an incredible true story about Stephen May and others
A Second Chance: A Federal Judge Decides Who Deserves It
By Judge Frederic Block
A compelling book in which the sitting federal judge recounts six cases to argue for reconsidering overly harsh sentences. The book is structured in three parts, beginning with case presentations, followed by Judge Block's decisions and reasoning, and concluding with arguments for extending the First Step Act to state courts.
Throughout the book, Judge Block examines various issues, including the "trial tax" (harsher sentences for those who go to trial), sentencing disparities, and judicial incompetence. He evaluates each case's request for compassionate release, challenging readers' notions of punishment and justice. The book reads like a real-life "Law & Order" episode.
Notably, the book is dedicated to Stephen May and others deserving second chances. Stephen is the son of Pat & Terry Borden, founders of AZRSOL. Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praised the book, saying, "Judge Block is my favorite storyteller. His new book, A Second Chance, cleverly makes the reader part of this eye-opening exposé of our criminal justice system. And what an incredulous true story he has told about Stephen May!"
Buy it here: https://tinyurl.com/F-Block-Book
guilty until proven innocent: Articles & filings
ACLU of AZ, AZRSOL & Others uplift the case of Stephen May
Political Decision Making by Informed Juries
William E. Nelson, William and Mary Law Review, 2014
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3519&context=wmlr
Unlocking America
The JFA Institute
JUDGE NEIL WAKE'S DISTRICT COURT RULING
FEDERAL JUDGE SAYS MOLESTATION LAW CRIMINALIZING DIAPER CHANGES VIOLATES DUE PROCESS
REASON.COM, 4.7.2017
https://reason.com/2017/04/07/federal-judge-says-arizona-molestation-l/
U.S. JUDGE KNOCKS DOWN ARIZONA'S CHILD-MOLESTATION LAW, ORDERS EX-TEACHER RELEASED
FEDERAL JUDGE RULES ARIZONA'S DIAPER CHANGING CHILD MOLESTATION LAW IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
9TH CIRCUIT COURT RULING REVERSING WAKE
JUDGE BLOCK'S CONCURRENCE ARGUING FOR CLEMENCY
Our Purpose: Help us bring Stephen home
Help us get Stephen's story and plight to the people who believe in reforming sexual offense laws. Together it's possible. You can help by:
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