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1991

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Guilt: Henry Friendly Meets The Maharal Of Prague, Irene Merker Rosenberg, Yale L. Rosenberg Dec 1991

Guilt: Henry Friendly Meets The Maharal Of Prague, Irene Merker Rosenberg, Yale L. Rosenberg

Michigan Law Review

So while the overnight deliberation rule is at least partially bound up with the question of reliability and relates to the judicial process itself, the broader and more fundamental issue raised by this law is whether we should free the guilty to preserve a value that we deem necessary to proper working of the criminal justice process, regardless of the culpability of individual defendants. To this Judge Friendly's answer is generally no, 113 and the MaHaRaL's is yes.


The Breath Of The Unfee'd Lawyer: Statutory Fee Limitations And Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel In Capital Litigation, Albert L. Vreeland Ii Dec 1991

The Breath Of The Unfee'd Lawyer: Statutory Fee Limitations And Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel In Capital Litigation, Albert L. Vreeland Ii

Michigan Law Review

This Note argues that fee limitations deprive indigent defendants of their right to effective assistance of counsel. Part I of this Note reviews state court decisions that address Sixth Amendment challenges to fee limitations, yet fail to address the broader concerns about the appointed counsel system. Part II considers the inherent disincentives and burdens fee limitations impose on attorneys and suggests that the limits threaten the indigent accused's right to effective assistance of counsel. A comparison of the fee limitations and the time required to prepare and try a capital case reveals the gross inadequacy of statutory fee provisions. In …


Looking Back At City Of Richmond V. J.A. Croson Co.: Its Effects On State And Local Set-Aside Programs, Bryan B. Chambers Nov 1991

Looking Back At City Of Richmond V. J.A. Croson Co.: Its Effects On State And Local Set-Aside Programs, Bryan B. Chambers

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.


Et Tu Raoul? Or The Original Misunderstanding Misunderstood, Stephen B. Presser Nov 1991

Et Tu Raoul? Or The Original Misunderstanding Misunderstood, Stephen B. Presser

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Sun Rises On The Florida Legislature: The Constitutional Amendment On Open Legislative Meetings, Thomas Ross Mcswain Oct 1991

The Sun Rises On The Florida Legislature: The Constitutional Amendment On Open Legislative Meetings, Thomas Ross Mcswain

Florida State University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Devolution Or Disunion: The Constitution After Meech Lake, Calvin Massey Oct 1991

Devolution Or Disunion: The Constitution After Meech Lake, Calvin Massey

Osgoode Hall Law Journal

Professor Massey discusses the theoretical benefits of decentralized federalism and proposes constitutional changes to obtain those benefits and to respond to the disparate aspirations of the Canadian polity. He proposes that the provinces and federal government share concurrent authority over most powers, with provincial legislation paramount in cases of conflict. He suggests an empowered Senate, partially selected by the provinces and partially appointed by the federal government, aboriginal self-government, and territorial Senate representation. Finally, Massey proposes altering the constitutional amending formula to enhance public participation and facilitate amendment where unanimity is not critical.


Partisan Gerrymandering: A New Concept For Florida's 1992 Reapportionment, Bill L. Bryant, Katherine E. Giddings, Mark E. Kaplan Oct 1991

Partisan Gerrymandering: A New Concept For Florida's 1992 Reapportionment, Bill L. Bryant, Katherine E. Giddings, Mark E. Kaplan

Florida State University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Paradox And Pandora's Box: The Tragedy Of Current Right-To-Die Jurisprudence, Cathaleen A. Roach Oct 1991

Paradox And Pandora's Box: The Tragedy Of Current Right-To-Die Jurisprudence, Cathaleen A. Roach

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

Part I of this Article examines the trilogy of recent right-to-die cases and contrasts the results of those cases with recent national opinion polls and statistical surveys of the issue. Part II examines federal and state legislative responses to the debate. It suggests that both the courts and legislatures are out of sync with an emerging national consensus on the death-with- dignity debate. In fact, the federal legislative response may only exacerbate the problem. Instead of creating new rights, it feeds individuals into the existing state network, which is a quagmire of confusing and inequitable statutory provisions. Part III examines …


Constitutional Law—Taxation—Intramedia Differential Tax Scheme Upheld. Leather V. Medlock, 111 S. Ct. 1438 (1991)., John W. Campbell Oct 1991

Constitutional Law—Taxation—Intramedia Differential Tax Scheme Upheld. Leather V. Medlock, 111 S. Ct. 1438 (1991)., John W. Campbell

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Constitutional Law—Freedom Of Religious Speech—When Freedom Of Speech In The Classroom Conflicts With The Establishment Clause. Bishop V. Aronov, 926 F.2d 1066 (11th Cir. 1991), D. Grant Carwile Oct 1991

Constitutional Law—Freedom Of Religious Speech—When Freedom Of Speech In The Classroom Conflicts With The Establishment Clause. Bishop V. Aronov, 926 F.2d 1066 (11th Cir. 1991), D. Grant Carwile

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Suny Buffalo & Military Recruiters: Funding Unconstitutional Conditions?, Christopher J. Kalil Oct 1991

Suny Buffalo & Military Recruiters: Funding Unconstitutional Conditions?, Christopher J. Kalil

Buffalo Law Review

No abstract provided.


Constitutional Law—Punitive Damages—Alabama's Common Law Scheme Of Awarding Punitive Damages Does Not Violate Due Process. Pacific Mutual Life Ins. Co. V. Haslip., Melody Sue Peacock Oct 1991

Constitutional Law—Punitive Damages—Alabama's Common Law Scheme Of Awarding Punitive Damages Does Not Violate Due Process. Pacific Mutual Life Ins. Co. V. Haslip., Melody Sue Peacock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Rethinking Civil Liberties Under The Washington State Constitution, James W. Talbot Oct 1991

Rethinking Civil Liberties Under The Washington State Constitution, James W. Talbot

Washington Law Review

In 1986 the Washington Supreme Court set forth six criteria for courts to apply in determining whether the state constitution affords broader protection for civil liberties than the federal Constitution. While making progress toward an independent interpretation of the state constitution, Washington courts remain overly dependent on federal precedent. This Comment explores Washington's approach to independent analysis of the state constitution by examining a recent Washington case extending a privacy interest to an individual's garbage. Washington's approach needs to be modified to emphasize independent analysis of the state constitution and thereby give effect to Washington's unique and vital constitutional heritage.


The Right Of Confrontation, Justice Scalia, And The Power And Limits Of Textualism, Bryan H. Wildenthal Sep 1991

The Right Of Confrontation, Justice Scalia, And The Power And Limits Of Textualism, Bryan H. Wildenthal

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


Employment Division V. Smith: A Giant Step Backwards In Free Exercise Jurisprudence, Randy T. Austin Sep 1991

Employment Division V. Smith: A Giant Step Backwards In Free Exercise Jurisprudence, Randy T. Austin

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.


Original Intent: Bittker V. Berger, Raoul Berger Sep 1991

Original Intent: Bittker V. Berger, Raoul Berger

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.


1991 Legislation, Reports And Debates Over Federally Funded Art: Arts Community Left With An "Indecent" Compromise Sep 1991

1991 Legislation, Reports And Debates Over Federally Funded Art: Arts Community Left With An "Indecent" Compromise

Washington and Lee Law Review

No abstract provided.


Rust V. Sullivan: The Supreme Court Upholds The Title X Abortion-Counseling Gag Rule, Scott E. Johnson Sep 1991

Rust V. Sullivan: The Supreme Court Upholds The Title X Abortion-Counseling Gag Rule, Scott E. Johnson

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Jurisdiction To Do Justice: Florida's Jury Override And The State Constitution, Michael Mello Jul 1991

The Jurisdiction To Do Justice: Florida's Jury Override And The State Constitution, Michael Mello

Florida State University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Constitutional Right Or Legislative Grace? The Status Of Conscientious Objection Exemptions, Spencer E. Davis, Jr. Jul 1991

Constitutional Right Or Legislative Grace? The Status Of Conscientious Objection Exemptions, Spencer E. Davis, Jr.

Florida State University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Deshaney V. Winnebago County Department Of Social Services, 489 U.S. 189 (1989), Kristen L. Davenport Jul 1991

Deshaney V. Winnebago County Department Of Social Services, 489 U.S. 189 (1989), Kristen L. Davenport

Florida State University Law Review

Due Process—CLAIMS OF ABUSED CHILDREN AGAINST STATE PROTECTIVE AGENCIES--THE STATE'S RESPONSIBILITY AFTER DeShaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services, 489 U.S. 189 (1989)


Cruzan V. Director, Missouri Department Of Health, 110 S. Ct. 2841 (1990), Christopher Supernor Jul 1991

Cruzan V. Director, Missouri Department Of Health, 110 S. Ct. 2841 (1990), Christopher Supernor

Florida State University Law Review

Constitutional Law-IGNORING AN INCOMPETENT PERSON'S CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO FORGO LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT


Modern Confession Law After Duckworth V. Eagan: What's The Use Of Explaining?, Julia C. Weissman Jul 1991

Modern Confession Law After Duckworth V. Eagan: What's The Use Of Explaining?, Julia C. Weissman

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Original Intent And Boris Bittker, Raoul Berger Jul 1991

Original Intent And Boris Bittker, Raoul Berger

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Observations On Raoul Berger's "Original Intent And Boris Bittker", Boris I. Bittker Jul 1991

Observations On Raoul Berger's "Original Intent And Boris Bittker", Boris I. Bittker

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Politics Of Toleration: The Establishment Clause And The Act Of Toleration Examined, Laura Zwicker Jul 1991

The Politics Of Toleration: The Establishment Clause And The Act Of Toleration Examined, Laura Zwicker

Indiana Law Journal

No abstract provided.


...Meech Lake To The Contrary Notwithstanding (Part Ii), Roderick A. Macdonald Jul 1991

...Meech Lake To The Contrary Notwithstanding (Part Ii), Roderick A. Macdonald

Osgoode Hall Law Journal

In this essay, which has been published in two parts, the author argues that the Meech Lake Accord was more than a hastily cobbled together political deal between the Prime Minister and ten provincial premiers. Despite the unattractive process by which the Meech Lake Accord was struck, and especially defended, despite the disingenuous character of the arguments most often advanced for its adoption, and despite its close connection with other aspects of the federal government's political agenda which many Canadians found suspicious, the Meech Lake Accord did respond to an important issue in post-patriation constitutionalism. A review of Canadian constitutional …


Burnham V. Superior Court Of California The Transient Jurisdiction Rule's Much Prophesied Death Sentence Is Commuted To Life, Todd P. Davis Jul 1991

Burnham V. Superior Court Of California The Transient Jurisdiction Rule's Much Prophesied Death Sentence Is Commuted To Life, Todd P. Davis

Mercer Law Review

In Burnham v. Superior Court of California, the Supreme Court attempted to determine whether the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment denied a state court from exercising personal jurisdiction over a nonresident, who was personally served with process while temporarily in that state, in a suit unrelated to his activities in the state. The Court, however, could only concur in the judgment issued by the lower court because it failed to agree upon the method of analysis necessary to resolve the issue before it. Justice Scalia, joined by Chief Justice Rehnquist and Justice Kennedy announced the judgment of …


Constitutional Law—Civil, Albert Sidney Johnson, Susan Cole Mullis Jul 1991

Constitutional Law—Civil, Albert Sidney Johnson, Susan Cole Mullis

Mercer Law Review

During the 1990 survey period, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit applied recent precedent from the United States Supreme Court in important areas of constitutional civil law such as due process and the measure of damages in fifth amendment just compensation cases. Additionally, the court attempted to resolve issues not yet addressed by the higher court in the areas of qualified immunity of government officials from civil damages, subject matter jurisdiction, and appellate jurisdiction. The court's conflicting panel opinions on the issues of qualified immunity, appellate jurisdiction, and frivolity determinations during 1990 indicate important evolutionary activity …


Constitutional Criminal Procedure, John L. Carroll Jul 1991

Constitutional Criminal Procedure, John L. Carroll

Mercer Law Review

In 1990 the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit was a court in transition. In the Fall of 1989, Judges Roney and Hill took senior status. Then in December of 1989, Judge Vance fell victim to a mail bomb which had been sent to his house. The court then entered 1990 with three vacancies and a tremendous workload. President Bush made appointments to fill two of those vacancies. Judge Birch joined the court on June 12, 1990, and Judge Dubina moved up from the district court of the Middle District of Alabama on October 5, 1990. Despite …