Matthew Mangino

New Castle

Columnist at Freelance

Attorney, former district attorney of Lawrence County, author of The Executioner's Toll, Syndicated Columnist, Adjunct Professor, Television Analyst

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The Obsolescence of Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, by Matthew Mangino

1 week ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy acknowledged in 2012 — when writing an opinion to establish the right to competent counsel for defendants negotiating a plea — that plea bargaining "is not some adjunct to the criminal justice system; it is the criminal justice system."In 2022, a little more than 1 in 100 federal defendants and 1 in 20 state defendants went to trial. A significant majority of criminal cases are resolved by plea bargaining.
Trump's deployment of military to the streets of Los Angeles exceeds his presidential authority

2 weeks ago | lawandcrime.com | Matthew Mangino

President Donald Trump’s deployment of nearly 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 U.S. Marines to Los Angeles has exceeded the legal limits of how the military can be used to enforce domestic laws in American cities. The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, intends to prove that in a court of law.
High Court: ARD Admission Is Not Considered a Prior Offense to Enhance Sentencing for a DUI

2 weeks ago | law.com | Matthew Mangino

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that 75 Pa.C.S.A. 3806 of the Motor Vehicle Code—which includes accelerated rehabilitation disposition (ARD) in the definition of a prior offense for purpose of sentencing on a second or subsequent driving under the influence conviction—unconstitutional.
Prosecuting Parents for Unsafe Sleep Environments, by Matthew Mangino

2 weeks ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

Every year in this country over 4,500 babies die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Children's Hospital of Philadelphia defines SIDS as "the sudden and unexplained death of an infant under one year of age." SIDS is one of the leading causes of death in babies from 1 month to 1 year of age. It seems to plague otherwise healthy infants, usually during sleep time. Several states have infant safe sleep laws.
The Presidential Pardon as a Tool of Political Repression, by Matthew Mangino

3 weeks ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

American presidents are empowered by Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, "to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States." The clemency power can refer to multiple forms of presidential mercy:— Pardons to forgive past crimes and restore civil rights. — Commutations completely or partially reduce sentences for people in prison or on community supervision. — Remissions reduce financial penalties associated with convictions.
The Expanding Presidency, 200 Years in the Making, by Matthew Mangino

1 month ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

The dominance of the executive in American government today was set in motion nearly two centuries ago. Former President Andrew Jackson was the first president to suggest that being the only official elected by all the people bestowed on the office a mandate from the American people. Sound familiar? President Donald Trump claimed a mandate from the American people.
Your Car is Spying on You, by Matthew Mangino

1 month ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

Most late-model vehicles have the ability to log speed, when and where a vehicle's lights are turned on, which doors are opened and closed at specific locations as well as gear shifts, odometer readings, ignition cycles — and that is only the tip of the iceberg. Preinstalled safety and performance features that car dealers push on consumers can increase a driver's exposure to government surveillance and the likelihood of being the subject of a police investigation.
States Look to Their Own Constitutions for Guidance on Racial Equality, by Matthew Mangino

1 month ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that held racial segregation laws did not violate the U.S. Constitution as long as the facilities for each race were equal in quality. Justice Henry Billings Brown wrote the majority opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson.
Gun Violence is a Health Epidemic in This Country, by Matthew Mangino

1 month ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

Last summer, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared gun violence a public health crisis. The advisory issued by the nation's top doctor was the first step to drive down gun deaths. Data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that gun violence claimed 46,728 lives in 2023, down slightly from 2022, but still the third-highest annual gun-related deaths ever recorded in the United States.
Without Even a Single Expression of Outrage, by Matthew Mangino

2 months ago | creators.com | Matthew Mangino

Sports teams often have a "cult-like following," described as a devoted and passionate fan base, often to the point of enthusiasm bordering on fanaticism. A "cult movie" is one that has garnered a passionate, dedicated, and often unconventional group of fans. The word "cult" in the pejorative does not elicit the fear and loathing it did decades ago, when diabolical cult leaders like Jim Jones led his followers to mass suicide.

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