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The Perils Of Public Opinion, Deborah W. Denno
The Perils Of Public Opinion, Deborah W. Denno
Hofstra Law Review
This article discusses the significance of Paul Robinson’s and John Darley’s book, Justice, Liability, and Blame: Community Views and the Criminal Law (“Justice”), and why the book is an excellent springboard for further research comparing community standards and legal codes. However, contrary to Justice’s conclusions, this article particularly emphasizes the perils of incorporating public opinion into the law based upon three major sources: (1) this article's own study of national and New Jersey demographic and political affiliation data, (2) the results presented in Justice, and (3) the results of public opinion research.
This article suggests that public opinion research may …
Lay Perceptions Of Justice Vs. Criminal Law Doctrine: A False Dichotomy?, Dan M. Kahan
Lay Perceptions Of Justice Vs. Criminal Law Doctrine: A False Dichotomy?, Dan M. Kahan
Hofstra Law Review
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