The article explains how the federal Crime Victims' Rights Act and other crime victim protections contain a broad definition of the term "victim." Today, I posted on SSRN my new, co-authored law ...

A panel of 12 lawyers from around the world has proposed a legal definition for a new crime that the lawyers want to see outlawed internationally: ecocide, or widespread destruction of the environment ...

WASHINGTON (CN) — Justice Clarence Thomas invoked “Alice in Wonderland” Tuesday as the Supreme Court tackled the question of whether an attempted robbery can be considered a crime of violence. “It ...

James Prosek ("Legalized discrimination," Oct. 30) should turn off Rush Limbaugh and pay attention to reality. Hate-crimes legislation does not create special classes of people who enjoy special ...

Unless a dozen Republicans change their minds after reviewing the evidence presented by the House impeachment managers, the Senate will not convict former president Donald Trump. Congress, therefore, ...

The state's district attorneys continue to make the case that the state is paying more for the defense of criminal defendants than it is for their prosecution. The situation poses a threat to the ...

ATLANTA - A new Senate committee has given new life to a bill that would formally define antisemitism in Georgia law. The Senate Children and Families Committee voted 6-2 on Thursday to insert ...

State lawmakers are pushing to better understand and improve clearance rates, as crime remains top of mind for many Americans ...

SEATTLE -- Homelessness and public safety are the defining issues of the Seattle City Council races, several candidates tell KOMO News. As the field gets cut down to 14 candidates looking to fill ...