Dustin Houchin: Taking a closer look at questions of justice and mercy
As tempting as it sounds for powerful court officials to embrace mercy, it is outside of the law to do so.
As tempting as it sounds for powerful court officials to embrace mercy, it is outside of the law to do so.
Despite the enthusiasm for problem-solving courts, there is little solid evidence that they work any better than traditional courts.
The myth has reduced accountability for young people who break the law in Indiana and across the country.
Tradition argues for judges to stay behind the bench, and avoid problem solving, advocating, and making public policy.