iowa's immigration law. The court affirmed a...
Extreme Judicial Malfunction in Death Penalty Case, According to 6th Circuit
A federal appeals court recently made a significant decision in a death penalty case, granting relief to the inmate who challenged his sentencing. The court found that an Ohio judge displayed bias by involving...
Uncovering the Neglected Role of Juries in Legal Dramas
In mid-April, jury selection began for The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump. The case resulted in the conviction of the former president on all 34 counts of falsifying...
Decrease Assignment Load for Public Defenders: Data-Based Study
The National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals, also known as the “the NAC Standards,” established workload standards for public defenders in 1972. These standards, which were not based on data or...
Organizing vs. Destruction of Exculpatory Evidence: What You Need to Know
Exculpatory evidence is crucial in the legal system as it can prove a defendant's innocence. However, there are instances where this evidence is either organized or destroyed, leading to serious consequences in court cases.When...