Every county in Texas has its own flavor when it comes to criminal justice. Procedures, policies, personalities, expectations, and even unwritten rules can vary significantly from one county to the next. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges in Montgomery County, Texas, understanding how the local justice system operates can make a realContinue reading “5 Things to Know About Montgomery County’s Justice System”
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Five Unfair Practices in the Criminal Justice System (And How We Can Do Better)
No reasonable person likes crime. Most of us want to live in safe, orderly communities where people follow the law. But a truly just society also has to protect the rights of the accused. Our founders spent much of the Bill of Rights limiting government power, not expanding it. Instead of focusing on one caseContinue reading “Five Unfair Practices in the Criminal Justice System (And How We Can Do Better)”
AI, Predictive Policing, and the Constitution: Where the Law Is Headed
Why Algorithms Raise Old Questions in New Clothes The old school police mindset is that they need to heavily patrol bad neighborhoods. The new school reformist mindset is that there are more arrests and ill-will in these neighborhoods specifically because they’re so heavily policed in the first place. Artificial intelligence is already weighing into thisContinue reading “AI, Predictive Policing, and the Constitution: Where the Law Is Headed”