Ernesto Miranda was accused of terrible crimes. Yet the case bearing his name became one of the most important legal decisions in American history. Sometimes bad people make good law — and the rights that came from his case have protected millions of people ever since. Here's what you need to know.

Connecticut’s Accelerated Rehabilitation and Youthful Offender programs give first-time offenders a second chance, helping them avoid convictions and protect their future with proper legal guidance.