Matthew T Mangino

January 11, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

The tragic murder of four police officers in Parkland, Wash., has created a fire-storm regarding the place of clemency in America's criminal justice system.

By Matthew T. Mangino

6 minute read

September 10, 2007 | The Legal Intelligencer

Why is Genarlow Wilson still in prison? Wilson was an honor student and star athlete at Douglas County High School in Georgia. He was convicted of aggravated child molestation under that state's Child Protection Act. The conviction carries a mandatory sen

By Matthew T. Mangino

5 minute read

May 24, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer

Many facets of state government, as well as entities that depend on state government for funding, are facing difficult times.

By Matthew T. Mangino

6 minute read

November 15, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dear Mr. President: You were able to successfully campaign for re-election as president of the United States without more than scant reference to domestic crime.

By Matthew T. Mangino Special to the Law Weekly

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March 07, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

Laci Peterson's murder and the salacious trial of Scott Peterson, her husband and killer, have made fetal homicide and maternal homicide national issues. The Washington Post, in a recent three-part series, highlighted the enormity of the problem.

By Matthew T. Mangino

6 minute read

March 06, 2006 | The Legal Intelligencer

The nearly 40 million TV viewers, who sit down every week to watch CSI, whether it's the Las Vegas, Miami or New York variety, are being introduced to an unrealistic portrayal of the criminal justice system. The crime drama phenomenon dubbed the "

By Matthew T. Mangino

6 minute read

February 08, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., last month scored a dramatic upset victory in the special election to replace the late Sen. Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate.

By Matthew T. Mangino

8 minute read

June 14, 2004 | The Legal Intelligencer

This spring, the U.S. Supreme Court sent shock waves through the ranks of prosecutors across the country. The court's unanimous decision in Crawford vs. Washington, Docket No. 02-9410 (U.S. March 8, 2004) Scalia, J.; Rehnquist, C.J., concurring ...

By Matthew T. Mangino Special to the Law Weekly

8 minute read

December 14, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed House Bill 1926, which included a 'castle doctrine' provision. Support for the bill was overwhelming.

By Matthew T. Mangino

7 minute read

July 20, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer

A preliminary report from the FBI indicates a slight decrease in violent crime for 2008, a finding consistent with the bureau's Uniform Crime Report for 2007.

By Matthew T. Mangino

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