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.
Sixth Amendment Tag
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.
11 May How Attorney-Client Privilege Breaks Down When The Client Is In Prison
While there are some exceptions, attorney-client privilege generally applies to all communications between those two parties. That includes digital communications such as email or instant messaging. But when it comes to people in prison and their legal counsel, that isn't always the case.
06 Apr Attorney-Client Privilege Is Tested When It Comes To Email In Prison
Another important element of TRULINCS is privacy, or the lack thereof. All messages that come in or go out through TRULINCS can be monitored. That's true whether they are sent between an incarcerated person and their family or even their attorney.
26 Mar Marsy’s Law Aims To Protect Victims of Violent Crimes, But At What Cost?
Marsy's Law isn't just one law. Rather, it is a set of prescribed protections for victims of violent crimes and their families.