InvestigationsJustice & CriminalizationLegislationMarylandProject INNOCENCEProject SYSTEMReichert v HornbeckThe System
Would HB 336 Have Stopped the Cycle?
Reichert v. Hornbeck highlights the detrimental effects of false accusations in custody disputes, emphasizing systemic failures within Maryland's criminal procedure. Each unsubstantiated allegation against Jeff Reichert led to repeated arrests without…
Judicial Non-Enforcement & Due ProcessJustice & CriminalizationJustice System AccountabilityLegislationMarylandMaryland ErasureProject EXILEProject SYSTEM
When Accusation Becomes Punishment
Maryland's House Bill 336 seeks to reform the issuance of arrest warrants by ensuring that only trained professionals, like police officers, can issue them based on verified evidence. The bill also raises penalties for false reports, aiming to protect…