In camera review – it’s a victims’ rights violation too.

by Meg Garvin | Apr 18, 2023 | Rights & Remedies

April 18, 2023 In camera review – it’s a victims’ rights violation too. Meg Garvin, MA, JD, Mst Executive Director When victims’ private records are sought in a criminal case often an in camera review is conducted.  “In camera” is a Latin term which means...

Constitutional Rights – Not just for the accused

by Meg Garvin | Apr 11, 2023 | Rights & Remedies

April 11, 2023 Constitutional Rights – Not just for the accused Meg Garvin, MA, JD, Mst Executive Director While privacy law was dealt a blow in 2022, there is much hope that victims’ privacy rights can still be protected.   The Fourth Amendment provides all...

No Rights Without Remedies for Crime Victims

by Meg Garvin | Apr 4, 2023 | Rights & Remedies

April 4, 2023 No Rights Without Remedies for Crime Victims Meg Garvin, MA, JD, Mst Executive Director Recently the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that crime victims have no remedy for violations of their rights under the federal Crime...

Vigilance and Tenacity are our watchwords for victims’ rights.

by Meg Garvin | Mar 28, 2023 | Rights & Remedies

March 28, 2023 Vigilance and tenacity are our watchwords victims’ rights. Meg Garvin, MA, JD, Mst Executive Director The federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act, 18 USC 3771 (CVRA), became law in 2004.  Among the things this landmark legislation does – it...

What are Brady Disclosure Obligations?

by Meg Garvin | Mar 8, 2023 | Evidentiary Issues, Brady, Confidentiality, Victim Law Library