The Erosion of the Right to Confrontation in Child Sexual Abuse Trials

Few criminal cases have higher stakes than those involving accusations of child sexual abuse. The accusation alone can permanently damage a person’s reputation in the community. A conviction may bring… Full article »

Does Victory for the Little Guys Equal Defeat for Justice?

By Vince Imhoff, Attorney at Law and Jay Mykytiuk, Attorney at Law

After voting to convict Martha Stewart on obstruction of justice charges, one juror told reporters that he… Full article »

Rights of the Accused

By Donna Ortlieb, Esq. and Natalie Banach

It has often been said that the fairness of a society can be determined by the treatment of its least favored citizens, and… Full article »

Right To Confront Witnesses: Guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States

By Swazi Taylor, Attorney at Law and Natalie Banach

There are two fundamental principles which guide the United States federal criminal justice system and which protect the rights of… Full article »

The Right to an Attorney: When it does not apply and how indigent defendants are coerced into paying for court-appointed counsel

By Michael Grahn, Esq. and Helen O. Kim

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that, In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a… Full article »