Prosecutors are like a salesman, peddling cases to the media, public, a judge, or jury. To obtain a conviction and close the sale, some touch-up or bodywork may be required in order to hide any blemishes or damage. Appallingly, this blatant lack of prosecutorial integrity is at the root of almost 250,000 people who […]
Author Archives: Tammy Koelling
Generally, mistakes are caused thru negligence or a lack of insight, and by human nature difficult to acknowledge. Most people can aptly admit simple mistakes while attempting to correct the status quo. However, when the required results were generated through intentional deceit or subterfuge the dynamics change. Our criminal justice system does not tolerate […]
Social distancing is just not possible within a prison society. Without urgent intervention, the intensity of the COVID 19 pandemic will turn our prisons into death camps. The immediate solution is compassion. Commuting sentences as time served for all inmates over 50 years old that have shown to be medically, or immunologically compromised. According […]
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Nov
Nov
“Emotional roller coaster,” best describes the feelings and conversation to be had with a family member or close contact who has been incarcerated for a crime. Preserving your relationship is a challenge and perplexing at best. Whether rightfully or wrongfully convicted, individuals are forced to re-establish themselves within a society that is distressingly different from […]
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Apr
Apr
The Hippocratic oath, “First, Do No Harm,” is a prerequisite vow taken by all physicians. A pledge of integrity for patients, who are placing their lives and welfare into a doctor’s hands. An age-old and creditable responsibility. This sworn promise is subsequently enforced thru strict malpractice regulation. This same principle, “First, Do No Harm” is […]
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Jan
Jan
The role of any law enforcement official is based on Integrity, a mandatory virtue when you accept responsibility for another person’s life and welfare. A criminal investigation process begins with the police and detectives gathering case evidence. After reviewing this discovery material, the prosecutor is required to pass it on to the defense counsel […]
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Dec
Dec
Courtroom trial is a terrifying experience for any individual accused of a serious crime. Guilt or innocence aside, their fate becomes contingent on case evidence presented to a judge and jury. Determining guilt or innocence beyond a shadow of a doubt relies heavily on forensics. This demands a scientific examination of the […]
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Oct
Oct
Becoming involved with the criminal justice system is typically a beginning without end for anybody charged with a major crime. The emotional impact extends well into the family, with each person managing their anger, denial or rejection differently. Proven guilty, the punishment would be expected, and individual feelings ostensibly dealt with. This aftermath has […]
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Apr
Apr
“I am innocent God; don’t let them destroy the life that you have given me.” Bureau of Justice Statistics from the United States Department of Justice conceded that 8% to 12% of state prisoners are actually or factually innocent. If the error ratio of rightful convictions resides around ten percent nationally, 200,000 innocent people are […]
