Collateral Consequences: How Convictions Linger
Convictions, be it felony or misdemeanor, come with collateral consequences. And here’s the part no one tells you when you’re…
Defeated Michigan Sheriff Candidate Richelle Spencer Facing Felony Stalking Charge
Note: Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker and Barry County Sheriff’s Office did not respond to requests for comment. The National…
Why Police Suspects Get More Due Process Than Everyone Else
While literally anyone could commit a crime, it is police suspects that perhaps receive the closest interpretation to due process…
Michigan Law Enforcement Supports Diversion Programs—So Why Aren’t We Using Them More?
A recent University of Michigan survey found that a majority of Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and Prosecutors support diversion programs offering…
Why Probation in Michigan Pushes People Deeper Into Poverty
“One of these things are not like the other, one of these things doesn’t belong.” It’s not just a Sesame…
Why Holding Prosecutors Accountable Is So Difficult: Legal, Institutional, and Political Challenges
A question that I get a lot in my work and research is “why is it so hard to hold…
How Media Crime Coverage Fuels Mass Incarceration
Right on the heels of my post about Luigi Mangione, I came across The Sentencing Project’s guide to crime coverage…
Michael Villar Sworn in as New Allegan County Prosecutor: What This Means for the Community
Today, my favorite judge, William Baillargeon and his fabulous bow tie swore in my new and only favorite prosecutor, Michael…
Supporting Families Impacted by Parental Incarceration: Evidence That Works
The CSG Justice Center offers many tools and literature focused on reforming the criminal justice space. One such resource addresses…
Oakland County Judge Removed From Docket After Racist and Anti-Gay Statements
On August 27, 2024, Oakland County Michigan Probate Court Judge Kathleen Ryan was removed from her docket following recordings in…
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