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?
Right to a Jury Trial Tag
27 Jul The Role Of The Jury Is Changing — For Better And For Worse
In a criminal case, the jury is supposed to be a fact-finder. But as more and more jurors ask questions, the role of the jury is changing.
10 May How Racial Discrimination Shapes Jury Selection
People of color continue to be excluded from jury service because of their race. This trend dates back for decades. This is especially true in serious felony trials and death penalty cases.
25 Jan United States v Haymond Protects Major Constitutional Rights
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.