The Prefrontal Cortex: Understanding a Child’s Decision-Making Process
When it comes to decision-making, adults often take a moment to consider the long-term consequences of their actions. For children and adolescents, however, this process is more complicated due to an area of the brain that is still developing: the prefrontal cortex...
Lessons from the Menendez Brothers Case: Common Criminal Defense Situations You Need to Know
If you’ve been following the case of the Menendez brothers, you know it’s a legal saga that has captivated the public for decades. And now, with Governor Newsom ordering a parole board investigation into whether the brothers pose a public risk if released, the case is...
Why Staying Silent Matters: Your Own Words Against You
Imagine this—you’re in a high-stress situation, officers are asking you questions, and your adrenaline is through the roof. You think, I should just explain myself. I didn’t do anything wrong. Stop right there. One of the biggest mistakes people make when interacting...
Jury Nullification: How Public Sentiment Could Shape A Case
When a jury steps into a courtroom, the expectation seems pretty straightforward—listen to the facts, apply the law, and reach a verdict. But what if a jury thinks that a trial under the law would be unfair? That’s where jury nullification steps in. It’s a secretive...
Restorative Justice Practices: Healing Victims and Rehabilitating Offenders
Instead of just focusing on punishment like the traditional justice system, restorative justice is a different way of handling crime and its impact—it aims to heal both victims and offenders. What is Restorative Justice? Restorative justice is a framework that aims...