Judges Are Human. That’s Why the Courtroom Isn’t Neutral.
We like to believe courtrooms are neutral spaces, that justice is blind. That judges are impartial referees calling balls and…
What Trauma-Informed Judges and Prosecutors Actually Look Like—and Why Rural Courts Lag Behind
This is why structural incentives, not just attitude, determine whether they exist. Trauma-informed justice has become fashionable language in court…
Happy Xmas.
So this is ChristmasAnd what have you done?Another year overAnd a new one just begunAnd so this is ChristmasI hope…
What Does “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” Actually Mean in Practice?
“Innocent until proven guilty” is one of the most repeated phrases in American justice. And I argue that It’s also…
When Faith Meets the Highway: The Rising Crisis of Amish Buggy Accidents
In September 2023, on a straight stretch of Minnesota highway, Samantha Jo Petersen’s vehicle slammed into an Amish buggy. Accident…
Jelly Roll Got His Clean Slate. 70 Million Americans Are Still Waiting.
Last week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee pardoned country star Jelly Roll for robbery and drug convictions from decades ago. The…
What a Motion Is — and What It Isn’t
Why judges, lawyers, and the public often mean very different things when they say “motion” I had an interaction today…
What’s The Difference Between Justice and Procedure?
Outcomes that are “procedurally correct” can still be unjust and how judges think about order vs. equity In courtrooms across…
What Christmas Movies Can Teach Us About Criminal Justice Reform
Every December, we return to the same Christmas movies. Not just for comfort, but because they quietly rehearse our deepest…
How to Handle Court When You Have Complex PTSD
Courtrooms are built for order, control, and compliance. Complex PTSD is built from the opposite: long-term exposure to chaos, power imbalance,…
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