From a man who was sentenced to life after stealing $150 worth of videotapes to an offender sentenced for shoplifting a jacket worth $159, new prison reform tries to overhaul the controversial “three strikes” law that led to people spending their life in prison for petty crimes. Continue reading “Reform bill to overhaul controversial ‘three strikes’ rule”
William Alstergren has been appointed the new chief justice of the Family Court, adding it to his role as Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court. Continue reading “Family Court Chief Justice Appointed Amid Major Shakeup”
You lock up your phone so other people can’t access it. But how you lock your phone is an important factor in whether law enforcement can compel you to unlock it. Apple’s year-old Face ID system is no exception. On Sunday, Forbes reported the first known example of law enforcement anywhere using a suspect’s face to unlock a phone during an investigation. Continue reading “Why Cops Can Force You to Unlock Your Phone With Your Face”