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.
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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.
26 Feb COVID-19, Vaccine Mandates, the BOP and Judges — What a Mess
COVID-19 vaccine mandates are a hot-button issue right now. But wait until you hear how courts use the vaccine to undermine Congress.
22 Feb Pamela Moses Sentence Highlights Problems with Plea Bargaining
Pamela Moses received her sentence in early February 2022. During sentencing, the Shelby County District Attorney specifically told Moses that she received jail time specifically because she insisted on a jury trial.