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 …
While the politicians make noise about filling Justice Antonin Scalia’s position on the Supreme Court, there are practical problems with a delay. People forget these during the Supreme Court fight. Sen. Mitch McConnell (Kentucky) flat out said the Republicans won’t allow any confirmation until there’s a new president. Other presidential candidates warn that if President Obama is allowed …
I just returned from three weeks in India and saw how their democracy works—somewhat like ours and in many ways, totally different. One of the newest efforts has actually been the law for decades: abolishing the caste system. As a result, India has developed a sort of Affirmative Action process much like the U.S. started in the 1960s. …
All the hubbub about the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia!! We’re going to be haunted by his ghost for months. Why? Because politicians and short-sighted people will delay the appointment of a new justice for months.
Does this really make sense?
In the decision of Roe vs. Wade the Supreme Court “found” rights, not written in …
If a cop kills someone while on duty, the legal response is usually to call for a grand jury hearing. Should we abolish the grand jury for police behavior? Many people have urged a change in the law. The system could be improved, but I think we should keep the grand jury review as it is.
First of …
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