Have you ever heard of the “Daubert/Frye” test? The apparent merging of the Frye and Daubert standards reflects a certain confusion that exists on the appropriate legal standard for the admission of scientific evidence, particularly in criminal cases. While the standard for the admission of scientific evidence can vary widely from federal courts to state courts and from state to
(Click on the above arrow to listen to the audio.) Professor David Wexler talks about Therapeutic Jurisprudence In this episode, Justice Speaks turns to the field of Therapeutic Jurisprudence, where JSI CFO Judge Brian MacKenzie sits down with Professor David Wexler from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. Professor Wexler’s Personal Journey Initially,
By Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) and Judge Harvey Hoffman (Ret.) Introduction Prescription opiate and heroin abuse has reached epidemic proportions. Increasing numbers of individuals with prescription opiate and heroin use disorders are finding their way into the Criminal Justice System. Specialty Courts have proven themselves to be an effective response in addressing substance use disorders of
Without Change, the Absence of Race Within Veteran Treatment Court Policies Will Continue to Destructively Impact African American Veterans Veteran Treatment Courts (VTCs), one of several treatment court models, all create policies that govern their programs. VTCs are not impervious to acts that discriminate against African American veterans who are either participants or eligible to participate
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