Legal Decision Laba day ago2 minGet Me Out of Here: How Outcome Uncertainty Drives ConfessionsIt might be easy to say to yourself “I would never falsely confess to a crime.” Confessions are strong evidence that can have...
Legal Decision LabJun 113 minThe hidden victims: Missing data and insufficient police training for people with mental illnessPolice brutality has been in the minds of countless Americans daily with the uproar of the BLM movement and the recognition of the...
Priscila RodanteJun 42 minWho is competent to be executed?Capital punishment has been a debatable topic in the criminal justice system—especially when it comes to mental health and whether the...
Legal Decision LabMay 292 minCriminal Either Way: How False Confessions Impact Perceptions of ExonereesWhen thinking about exoneration – release from prison after a wrongful conviction is overturned – one might envision a rejoiceful scene...
Vanessa RiveroMay 213 minThe Risk of Risk AssessmentThe justice system uses pre- and post-trial risk assessment tools to measure several risk factors for defendants, like rearrest, failure...
Aaron BalcazarMay 142 minPsychopaths: Maybe they're born with it, maybe it's labelingWhen we say “iPhone,” what thoughts come to your mind? Is it different than the thoughts when you hear “Android” or “cell phone” more...
Legal Decision LabMay 12 minDrugs, Drinking, and Driving: Plea Bargaining and DUI Cases Arrests for driving under the influence, or DUI arrests, are the most common type of arrest in the U.S, with 1 in 10 arrests related to...
Brenda TorresApr 242 minA legal psychology lesson on correlation and causationFor the past several decades, Legal Psychology has been very interested in the role of perceptions of procedural justice in the legal...
Legal Decision LabApr 162 minHappy Cop vs. Sad Cop: Do emotions influence interrogations?Emotions are crucial to the human experience – they are the primary driving factor behind our thoughts and behavior. And our thoughts,...
Priscila RodanteApr 92 minCite your sources! Misinformed juries deliver biased verdictsImagine you are one of the jurors tasked with the responsibility of determining guilt in a murder trial. The trial is long, and you are...
Vanessa RiveroApr 22 minImpact of racial stereotypes on white people's willingness to fund rehabilitation policiesThe American justice system has huge racial disparities – racial and ethnic minorities, particularly those who live within Black...
birenteriaMar 262 minGuilty or Not Guilty? It's de-bait-ableIn an investigation, police officers have a variety of questioning techniques that they may use to elicit information or confessions from...
Meghana GavirneniMar 133 minTaking the step towards evidence-based police practicesIn recent years, longstanding police interrogation methods have been criticized for their use of problematic psychological practices that...
Dr. Krystia ReedMar 83 minTo All of the Incredible Female Legal Psychologists - Thank You!Research has demonstrated that female researchers are less likely to self-cite than male researchers. So in the spirt of promoting...
Rubi GonzalesMar 52 minEYEwitness or LIEwitness? In 1994, Paul Simmons was stabbed to death. Two eyewitnesses identified Jermaine Arrington and he was convicted. Despite two people...
Legal Decision LabFeb 262 minCompetency of kids in the courtroomWhat comes to mind when you think about the juvenile court system? People might envision it as a less serious, more lenient version of...
Meghana GavirneniFeb 202 minIs a jury of students like a jury of peers?Jury simulations composed of college students are often used as a tool for legal, behavioral, and psychological research. The question...
Aaron BalcazarFeb 132 minDo more inclusive workplaces have better anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ employees?The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals from discrimination of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex within the...
Addie RodriguezFeb 63 minConnecting Research with Policy: How Do We Bridge the Gap?The field of empirical research is about understanding and improving the world. But how does that research inform policymaking-- if at all?
cinthya MagallanesJan 313 minJUSTice in juriesJury duty has often been seen as the hallmark of good citizenship. In fact, serving on a jury can actually increase positive feelings...
