criminal justice – Page 6 – The Portland Press Herald

Another View: Federal government should not bring back executions

by The Baltimore Sun August 17, 2019August 17, 2019

It’s a bad idea that reeks of politics, not a sound decision based on the effectiveness of capital punishment as a crime-fighting tool.

by Rebecca Wexler Special to the Los Angeles Times August 8, 2019August 7, 2019

As written, these regulations give police access to useful information while keeping it out of defendants’ reach.

by Randall A. Liberty Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2019August 2, 2019

The rehabilitation of our friends, family and neighbors drives the system and Maine’s Department of Corrections.

by Jim Bouchard Special to the Press Herald August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

The Press Herald Editorial Board keeps taking swipes at people who help youths with no other place to go.

by Bill Diamond Special to the Press Herald August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

Justice has prevailed in the murder of 4-year-old Kendall Chick. Now the Legislature must act to prevent more child-abuse deaths.

by Paul St. Louis Special to The Washington Post July 11, 2019July 10, 2019

Had I known about jury nullification, I would have used that option.

by The Editorial Board May 31, 2019May 30, 2019

The conditions at the Maine Correctional Center are appalling, but there is a better answer than moving female inmates.