Constitutional LawCriminal LawFeaturedSixth Amendment
March 31, 2026By Crystal Couso
When a party alleges a witness has been tampered with, they invoke one of the justice system’s most critical procedural safeguards: the protection of witness testimony and the preservation of judicial integrity. The prosecution of rapper Jamell Demons, famously known as YNW Melly (“Melly”), has brought this concern to focus. In 2018, Melly was charged […]
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Constitutional LawFeaturedSixth Amendment
October 2, 2025By Crystal Couso
The recently concluded trial of popular rapper Cardi B brought into focus a pressing challenge for modern courts. Far from being mere celebrity drama, the trial showcased how social media can upend the seriousness of judicial proceedings. Throughout the trial, snippets of Cardi B’s testimony went viral across several social media platforms. Questions about her […]
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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 […]
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Constitutional Law
November 16, 2022By Erica Lundblad
Ask a stranger on the street whether United States citizens have a right to a trial by jury, and they will probably respond, “yes, the Constitution guarantees it.” Some might even tell you the required number of people sitting on any given jury is twelve. Inherited from the English Common Law, the right to a […]
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