Articles
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Criminal Justice
What about victims?
In 2018, probationers in Texas paid nearly $40 million in restitution to victims of property crimes. Victims and taxpayers benefit more from restitution than from long, expensive prison sentences.Ryan Haynie | August 5, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Prosecutor misleads on SQ 805
Government power to lock people up should be used sparingly, only when justified by the practical purpose of public safety and the moral cause of justice.Trent England | August 3, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Four conservative principles behind criminal justice reform
Despite the current unrest, it would be a mistake for Oklahomans to abandon efforts to change the carceral system in our state.Ryan Haynie | July 30, 2020
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Criminal Justice
To reduce over-policing, stop over-legislating
Those wishing to “defund” the police should join those of us who are fighting for limited government.Ryan Haynie | July 21, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Criminal justice or criminal vengeance?
In order to think clearly about criminal justice issues, it is important to separate politics from justice. Both sides of the political divide commingle the two far more frequently than they want to admit. This is evident from recent events.Ryan Haynie | July 14, 2020
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Criminal Justice
To achieve criminal justice reform, everyone needs to chill
If Oklahoma wants to dig itself out of the basement of mass incarceration, we all need to have a better sense of balance.Ryan Haynie | July 8, 2020
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Criminal Justice
District Attorney confused about the law?
One might hope that District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas has a basic understanding of the law, but her recent attempt to smear two members of the Pardon and Parole Board suggests otherwise.Trent England | July 7, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Conflicts of interest in criminal justice?
The real conflicts of interest in Oklahoma’s criminal justice system are found within government—including district attorneys’ offices.Trent England | July 7, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Members bring valuable perspective to Pardon and Parole Board
District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas claims Kelly Doyle and Adam Luck cannot be impartial, citing their positions with organizations that support those recently released from prison. In reality, it’s their positions with those organizations that make them ideal for the board.Ryan Haynie | July 1, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Julius Jones: How jury selection is (and isn’t) relevant
Social media is buzzing around the case of Julius Jones—particularly his recent application for commutation.Ryan Haynie | July 1, 2020