Grand juries were initially an integral due process barrier from overzealous prosecution. Throughout the years, however, grand juries have been heavily tilted in favor of the prosecution, providing little protection to accused individuals. Right-sizing the grand jury system includes better access to counsel for accused individuals and greater transparency and checks on the state.
Remembering the ‘why’ behind Raise the Age in North Carolina
At what age should juvenile offenders be tried and treated as adults in North Carolina? What constitutes a juvenile’s actions so irredeemable that they bypass the juvenile system and go straight into adult corrections? As times change and public safety evolves, it is important to reflect on the principles that guide our justice system. One...