The American Criminal Justice System is rife with problems – too many to enumerate here. One of the most glaring issues is the prominent use of the monetary bail system to keep people locked up in jail prior to their trial. The system, according to a Harvard primer on the … [Read more...]
Knowing Your Rights as a Person Accused of a Crime
The criminal justice system is a complex web of rights, rules and laws. Not knowing your rights can lead to even more complications, as you could end up in a situation where your rights are being violated without your knowledge. For this reason, it’s a good idea to review the … [Read more...]
High Speed Chases and the Legal Justification for Police Shootings
In light of the recent acquittal of Officer Jason Stockley, who murdered Anthony Lamar Smith, the question of police accountability has come into stark relief. Jason Stockley, the officer in question, dodged a conviction, much like other cops who came before him, receiving light … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter Cannot Be Sued Says Federal Judge
A Federal Judge in Louisiana ruled against an unnamed police officer who attempted to sue Black Lives Matter and one of its key members, DeRay Mckesson . The police officer alleged that he was hit with a “rock-like substance” in a 2016 protest in Baton Rouge. Unable to name the … [Read more...]
Suing Financial Institutions Can Be an Uphill Battle
The question of fraudulent activity at major financial institutions has come recently to the fore. Large corporations like Wells Fargo and Equifax have been involved in grossly negligent behavior, affecting the lives of millions of people throughout the US. In the case of Wells … [Read more...]
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