by Kimberly Benjamin | Nov 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Many people in Missouri and across the country have raised concerns about bias in the criminal justice system, and scientific research may do much to back up those fears. Unconscious bias is a manifestation of subconscious ideas and stereotypes that sit below the... by Kimberly Benjamin | Oct 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime is a daunting experience, and many people in Missouri count community service hours as an acceptable compromise over fines and jail time. A recently-published university study, however, found that community service hours disproportionately... by Kimberly Benjamin | Oct 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The U.S. crime rate has been on the decline for decades, but the number of people getting arrested in Missouri and across the country is increasing according to a recent study. The research was published in the journal Crime & Delinquency. The study found that... by Kimberly Benjamin | Sep 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Authorities in Missouri and throughout the country sometimes use information from jailhouse informants as evidence in criminal proceedings. However, such testimony can be questionable since it is obtained from those looking to reduce their time behind bars. In many... by Kimberly Benjamin | Sep 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
While there are high-profile and sensational stories involving wrongful convictions that make national news, there was little data about the total amount of people incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. One study sought to change this, and Missouri residents... by Kimberly Benjamin | Sep 4, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The wrongly convicted often experience extensive challenges when trying to clear their names and gain freedom. One such example of false incarceration may have happened to a Missouri man who has spent nearly 25 years in prison. The struggles Lamar Johnson faces are...