Prosecution

Prosecution of Child Abuse And Neglect

For the public, prosecution of child abuse is marked more by notoriety than knowledge. Ever since child abuse began to be prosecuted with some frequency in the 1980s, the news media have lavished enormous attention on several high profile cases like the McMartin Preschool trial (the longest trial in U.S. history), the Louise Woodward trial

Bias in Charging and Prosecution Decisions

This article explores the pervasive issue of bias in charging and prosecution decisions within the United States criminal justice system. Grounded in an understanding of the system, the introduction outlines the significance of fair and impartial justice and the overarching purpose of the article. The first section delves into the myriad factors influencing bias, ranging