In 2006, James Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to the rape and murder of a 24-year-old college student. He was then released from prison
When a Drug Relapse Leads to Jail Time
Julie Eldred of Stow, Massachusetts, was on her 11th day of probation when she tested positive for fentanyl. Within hours she was returned to jail,
People Leave a Trail of DNA Everywhere They Go
In 2012, Lukis Anderson was framed for murder by his own DNA. His DNA was found under the fingernails of a murder victim, Raveesh Kumra
Should Bloodstain-Pattern Analysis Be Filed Under Junk Science?
Watch nearly any forensic crime show on television these days (fiction or fact-based) and you’ll likely hear about the use of bloodstain-pattern analysis (BPA) in
What Conor McGregor’s Case Can Teach Us About Criminal Defense
Whether or not you follow professional sports, you’ve likely heard about an incident involving former UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and his recent attack on
Is New York a Good Model for Criminal Justice Reform?
In recent years, there has been increasing discussion about the need for criminal justice reform across the country. High incarcerations rates nationwide have been problematic
The NYPD Must Streamline Property Return Process
The NYPD will now be required to streamline its process for returning personal property as a result of a recent lawsuit. Victor Encarnacion sued the
Big Changes Coming for New York’s Criminal Justice System
At the beginning of January, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he would push for changes to be made to New York’s “blindfold law.” This law
How Head Injuries Might Contribute to Crime Rates
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with many negative things. Headaches, anxiety, depression, and memory problems are all scientifically linked to TBI. A traumatic brain
Is DNA Evidence Infallible? In Some Cases, Apparently Not
Legal experts question the validity of some of the science behind forensics. Recently, one of its most trusted tools – DNA testing software developed and
