Marjorie LluveresApr 10, 20193 minPaying for Justice: Public Defenders and Prosecutors Fight for Better SalariesEarlier this year, Miami-Dade Public Defender Carlos Martinez and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle urged Florida lawmakers to...
Ramy SimpsonNov 30, 20165 minBail Reform Measures Inch Closer to EqualityThe money bail system that has been so pervasive throughout our judicial system is beginning to see reform around the nation. The money...
Erin HaneyOct 26, 20165 minJuveniles in the Justice System: Rehabilitation and ReformBefore coming to law school, I volunteered in the Public Defender’s Office in Ohio and specifically worked in the juvenile justice...
Dolores SinistajOct 26, 20166 minCalifornia Tackling Prosecutorial MisconductCalifornia has recently prioritized the reduction of convictions that were deemed wrongful in hopes of creating an equal and leveled...
crimlawpracblogAug 28, 20165 minOrder in the CourtWhile observing District Court this summer, I witnessed an intimidating interaction between a Judge and a Public Defender. It was a bench...
By: Matt GoldsteinAug 25, 20163 minThe Role of Mental Health in the Legal ProfessionThe United States Constitution guarantees all individuals legal representation when they are charged with a crime. While many alleged...