With the death of Mike
Brown in Ferguson, the
controversial issues of systematic racism and police brutality have captivated
American citizens. In a time when the public outrage and qualms not only about
police officers, but also the legal system that seems to protect those who fail
to “protect and serve” citizens is at an all time high, people
are calling for justice. Attorneys
from across the nation have traveled to Ferguson, Missouri to take their place within the heated
protests to provide legal assistance to protesters who have been arrested, to
monitor and document police behavior, and to provide legal assistance to those
who may not be able to afford representation. As citizens fight for justice
surrounding the incidents in Ferguson, attorneys have been there on the ground
to aid in the fight. 
Showing posts with label grand jury. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grand jury. Show all posts
Friday, December 19, 2014
Fighting for Justice in Ferguson: The Role of Attorneys During National Protests
With the death of Mike
Brown in Ferguson, the
controversial issues of systematic racism and police brutality have captivated
American citizens. In a time when the public outrage and qualms not only about
police officers, but also the legal system that seems to protect those who fail
to “protect and serve” citizens is at an all time high, people
are calling for justice. Attorneys
from across the nation have traveled to Ferguson, Missouri to take their place within the heated
protests to provide legal assistance to protesters who have been arrested, to
monitor and document police behavior, and to provide legal assistance to those
who may not be able to afford representation. As citizens fight for justice
surrounding the incidents in Ferguson, attorneys have been there on the ground
to aid in the fight. 
Friday, December 5, 2014
“I-Witness” Testimony: The Problem of Remembering What Happened in Ferguson
*Author’s Note: First and foremost, I extend my deepest
sympathy to the family of Michael Brown. Regardless of the circumstances, it does not
change the fact that a young life was lost; a mother yearns for the warm
embrace of her son; a family mourns the loss of a loved-one; a community struggles
to understand and heal; and a nation is confronted with an opportunity to
define its legacy.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Grand Juries: A Balancing Act
No matter your opinion on the ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri, it is safe to say that this week’s grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson has thrust the topic and function of the grand jury into the national spotlight. While the purpose and function of a grand jury is nothing new to those practicing criminal law, especially those prosecutors tasked with handling grand jury presentations, it never hurts to review some basic strategies of grand jury presentation. For while a good prosecutor might be able to indict a ham sandwich, it is also possible to make mistakes that could cost an indictment.
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