There can be elements in a criminal case, such as one involving murder, that can persuade a judge or jury to view the accused with less severity. These mitigating circumstances “lighten the defendant’s blame,” as one expert put it. Mitigating circumstances are often...
Month: June 2022
Should a murder case be publicized?
There are many different legal cases that are what you’d call, “high profile.” These cases are often sensationalized when they’re in the media, making it so it’s something most people are talking about. With social media on top of traditional news outlets, the spread...
Why eyewitness testimony isn’t reliable
Courtroom TV dramas often put a lot of emphasis on eyewitness testimony. One minute, the prosecution is losing the case. The next minute, everything turns around thanks to an important eyewitness. While the thought of an eyewitness saving the day is exciting on a tv...