Curtailing the Criminalization of Capitalism: Overcoming Overcriminalization in Texas
FEATURING
Shannon Edmonds – Director of Governmental Relations, Texas District and County Attorneys Association | Presentation
Rep. Jeff Leach – District 67, Texas House of Representatives
John Malcolm – Director, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies and the Ed Gilbertson and Sherry Lindberg Gilbertson Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Rep. Joe Moody – District 78, Texas House of Representatives
Moderated by Vikrant Reddy – Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Effective Justice, Texas Public Policy Foundation
Friday, January 9 | 11:10-12:20 p.m.
Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, and folks from all across the political spectrum have different ideas about what constitutes a crime – especially when the offended party is apathetic. Why must a stylist complete the equivalent of 350 days of training to be allowed to cut hair or be punished in criminal court? Should the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service be permitted to raid a private business and seize inventory at gunpoint under the allegation of import restrictions? There are countless instances of overregulation and overcriminalization that affect not only big companies like Gibson Guitars, but also small stores like Mike’s Barber Shop. Join the Center for Effective Justice as we discuss how overcriminalization affects you and why you should care.