By Kyle Steenland, Staff Writer Within our criminal justice system, the mental capacity of the offender, and its role in the commission of a crime, is paramount for the judiciary in arriving at a sentencing verdict that benefits both society and the offender. In a situation where someone lacks […]
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SCOTUS to Rebuke Fifth Circuit for Facilitating Racial Bias in Criminal Justice System
By Kaitlyn Burns, Staff Writer “It’s a sad commentary that minorities, Hispanics and black people, are over represented in the [c]riminal [j]ustice system.”[1] In a country now steeped in controversy over the systemic violence and discriminatory practices against racial minorities,[2] uttering this statement in open court would normally be […]
Upcoming 20th Anniversary of JonBenét Ramsey’s Death
By Katherine Littlejohn, Staff Writer The case of JonBenét Ramsey has returned to the media spotlight due to a special investigation by CBS near the 20th anniversary of her death. In 1996, the 6-year old beauty queen was found dead in her parents’ basement the day after Christmas. Her […]
Ha! Ha! Ha!: Clowning Around Could Lead to Criminal Charges
By Roy Cross Reports of clowns terrorizing citizens across America have been coming in steadily since late August of this year.[1] Whether via social media or local TV news stations, everyone seems to have heard about these horrifying jokers. While few reports have been substantiated, they have created mass […]
Sleeping Killer: An Analysis of Voluntary Acts
Sleeping Killer: An Analysis of Voluntary Acts By Amber McGee, Staff Writer The very idea that a person could commit crimes while sleeping is unsettling at best. Criminal law requires a voluntary act to convict a defendant of a crime. That being said, unconscious individuals committing even the most heinous […]
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