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Perspective | Prosecuting low-level crimes makes us less safe
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A "natural experiment" allowed researchers to test whether mercy has a dividend.
Chatham County Superior Court Judge Benjamin Karpf, Superior Court Clerk Tammie Mosely, and Chatham county court personnel have been working diligently to make sure that courtrooms are safe for the return of jury trials and in-person hearings. Click the link to learn more from #CRMlaw attorneys Falen Cox and Chris Middleton.
Chatham County court rehearses return to in-person jury trials
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“They really went through the Gambit in trying to pull together different components to try to move forward in that direction of trial litigation again.”
NextAdvisor, in partnership with TIME Magazine, explains "Why You Should Never Drive Without Car Insurance." CRM partner, Falen Cox, shares her insight. Stay tuned for future posts about what you should do if you are stopped while driving an uninsured car, and how much coverage you may need. Link to the full article is in comments. #CRMlaw #Savannahlawyer
Chief justice allows jury trials to begin anew during pandemic
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Citing a decline in the surge of COVID-19 cases, Georgia Chief Justice Harold Melton said Tuesday in a judicial emergency order that jury trials can resume “effective immediately,” provided they can “be done safely” and in accordance with plans developed to protect all involved, The chief ju...
These virtual dialogues are for youth 8th to 12th grade and are facilitated by the Chatham County Youth Commission. Breakout rooms are used to create small groups for youth to listen to their peers and hold brave conversations. The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire
Justice Needs Jurors featuring Chief Justice Harold D. Melton- PSA (full version)
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Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Melton explains the important role of jurors in the justice system. #JusticeNeedsJurors
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Supreme Court Weighs Limits of ‘Hot Pursuit’ by Police
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The court has said that the police need no warrants to enter the homes of fleeing felons. Does that exception also apply to people suspected of minor crimes?
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Local Spending on Jails Tops $25 Billion in Latest Nationwide Data
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This chartbook covers the rising cost of jail operations, and makes the case that jurisdictions should safely reduce the jail population to conserve taxpayer dollars and protect public health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.