Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Criminal Law Blogs -> The Justice Gambit

OR PHONE (866) 635-1838 for Bankruptcy Help, (866) 635-6190 for Divorce,
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense

Find a Local Lawyer

Bankruptcy (866) 635-1838
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402

Criminal Law

: The Justice Gambit

Juvenile Waivers = Bad Policy

By Michael Blankenship

ADVERTISEMENTS

(CNN) -- A year ago, Maydellyn Lamourt watched her 16-year-old son's dreams fall apart. The outgoing sophomore who enjoyed playing sports was charged and sentenced as an adult in Connecticut for third-degree assault. The crime: He and a friend stole a pack of gum from another teen. Read more.... The good news is that several states are backing away from the failed policy of treating juveniles as adults. The research shows higher rates of recidivism, less opportunity for treatment, and greater risk of assault for juveniles like Lamourt's son.. The bad news is that many states will be slow to address reform. The really bad news is that states like Idaho will be among the last to embrace reform. Ideology trumps research in this state...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Justice Gambit on January 19, 2010 (boomark / email).

Lawsuits and Settlements

Juvenile Disabled
Kings County pays $4 million in inmate hanging settlement.

State Farm Class Actions
Policy Holders Settle

Wal-Mart
Faces Class Action over Return Policy

Canceled Insurance
Judge orders Health Net Inc. to pay $9 million settlement after terminating a policyholder's policy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Related Searches