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The role of judgment in justice

Barbara A. Spellman is Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. See full bio

June 23, 2009

The Irrelevance of Innocence

You're in jail for a crime you did not commit. A new technology can prove you are innocent. You'll soon be free, right? Think again... Read More

June 20, 2009

Why We Judge Judges

The new Supreme Court nominee: She had a great education. She has a wide range of relevant experience. And... she's Latina. Huh? Why should that matter?

March 20, 2009

Psychology and Law? Someone Must Be Crazy!

Psychology and law can and should work hand in glove (no, don't think about O.J.). Law is about the regulation of human behavior; psychology is the study of human behavior. Psychology should inform the creation, implementation, and compliance (or lack thereof) with law. Read More

Law and Crime Basics

Psychology and the law intersect in the field of forensic science. Legal practitioners require a grasp of human motivation at its most basic and most debased in order to render fair judgment.

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