What Good Is Remorse?
Redemption through a showing of remorse is a common path in society -- but, ask Joel Cohen and Katherine A. Helm, what role does remorse play in a court of law? Can people get a second chance at being repatriated into the community if they are remorseful about their actions, after they've been caught and even convicted? Helm and Cohen examine a recent 2nd Circuit ruling that sheds some light on the issue.
