“You have to just do it”: Teen charged in death of boyfriend
Seventeen-year-old Michelle Carter has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend, Conrad Roy III, who committed suicide in 2014.
Criminal Law & Procedure
From Subway to federal prison: Jared Fogle set to plead guilty for sexually exploiting children
Indiana State Police and FBI investigations reveal Former subway representative, Jared Fogle, actively participated in possessing and distributing child pornography along with traveling to different states and countries to engage in sexual acts with minors.
Killing a human for a fictional character: the details and impact of the Slender Man case
Two thirteen-year-old girls are being tried as adults after brutally stabbing a twelve-year-old in order to prove their loyalty to the fictional character “Slender Man.”
Lawsuit over teen used as rape-bait can proceed
A federal appeals court allows a lawsuit against an Alabama school board to continue in regards to a 14-year-old female student who was used by a school employee in a plot to catch another student deemed to be an alleged sexual predator.
The Criminalization of Revenge Porn
With the expansive nature of the Internet, states need to move quickly to combat the harming effects of revenge porn.
Police Worn Body Cameras: How the North Carolina House is attempting to address the concern of excessive force within law enforcement agencies
North Carolina currently has two bills in the House that attempt to remedy the current political turmoil between law enforcement and the community with the implementation of police worn body cameras.
Press Play: the First Amendment and Due Process Right to Record the Police
Is the right to record police interactions protected by the constitution? If so, what are the policy implications of allowing citizens to press play?
Using Medical Science to Reform the Heat of Passion Defense
A defendant’s unique brain structure and circumstances should be examined before arguing for the application of the “heat of passion” defense to homicide.
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.
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?
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.
Forgetful Father or Felony Murderer?
Justin Ross Harris says his young son’s death in a hot car was accidental. Prosecutors say it was murder.
Criminal Calendaring Authority in North Carolina: A Balance between Prosecutors, Defense Counsel, and the Court
Case calendaring in North Carolina has evolved to become a collaborative process between key players in the state’s criminal justice system.
President Obama Tells Sexual Assault Victims: “You Are Not Alone.”
In conjunction with White House efforts to reduce the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, the U.S. Department of Education names fifty-five colleges and universities under federal investigation.
States take a gamble on sports betting
Legislatures deciding whether to legalize the practice must weigh the benefits of taxable revenue and possible job creation against the threat of crime and the disapproval of professional sports leagues.