Author: jgriffiths
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What is the First Step Act?
The First Step Act of 2018 was arguably the most significant criminal justice reform in decades. Here, we summarize what it did.
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Are There Standards That A Lawyer Must Meet?
Every lawyer must meet a set of standards. These standards are known as the Rules of Professional Conduct.
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What Is A Public Defender?
Public defenders are a key part of the criminal justice system and our Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Learn more here.
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What is Hearsay?
Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered by a party to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement.
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What are the Hearsay Exceptions?
In general, courts don’t allow you to present hearsay. But there are a lot of hearsay exceptions. In federal court, there are 23 of them.
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What are the Hearsay Exclusions?
A declarant-witness’s prior statement and an opposing party’s statement are hearsay exclusions. This means they are “not hearsay.”
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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: Law Enforcement
President Biden’s May 25 Executive Order includes several provisions on law enforcement accountability. Here’s what you need to know.
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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: First Step Act
President Biden’s Executive Order addresses several topics, but one of the most important ones is First Step Act implementation.
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Courts Finally Push Back on BOP’s Approach to FSA Time Credits
For months, federal courts have approved of the BOP’s approach to FSA time credits without pushback. But a new decision is changing that.
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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: Prison Conditions
President Biden’s Executive Order impacts several parts of the criminal justice system, including prison conditions. Learn how.