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Racial Bias in the Jury Room Can Destroy a Fair Trial: Why a Conviction Was Reversed in U.S. v. Sanchez

One of the cornerstones of the American criminal justice system is the right to a fair trial before an impartial jury. Every accused individual, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background, is entitled to have his or her guilt ...

Can a Probation Officer Send You to Jail for Violating Probation — or Does Only the Court Have That Power?

Many accused individuals on probation believe that if a probation officer says they violated probation, they can automatically be sent to jail.

That is not how the law works.

A recent California case, People v. Emrick, mad...

California Supreme Court Limits Felony Murder Liability for Non-Killers in People v. Morris

The California Supreme Court recently issued a major decision in People v. Morris that could significantly affect individuals accused of aiding and abetting a homicide during the commission of another crime.

For years, prosecutors...