innocence
The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the American legal system and a right that should not be taken for granted.
For What It's Worth - Ed Note -
"People of color don't want to go to jail, so if their brother, their sister, their mom, or dad, or cousin, or friend was arrested for simple possession or public consumption, they're not gonna want to use it. Even in a legal market, even as medicine." Dr. Rachel Knox
By Canton Mohn4 years ago in Criminal
Can Insurance Companies Use Private Investigators to Deny Claims?
Car insurance companies (and insurers in general) use many tactics to deny claims. When you find out that a private investigator has been trailing you, it can feel like a violation of your rights. This practice, however, is fairly common and can sink your case if you're not careful.
By Bader Scott4 years ago in Criminal
Guilty Unless Proof of Innocence
I have been in a funk for nearly two months. It was long enough for the evil depressing thoughts that I was beginning to believe I had vanquished, to return. It thrust me down a hole where my motivation for activities I enjoyed no longer gave me pleasure. Ultimately, I decided to change course and now I’m in a phase of healing. In reflection, I have learned a lot about the justice system while suffering from a traumatic experience. Let me explain…
By Iris Harris5 years ago in Criminal
Writing Prisoners
I go to the Post Office every day to check my mail. I have been writing inmates in prison. I get the tingling in my stomach when I check my PO Box especially if I get a letter. I get so excited. I want to get a letter every day. Then when I sit at home to write back...I blank. It's the weirdest thing. I have so much to say when I get the letter after I open it but after I get home and sit down to write...I blank. I feel bad. I think about prison life is and compare it to my life. Not that my life is great but I compare if to just an average person's life.
By Regina Mauldin5 years ago in Criminal
She Swears She Saw Me
The night is late, as the neighborhood appears to be quiet with little traffic on the public highway going towards Main Street in Lyons, Nebraska. Many citizens there have decided not to walk in the evening anymore because it's very dangerous to be alone, especially on certain streets near the local town square at twilight. It's not being superstitious, rather more about feeling safe in their hometown.
By Victoria Ramos5 years ago in Criminal
