The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution As almost every American has learned from watching a myriad of police shows, a person charged with a crime has the right to an attorney and if that person cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for them. Contrary to the television shows, the language about the
Have You Read the Constitution?
Have You Read the Constitution? At the 2016 Democratic Convention, Khizr Khan asked of Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump; “Have you even read the United States Constitution?” Unless you are living under a rock, if you are in the United States you have heard about his question and the ongoing political debate, as have millions
Drug Courts: The Criminal Justice System Rolls the Rock, Part 2 – Justice Speaks Podcast (Part One of this interview can be found here.) In this podcast, Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret) continues his interview with Judge Michael Haley (Ret.) about his upcoming article to be published in the Journal of Public Interest Law entitled “
What Does “Sex” Mean?
What Does “Sex” Mean? Courts have started to determine whether sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination is cognizable as sex discrimination under federal statutes. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance and an administrative ruling in 2015 that interpreted Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation-based bias within the definition
The Marijuana Re-Schedule
The Marijuana Re-Schedule It was good news and bad news this week for those who wish to legalize marijuana when the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) declined to move marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule II drug. (Statement 1, Statement 2) The ruling came in response to two petitions – one from the governors of
Voting Rights: Precious Right Protected by the Courts – Justice Speaks Podcast Voting represents the very essence of a democracy and in the last week or so several courts have struck down restrictions on this basic right. In this podcast episode, Judges Peggy Hora (Ret.) and Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) discuss the recent court decisions involving one of
Honor Killing: It’s Not Honor; It’s Murder
Honor Killing: It’s Not Honor; It’s Murder Pakistani Social Media Star Murdered by Her Brother in Apparent Honour [1] Killing British beauty therapist WAS Strangled in ‘Honour Killing.’ An American ‘Honor Killing’ Man Smothers Daughter to Death in Honour Killing Honour Killings: India’s Crying Shame Sadly, the above news headlines are not uncommon. According to the United
Heatstroke: A Child’s Killer, a Parent’s Nightmare
Mainstreaming a Therapeutic Jurisprudence Approach to Impaired Driving
Mainstreaming a Therapeutic Jurisprudence Approach to Impaired Driving Driving while impaired (DWI) by alcohol or other drugs is an international problem. Far too many people lose their lives, are injured or injure others while engaging in this totally preventable crime. Some countries have a stronger ethic about not drinking and driving than others but it
Drugged Driving: The Time Has Come for Action
Drugged Driving: The Time Has Come for Action “[T[he Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers, conducted by NHTSA in 2013-2014, shows that weekend nighttime drivers testing positive for illegal drugs or medications has increased from 16.3 percent in 2007 to 20.0 percent in 2013-2014″ 2015 National Drug Control Strategy, U.S. Office of
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Understanding Vicarious Liability For Company Vehicles: How Employers Can Mitigate Risk
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Criminal Justice Reform: The Intersection of Procedural Fairness and Trauma-Informed Practices
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JSI Champions Trauma-Informed Courts at 2024 Child Justice Seminar in Jamaica
The Justice Speakers Institute (JSI), as part o...
