Justice and Due Process

The Purpose of Punishment

We can better tailor punishment to effectively serve a purpose, rather than mindlessly handing out sentences that are unlikely to accomplish anything of value.

Amy Pomeroy
| 6th Apr 2023

Justice and Due Process

Utah Legalizes Fentanyl Test Strips

In an ideal world, no one would use or traffic in harmful drugs. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Until that day, harm-reducing measures like permitting dealers and users to test drugs for fentanyl, will save lives.

Amy Pomeroy
| 17th Mar 2023

Justice and Due Process

The Pardon Power in Utah

The topic of pardons can be controversial. Advocates like Governor Brown call them a “chance to save lives.” However, granting one individual the power to override a lawful conviction leaves that power subject to abuse.

Amy Pomeroy
| 17th Mar 2023

Justice and Due Process

Probationers Are Struggling More Than They Used To

The goal of limiting the number of people incarcerated has merit: incarceration is a drain on society and should be a last resort. However, the number of people who are not successful with community supervision indicates that work remains to be done.

Amy Pomeroy
| 26th Jan 2023

Justice and Due Process

Bad Apples Are Inevitable. Cover-ups and Bullying to Protect Bad Apples Aren’t.

Officers and supervisors who attempt to sweep misconduct under the rug or, worse, retaliate against officers for doing the right thing, deserve severe consequences and certainly shouldn’t be put in positions of even greater authority.

Amy Pomeroy
| 18th Jan 2023

Justice and Due Process

Too Few Violent Crimes in Utah Are Solved or Resolved

In 2021, only 45 percent of violent crimes were “cleared” in Utah. What does that mean and why is it so important?

Amy Pomeroy
| 17th Jan 2023

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