Criminal law continues to be one of the most dynamic and impactful fields within the legal profession. Whether your passion lies in defending the accused, prosecuting on behalf of the state, or ...

In Miami-Dade County, untreated mental illnesses and substance use disorders aggravate our criminal justice system, exhibiting a substantial inadequacy in community mental health services. Such ...

An Arlington program diverting people out of the criminal justice system and strengthening their social safety nets has received a $1 million federal grant. The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the ...

The criminal justice studies major is individualized and you can choose the path that is right for your career interests. The program is an excellent academic home for students interested in law and ...

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In the halls of Tallahassee during Summer 2024, bipartisan legislation designed to reduce recidivism, ease reentry into society and reduce the financial burden on families of incarcerated individuals ...

Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of its Sunday morning public affairs program "Facing South Florida." Nearly four ...

NORTH PORT, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison to the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, a move lauded by city officials and a ...