Cases that Illustrate Felony-Murder Rule
Teaching a class on judicial process and politics, I located some interesting cases to illustrate the felony-murder rule. I think...
Criminal justice
Requiring that States Pay Jurors at Least Minimum Wage for Serving on Juries
Jury service is a cornerstone of the American justice system, yet jurors in many states receive woefully inadequate compensation for...
Now Dumber for Reading Supreme Court Opinions
When I read a Supreme Court opinion like Brown v. Davenport decision, 142 S. Ct. 1510 (2022), I can't help...
Racial Segregation in American Prisons: How Widespread?
Racial segregation seems to be standard practice in prison. Prisoners are assigned to cells or cell block based on their...
Leveraging Television for Inmate Education: A Simple Solution for Expanding Educational Opportunities in Prisons
Within the confines of correctional facilities, inmates often find themselves with ample free time, and televisions are a common fixture...
