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Through his unique experiences as a prosecutor, defendant, and observer, Paul Butler critiques the criminal justice system, focusing on discriminatory drug laws and the issues of mass incarceration. He advocates for jury nullification as a means for citizens to oppose unjust laws and critiques the reliance on informants, which he believes fosters distrust in communities. Additionally, Butler introduces a "hip hop theory of justice," exploring insights from urban music and culture regarding crime and punishment. His arguments are both provocative and thought-provoking.
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Let's Get Free, Paul Butler
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Let's Get Free
- Subtitle
- A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Butler
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781595585004
- Category
- Legal literature
- Description
- Through his unique experiences as a prosecutor, defendant, and observer, Paul Butler critiques the criminal justice system, focusing on discriminatory drug laws and the issues of mass incarceration. He advocates for jury nullification as a means for citizens to oppose unjust laws and critiques the reliance on informants, which he believes fosters distrust in communities. Additionally, Butler introduces a "hip hop theory of justice," exploring insights from urban music and culture regarding crime and punishment. His arguments are both provocative and thought-provoking.