Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Defense attorneys (3)
- Adversary system (Law) -- Moral & ethical aspects (2)
- Legal ethics (2)
- Prosecutorial misconduct (2)
- Right to counsel (2)
-
- Access to justice (1)
- Actual innocence (1)
- Capital punishment (1)
- Capital punishment sentencing (1)
- Conscience (1)
- Evidence (1)
- Expert -- Reliability (1)
- Frivolous suits (Civil procedure) -- Law & legislation (1)
- Guantánamo Bay Naval Base (Cuba) (1)
- Judge advocates (1)
- Lawyers -- Discipline (1)
- Pleas (Criminal procedure) (1)
- Rule of law (1)
- Scandals (1)
- Self-incrimination (1)
- Torture (1)
- Whistleblowing (1)
- Witness preparation (1)
Articles 1 - 9 of 9
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Representing Capital Clients And The Elusive Quest For "Meaningful Access To Justice", Glenda G. Grace
Representing Capital Clients And The Elusive Quest For "Meaningful Access To Justice", Glenda G. Grace
Hofstra Law Review
No abstract provided.
Prosecutors And Corrupt Science, Kevin C. Mcmunigal
Prosecutors And Corrupt Science, Kevin C. Mcmunigal
Hofstra Law Review
No abstract provided.
Scandals Great And Small, John Steele
Military Lawyering At The Edge Of The Rule Of Law At Guantanamo: Should Lawyers Be Permitted To Violate The Law?, Ellen Yaroshefsky
Military Lawyering At The Edge Of The Rule Of Law At Guantanamo: Should Lawyers Be Permitted To Violate The Law?, Ellen Yaroshefsky
Hofstra Law Review
Military lawyers at Guantanamo Bay are part of and witness to a legal system decried as the gulag of our times and criticized by courts, legislative bodies, and numerous human rights organizations as defying the concept of a fair system. These military lawyers have knowledge that their government has engaged in acts of torture and other violations of fundamental norms of domestic and international laws. This essay asks when, if ever, it is appropriate for a military lawyer to violate a regulation or law in order to uphold the government's obligations to observe fundamental norms of law.
The essay examines …
The Lawyer's "Conscience" And The Limits Of Persuasion, Abbe Smith
The Lawyer's "Conscience" And The Limits Of Persuasion, Abbe Smith
Hofstra Law Review
No abstract provided.
Ethical Concerns In Grooming The Criminal Defendant For The Witness Stand, James Farragher Campbell
Ethical Concerns In Grooming The Criminal Defendant For The Witness Stand, James Farragher Campbell
Hofstra Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Legal Profession's Failure To Discipline Unethical Prosecutors, Angela J. Davis
The Legal Profession's Failure To Discipline Unethical Prosecutors, Angela J. Davis
Hofstra Law Review
This article explores the legal profession's failure to hold prosecutors accountable for misconduct and other ethical violations. Part I introduces the piece, providing several examples of prosecutorial power and abuse in the criminal justice system. Part II discusses prosecutorial misconduct and the inadequacy of current legal remedies. Part III argues that the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility have not provided adequate guidance to prosecutors, and that the disciplinary process has not been effective in disciplining prosecutors when they have abused their power and discretion. Part IV contends that the disbarment of Mike Nifong – the prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse …
The Chilling Effect That The Threat Of Sanctions Can Have On Effective Representation In Capital Cases, Richard P. Mauro
The Chilling Effect That The Threat Of Sanctions Can Have On Effective Representation In Capital Cases, Richard P. Mauro
Hofstra Law Review
No abstract provided.
What Lawyers, What Edge?, Michael E. Tigar