Recently, we learned that the FBI conducted an early-morning “no knock” raid on the former campaign chairman of President Trump, Paul Manafort. The FBI went to Manafort’s house and forcibly entered it ... Continue Reading

A federal judge has ruled that Harris County must reform its bail system, which she said favors the rich and punishes the poor. The ruling sets a preliminary injunction against Harris County to force ... Continue Reading

Thanks to bond reforms underway in Austin, Texas laws may change to help nonviolent defendants - especially those with low incomes - to avoid jail while awaiting trial. Introduced this month, the ... Continue Reading

Not all laws are fair or just, especially given individual circumstances. But Americans should have a legal right called “jury nullification.” That’s when juries can find a defendant innocent even ... Continue Reading