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29 Dec “The Issue of the Sleeping Juror” Hits North Carolina
The constitutional right to a jury trial comes from the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It states that “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury….” But what happens when a juror is caught sleeping?
07 Jan Elizabeth Holmes, Her Sentence And The “Trial Penalty”
Elizabeth Holmes faces a sentence of nearly a decade. Had she not went to trial, it's possible that sentence would be shorter. Why?
15 Aug The Unexpected Impact of Dobbs on Criminal Justice: Part I
The Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade in Dobbs had a huge impact, which is likely to extend to the criminal justice system.
08 Aug Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Why People Root For The Criminal Justice System
In the United States, Americans tend to root for the criminal justice system regardless of how many mistakes it makes.
30 Jun Speedy Trial Waivers or What Becomes of a Constitutional Right?
Speedy trial waivers have come an ordinary part of the criminal justice system in the United States. But they mean giving up your rights.
24 May SCOTUS: Prisoners Are “At Fault” For The Failures of Their Lawyers
Yesterday, SCOTUS ruled that prisoners are "responsible for" what arguments their attorneys make and "bear the risk" for the ones they don't.
25 Mar Do Americans Want People To Have The Right To A Lawyer?
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is facing baseless criticism for being a public defender. So, do Americans want to have the right to a lawyer?
16 Mar The Trial Tax In America
You have the constitutional right to a jury trial in criminal cases in the U.S. But it comes at a cost. That cost is called the "trial tax."