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Why Rape Should Be A Federal Crime, Donald A. Dripps
Why Rape Should Be A Federal Crime, Donald A. Dripps
William & Mary Law Review
Sexual assault remains at high levels despite decades of legal reforms. The recent wave of accusations against public figures signals both the persistence of the problem and a new political climate for addressing it. The Article argues that Congress should make forcible rape a federal crime, to the limits of the Commerce Clause. This would bring federal assets to the fight against rape by redirecting them from enforcement of possessory crimes. The simple statutory proposal might be accompanied by a more ambitious reorganization of the Justice Department to include a Bureau of Violent Crimes. Replies are offered to objections based …
Killing Roger Coleman: Habeas, Finality, And The Innocence Gap, Todd E. Pettys
Killing Roger Coleman: Habeas, Finality, And The Innocence Gap, Todd E. Pettys
William & Mary Law Review
For the past fifteen years, the execution of Roger Coleman has served as perhaps the most infamous illustration of the U.S. Supreme Court's determination to help the states achieve finality in their criminal cases. Convicted of rape and murder in 1982, Coleman steadfastly maintained his innocence and drew many supporters to his cause. In its 1991 ruling in Coleman v. Thompson, however, the Court refused to consider the constitutional claims raised in Coleman's habeas petition. The Court ruled that Coleman had forfeited his right to seek habeas relief when, in prior state proceedings, his attorneys mistakenly filed their notice of …
Reveille For Congress: A Challenge To Revise Rape Law In The Military, Alexander N. Pickands
Reveille For Congress: A Challenge To Revise Rape Law In The Military, Alexander N. Pickands
William & Mary Law Review
No abstract provided.
Rape Shield Laws: Some Constitutional Problems, David S. Rudstein
Rape Shield Laws: Some Constitutional Problems, David S. Rudstein
William & Mary Law Review
No abstract provided.
Constitutional Law - Privileged Communications - Effect Of The Press Upon Grand Jury Investigations. Caldwell V. United States. 434 F.2d 1081 (9th Cir. 1970), Robert A. Holmes
Constitutional Law - Privileged Communications - Effect Of The Press Upon Grand Jury Investigations. Caldwell V. United States. 434 F.2d 1081 (9th Cir. 1970), Robert A. Holmes
William & Mary Law Review
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Constitutional Law - Death Penalty As Cruel And Unusual Punishment For Rape. Ralph V. Warden. No. 13,757 (4th Cir., Dec. 11, 1970), Jeffrey L. Musman
Constitutional Law - Death Penalty As Cruel And Unusual Punishment For Rape. Ralph V. Warden. No. 13,757 (4th Cir., Dec. 11, 1970), Jeffrey L. Musman
William & Mary Law Review
No abstract provided.