In my syndicated column this week, I discuss how politicians' eagerness to legislate creates an "injustice system":

When there is a big crime, legislators quickly demand that felons be given longer jail sentences and "mandatory minimums" for repeat offenses. This wins votes but kills judicial discretion and crushes unlucky people... continue reading »

If a person robs or hurts someone, I want him locked up.

But for how long? What's the right sentence?

On our show this week, former Prosecutor Lis Wiehl says it's good that lawmakers require courts to lock criminals away for automatic, "mandatory minimum," sentences...sometimes for 10 years, 20 years, or for some crimes, life.... continue reading »