Monthly Archives: March 2022
Defending Charges Of Hate Crimes
The recent homicide of Ahmaud Arbery sparked enormous interest in the criminal justice system. Arbery’s killers, Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael, and neighbor Roddie Bryan, were found guilty of murder, and thereafter faced federal hate crime charges. What are hate crimes, and how do charges of hate crimes impact sentencing? Nevada Hate Crime… Read More »
Questions About The 21-foot Rule In Policing
Police have dangerous jobs—no question about that. Their training in defensive tactics and tactical awareness, though, has led to questions about some of the concepts officers are introduced to as they prepare to serve and protect. Case in point: the 21-foot rule. What is the 21-foot Rule? Officers across the country have been trained… Read More »
Addressing Racial Disparity In The Criminal Justice System
Even before the Black Lives Matter movement gained steam, issues of racism in policing were well documented and understood to be an issue impacting communities of color. Unfortunately, racial disparities do not end there. The criminal justice system is rife with problems related to race, making many people of color wonder if they can… Read More »
Reforms That Could Improve The State Of Policing In America
How can we help police to do a better job—to make meaningful connections to the communities in which they serve, keep the public and the officers themselves safer, and build trust in the police interactions that take place on the streets of this country every day? Changes are sorely needed—and not impossible to achieve. … Read More »
Which Is Better: A Settlement, A Bench Trial Or A Jury Trial?
If you are facing criminal charges, there is a very good possibility that the case will be settled before you ever make it to court. According to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), not even three percent of criminal cases—on both the federal and state levels—ever make it to trial in this… Read More »
