Description
Founder and President of the National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Lawrence Leiser talked about some of the myths and misconceptions about the federal criminal justice system. Specifically, he discussed mandatory minimum sentences and the differences in effectiveness between the state and federal justice systems.
4 minutes
Keywords
- Bipartisan
- Mandatory Minimum Sentences
- Narcotics
- Plea Bargain
- Prisons
- Prosecutor
- Trafficker
Additional Resource
- Video Clip: Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
Executive Director of the Justice Action Network Holly Harris discussed legislation addressing problems with the criminal justice and prison system. She talked about ways that these bills could reduce recidivism and decrease the prison population.