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.
Speedy trial waivers have come an ordinary part of the criminal justice system in the United States. But they mean giving up your rights.
The allegations of fraud with respect to pandemic relief continue to grow, and this has led to even more prosecutors taking on cases.
The 110-year sentence for truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos has already made headlines, but it feels like the prosecutor's "memento" from the case won't be far behind.
The trial of Michael Avenatti took an interesting turn this week when the judge declared a mistrial. The reason? A prosecutor's misconduct.
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Former Texas prosecutor Rick Jackson finally faced accountability after he put two innocent men in prison, but it's too little and too late.