American policing is infected with a cynicism towards the very people it is supposed to protect. State and federal law enforcement see the dark, ugly and dangerous side of humanity on a daily basis. They are also trained from a…
Month: December 2022
2022
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Police Misconduct | terrorism
By the turn of the 21 century, the FBI believed it had put the dark legacy of J. Edgar Hoover behind it—a legacy that included the illegal surveillance of anti-war groups, civil rights organizations, and the Black Panther Party. But…
2022
Category: Federal Criminal Law | Statute of Limitations
Federal crimes can occur in any state, including including Texas. When these crimes occur, the Department of Justice, which oversees all federal criminal prosecution, has a specific period of time to prosecute the case.
The federal government’s methods in these…
2022
Category: Crimes on Airplanes | Federal Criminal Law
The holidays are full of travelers. Many travelers like the convenience of airplanes to get them where they’re going. As a result, flights are overbooked, airports are overcrowded with people, and bad behavior is more than likely to occur.
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2022
Category: Criminal Justice Reform | Prisoners Rights
The Walnut Street Jail was constructed in Philadelphia in 1773—two years before the start of the American Revolution. It was built, as most jails and prisons are, to relieve overcrowding at another city jail. Its original purpose was…
2022
The United States Constitution is an amazing document. It serves a vital purpose in this country, as it spells out Americans’ rights. These rights separate the United States from many other countries around the world – especially Americans’ right to…