A bill filed in the Alabama House of Representatives last week would raise the standards of evidence required to overcome the state’s “stand your ground” provision.

The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that joint physical custody of a child is in that child's best interest.

The Supreme Court recently held that a mere allegation of misuse of authority will not give rise to a presumption under ...

Statistics weigh heavily against defendants in the criminal justice system. Only 0.4% were acquitted after trial in federal cases during fiscal ...