(In)Justice System

Empirically evaluating today's criminal justice system and avenues for reform

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D.

The Case of Kerry Max Cook

How hard would you fight to clear your name?

A Plea Conviction Does Not Require a Guilty Plea

What does it take to overturn a plea conviction?

Getting to the Truth: An Alternative to Interrogation

Could you elicit a confession without an interrogation? Yes.

A Case in Which Only the Unreasonable Would Be Absent Doubt

A Personal Perspective: A capital murder trial in which expert psychological testimony was denied was fundamentally unfair.

What You Should Know if You Are Interrogated

Should you take the Fifth? A look at interrogation processes may help you decide.

What You Should Know If You Are Arrested

Here's how the desire to clear your name can get you into legal trouble.

What You Should Know If You Are Questioned by the Police

Is cooperating with law enforcement in your best interest? The answer might depend on what they already think of you.

What You Should Know If You Are Stopped by Police

Do you know what to do if you are stopped by police? It's not as simple as shown on TV.

How Could a Video Game Improve the Justice System?

A new research paradigm employs video game features to prompt realistic decision-making.

Unlikely Alliances Are Formed in Service of a Common Cause

Why you should join the bandwagon that has attracted both Kim Kardashian and Charles Koch.

Avoiding Jury Duty Could Be a Thing of the Past

Missing jury duty? Here's why it could be a long time before you're summoned.