St. Thomas Law Review
Constitutional LawFeaturedSixth Amendment
April 1, 2025By Kevin Nakfour
The United States criminal justice system relies upon a procedure called voir dire. The term is French for “to speak the truth,” and it refers to the process by which potential jurors in a criminal trial are questioned by attorneys and judges to determine their qualifications and biases. It’s a cornerstone of the criminal […]
Criminal LawCriminal ProcedureFeaturedFourth Amendment
October 3, 2024By Kevin Nakfour
The nation was stunned when videos surfaced on social media depicting Tyreek Hill, the star wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins—in handcuffs—outside the Hard Rock Stadium just hours before the Dolphins’ opening game on September 8, 2024. A routine traffic stop escalated into a tense confrontation.[i] When the Miami Police Department decided to release the […]
Constitutional LawFeaturedMoney LaunderingU.S. Constitution
March 20, 2024By Kevin Nakfour
Defense attorneys play a critical role in the criminal justice system. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensures the right to counsel to a criminal defense even if he or she cannot afford to pay for an attorney.[i] However, in some instances, a defendant can not only afford an attorney, but they can […]
CensorshipFeaturedFirst AmendmentFree SpeechSocial Media
November 8, 2023By Kevin Nakfour
Much like the war on drugs, war has formally been waged against the spread of misinformation. Social media has become a battleground, and the federal government has taken measures to combat online content it considers “hazardous.” In essence, the federal government has been accused of doing the work for social media companies, taking it […]
