Criminal Defense Blog
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College Teen Draws Swastika in Dorm and Is Charged with a Hate Crime
In the latest blog from JMH Law Firm, LLC, we discuss a UM teen who was charged with a hate crime. Read on for more about this story.
Read more: College Teen Draws Swastika in Dorm and Is Charged with a Hate CrimeExclusion of Black Jurors Highlights a Problem in St. Louis Justice System
St. Louis is a town with a high percentage of black residents, and yet, are the most disadvantaged when it comes to justice. Learn more here!
Read more: Exclusion of Black Jurors Highlights a Problem in St. Louis Justice SystemWhen Is Search and Seizure Lawful?
Do you know what your rights are under the Fourth Amendment, with regards to search and seizure law? Find out by reading our blog!
Read more: When Is Search and Seizure Lawful?Stories in “Hidden Faces of Courage” Lends a Voice to Incarcerated Women Leaving Prison
Our most recent blog discusses the struggles that formerly incarcerated women face when returning to life outside of prison. Read on to learn more.
Read more: Stories in “Hidden Faces of Courage” Lends a Voice to Incarcerated Women Leaving PrisonMan Serving Enhanced Sentence for Drug Possession Finds Life Renewed Through Art
In our most recent blog, we share a story about a young man who is serving an over 20-year prison sentence for drug crime convictions. Read on to learn more!
Read more: Man Serving Enhanced Sentence for Drug Possession Finds Life Renewed Through ArtProposed Legislation Would Improve Unfair Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
New legislation would improve unfair sentencing in the United States. Learn more about mandatory minimum reform on our blog.
Read more: Proposed Legislation Would Improve Unfair Mandatory Minimum SentencingCrime Is Up in St. Louis Due to "Ferguson Effect"
In the wake of the Ferguson shooting, the city plans to add more officers to its department to address rising crime. Read more about this news from our blog!
Read more: Crime Is Up in St. Louis Due to "Ferguson Effect"Should Life Sentences Be Reversed for Juvenile Offenders?
Should life sentences be reversed for former juvenile offenders? Learn more about the juvenile criminal justice system by reading our blog!
Read more: Should Life Sentences Be Reversed for Juvenile Offenders?Missouri's Alarming African-American Incarceration Rate
The incarceration rate of African-American persons in Missouri is alarming. Read more about inequality in criminal justice on our blog!
Read more: Missouri's Alarming African-American Incarceration RateMissouri Incarceration Rates Among Highest in the Country
According to a study, Missouri has the ninth-largest prison population in the United States. Learn more about Missouri's prison problem on our criminal defense blog!
Read more: Missouri Incarceration Rates Among Highest in the Country
