(In)Justice System

Decision-Making

Mass Incarceration Affects Half as Many as Mass Probation

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on February 8, 2023

While America’s problem with mass incarceration is often the focus of scrutiny, we often ignore its link to another issue that touches even more people.

While America’s problem with mass incarceration is often the focus of scrutiny, we often ignore its link to another issue that touches even more people.

Law and Crime

Dobbs Will Increase America’s Mass Incarceration

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on November 1, 2022

Illegal abortions could exacerbate America's already-existing mass incarceration problem.

Illegal abortions could exacerbate America's already-existing mass incarceration problem.

Health

The State’s “Legitimate Interest” in Women's Health

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on August 24, 2022

Personal Perspective: Will the precedent created by Dobbs lead to more regulations? "Potential"-ly

Personal Perspective: Will the precedent created by Dobbs lead to more regulations? "Potential"-ly

Marriage

How a Post-Dobbs World Affects Us All

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on July 19, 2022

The Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs might not affect you today, but the door it opens could affect you tomorrow.

The Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs might not affect you today, but the door it opens could affect you tomorrow.

Law and Crime

The Case of Kerry Max Cook

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on June 23, 2022

How hard would you fight to clear your name?

How hard would you fight to clear your name?

Law and Crime

A Plea Conviction Does Not Require a Guilty Plea

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on May 17, 2022

What does it take to overturn a plea conviction?

What does it take to overturn a plea conviction?

Guilt

Getting to the Truth: An Alternative to Interrogation

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on April 20, 2022

Could you elicit a confession without an interrogation? Yes.

Could you elicit a confession without an interrogation? Yes.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

A Case in Which Only the Unreasonable Would Be Absent Doubt

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on March 23, 2022

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

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

Law and Crime

What You Should Know if You Are Interrogated

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on February 22, 2022

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

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

Law and Crime

What You Should Know If You Are Arrested

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on January 31, 2022

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

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

Guilt

What You Should Know If You Are Questioned by the Police

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on January 12, 2022

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

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

Law and Crime

What You Should Know If You Are Stopped by Police

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on November 29, 2021

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

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

Education

How Could a Video Game Improve the Justice System?

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on October 28, 2021

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

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

Law and Crime

Unlikely Alliances Are Formed in Service of a Common Cause

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on September 17, 2021

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

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

Law and Crime

Avoiding Jury Duty Could Be a Thing of the Past

Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on August 16, 2021

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

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