Articles by Ashley Sawyer

The Power of the Prosecutor: A Personal Account

Loaded on Oct. 31, 2018 by Ashley Sawyer published in Criminal Legal News November, 2018, page 24

Filed under: Criminal justice system reform, Guilty Pleas, Criminal Prosecution, Prosecutors, Sentencing, Collateral consequences of prison, Alternative Sentencing. Location: United States of America.

by Ashley Sawyer, Campaign for Smart Justice Consultant, ACLU of Vermont

Have you ever watched an episode of “Law & Order”? The creators do an amazing job of dramatizing the court process. The characters playing the prosecutors are always eloquent and passionate as they go toe-to-toe with an indignant defense ...