Punishment Without Crime How Our Massive Misdemeanor System Traps The Innocent And Makes America More Unequal
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This article delves into the critical issue of how America's expansive misdemeanor system, designed to handle minor offenses, frequently entraps innocent individuals, leading to profound and lasting consequences. It explores the mechanisms by which people are penalized without formal conviction, highlighting the systemic flaws that perpetuate cycles of injustice and exacerbate social and economic inequality across the nation. Understanding these challenges is crucial for advocating essential reforms within the U.S. legal framework.