Criminal Justice

It's important to get clear on what we hope to accomplish.

Is the stun gun really an alternative to a firearm?

What's the value of being tried by one's peers?

When should a judge's wisdom supplant a jury's collective decision?

What lessons has Serial taught us about the criminal justice system?

Why shouldn't the incarcerated be allowed to give?

Can anyone actually be morally obligated to put themselves in harm's way?

The Court's justification for redefining the right to privacy fundamentally alters the legal landscape.

What role should mere allegations have to play in determining one's punishment?

Hacking at the roots of pro-choice precedent leaves substantive due process exposed.

Do our shifting standards regarding objectionable behavior threaten our commitment to treating like cases alike?

When, if ever, do a child's actions warrant punishment on par with their adult counterparts?

The multiple uses to which 'justice' can be put has us talking past one another.

The verdict answers a narrow question regarding self-defense, but cannot speak to the broader uses we've made of it.

What consideration do we owe those convicted of violent crimes? What can't we ask them to do?

Mightn't the benefits, consequences, and risks associated with guns and with alcohol look very different?

The Texas Heartbeat Act fits uncomfortably with civil law's common understanding of the nature of harm, compensation, and aggrieved parties.

Our policies and intuitions when it comes to policing guns and alcohol appear inconsistent. Are there justifications we can give?

The use of predictive policing asks us to consider what it might mean to police better and smarter.

The message sent by the Cosby saga is one we can ill-afford to let go unchallenged.