Is SCOTUS losing the respect of the public?
What’s going on with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) that makes experts wonder whether the public even trusts this once esteemed institution? Here’s a great article that gives a unique perspective on the problem from a solution-based approach.
The Biggest Mistake Sex Offenders Make in Prison
The biggest mistake I see sex offenders make in prison is trying to be something they`re not: a non-sex offender. If there`s one thing that`ll lead to immediate threats of harm, it`s trying to fit in with a group in prison you don`t belong to by hiding your charges. The problem is that the truth…
What is Florida’s 1,000-Foot Rule for Sex Offenders?
We’ve all heard about sex offenders living under a bridge near Miami and the more than 100 sex offenders packed into a trailer park in St. Petersburg (better known as “pervert park”) — all because they couldn’t find a place to live. But did you know that Florida not only has a statewide 1,000-foot rule…
Federal Habeas Corpus: Your Reply to the Government’s Response
When seeking habeas corpus relief in federal court, nothing says that you have to file a reply to the prosecutor’s (“government’s”) response to your petition. In fact, courts had long held that a habeas petition doesn`t have the right to file a reply after the government responds. But that changed on December 1, 2019, when…
Notable Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
We are what we pretend to be, and so we must be careful what we pretend to be. – Kurt Vonnegut
Why Child Pornography Sentences are Harsh
Sentences for child pornography offenses in the federal courts have skyrocketed over the last decade. While child pornography offenses are not “victimless” crimes, the punishment hardly fits the crime anymore. Even the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) says the sentences are too much! Yet, judges keep sentencing child pornography defendants to decades in prison, even in…
Common Questions About Federal Child Porn Charges
The Feds just took my computer! Now what happens? Common questions about facing federal child pornography charges