Behind the Bench: What Most People Do Not Understand About Being a Judge
Few public roles carry greater responsibility than that of a judge. Courts occupy a unique position within our system of government. They are entrusted with protecting constitutional rights, resolving disputes, interpreting the law, and ensuring that justice is administered fairly and impartially. Yet despite the critical importance of the judiciary, many people have only a […]
What Drug Courts Teach Us About Accountability, Recovery, and Second Chances
For generations, the American justice system has wrestled with a difficult question: How should courts respond when criminal behavior is driven by substance use disorder? Traditional models of prosecution and incarceration have long emphasized punishment as the primary mechanism for accountability. Yet decades of experience have demonstrated that punishment alone often fails to address the […]