A defendant is shackled, handcuffed, and marched past cameras. Before prosecutors present any evidence, the public sees a defendant as already guilty. This practice undermines one of our legal system’s longstanding principles: the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial.
The Ohio Four were convicted in the 1991 killing of Marsha Blakely; all four have maintained their innocence to date.
When it comes to unconscious DUI suspects, the Supreme Court’s “almost always” rule in Mitchell v. Wisconsin has left states divided, defendants uncertain, and constitutional clarity hanging in the balance.
North Carolina’s First Successful Racial Justice Act Claim in Years
Since Dobbs, the number of pro-life activists being prosecuted for violations of the 18 U.S.C. § 248 Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act saw a marked uptick under the Biden Administration. After a wave of pardons by President Trump, important legal questions remain unanswered as Congress seeks to overturn the FACE Act.
Stopping a vehicle for speeding, writing a ticket, and sending that person on their way is on the “simple” side of the spectrum. Complexity arises with continued questioning, K’9’s, or asking drivers to step out of their vehicles. These additional factors suddenly create a growing issue: how long is too long for a traffic stop?
Justice is supposed to be blind – administered to everyone equally without regard to race or ethnicity. Yet, justice often turns a blind eye to the racial disparities within the courtroom and prisons nationwide.
For the first time, a parent has been charged with manslaughter after her child committed a school shooting.
The Murdaugh family is no stranger to scandal, but on June 7, 2021, the shocking murders of his wife, Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, and their youngest son, Paul, sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Hampton County.
Countless cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women have been reported by Indigenous communities but have not made headlines. The
Picture it; a car is pulled over by the police for a traffic offense—perhaps speeding or not using a turn
Ratified in 1791, the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions. The amendment
As facts continue to come to light about Halyna Hutchins’s death, there is one thing that is known, Hutchins was
The name “Murdaugh” has held a position of honor in the South Carolina Lowcountry for over three generations. In addition
The idea of capital punishment and its legality have enveloped the news and media for centuries. But where did the death penalty come from, how has it developed over time, and how much longer will it be around?
