Like many Americans, you may have found yourself curious about exploring your genealogy through one of the several DNA testing services currently available. You may also assume that the company will keep your information secure and private. However, once you have...
“The Defense Never Rests.”
Month: February 2023
What do prosecutors do with touch DNA?
Even though there are plenty of people in jails and prisons in the U.S., it is not necessarily easy for prosecutors to secure convictions. Before even bringing criminal charges against a defendant, most prosecutors have to be certain they have compelling evidence....
Rereading Washington v. State after Tyre Nichols’ Homicide
A week ago, I wrote about Tyrie Washington v. State of Maryland, a decision by the Supreme Court of Maryland filed on December 19, 2022, which held that unprovoked flight in a high-crime neighborhood provides reasonable articulable suspicion to conduct a Terry stop....