Criminal Justice Reform Heads to Senate Floor

Commission would conduct full review of nation's criminal justice system

"...after it was introduced in the U.S. Senate, the Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 on Thursday passed out..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fixing Criminal Justice

Should the feds try to fix a broken system?

"...Should the government undertake a review of the nation's criminal justice system – and if so, should there be..."

Dec. 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Time to Fix Criminal Justice System

Sen. Jim Webb says broken system must be fixed

"...26 introduced legislation that would create a blue ribbon commission to study and make recommendations to improve the U.S...."

March 27, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Criminal Justice: Mercy at the Margins

Small changes proposed in state criminal laws

"...Whitmire, D-Houston and chair of the Senate Committee on Criminal Jus­tice. His reasoning: by 17, you should understand the..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Criminal Justice: Innocence Is No Defense

There are several dozen criminal justice reforms under consideration, and a handful might actually be enacted.

"...than a dozen bills attempting to reshape the state's criminal-justice system. Rep. Terry Keel, R-Austin, Rep. Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin,..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Racial Fairness in the Criminal Justice System

Activists, academics, advocates gather at Columbia to address issue of racial fairness in criminal justice system

"..."disparities in sentencing are an inevitable part of our criminal justice system," there was no violation of the Constitution...."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

The unsteady hand of Texas justice

"...4) We'd Rather Not Know The state's Forensic Science Commission closed its inquiry into the 2004 Cameron Todd Willingham..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 9 Criminal Justice Stories

"...county's first female district attorney. As the year closed, Criminal District Judges Wilford Flowers, Bob Perkins, and Charlie Baird..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Some died, some walked

"...was also delayed, pending action by the Court of Criminal Appeals. Lawyers for an accused murderer are arguing that..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Criminal Justice: From Headlines to Humane

"...Children First initiative. The legislation also proposes a new criminal offense, "continual sex abuse" of a child, which would..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

In Search of Greater Justice With a Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Taking steps toward a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system

"...what may be a much improved, more equitable local criminal justice system. After much preparation, consultation, and institutional hemming..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

‘Against the Grain’ of Justice

Committee hears testimony on treatment of young offenders

"...charged with a crime be processed through the adult criminal justice system – through the adult courts and, potentially,..."

March 25, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Justice Can Wait

On eve of hearing, Perry reshuffles the Forensic Science Commission

"...Less than 72 hours before the state's Forensic Science Commission was scheduled to hear from national fire expert Craig..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Texas Youth Commission Fell

The scandal engulfing the Texas Youth Commission has claimed some scalps, but will the Legislature demand more?

"...Texas Youth Commission (a happy, skippy euphemism for the juvie people) is..."

March 1, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Could City Living Save the Texas Youth Commission?

"...the lack of meaningful reform at the Texas Youth Commission, Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, backs a complete rebuilding of..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Justice for HPD Lab Victim?

Josiah Sutton waits on state leaders to clear his name

"...Joan Huffman on April 12 recommended the Court of Criminal Appeals vacate the rape conviction of 22-year-old Josiah Sutton,..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Committee Versus Commission

Public Safety Chairmen Rossmo and Zimmerman trade invitations

"...before hearing staff briefings at the final Public Safety Commission to be held under the current administration of appointees,..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Forensics: Politics vs. Justice

The Forensic Science Commission does what it can under A.G.'s limitations

"...Greg Abbott now restricts its jurisdiction, the Forensic Science Commission (during a two-day meeting last week) has declined to..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...either the Texas Supreme Court or the Court of Criminal Appeals. The mantra of many of the judicial candidates..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Republicans Dodge Criminal Campaign Finance Bullet

Republican Party of Texas cuts deal with Travis County on corporate money charges.

"...Attorney David Escamilla, the state party last week escaped criminal charges stemming from its use of corporate money during..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Closing Time? Attorneys Call for Justice's Head

Public cries foul over Keller's killer instincts

"...signed on to a formal complaint with the state's Commission on Judicial Con­duct, seeking the reprimand – or ouster..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Justice Denied?

Advocates Still Fighting for Lacresha Murray's Freedom

"...the Giddings State Home and School, a Texas Youth Commission reformatory 60 miles east of Austin. Today, Earle is..."

Aug. 7, 1998 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD

The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

"...can't focus on anything because I'm determined to get justice for my son."..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Keller Immune to Justice

'Killer' Keller off the hook for closing courthouse doors

"...district Judge Lee Yeakel's ruling last week, Court of Criminal Appeals presiding Judge Sharon Keller enjoys "judicial immunity," which..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Social Justice Stories

The year in equal rights

"...ordinance, which blocks private employers from asking about applicants' criminal history until a conditional job offer has been made...."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Reefer Madness

Prospects look good for Criminal Justice Commission

"...it was introduced in the U.S. Senate, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 passed out of the..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

Feds Ready to Tackle Questions of Crime

Lawmakers considering first review of system in decades

"...on Tuesday took another step forward toward creating a commission to review the nation's criminal justice system – the..."

July 28, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

For Texas Prisoners, COVID-19 Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence

Criminal justice advocates warn of outbreaks behind bars

"...Criminal justice advocates have warned for weeks that it was..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Among Texas Police Agencies With Poor Eyewitness ID Procedures

The Justice Project says Texas police agencies are way behind in implementing best practices that can decrease the incidence of mistaken identification.

"...for the administration of live and photo lineups of criminal suspects, but "does little to ensure that its lineup..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Will Texas Do Better?

First things first: Who's taking over the jurisprudence committee?

"...Who will be tapped to head the House Criminal Juris­prudence Committee? The well-respected former chair of that committee,..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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