In the United States, we incarcerate more of our population than any other country in the world. In fact, while the U.S. makes up less than 5% of the world’s population, it is responsible for locking up almost 25% of all the prisoners in the world. Even if the system...
over-charging
When prosecutors overcharge, it affects every aspect of the case
Recently on Above the Law, a veteran defense attorney from New York City discussed the problem of prosecutors over-charging defendants. As she explained, many prosecutors, notably including federal prosecutors, have a policy of charging the greatest provable crime...