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Galsworthy Criminal Justice Reform Program

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Currently, prosecutors in both the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems have too much discretion in pressing charges, determining what sentences are sought, and negotiating plea deals. Trial by jury is a key tenant of the American criminal justice system, but heightened prosecutorial power significantly reduces the power and frequency of a trial by peers. Attempts at sentencing reform must address largely unchecked prosecutorial discretion.

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Prosecutors Roll Out Reforms in Four States

“A Maryland prosecutor stops seeking cash bail, Kentucky and Virginia prosecutors limit pot cases, and a Hawaii prosecutor reduces charges for driving offenses. What’s next? And why not more?“

The Appeal Political Report

September 19, 2019

State ReformsPhillip ReevesSeptember 19, 2019The Appeal Political Report, Maryland, Kentucky, Virginia, HawaiiComment

Will November Bring a “Wave” of Reform Prosecutors in Virginia?

“Virginia’s Democratic primaries shook up the state in June, when candidates running on platforms of ending mass incarceration ousted the commonwealth’s attorneys of two of the state’s biggest counties. Will voters double down in November’s general elections?“

The Appeal Political Report

July 18, 2019

ProsecutorsPhillip ReevesJuly 18, 2019The Appeal Political Report, VirginiaComment

‘We’re taking this seriously’: DA reviewing cases involving Richmond cop tied to drug cartel

"The probe could call into question hundreds of criminal convictions that involved either Wang’s investigative work or testimony. In 2013, Wang was accused of misconduct including accepting bribes from drug dealers, outing a police informant and alerting a gang member to sensitive police information."

East Bay Times

July 13, 2018

False Convictions, Prosecutors, Police ViolenceAnthony BradleyJuly 29, 2018East Bay Times, Richmond, Virginia