Blog Posts in January, 2021

The Right to a Speedy Trial in the Time of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Maryland, DC, and throughout the nation, the criminal justice system continues to face unprecedented challenges. Adaptations have been made to avoid a complete halt of operations, but there is one major function the court has not been able to resume safely: jury trials. While the vaccine provides a glimmer of hope, the rollout has hit a few snags, and it is ...