Another testimonial that exemplifies just how much we care about our clients' future. #jklawyers #madisoncriminallawyers
We can all agree that the job of a police officer is a difficult one, but it shouldn't be made more difficult by having to respond to improper requests for "help". Hopefully steps can be taken to better identify what a proper call for service is. That would be a win for officers and a win for the public as well. #jandklawyers #madisoncriminallawyers
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Unreasonable suspicion: When residents call police, who pays the price when bias shapes their concerns?
Another amazing review from a client!
I had so much fun officiating a wedding for the first time this past weekend. Congratulations to Anna and Kyle! Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together.
Judge Everett Mitchell joined the Dane County bench in 2016. He has now become the presiding judge for the juvenile courts in Dane Co. We look forward to seeing what further changes Judge Mitchell has in store for Dane County as we know he is a strong advocate for justice and the changes we seek to see in the system. #jandklawyers #madisoncriminallawyers
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Everett Mitchell steps into new role as presiding judge of juvenile division for Dane County Circuit Court | Madison365
Attorney Khandhar doesn't do the incredible work that she does for the kudos, but it's certainly nice to be thanked for a job well done. A client's family members sent Payal flowers to express their deep gratitude for the work she had done for their grandson. What a great way to end the week.
WACDL (Wisconsin Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers) is committed to promoting the proper administration of criminal justice; fostering and maintaining the integrity, independence and expertise of the defense lawyer in criminal cases; and encouraging an unyielding concern for the protection of individual rights and due process.
Attorney Murali Jasti has recently accepted a position on the board of the association as Director at Large and we are so proud of his dedication to uphold this mission in the criminal justice system. #jandklawyers #madisoncriminallawyers
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About WACDL | Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
UW-Madison’s student government came to a conclusion via a vote of 9-5 that it has “no confidence in the UW Police Department”. These student opinions developed due to the department helping Madison police during the summer protests.
This vote by the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) demonstrates students’ split on support for campus police, as national conversations about police use of force persist.
Matthew Mitnick, chairman of ASM, states, “The vote of no confidence indicates we’re uncomfortable with how they’ve been operating in the past and with their policies currently in place…It shows those in charge that we are serious. We’ve heard from so many people about this, not just a few on council.”
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UW-Madison student government declares 'no confidence' in UW Police Department
As part of the criminal justice reform plan in Dane County, it was announced that the county has committing to allocating $300,000 toward a crisis center, an important alternative to jail. The center would serve those facing mental health issues and walk in services would be provided along with being referred by a community organization or brought in by the police. Similar centers to these have found great success across the county. #jklawyers #madisoncriminallawyers
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Dane County announces $300,000 for mental health crisis center, an alternative to jail
We could not be more proud of the amazing reviews our clients have left for us 😊
As individuals push for the defunding of Madison police, two police captains answer questions. West District Captain Tim Patton and Midtown District Captain Jason Freedman have composed blog posts in order to address frequently asked questions pertaining to defunding. Questions they address include how to reach City Council members as well as how to voice their opinion in city budget meetings.
The largest amount of operational funding in Madison comes from police funding. With this knowledge, and as the economy faces a downturn, many are calling for the decrease of police. In response to these pressures, Madison police have eliminated practices such as its neighborhood office program and education initiatives.
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With activists looking to 'defund police,' Madison police seek to answer budget questions
What a delicious surprise from one of our happy clients last week. We don’t do great work for the treats but it is definitely appreciated!
Although it's mentioned only briefly, the prospect of adding a Mental Health Court Program would be a great development in reforming the criminal justice system.
https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/dane-county-board-passes-major-criminal-justice-reform-package/article_ebba4959-3725-592b-b961-d2e09155906c.html#tracking-source=home-trending
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Dane County Board passes major criminal justice reform package
The first Covid related deaths in the Wisconsin State Prison system have recently been reported. Both men had pre-existing conditions but Covid-19 was the primary cause of death. Prison sentences are becoming death sentences, we need to find a better solution than continued incarceration.
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First COVID-19-related deaths confirmed in Wisconsin prison system
A proposal of the ban on the deployment of “tear gas, pepper spray and sponge-projectile launchers” has been rejected by the Madison City Council. All three of these de-escalation methods were used on Madison protesters over the summer.
A study will be conducted in order to determine other options that could be used to de-escalate issues. The results of this study are officially due on January 6.
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Madison City Council rejects proposal to ban tear gas, approves study instead
The term “Superpredator” was coined by John J. DiIulio Jr. in November 1995 which began the demonization of an entire generation of black youth. This article brilliantly outlines the timeline with which the media falsely identified young black men as a danger to society. The media needs to acknowledge the mistakes that were made and apologize. Only then, can we begin to repair the harm that was caused.
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https://www.jandklawyers.com/superpredator-myth/
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"Superpredator" Myth - Jasti & Khandhar
The court observer program which has been implemented into cities across the nation was brought to Madison at the end of 2018 by local groups Justified Anger and Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development. The “court watcher” programs are designed to create complete fairness in the courtroom. Court watchers are members of the community who sit in on hearings and fill out forms documenting what they experience. Anyone can go on CCAP and find out someone’s criminal background but actually experiencing how a defendant is treated in court can help implement actual change. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a rare opportunity to grow this program faster than expected as hearings are held via Zoom and easier to attend anywhere. There is much speculation if Zoom hearings are fair in general, but that is a whole separate topic for discussion.
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https://www.jandklawyers.com/court-observer-program-in-madison/
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Court Observer Program in Madison - Jasti & Khandhar
What does Biden winning the United States presidential election mean for the face of the criminal justice system? His campaign made progressive promises, such as abolishing both the death penalty and cash bail. Biden additionally promised that the United States would cut its current prison population in half if he were elected president. According to his statements and promises, here are some changes Biden could make pertaining to: police reform, juvenile justice, the death penalty, bail reform, mandatory minimums, clemency, private prisons, immigration detention and reducing the prison population.
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Joe Biden's Plan for the Criminal Justice System - Jasti & Khandhar
The ballot question on Marsy’s Law is being challenged by the Wisconsin Justice Initiative. In his decision, Judge Remington ruled that the ballot question should have been broken into two parts, one focused on the rights of those accused of crimes and the other on the vast reduction of those rights, in order to give voters a better picture of what they were voting on. He believes that the question misled the Wisconsin voters.
“Voters deserve to know what they are voting on,” Remington wrote. “Only by framing a question that reasonably, intelligently and fairly comprised or referenced every essential (element) of the amendment, could the voters decide whether and how to change the rights of persons accused of crimes.” Click on link for more info.
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Judge Challenges Marsy's Law - Jasti & Khandhar
Wishing all a safe and Happy Halloween from Jasti and Khandhar!
Another amazing client review for Attorney Khandhar!
Building trust between law enforcement and the community is not easy, and it is essential for effective policing. UW Police has taken a step towards building that trust. We look forward to seeing their next steps, and how neighboring law enforcement agencies will respond.
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UW-Madison police chief bans controversial 'Thin Blue Line' imagery
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." ~Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 9 Ways to Honor His Legacy
The incident at Congress was tragic to say the least. Several officers sworn to protect did not do their job. One officer, however, went above and beyond to protect Congress and the Senators inside. Officer Eugene Goodman will receive the Congressional Gold Medal for his work that day. He may have been the only person standing between the mob and the U.S. Senate.
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Officer Eugene Goodman to Receive Congressional Gold Medal - Jasti & Khandhar
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According to an ongoing report by The Associated Press and The Marshall Project, Wisconsin is among the states with the highest total number of coronavirus cases in its prison system. However, in its October draft report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Wisconsin failed to release its plan detailing when the vaccine is planned to be distributed to prisoners. After the first wave of vaccinations, Wisconsin is still deciding on the shot priority list. Families of inmates and those in the prison system are begging state officials to consider the high transmission risk prisoners face, and to recognize the havoc that the virus has wreaked on Wisconsin prisoners thus far.
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Vaccine in Wisconsin Prisons - Jasti & Khandhar
“She was a pillar of our state and the court for generations. We have missed her greatly on the court, and we will miss her greatly in this life.”~Governor Evers
