13 Mar The Subtly Radical Reforms of Merrick Garland
Merrick Garland has instituted a number of criminal justice reforms in his memoranda to federal prosecutors.
Author: Fred Aaron
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07 Mar Did Chrisley Know Justice?
The Chrisley couple will likely spend the next few years in federal prison. But their case raises a number of questions that deserve answers.
14 Feb The Tragic Inevitability of Tyre Nichols
The murder of Tyre Nichols was the inevitable result of the underreporting of police shootings that is far too common in the U.S.
25 Jan With Prosecutorial Misconduct, No Bad Deed Goes Punished
The majority of wrongful convictions are the product of prosecutorial misconduct. Yet prosecutors almost never face accountability. Why?
14 Jan Some Of My Favorite Federal Judges Were Prosecutors
The courts are unbalanced when it comes the experience of Federal judges with most having a prosecutorial background while few worked in legal aid.
13 Dec Piling On: The Perils of Interagency Criminal and Civil Investigations
When federal, state and local agencies work together on civil and criminal investigations, criminal charges can get piled on.
08 Dec Winning on Appeal and Losing on Remand
Even after winning on appeal, defendants face an uphill battle when their case returns to the judge who presided over it the first time.
23 Nov The Impact of Dobbs on the Criminal Justice System Part IV: Visitation Rights
The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs will impact the criminal justice system in many ways, including when it comes to visitation.
17 Nov The Unexpected Impact of Dobbs on Criminal Justice: Part III
There are many unexpected impacts from the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs, including new prosecutions of pregnant women for substance use.
21 Oct New York’s Bail Reform Law: Truth, Lies on Videotape
New York's bail reform law is at the center of the state's gubernatorial race. But bail reform isn't nearly as controversial as it seems.