Tag: politics
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Jeff Lindsey: The Shadow Behind the Badge. A Prosecutor Bouncing from Scandal to Scandal. A Warning for the Future.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice In the midst of one of the most controversial 2024 elections I’ve experienced in my 30+ years living in the U.S., the political landscape has become more polarized than ever. On the national stage, we have two presidential candidates who couldn’t be more different, both stirring up intense debates on…
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The Significance of Thoughtful Voting: Making Informed Choices in 2024. Is John Walsh the right choice as the new potential District Attorney for Denver City and County?
by Justyna M. in Criminal Justice As we approach the final stretch of one of the most consequential races of our time, voters are not only selecting a president and vice president, but they’re also determining who will hold key roles in local governance—district attorneys, judges, senators, and legislators. Many of us are faced with…
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Should Judges Have the Authority to Deny Bail for First-Degree Murder Charges? A 2024 Debate. Colorado.
by Justyna M. – Criminal Justice Colorado Amendment I: Denying bail in first-degree murder cases (coloradosun.com) As Colorado citizens prepare for the upcoming 2024 elections, a contentious debate is heating up regarding whether judges should have the authority to deny bail for individuals charged with first-degree murder – Amendment 1. With the state having abolished…
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The Hidden Costs of Proposition 128and 130: Impact on Colorado’s Court System. Proposition 128: Unfairly Targeting Indeterminate Sentences and Sex Offenders. Too Many People Go to Prison for Far Too Long—And Proposition 128 Won’t Fix It VOTE NO.
by Justyna M. “Too many people go to too many prisons for far too long for no good law enforcement reason.” – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder “This fall, Colorado voters have the chance to support two crucial initiatives that aim to reduce the state’s high crime rate. I strongly endorse Proposition 128, the “Truth…