Legal System

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'Made in the USA' Behind Bars: Is Prison Labor Really 'Slave Labor'?

We explore the economics and ethics of prison-made goods.

By Dave Roos Dec 31, 2000 Legal System / Crime & Crime Prevention

'Attica University': Should U.S. Prisoners Get a Free College Education?

If law-abiding students have to pay, what's the case for inmates to get it for nothing?

By Dave Roos Dec 31, 2000 Legal System / Crime & Crime Prevention

What does not guilty by reason of insanity mean?

In our legal system, a person can be found not guilty if they are declared legally insane. How does this system work? Learn about the insanity plea in this article.

Legal System / Crime & Crime Prevention