To many, sex offender registries seem like a good way to prevent people from committing repeat sex offenses, thereby keeping the public safer.Many believe that people who have committed sex offenses in the past are much more likely to commit them in the future....
Month: January 2020
Many cops believe they can use this tool to test people for lying
Scientifically, it's a pipe dream. It would be convenient if we could train law enforcement officers on how to tell if people are lying, but so far there is no way to do so. That doesn't stop people from trying, though.We've discussed lie detector tests before. In...
Is collecting DNA evidence that easy?
Recently, a New Mexico newspaper and the Associated Press covered what sounded like a light-hearted story. Apparently, someone attempted an armed robbery a Pizza Hut store in Las Cruces.The police reviewed surveillance tapes but were apparently unable to identify the...
Illinois moves to expunge low-level marijuana convictions
"We are ending the 50-year-long war on cannabis," said Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said in a statement recently. The state has just legalized the possession of marijuana for personal recreational use. Medical marijuana is also legal in Illinois.Expungement of...