Felons in the U.S. are subject to the loss of voting rights for various amounts of time following conviction. Read on to learn about the basics of felony disenfranchisement: where it comes from, whom it affects, and how it might change in the future.
A story has recently come to light about a local law enforcement agency failing to uphold its duty to the public. We have some thoughts.
For police departments, the benefits of equipping officers with body cameras are well worth the initial expense. These cameras are good not only for members of the public but also for the officers themselves, and they also help us justly resolve criminal cases after the fact.
Many people, including former and current law enforcement officers whose opinions on the matter should be taken seriously, have put forward the idea of ending America's war on drugs outright. We explore that idea here.
Refusing to talk to the police can be harder than it seems, especially if you're used to helping people. Consider this a pep talk!
Colorado has passed a bill that will allow for the confiscation of firearms belonging to people deemed dangerous. We examine the details of this "red flag" law here.
The discussion how America's prisons should be run has been building in intensity lately; we summarize the issue here.
It's common knowledge that defense attorneys are the scum of the earth. But wait! Is it possible that we need them anyway?
How much protection do your rights give you in interactions with the police? We explore this important topic here.
In my last blog, we talked about the pros and cons of talking to the police when under investigation for a crime. As a general rule, we concluded that the less said, the better.
