The Criminal Justice System Was Not Designed for People With Mental Illness
The criminal justice system was designed for rational people who respond to incentives. It’s a poor fit for people whose mental illness is so severe they are incapable of doing so.
Defendants Can Now Make More Informed Decisions About Plea Bargains
Defendants hold the right to trial, and there are circumstances when waiving that right and accepting a plea bargain are in a defendant’s best interest. However, that is a weighty decision and should be made with complete...
Jury Discretion in the Wild
Jury discretion — when a jury acquits a defendant despite clear evidence of guilt — is often discussed, but is rarely identified in the wild.
Psychotherapy Drugs for Mental Health
Mental health patients should be able to legally access and use psychotherapeutics under medical supervision, for medicinal purposes.
How Inmates Are Earning Their Law Degrees While Incarcerated
This law school is being granted the ability to admit two incarcerated students each academic year.
Utah Should Put Limits Around Geofence Warrants
Utah’s use of geofence warrants is under the microscope. A recent KSL article highlights privacy concerns related to location tracking.