Law and Human Behavior

Forensic DNA evidence has been a game-changer for law enforcement, but research shows it can contribute to miscarriages of justice.

The research surveys whether state laws protecting abortion clinics have deterred pro-life activists from committing acts of violence.

How "secondary confessions" lead to false witnesses in testimonies.

The sociologists Michael Radlet and Marian Borg test out six arguments for and against capital punishment.