criminal justice

The California Supreme Court is reviewing convictions that turned on undercover stings in jails known as Perkins operations. Critics say they go too far and risk false confessions.

A deceptive law enforcement practice is proliferating across California jails. As it gains momentum, an increasing number of defendants say they were coerced into self-incrimination.

The California Supreme Court is reviewing convictions that turned on Perkins operations, which are stings orchestrated by police and prosecutors in jails.

The problems with an online California State Bar exam were so profound that test-takers at one point were able to see other people's answers.

Over two decades, political pressure forced California lawmakers to toughen criminal penalties. Now that crime is down, what's next?

California police are making arrests after killings more often, a trend that could be contributing to the state's record-low homicide rate.

A new California law gives just more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.

California disciplinary records show officers who used racist, sexist and anti-LGBTQ language often kept their jobs after agencies sustained misconduct findings.

California is one of just two states that provides no money for the basic defense of poor people accused of crimes.

Prisoners who are sexually assaulted by guards often face retaliation. A survivor argues the safest option is to release them from prison.