by Gabriel Alkhdour | Apr 30, 2022 | Law and Justice
SPRING HILL, Fla. — A Florida man who reportedly had purchased some methamphetamine became concerned when he didn’t get the sensation he expected from taking the drug. So he decided to get some experts to test its authenticity. To read more please visit:...
by Gabriel Alkhdour | Apr 30, 2022 | Law and Justice
Every law enforcement employee can recall the months it took them to get through the background investigation process before getting hired. They remember the chore of completing a 20-plus-page detailed personal history statement asking about all aspects of their life...
by Gabriel Alkhdour | Sep 19, 2018 | Law and Justice
The movement to end cash bail is making strides, with prosecutors increasingly driving change after listening to community concerns. In Chicago, State’s Attorney Kim Foxx recently announced a policy whereby her office would recommend release for most misdemeanor...
by Gabriel Alkhdour | Sep 17, 2018 | Law and Justice
Recently, I had the privilege of spending time with three men who had served a total of over 100 years in prison after having been convicted of violent crimes.The three included Roach Brown, whose life sentence for a murder committed during a robbery was commuted...
by Gabriel Alkhdour | Aug 9, 2018 | Law and Justice
I spent time in Southern Oregon last week to testify in a rare “second look” hearing. “Second looks” are possible in Oregon for some juvenile offenders (generally under the age of 15 at the time of the crime) at the midway point in their sentence in order to review...
by Gabriel Alkhdour | May 19, 2018 | Law and Justice
What do schools and prisons have in common? They each require budget allocations, which establish and demonstrate our priorities. And each affects crime prevention. But the commonalities end there. Studies show that while quality education decreases crime,...
