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Explore South Carolina's commitment to justice and fairness. Our blog focuses on the challenges of wrongful convictions. Learn about the avenues for post-conviction relief, including the South Carolina Post-Conviction Procedures Act. https://bit.ly/46irOVo #workingwithyou

#PeopleHaveSaid: During an American Bar Association webinar about #AccessToJustice, Jeniece Jones, the executive director of Maryland's Public Justice Center, asked this pointed question from the perspective of a member of the public: "Justice has all this access to me; why don't I have access to justice?" Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gyKuWhU9

In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum, is joined by esteemed legal experts, Joshua Schiffer and Franz Borghardt to dissect the recent hung jury verdict in the high-profile Karen Read case. They explore the intricacies of the trial, the strategies employed by both the defense and prosecution and the implications of a potential retrial. The trio also discusses the challenges of legal defense, jury dynamics, and the broader impacts on the criminal justice system. https://lnkd.in/gqxJnJd6

Service of process is one of the first steps in most court cases. This video explains what it is and ways to do it correctly in Oklahoma. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gQgpQCSZ This video was created in partnership with the Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation.

On Episode 38, we discuss what formerly secret testimony about the invocation of the War Measures Act tells us about history repeating itself; we explain the court ruling that considered whether bylaw can ban swinging, and we give our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. https://lnkd.in/exac2w7q

We deserve leaders in court who believe in justice for all, not only those who can afford to create paths to justice for themselves. Learn more about Allison Riggs, our endorsed candidate for North Carolina Supreme Court, and other endorsed candidates at www.equalityncpac.org.

Jury duty is a fundamental part of the US justice system, where citizens play an essential role in the administration of justice. Responding to a jury summons is an important civic duty. Want to know about your Jury Duty Obligations? Read this article today: https://lnkd.in/e3MpPJYN #LegalFix #A2J #LawAndLegislation #JuryDuty

During her recent visit to our office, Jane Spinak, a nationally recognized child advocate and author of ‘The End of Family Court,’ made a compelling argument for the abolition of family court. Spinak argues that the family court is an unnecessary institution that has failed in its mission and has contributed to the family regulation system that destroys the lives of many. So, what needs to change? Check out our latest blog to learn more and what Spinak proposes to bring about justice for children and families. https://ow.ly/AghU50Qsx84

I watched the entire TedEx video from Judge Victoria Pratt on YouTube and couldn’t resist myself from sharing the key take aways: Treat people with Fairness, Dignity & Respect. Aslo, how beautifully she emphasised on some important points. 1. Give people the opportunity to speak 2. Maintain neutrality 3. Understand process, consequences and what’s expected of them 4. Ask the right questions 5. Match your actions with what you say At the end, what matters the most is showing a little kindness to people. #leadershipskills #leadershipmindset

This is such a powerful message, and so true.