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The Predicament of the Alford Plea
Henry Alford was accused of murder and was facing the death penalty at trial . Despite maintaining his innocence, in order to avoid the...

Lorraine Carey
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Restorative Justice: Can Brief Restorative Justice Interventions Truly Make a Difference?
For many, justice means punishment – going to jail, paying fines, or “doing the time” for the crime committed. But what if punishment is...

Miranda Gonzalez
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Gender Disparity in Civil Trial Teams and Leadership Roles
According to the American Bar Association , the number of female law students has increased since 1970, where female law student...
Arisa Morales
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Human or Computer? How Trust and Procedural Justice Influence Tax Preparation Decisions
As April 15 approaches each year, people across America scramble to get their taxes filed. While some people have likely gotten into a...

William Fenstermacher
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Tell the Truth? Identifying Common Sources and Types of Advice Juvenile Defendants Receive When Pleading Guilty to Their First Offense
In the juvenile justice system, youth are influenced by a variety of sources – parents, lawyers, police officers, other legal actors, and...

Arianna Villalobos
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Peer Reviewing Child Forensic Interviewers
Do you believe the skills you learn during the training you get when you first start a job or internship are still at their peak after...

Karyme Garcia
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Can I Borrow Your Phone?
Would you hand over your unlocked cellphone to a stranger? Think about all the things you access on your phone – text messages, website...

Morgan Wagner
Aug 5, 20243 min read


Direct Hand Questions in Child Forensic Interviews
Imagine a child in an interview with an investigator about an alleged child sexual assault. The investigator is trying to figure out the...

Karyme Garcia
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Cogito Ergo Sum: It Thinks Therefore It Can Judge Recidivism
As artificial intelligence (AI) marches forward into the future, it is expanding into many corners of society, including the legal...
Emiliano Silva
Jul 22, 20242 min read


To Interview or not to Interview: Employer Perceptions of Juvenile Records
Although in many states juvenile criminal records are supposed to be sealed once the juvenile turns 18, this is not always consistently...

Morgan Wagner
Mar 11, 20223 min read
Do teenagers' thoughts mature faster than their emotions?
As many of us can remember, adolescence is a stage of life marked by contradictions. Teens are treated like adults in some cases and like...

Brenda Torres
Feb 26, 20223 min read
Improving the "Shadow of the Trial" model of plea bargaining
Nearly every criminal conviction in the U.S. is the result of an accepted plea deal. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, but it...

Grace Hanzelin
Jan 28, 20223 min read
Role of school law enforcement in arrests and recidivism
Imagine, it’s your first day of school. You feel a mix of emotions, both excitement, and dismay. As soon as you enter school grounds, you...
Andrea Sandoval
Jan 7, 20222 min read
The role of diverse juries in mitigating racial bias
Our criminal justice system hinges on the constitutional right to a fair trial for everyone; however, the structure in which court...

Legal Decision Lab
Dec 24, 20212 min read
Help! Defense attorneys' representation in juvenile interrogation needed
In the United States, around 60,000 juveniles are placed in prisons and jails daily. Research shows that adolescents are less likely to...

Legal Decision Lab
Dec 17, 20212 min read
The transitions in perception of police legitimacy and bias in male youth
The public's perceptions of police differ by age, race, and location. As a child, one learns at school that they are part of the justice...
Elisa Arizbeth
Dec 10, 20212 min read
Release in the age of COIVD - 19: reintegration into a socially distanced world
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the lifestyles of many individuals at a global level. The consequences have not only been...

Vanessa Rivero
Dec 3, 20213 min read


Grad School Series: GRE
Tips on preparing for the GRE.
jlechuga5
Nov 5, 20214 min read


Are judges and lawyers well equipped to identify valid evidence in the courtroom?
Review of Chorn & Kovera (2019) - Variations in Reliability and Validity Do Not Influence Judge, Attorney, and Mock Juror Decisions

cinthya Magallanes
Oct 29, 20213 min read
Can collaboration reduce expert bias?
The human mind, although complex and intelligent, is prone to cognitive errors. We often overestimate our ability to think clearly and...

Brenda Torres
Oct 22, 20213 min read
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