Aaron Hernandez: A victim of circumstance or circumstantial evidence?
Despite a missing murder weapon, prosecutors have built a strong case against the former NFL star. ...[Continue Reading]
Criminal Justice
Articles focusing on prison reform and the criminal justice system.
States elect to stay executions following controversy over lethal injections
States such as Pennsylvania and Florida have recently elected to halt executions over concerns about the drugs used in lethal injections, but not without opposition from lawmakers. ...[Continue Reading]
Despite controversy over lethal injections, some states refuse to halt executions
Even in the face of the botched execution of Clayton Lockett and Attorney General Holder’s support of a moratorium on the death penalty, some states continue setting execution dates. ...[Continue Reading]
Self-Defense By Firearm Is Justified, As Long As You’re Not A Felon
The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that self-defense is not a justification for possession of a firearm by a felon under the North Carolina Felony Firearms Act. ...[Continue Reading]
Holder calls for moratorium on executions until Supreme Court decides Oklahoma case
Attorney General Eric Holder recently stated that he believes all executions should be halted until the Supreme Court hears a pending Oklahoma case arising out of an inmate’s botched execution. ...[Continue Reading]
Colleges work to stop racial profiling before it starts
School administrators are considering the use of anti-bias training and body-worn cameras to prevent racial profiling by campus police officers. ...[Continue Reading]
Administrators respond to allegations of racial profiling by campus police departments
College and university officials are struggling to simultaneously support protestors and law enforcement. ...[Continue Reading]
Accusations of racial profiling cause tension on college campuses
Colleges struggle to strike a balance between respecting students' rights and helping campus police departments do their job. ...[Continue Reading]
Catching high drivers could get easier with a new test
A Washington State University Professor is attempting to develop the marijuana equivalent of a breathalyzer which may substantially aid law enforcement in DWI stops. ...[Continue Reading]
Why is it so hard to indict police?
Grand jurors’ tendency to trust law enforcement officials and the ability of government attorneys to present evidence in a positive light contributes to difficulties in indicting police officers. ...[Continue Reading]
Death Row Inmates: A Product of Free Will or Mental Illness?
The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear another case that seeks to protect mentally ill inmates from execution. ...[Continue Reading]
Real Housewives of New Jersey star sues former lawyer for $5 million
Does Teresa Giudice have anyone but herself to blame for her recent legal woes? ...[Continue Reading]
It’s my right to trial and I’ll waive it if I want to!
What are the potential benefits and consequences of North Carolina’s recently passed jury trial waiver amendment? ...[Continue Reading]
Is a warrant thicker than blood?
Colorado is seeking certiorari to ask the Supreme Court whether a warrant is required when performing an involuntary blood test in DUI cases. ...[Continue Reading]
States start trend of recognizing parent-child privilege
Nine states currently recognize a parent-child privilege in criminal cases. ...[Continue Reading]
