Do Victims Deserve Restitution?
Do victims deserve restitution from their attackers? Of the myriad of problems that emerge from being a victim of crime, this is the least likely to be addressed. Though many criminals have limited means to…
Mesquite Mayor Supports Marsy’s Law for Nevada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2017 Mesquite Mayor Makes It Clear He Supports Victims’ Rights and Marsy’s Law for NV Marsy’s Law for Nevada is proud to announce the support of another respected southern Nevada…
Victims Deserve Input
Believe it or not, there are those who are opposed to giving victims the opportunity to be heard in court procedures because they worry it may potentially slow down the process of the court system. While…
North Carolina Victims Deserve the Right to be Heard
The vast majority of us never have to deal with law enforcement, the court system or have to hire a lawyer. We may get a traffic violation or called to serve on a jury, but beyond…
Notifying Victims Regarding Custody
After a victim is assaulted, one of the first concerns is removing the attacker by law enforcement and putting the accused behind bars – keeping the victim and other potential victims safe. That act gives…
Senators, Representatives and Judge Join Advocates as Marsy’s Law Jefferson County Chairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Katherine Kington North [email protected] 502-744-9351 Senators, Representatives and Judge Join Advocates as Marsy’s Law Jefferson County Chairs Prominent local voices support constitutional rights for crime victims Louisville,…
Marsy’s Law Establishes Northern Kentucky Steering Committee to Drive Success in 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Katherine Kington North [email protected] 502-744-9351 Marsy’s Law Establishes Northern Kentucky Steering Committee to Drive Success in 2018 Prominent local voices support constitutional rights for crime victims Kentucky (July…
Marsy’s Law for North Carolina Building Momentum Statewide
This month, Marsy’s Law for North Carolina received another important statewide victims’ advocacy organization endorsement. North Carolina’s Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) publicly endorsed House Bill 551, Marsy’s Law, which will strengthen rights for crime…
Right of a Victim to be Notified Regarding a Criminal Case
As North Carolinians learn more about the need for stronger victims’ rights in our state, it’s important to convey how House Bill 551, also known as Marsy’s Law, will help ease the burden currently placed on…
Marsy’s Law For NC: Informing Victims About Their Rights
Try to put yourself in the shoes of a recent victim for a moment – think of what he or she has to deal with following a crime. Not only are victims reeling from what are…
Bipartisanship for Victims’ Rights
Bipartisan issues are few are far between these days. Polarizing elections have people on edge and it doesn’t get any better after the election when it’s time to govern. Well-meaning and important issues, despite their merit,…
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.