Samuel Shih: Is justice served with overwhelming fines?

Trust in law enforcement and the justice system is at an all-time low, even as protests have started to die down. While most recognize the need for fundamental change in policing, other aspects of the justice system also need reform, including the courts.Most people’s interaction with the justice system comes in the form of a traffic stop. For the unlucky ones, they have to handle citations in Utah’s justice courts. These courts, which handle class B misdemeanors and below, are often