Jurisprudence

Jury Nullification

Federal Judge Advocates Jury Nullification After Being Shocked by Overzealous Child Pornography Prosecution

It just makes sense to let jurors know about their already established power to exercise discretion over bad laws and ill-considered prosecutions.

J.D. Tuccille | 11.6.2018 12:01 AM

Sierra Leone

Justice in the Wake of Civil War: Sierra Leone and Rwanda

George Ayittey | 3.25.2018 6:00 AM

Anarchism

When Courts Compete for 'Business,' Liberty Wins

Those who insist that market anarchism cannot work because it lacks a monopolistic court of final jurisdiction are wrong.

Sheldon Richman | 12.6.2015 12:00 AM

Police Abuse

Arkansas Cop Who Fatally Shot Teen Wants Job Back After Prosecutors Decline to Try Him for Third Time

Ed Krayewski | 4.8.2014 1:29 PM

Sentencing

The Dire Effects of Mandatory Minimum Sentences on American Justice

Brian Doherty | 1.16.2014 5:16 PM

Supreme Court

The Conservative vs. Libertarian Take on the U.S. Constitution

Damon Root | 7.10.2012 3:00 PM

Litigation

Speech Related to the Politics of Juries Certainly Punishable by Law, New York Prosecutor Explains

Brian Doherty | 11.30.2011 12:44 AM

Criminal Justice

Judge Orders Prior Restraint of Political Speech

Radley Balko | 2.8.2011 2:52 PM

Civil Liberties

Fully Isolated Jury Association

Brian Doherty | 2.3.2011 11:40 AM

Media

New Site for Serious Writing and Reading About Law

Brian Doherty | 4.5.2010 2:01 PM