For something so foundational to the justice system, “innocent until proven guilty” has a surprisingly fragile presence...
Criminal Justice
A majority of cities have laws restricting homeless camping in public spaces. By Max AbubuckerSophomore Studying Philosophy...
What can be done to combat the spread of deadly rumors. By Dr. Laurence RalphWilliam D. Zabel...
Louisiana law gives DUI accident victims more than just the right to basic compensation. It also opens...
The mob cut telephone lines, surprised prison guards, and seized Leo Frank. Introduction On April 26, 1913,...
Described in the media alternately as a “back-to-nature” group and a “terrorist” cult, MOVE defied simple explanation....
Forensic science plays a crucial role in today’s criminal justice system. Recent advancements have reshaped how evidence...
The penalty for sex offenses is harsh, and rightfully so, given the heinous nature of the crime....
Legal questions also remain a complex domain, especially when considerations for warrants are involved. In Tulsa there...
Driving while intoxicated is a major problem in Nassau County, New York, and can totally screw up...
You might hear about situations where someone won a personal injury case. Either they got the defendant...
If your city picks you for jury duty, you may not like it very much. If you...
Security is a fundamental concern for businesses, residential communities, and public spaces. The presence of licensed on-site...
When publicly funded facilities are full, some patients go to jail to wait for help. This article...
There’s a need for better public understanding of how these centers work. By Dr. Kimberly PrzeszlowskiAssistant Professor...
The painstaking lab work that put Saldivar away. By Sarah ScolesFreelance Science Writer and Author Nuclear weapons...
Navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task. Whether you’re facing a complex trust litigation issue,...
Article III of the Constitution covers the appointment and term of office of federal judges, district judges,...
Getting arrested can be frightening. While some might believe cooperating with the authorities or attempting to explain...
We know almost nothing about Richard Slee. By Hunter DukesManaging Editor, The Public Domain ReviewManaging Editor, Cabinet...
Without them, there might not be a responder, but they aren’t universally loved – and they don’t...
Seeing criminality as a chronic addiction that can be treated through intervention. Introduction In a large, sunlit...
In the 18th century law enforcement and policing was left entirely to local initiative. Paid Watchmen From...
A second Trump administration would “exacerbate inequalities” in the criminal justice system. By Edward CarverStaff WriterCommon Dreams...
If you watch a lot of crime shows, you have probably heard the words ‘reasonable doubt’ countless...
Drug crimes are a wide range of illegal activities that involve controlled drugs. Some of these are...
If you need a lawyer, you must consider how to pay them. To some extent, payment will...
New Jersey, along with other states of the US, has long grappled with drug-related crime. The state’s...
Personal injury cases don’t clog up the courts much. That’s because, many times, the parties settle before...
Cases have declined, yet low-income Black and Latino New Yorkers continue to disproportionately face charges. By Josephine...