Sometimes, people convicted of crimes win new trials. Often, this is due to prosecutorial misconduct. After all, prosecutors must follow a code of ethics, and when they resort to shady tactics, they undermine defendants’ rights to receive a fair trial.Here is a...
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Understanding DNA transfer
Understanding DNA transferIf you have ever watched a true crime special on TV or even just listened to court proceedings, you might get the impression that DNA evidence is the be all end all in proving a defendant's guilt. DNA--the genetic material contained in each...
The Illinois House just passed important sentencing reforms
Since the first passage of mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines, the question of what is actually effective has been asked time and again. At first, law and order policies seemed to make sense, but as harsh sentencing guidelines have been studied, they have been...
When Under Investigation, Should You Cooperate With Police?
If you are under investigation for a criminal offense, police officers are not on your side. It is that simple.Police are highly trained and they know how to ask open-ended, manipulative questions that get you to provide statements that will later be used against you....