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The Early Demise Of Early Release, Cecelia Klingele Jan 2012

The Early Demise Of Early Release, Cecelia Klingele

West Virginia Law Review

Reversing the tough-on-crime policies that have defined American criminal justice for the past two decades, cash-strapped states across the nation have begun reducing the number of people they confine in prisons and jails. In their efforts to reduce correctional populations, numerous states have passed laws that allow parole boards, prison officials, or judges to shorten the sentences of people already serving time in custody. These so-called "early release" laws have proven highly controversial and in at least three states have been repealed outright. In others, they remain on the books but have provided less savings than anticipated because of the …


An Extraordinary Rule: Rule Xviii, Rules Of Practice In The Supreme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia, Willard A. Sullivan Jr. Dec 1974

An Extraordinary Rule: Rule Xviii, Rules Of Practice In The Supreme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia, Willard A. Sullivan Jr.

West Virginia Law Review

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Federal Courts--Appointment Of Non-Resident As Administratrix To Obtain Diversity Jurisdiction Feb 1970

Federal Courts--Appointment Of Non-Resident As Administratrix To Obtain Diversity Jurisdiction

West Virginia Law Review

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Federal Courts--No Jurisdiction Under Johnson Act When Plain, Speedy, And Efficient Remedy May Be Had In State Courts Feb 1970

Federal Courts--No Jurisdiction Under Johnson Act When Plain, Speedy, And Efficient Remedy May Be Had In State Courts

West Virginia Law Review

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Federal Courts--Diversity Jurisdiction Of Foreign Corporations, Charles Marion Love Iii Feb 1964

Federal Courts--Diversity Jurisdiction Of Foreign Corporations, Charles Marion Love Iii

West Virginia Law Review

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Federal Courts--Venue--"Residence" Of Defendant In Federal Reservation Grounded On State Laws Concerning Admission Of Foreign Corporations, D. B. H. Mar 1949

Federal Courts--Venue--"Residence" Of Defendant In Federal Reservation Grounded On State Laws Concerning Admission Of Foreign Corporations, D. B. H.

West Virginia Law Review

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