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Brief Of International Law Scholars And Non-Governmental Organizations As Amici Curiae In Support Of Appellees In International Refugee Assistance Project V. Trump, 2017 U.S. 4th Cir., Amanda Frost
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Informed Misdemeanor Sentencing, Jenny M. Roberts
Informed Misdemeanor Sentencing, Jenny M. Roberts
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There is no such thing as a low-stakes misdemeanor. The misdemeanor sentence itself, which can range from time served to up to twelve years in some jurisdictions, is often significant. But the collateral consequences of such a conviction can be far worse, affecting a person’s work and home lives for decades, and sometimes for the rest of their lives. As a result of misdemeanor convictions, defendants can be fired from their jobs, barred from future employment in many fields, deported, evicted from public housing together with their entire family, and refused housing by private landlords.
Under most theories of punishment, …
Exploring The Intersections Between International And Domestic Justice Efforts, Susana Sacouto
Exploring The Intersections Between International And Domestic Justice Efforts, Susana Sacouto
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