#legal-system

#legal-system

To advocate for life in a capital defense case is to stand in the stillness between punishment and possibility. It invites attorneys to speak the language of survival physiology.

"It's hard to be what you can't see." Justice Lillian Wan emphasized Lt. Wu's historic promotion, showcasing the importance of representation for Asian Americans in the court system.

Britain's ailing courts system has scheduled its first trials for 2029 almost four years away as the government struggles to tackle the spiralling backlog of cases.

In Colorado, because this was charged as a traffic misdemeanor, they classify texting and driving as careless behavior instead of reckless, even though it is a purposeful choice.

The teen whose sentencing hearing is scheduled was 16 at the time of the incident, which took place in a downtown Toronto parkette in December 2022.

David Lee's five-year prison sentence in China demonstrates the arbitrary enforcement of law, contrasting sharply with his routine travels to the country over decades.

In Brazil, judges are empowered and often expected to take a hands-on, practical approach, relying on their perception, experience, and judgment in legal matters.

"Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, stands trial again after the first ended in a hung jury, facing the same serious charges of murder and manslaughter."

"Hate has no home in Westchester County," stated Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace, emphasizing the commitment to address rising antisemitism in the community.

Geyser's relationship with a murder memorabilia collector and her interest in violent books raised concerns about her release, but a judge still approved her conditional freedom.