30 Dec Guilty Until You Satisfy The “Actual Innocence” Requirement
The presumption of innocence doesn't last forever. After a guilty verdict, you're guilty until you meet the "actual innocence" requirement.
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23 Dec The BOP Wins … As A Matter Of Law
Implementation of First Step Act Time credits by the BOP has been a mess, but some courts still treat everything it says as true.
13 Dec Piling On: The Perils of Interagency Criminal and Civil Investigations
When federal, state and local agencies work together on civil and criminal investigations, criminal charges can get piled on.
05 Dec Q & A: What Happened To The EQUAL Act?
The EQUAL Act passed the House 361-66. It also has overwhelming support from Republicans and Democrats. It can't pass the Senate. Why?
21 Nov New BOP Guidance on FSA Time Credits Helps With Confusion
Last Friday, the BOP published a Program Statement that clears up a lot of the confusion around FSA Time Credits. Why did it take so long?
14 Nov BOP’s 18-Month FSA Time Credits Rule Fails First Legal Test
The BOP announced its 18-month FSA time credits rule roughly two months ago. It has already faced and failed its first legal test.
21 Oct New York’s Bail Reform Law: Truth, Lies on Videotape
New York's bail reform law is at the center of the state's gubernatorial race. But bail reform isn't nearly as controversial as it seems.
19 Oct DeSantis’ Voter Fraud Arrests Are Heartbreaking But Ordinary
The video of DeSantis' voter fraud arrests all over social media is heartbreaking. But it's also an ordinary part of the justice system.