Articles
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Judicial Reform, Criminal Justice
Four ways to improve drug courts in Oklahoma
Many Oklahoma prosecutors say they lack the tools to get people the help they need.Ryan Haynie | February 17, 2021
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Criminal Justice
What is the purpose of the Pardon and Parole Board?
Nowhere is the purpose of the Board spelled out. Occasionally a statutory scheme will begin with the title of the act, then define the terms of the act, and it will occasionally spell out a purpose. Such a purpose is nonexistent in Oklahoma law, at least with respect to the Board.Ryan Haynie | January 8, 2021
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Criminal Justice, Culture & the Family
Defunding the police is not the answer
Defunding the police is an unserious solution in search of a problem.Ryan Haynie | December 21, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Why SQ 805 fearmongering is false
Claims that the sky will fall if SQ 805 passes are absurd.Trent England | October 31, 2020
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Criminal Justice
SQ 805: objections v. reality
Let's talk about common objections to SQ 805 versus the reality of the state question's implications.Ryan Haynie | October 30, 2020
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Criminal Justice
My question for law-enforcement opponents of SQ 805
These law-enforcement officials would have us believe they don’t make law, but just enforce it as written. But they are some of the most vocal and active lobbying groups in the state. How many criminal justice reforms have we seen fought by the District Attorneys Association, Sheriffs Association, and Fraternal Order of Police?Ryan Haynie | October 20, 2020
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Criminal Justice
SQ 805 and the ‘violent offense’ list
There is massive confusion over which offenses are violent and why. We're here to clear it up.Ryan Haynie | October 16, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Red River rivalry and criminal justice
Tomorrow, the University of Oklahoma will face off against the University of Texas on the gridiron.Ryan Haynie | October 9, 2020
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Criminal Justice
State Question 805 and the Bill of Rights
Police and prosecutors have difficult jobs, made even more difficult by the Bill of Rights. Nearly half of those first 10 constitutional amendments are about protecting the rights of those accused of—or even convicted of—committing a crime.Trent England | October 8, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Conservative leaders support SQ 805
One of America’s most popular conservative pundits is known for his catchphrase, “Facts don’t care about your feelings.” While people may feel differently about the policy of SQ 805, here are the facts.Staff | October 6, 2020