A conviction might result when an eyewitness appears in court and provides compelling testimony. Unfortunately, not all testimony presented in a Delaware courtroom may be accurate. Eyewitness testimony could be problematic, and noting that there are sometimes flaws in...
Can breathalyzer results be questioned in a DUI case?
When a person is charged with driving under the influence in Delaware, the breathalyzer evidence will be key. People might be under the impression that these tests are always accurate and there are no avenues to call them into question. In truth, there is a protocol...
Renewed effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Delaware
Groups advocating for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Delaware were crestfallen in May 2022 when Gov. John Carney exercised his veto power to quash a bill that would have given them what they wanted. Carney has vowed to block all legalization efforts,...
The confinement of young offenders in Delaware
When minors younger than 16 years of age are prosecuted for committing crimes in Delaware, they are not treated in the same way as adult offenders. Adults who are convicted serve their sentences in institutions operated by the Department of Correction, but minors...