Wednesday, June 25, 2014

The Supreme Court: No Cell-Phone Search Without Warrant

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This morning, the Supreme Court ruled in  Riley v. CA and U.S. v. Wurie , 9:0, that  searching a cellular phone requires a warrant .  C...
Sunday, June 22, 2014

When is an Anti-Homelessness Ordinance Vague?

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"You know those ducks in that lagoon right near Central Park South? That little lake? By any chance, do you happen to know where they ...
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Cheap on Crime Now Available for Preorder

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Great news! Cheap on Crime is now available to preorder on the University of California Press website or on Amazon.
Sunday, June 15, 2014

State Budget 2014-2015

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Just in the nick of time, the CA Legislature has approved the 2014-2014 state budget. The passed budget contains a few highlights pertinen...
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Orange is the New Black, Second Season - Spoiler Alert

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I've just finished viewing the recently-released new season of Orange is the New Black, which I had awaited with much anticipation since...
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Cheap on Crime: Forthcoming Feb 2015!

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Dear blog readers - I have good news to share: My book, Cheap on Crime: Recession-Era Politics and the Transformation of American Punishme...
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Correcting the Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity

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Yesterday, SB 1010 passed in the California Senate, and it is on its way to the Assembly. The purpose of the bill is to eliminate all dispa...