Law, Crime & Justice
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In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
By: Lisa Rufle
The American judicial system is centered around the jury, throughout all steps in the legal process. A look at the two kinds of juries, what they do and how they differ. more...
Promoting Dialogue Against Violence
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
By: Brenda Ann Burke
How you seek to achieve order in communities depends on what you see as the root of conflict, a lack of empathy or more "political" causes. more...
Human Decomposition in Casey Anthony's Trunk
In: Crime
By: Cindy Adams
Air sample tests conducted by the University of Tennessee confirm the presence of human decomposition in Casey Anthony's car. more...
Saggy Pants Laws Are Unconstitutional
In: Law
By: Jeff Stanglin
Laws banning saggy pants are unconstitutional because they inhibit freedom of expression. Not only that, but they give an excuse for the police to abuse their authority. more...
New Information Released in Caylee Anthony Case
In: Crime
By: Cindy Adams
This week authorities have released new documentation regarding Casey Anthony's behavior, police interview transcripts, and her friend's and family's thoughts. more...
Reports Detail Failings of US Capital Punishment
In: Law
According to reports on homicide rates and race's relationship to capital punishment, questions are raised as to the fairness of executions in the United States. more...
Child Sex Crimes in U.S. an Increasing Concern
In: Crime
Across the country cases of sexual abuse against children seem to be escalating. In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on child rape questions are raised. more...
Caylee Anthony's Mother Released from Jail
In: Crime
By: Cindy Adams
Caylee Anthony's mother, Casey, left jail today for her parents' home released on $500,000 bail posted by famed bounty hunter Leonard Padilla. more...
Understanding the West Memphis Three
In: Crime
In 1993, three teenagers were convicted for the murders of three boys in West Memphis. This fall, the case continues and many have forgotten what's at stake. more...
The Felony Process in the United States
In: Law, Crime & Justice (general)
Americans are being locked up at ever increasing rates. Knowledge of the process leading to this result is important for all citizens. more...
