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The JustPod: Volunteering for the Death Penalty: Our Discussion with Award-Winning Journalist Gianna Toboni and Her Debut Book...

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features a discussion with Award-Winning Journalist Gianna Toboni about her...more

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The JustPod: Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing: A Discussion with Hillary Blout

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features a discussion with former California prosecutor Hillary Blout. While...more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 61 - A Call to Service: From Public Duty to Spiritual Advocacy

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Father Joseph Ciccone's mission to serve the public has been an unwavering and guiding force throughout his life. He’s held many titles over the years: police officer, teacher, detective, Bergen County Sheriff, priest. But...more

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The Supreme Court Update - March 21, 2025

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The Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions on March 21st: Delligatti v. United States, No. 23-825: This case interprets 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), which imposes a five-year mandatory minimum sentence when a...more

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Judge Rakoff Challenges Sentencing Guidelines: Upholding the Sixth Amendment

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On March 10, US District Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the Southern District of New York issued a decision in United States v. Tavberidze, holding that section 3E1.1(b) of the US Sentencing Guidelines, which provides a one-point...more

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The Supreme Court Update - January 22, 2024

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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in one case: Glossip v. Oklahoma, No. 22-7466: This criminal procedure case addresses the obligation of prosecutors to disclose information to the...more

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What Is a No Contest Plea?

A no contest plea in criminal court means that you accept the conviction but avoid a factual admission of guilt. People often use the terms "guilty plea" and "no contest plea" interchangeably, but they can mean different...more

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What Is An Arraignment In Colorado?

The arraignment hearing holds immense importance within the criminal justice system, commanding the utmost seriousness. It represents the formal charging of a defendant with a criminal offense and sets the tone for subsequent...more

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The Supreme Court - May 17, 2021

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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued the following four decisions: BP p.l.c. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, No. 19-1189: Congress has commanded that generally, an order remanding a case back to...more

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New York Law on Sealing Convictions Helps Some Begin a New Life

With over two million Americans behind bars, this country has the highest incarceration rate in the world. Our society pays a big price for that distinction, not only in the staggering cost of incarceration itself but in the...more

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New York State Enacts Comprehensive Criminal Conviction Sealing Law

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Enacted through the 2017-2018 New York State Budget, and effective October 7, 2017, a new law in New York State makes it possible for individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses to have up to two convictions sealed....more

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