Another long , but productive day at the State Capitol fighting for the rights of those who normally don’t have a voice, a chance, or an advocate. Today made good progress on finding a Senator Sponsor for our Criminal Justice reform bill HB2168 that will make it easier for ex-felons to get employment opportunities. Also collected important information regarding the …
Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons explains how bad court house appearance and etiquette compounds Black, Brown, and poor defendants legal problems and how this can contribute to the accused being treated more harshly throughout the process. Attorney Solomon-Simmons explains how such “unforced errors” can actually make a conviction or harsh sentence more likely because it plays in the narrative of the Black, …
