Tracing the fallacy of 911 call analysis through the justice system, from Quantico to the courtroom. I...
Criminal Justice
A brief summary of the history of capital punishment in the United States. Introduction Early Death Penalty...
“Facial recognition poses a threat to human society and basic liberty that far outweighs any potential benefits.”...
Five of the nine judges at her trial asked that Surratt be granted clemency President Johnson. …the...
Dubious forensic techniques have spread throughout the criminal justice system for decades. Introduction It’s been decades since...
Getting into a taxi accident can be an incredibly stressful experience, and it’s important to know what...
Get a conviction at all costs and throw away the key. Actual innocence or guilt is irrelevant....
What people consider to be fair and just today are influenced by laws of ancient Mesopotamia and...
In recent years there has been a growing movement to prevent forced labor in prisons for little...
Everything changed in 1920 following implementation of the Volstead Act. When everyone around you is breaking the...
Often lapses can lead to dangerous consequences. Yet regulators rarely force facilities to improve. Introduction The last...
Weapons offenses cover a broad range of crimes, from unlawful possession of a firearm to trafficking machine...
Peisistratus (605-527 BCE), who was a ruler of Athens, has been called the father of formal policing....
The U.S. uses incarceration as a sanction for criminal behavior at a much higher rate than in...
Professors shine light on the transformative experience of teaching behind bars. Introduction When it comes to education...
How the creation of a unified Metropolitan Police force in 1829 led to the birth of the...
Republicans are, as usual, conjuring a non-existent “crime wave” to scare voters. By Mitchell Zimmerman If you’re...
The history of crime, criminal justice, and law enforcement is not easy to unravel. By Dr. Xavier...
When you are in the process of a legal case, there are many things that you need...
Since its launch, 50 years ago, the ‘War on Drugs’ has caused violence and environmental destruction. Introduction...
The order marks a top-level recognition that 100 years of cannabis prohibition were a mistake. Fulfilling a...
The drug war’s ultimate outcome was the overpolicing of Black communities. President Biden announced this month an...
The Gallera or women’s prison was devised in the 17th century. By Dr. D. José Luis de...
Mass incarceration deepens disadvantage and forecloses mobility for the most marginal in society. In the last few...
Poverty and excessive legal punishments contribute significantly to the high rate of imprisonment in the U.S. Introduction...
Insiders describe a system plagued by a lack of training and support and overly harsh rules that...
No one expects to be injured. But when an injury does occur, it is important to know...
At the end of his term as President of the USA, Donald Trump granted several high-profile pardons,...
There are many times when you may need a lawyer. In some cases, it is obvious that...
If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a crime, it is crucial to hire...