prosecution

14 Apr

Posted at 15:53h in prosecution

The RESTORE Act was developed by DC Justice Lab and Councilmember Christina Henderson. If enacted, it would dramatically simplify the process for sealing or expunging a criminal record (obviating the need to hire an attorney in an ordinary case) and significantly expand the number of people eligible for...

12 Mar

Posted at 21:14h in prosecution

As part of an effort to remedy the District’s alarming incarceration rate, 1 DC Justice Lab recommends repealing all mandatory minimum statutes in Washington, D.C. Abolishing mandatory minimums is supported by the majority of voters. According to the ACLU, 72% of Americans would be more likely to vote...