The Hobbs Act: A Guide to this Important Federal Law
June 27, 2023
The Hobbs Act is a federal law that makes it a crime to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery or extortion. The law was passed…
Read Full ArticleWill California Legalize the Use of Psilocybin?
June 26, 2023
Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms. It has been used for centuries by indigenous cultures for its medicinal and spiritual…
Read Full Article2023 Studies About Mistaken Identification in Criminal Cases
June 25, 2023
Mistaken identification is a serious problem in the criminal justice system. It is estimated that eyewitness misidentification is a factor in up to 75% of…
Read Full ArticleSynopsis of the Different Federal Prison Levels
June 24, 2023
The United States federal prison system is divided into five security levels: minimum, low, medium, high, and administrative. The level of security assigned to a…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia Man Spends 40 Years in Prison Before Being Exonerated by DNA
June 23, 2023
Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 38 years in prison. He was finally exonerated in 2022 after DNA evidence proved his innocence….
Read Full ArticleConstitutionality of the Orange County District Attorney’s DNA Collection
June 22, 2023
The Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) office has been collecting DNA samples from people accused of misdemeanors since 2007. The OCDA argues that this program…
Read Full ArticleThe First Step Act: A Step in the Right Direction
June 21, 2023
The First Step Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 21, 2018. The act was the first major piece of criminal…
Read Full ArticleThe Cost of Housing Inmates in California State Prison
June 20, 2023
The cost of housing inmates in California state prisons has been a contentious issue for decades. The state has one of the largest prison systems…
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