Legal Decision Lab6 days ago2 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...
Addie RodriguezJan 83 minViolent Video Games or Freedom of Speech? Killing, maiming, decapitating, dismembering. Would you want your children to partake in these activities? What if they could do so in a...
Meghana GavirneniJan 33 minAre law schools prioritizing students' mental health?Attorneys suffer from significantly higher rates of stress, depression, substance abuse, and mental health problems than general adult...
Rubi GonzalesDec 11, 20203 minThe Hidden Cost of the Bail SystemIf you were to think about jail, you might think it is filled with convicted criminals who pose a significant threat to public safety....
Priscila RodanteDec 4, 20203 minThe Age of Suggestibility: Can the Courts Trust a Child's Forensic Interview?Whenever a child is suspected to suffer from child abuse and neglect it is essential to obtain information from the child that could be...
Vanessa RiveroNov 27, 20202 minDocumentation Status, Neighborhood Affluence, and Police Perception are InterlinkedDid you know that your attitude and perception of the criminal justice system can be influenced by the type of neighborhood you live in?...
Brenda TorresNov 21, 20202 minLogistic v. Linear: Choosing the right model for your studyBehind most important scientific theory, major discovery, or breakthrough, there are data and statistical analyses. Researchers are...
Aaron BalcazarNov 17, 20202 minJurors Can't Ignore Media BiasesHigh profile cases often attract a significant amount of media attention, which makes the process of jury selection insanely difficult....
cinthya MagallanesNov 7, 20202 minAre courts biased against self-represented people?Imagine you are going through a messy divorce. The judge tells you that you have the right to an attorney, but you don’t have enough...
