The High Cost of Low Minimum Sentences
By: Maya Kushner United States has the highest rate of incarceration than any other country, and so the topic is often debated anywhere from the Senate floor to the dinner […]
criminal law
Marijuana: Why Conservatives Must Legalize
By: Philip Stevens American conservatives; we are not the most vocal proponents of marijuana. We are proud to be in good company too, as most of the country hasn’t tried […]
Tailoring Sentencing: The Punishment May Now Fit the Crime
By: Brian Nistler Mandatory minimums have long been the norm for sentencing when it comes to drug offenses. Most of the mandatory minimums drug laws come from 1986 and 1988 […]
Stand Your Ground as a License to Kill
By: Kameron Hillstrom The scene is like something from a movie: the courtroom filled with family and friends, teeming with media. The judge sits stoic above the proceeding as the […]