by webrisorWerner Herzog’s Into The Abyss
As far as documentaries on criminal justice go, Werner Herzog's Into The Abyss is definitely one of my favorites. Known for his explorations of dark subject...
Read Moreby webrisorAbolishing “Zombie Laws” in the Criminal Code
In a move that was many years in the making, the Liberal government has finally taken steps to remove a number of outdated laws from the Criminal Code, also...
Read Moreby webrisorTime: The Kalief Browder Story
Following the success of crime documentaries like Making A Murderer and The Jinx, comes yet another extremely powerful, socially poignant series. Time: The...
Read Moreby webrisorDistrict Attorney Fired by Trump for Upholding the Law
People who choose to work in the legal field usually have a very strong affinity for not only the law itself, but also for the rule of law. That is, they...
Read Moreby webrisorThe Textalyzer: a 21st century Breathalyzer
It's no real secret, texting and driving has become almost as (if not even more) prevalent than drinking and driving. While similar in nature, they both...
Read Moreby webrisorNot Illegal to Film Police with Phone
In this digital age where cell phones are ubiquitous and everything is one snap away from being Youtube fodder, it's only normal to wonder whether it's...
Read Moreby webrisorJudge Refuses $100,000 Lawyer Bonus
A Superior Court judge has recently ruled that a seasoned defense attorney, who sued a client for a $100,000 performance bonus after he was acquitted of...
Read Moreby webrisorLiberals to Reduce Use of Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Slowly but surely, we're beginning to see Justin Trudeau & co. undo much of the wrongs for which Harper's Conservative government is now infamous,...
Read Moreby webrisorVirtual Reality Allows Jurors to Explore Crime Scenes
The jury experience, much like almost every other facet of the criminal justice system, is sadly still entrenched in the past. Technology has barely begun...
Read Moreby webrisorAmazon Patents Police Traffic Stop Drone
The future is now, ladies and gents. Tech giant Amazon just recently secured a patent for small shoulder-mounted police drones. Referred to as "unmanned...
Read Moreby webrisorJail Time for Cheating on Exam
We've all thought about it. Whether it was a few scribbled notes on the inside of a palm or a quick peek over at a classmate's test sheet, cheating is...
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by webrisorUS Sues California Over Immigration Laws
A great criminal defense lawyer knows the ins and outs of the legal system, and may be able to spot certain arguments and factors that could mitigate or...
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