20 Apr Pandemic Fraud In America
In some ways, PPP loans saved business across the U.S. But the pandemic fraud in America is growing more and more out of control everyday.
Fairness in Sentencing
01 Apr Double Jeopardy for Jussie Smollett Explained
Jussie Smollett is appealing his heavily covered conviction and sentence, arguing that they violate his right against double jeopardy.
31 Mar Lessons From The Sentencing Hearing For Jussie Smollett
The sentencing hearing for Jussie Smollett was unique, but it can serve as a lesson for other defendants preparing for their own sentencing.
30 Mar Colorado to Hold Prosecutors More Accountable in Plea Deals
Colorado is set to expand the way it holds prosecutors accountable when negotiating plea deals, and its approach could lead the country.
29 Mar What Will Smith, The Oscars And A Slap Mean For Criminal Justice Reform
You can't go online without seeing something about Will Smith, the Oscars and an infamous slap. Learn about cocaine sentencing instead.
24 Mar Why did USP McCreary give Books N Things an exclusive deal?
USP McCreary is now requiring that people "make All book and magazine purchases through BooksNThings Warehouse." Why?
16 Mar The Trial Tax In America
You have the constitutional right to a jury trial in criminal cases in the U.S. But it comes at a cost. That cost is called the "trial tax."
09 Mar Wooden v United States: A Positive Outcome On Mandatory Minimums
In Wooten v United States, the Supreme Court issued a rare but correct decision against the overuse of mandatory-minimum sentences.
03 Mar Prison sentences aren’t productive. So why do we like them so much?
Would the people serving prison sentences in the United States be more productive doing something else? The answer, almost always, is yes.
28 Feb A New Trial For Pamela Moses in Voter Fraud Case
Last week, you probably saw media headlines about Pamela Moses' six-year prison sentence, but now she's in line for a new trial instead.