Posted inLegal Reform

Judges Dialing For Donations

Here is an interesting and personal accounting by Judge Sue Cobb on why judges should not be publicly elected. Here is a quote from this very telling narrative, "I was…
Posted inBad Science

Lost DNA Evidence

The Innocence Project has come across an issue of missing DNA evidence when trying to help those that are wrongfully incarcerated. In 30-40% of cases that initially had DNA evidence,…
Posted inLegal News

Hope For Legal Reform

President Obama thinks it may be time for sentencing reform. According to a top White House official, "It is on my list of things that are in the sphere of the…
Posted inSystemic Problems

Can Legal Reform Happen?

Can we reform our legal system when politicians refuse to discuss the real issues. The only time politicians, judges or DA's seem to mention our legal system is when they…
Posted inLegal Reform

Bipartisanship in Legal Reform

Politicians and policy makers are finally beginning to discuss reforming the legal system. For some the issue is the fact that the US imprisons its citizens at a rate that is…
Posted inLegal Reform

Pennsylvania Prison Reform

We are now seeing a whole new direction for housing non-violent offenders due to the cost of incarceration and difficulties with state budgets.. Pennsylvania's Criminal Justice Reform act will save…
Posted inLegal Reform

The Veritas Initiative

The Veritas Initiative is a watchdog entity within the Northern California Innocence Project. Their goal is to advance data-driven reform in the Justice System. In 2010 the most extensive reports…
Posted inLegal Reform

Legal Reform in Texas

In 2010 the state of Texas had over 43 exonerations. These wrongful convictions show deep problems are at the core of the justice system. Texas, like most states has spent large amounts…