We’ve heard a lot lately about how broken our child protection system is in the country. There are horrible stories about kids suffering—or dying—because they remain in dangerous homes. What’s really going on in child protection cases?
I’ve worked as a lawyer in child protection cases in Minnesota for years. Here’s what’s happening in my state:
Most people are aware that children charged with crimes in Juvenile Court all have the right to a lawyer. But what about younger children? Kids who may be in Juvenile Court because of child protection matters, for instance. Do children in Juvenile Court have advocates?
Here’s an example from my own practice as a lawyer in Juvenile Court. …
The OJ Simpson murder case from 1995 is back again!! I thought I’d seen the last of that years ago, but no. American Crime Story is showing a TV series about the famous trial. For those of us who lived through the months of trial, who could forget the police chase of the white Bronco with OJ Simpson …
Have you been watching American Crime Story on TV which is running a series recreating the OJ Simpson murder case from 1995? Maybe it’s because the series, Making of a Murderer has been so popular, TV is doing this new series. http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-people-v-oj-simpson-american-crime-story/episodes
Rolling Stone magazine is also following the series and fact checking everything. Most of the series …
I’ve posted about my
recent trip to India—one of the most difficult but also one of the most fascinating trips I’ve ever taken. I’m also a mystery writer and India helped me as a writer. How?
When you see criminal trials covered by the media, they often interview the prosecutors and Public Defenders. It may look like they’re out there “fighting alone.” Not true. There are unknown people. Who helps prosecutors and Public Defenders?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about our fight against crime and what’s broken. But from someone who’s worked in the courtrooms for 30+ years, I can tell you there are things that are working in our fight against crime.
For years, we’ve assumed that increased penalties can deter criminals and reduce crime. It’s not a new …
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