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Leonard Cavise

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Essay: The Transition From The Inquisitorial To The Accusatorial System Of Trial Procedure: Why Some Latin American Lawyers Hesitate, Leonard Cavise Dec 2006

Essay: The Transition From The Inquisitorial To The Accusatorial System Of Trial Procedure: Why Some Latin American Lawyers Hesitate, Leonard Cavise

Leonard Cavise

The article is born of my experience teaching American-style trial advocacy to over 15 groups of Latin American lawyers coming from countries in transition from the inquisitorial to the accusatorial model. The first part of the article reviews the principal differences in the two systems as it affects trial procedure. The article then reviews those aspects of accusatorial trial proceedings that caused the greatest degree of discomfort to the foreign lawyers. Finally, the article attempts to posit a few recommendations that should help not only to ease the transition process but also to anticipate the next level of procedural and …


The Batson Doctrine: The Supreme Court's Utter Failure To Meet The Challenge Of Discrimination In Jury Selection, Leonard Cavise Dec 1998

The Batson Doctrine: The Supreme Court's Utter Failure To Meet The Challenge Of Discrimination In Jury Selection, Leonard Cavise

Leonard Cavise

No abstract provided.


Evidence, 1985-1986 Illinois Law Survey, Leonard Cavise, Scott C. Tomassi Dec 1985

Evidence, 1985-1986 Illinois Law Survey, Leonard Cavise, Scott C. Tomassi

Leonard Cavise

No abstract provided.