For decades, many professors and criminal justice advocates have decried a U.S. Department of Education policy that affected students with drug convictions. This policy resulted in a suspension of federal government-backed financial aid for students who had...
Criminal Defense
Could what you say online result in criminal charges?
There are plenty of warnings about online activity. It’s usually targeted towards teenagers, warning them to be careful about what they say online. In some cases, that may be good advice for adults to follow too. One woman from Georgia wrote a Facebook post...
Intent: The thin line between borrowing and theft
Misunderstandings can often lead to unnecessary complications. What you may view as a simple mistake could cause other individuals a great deal of upset. If a person feels that you have slighted him or her in some way, you may find yourself in a predicament that...
How Junk Science Has Infiltrated The Court System
Our legal system depends heavily on scientific means-tests of blood samples, hair samples, and DNA-to ensure proper justice for the victims and the accused.Late last week, however, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a report...