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State V. Reverdes, 295 A.3d 770 (R.I. 2023)., Lia M. Williams

Roger Williams University Law Review

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The Difference A Da Makes, Victoria Smiegocki, Shem Vinton, Pamela R. Metzger

Faculty Journal Articles and Book Chapters

During his 2018 campaign to become Dallas County District Attorney, John Creuzot promised to decline prosecution of low-level marijuana misdemeanors. After his election, District Attorney Creuzot (DA Creuzot) honored this campaign promise, issuing policies designed to radically reduce misdemeanor marijuana prosecutions. Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, the authors describe police enforcement changes associated with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office's (DAO) marijuana prosecution policies. The authors also explore how the DAO's Intake Unit successfully implemented and enforced these marijuana prosecution policies.

The authors show that DA Creuzot's policies were associated with a significant decrease in marijuana misdemeanor arrests and an …

Table Of Contents, Public Interest Law Reporter

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Diametrically Opposed: A Closer Look At Juvenile Probation In Illinois And Its Intersection With Rehabilitation, Anna Bowser

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Evidence-Based Funding In Illinois: The Solution It Promised To Be?, Marlee Burridge

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Native Nations' Autonomy In The Modern Era, Brynna Collins

Public Interest Law Reporter

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In The Shadow Of Pico: Book Bans And The Struggle Between Viewpoint Discrimination And Educational Suitability, Tripp Frank

Public Interest Law Reporter

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U.S. Hyper-Surveillance In The Name Of Counterterrorism: Responses To State-Sanctioned Repression Of Arabs And Muslims Then And Now, Rama Izar

Public Interest Law Reporter

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The Epa's Failure To Revise The Clean Water Act And Its Impact On Communities, Will Matushek

Public Interest Law Reporter

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From Bulwark To Puppet: A Call To Democratize The Archaic Grand Jury, Maris Medina

Public Interest Law Reporter

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The Future Of Kinship Care: What Could Make This Ideal More Attainable For Families?, Dani Scudder

Public Interest Law Reporter

In recent years, there has been a radical shift by child protective agencies to look towards extended family before placing a child in foster care.¹ Placing children with family or fictive kin, people who are not related but still important to that child's life, is called kinship care.² This shift is a result of increased research surrounding the emotional and physical benefits of kinship care for displaced youth.³ Although professionals agree that placing children with relatives reduces trauma and enhances outcomes, the ability of relatives to care for their extended family members is hindered by financial and …

Pretrial Fairness Increases Procedural Fairness, Isabel Smith

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Collective Bargaining Agreements: An Untapped Pathway For Educators To Advocate For Students With Disabilities, Martha Rubin

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Capital Punishment In Context: Kenneth Smith And The Eight Amendment, Elizabeth Stamper

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Shotspotter And Chicago, Mehreen Tariq

Public Interest Law Reporter

On February 16, 2024, Mayor Brandon Johnson decided not to renew Chicago's contract with ShotSpotter. To better understand Mayor Johnson's reasoning, this article will explore Chicago's history with ShotSpotter, arguments from its proponents, concerns from those in opposition, and national takeaways from other municipalities that have faced a similar decision.

The War On Cannabis, Marla Zappa

Public Interest Law Reporter

Federal legalization of marijuana has the potential to drastically reform the criminal justice system as thousands of Americans face lifelong penalties for simple drug offenses, especially communities of color who are prosecuted at much higher rates compared to white individuals.

Today, possession of marijuana is the leading drug offense for which Americans are arrested.¹ Every year approximately 550,000 individuals are arrested for cannabis offenses, typically possession.² This is because marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the United States.³ In 2021, over 52.2 million Americans consumed cannabis in some form.⁴ Across the population, marijuana …

Table Of Contents, Public Interest Law Reporter

Public Interest Law Reporter

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What A Waste: The Prosecution Of Hazardous Substances Crimes During The Trump Administration, Joshua Ozymy, Ph.D., Melissa Jarrell Ozymy, Ph.D.

Public Interest Law Reporter

The Trump Administration went to great lengths to roll back environmental regulatory and enforcement efforts. Yet, researchers know very little about the impact of the Administration on the criminal prosecution of hazardous substance crimes. This study utilizes content analysis of EPA criminal investigations leading to prosecution during the Trump Era to analyze charging and sentencing patterns and illustrate the greater themes that emerged during this period. Prosecutions are dominated by hazardous waste (48%), pesticide (41%), and lead-based paint (11%) crimes. Results show prosecutors were able to pursue crimes involving significant harm and culpable conduct, while securing over $90 million in …

Free Speech Restrictions On College Campuses: When Maintaining The Status Quo Demands Complacency In The Genocide Of Oppressed Peoples, Martha Rubin

Public Interest Law Reporter

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Is Sustainable Finance The Solution To Funding The U.N. Sdgs? Exploring The Potential Of Sustainable Finance Strategies In Achieving Climate Action, Amanda Scheichet

Public Interest Law Reporter

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