25 Jan United States v Haymond Protects Major Constitutional Rights Posted at 10:31h in Ending Mass Incarceration, Judges, Prosecutors, Right to Counsel Share In US v Haymond, the Supreme Court preserved the rights to a jury trial and to be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. But it was close. Read More
25 Jan Constitutional Basis for Inmates’ Privacy Rights Posted at 09:01h in Prisons, Right to Counsel Share Everyone worries about their privacy, including prisoners. Inmates' privacy rights have their roots in several key constitutional provisions. Read More
29 Dec Wrong Juror Convicts Defendant in North Carolina Posted at 16:13h in Ending Mass Incarceration, Prosecutors, Right to Counsel Share The chance of a “perfect trial” is slim to none. Whether it’s a sleeping juror, a lack of record or something else, anything close to a perfect trial is hard to come by. And that’s true even when the wrong juror convicts you. Read More
23 Dec HR 5546 Preserves the Sacred Nature of the Attorney-Client Privilege Posted at 21:18h in Prisons, Prosecutors, Right to Counsel Share The attorney-client privilege is the oldest and most sacred of all legal privileges. HR 5545 preserves the attorney-client privilege. Read More