Category Archives: Criminal Justice

One of the primary issues in which Fawkes-Lee and Ryan are involved.

Driving Young Adults Out Of Iowa

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Marty Ryan

Some members of the Iowa House are determined to make all children look alike. Continue reading →

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Facts Can Be Irrelevant

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Marty Ryan

It’s funny how Congress and the State of Iowa can create a law based on thin air, but once facts are produced, explained, and emphasized, it is extremely difficult to change minds and hearts – and especially the law. Continue reading →

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This Year’s Missing Argument

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Marty Ryan

The lack of proving who’s tougher on crime this election cycle might indicate that Iowa has passed all the laws necessary to deal with every crime imaginable, or that Iowa’s punishments for crimes are just, or perhaps all the nasty perpetrators are locked up and can no longer offend society. Continue reading →

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A Must-Do for the Iowa Legislature

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Marty & Stephanie

The Iowa Legislature must conform to the holding in Graham. “That for a juvenile offender who did not commit homicide the Eighth Amendment forbids the sentence of life without parole.” Continue reading →

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