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Killing, Letting Die, And The Case For Mildly Punishing Bad Samaritanism, Ken M. Levy
Killing, Letting Die, And The Case For Mildly Punishing Bad Samaritanism, Ken M. Levy
Ken Levy
For over a century now, American scholars (among others) have been debating the merits of “bad-samaritan” laws – laws punishing people for failing to attempt “easy rescues.” Unfortunately, the opponents of bad-samaritan laws have mostly prevailed. In the United States, the “no-duty-to-rescue” rule dominates. Only four states even have bad-samaritan laws, and these laws impose only the most minimal punishment – either sub-$500 fines or short-term imprisonment.
This Article argues that this situation needs to be remedied. Every state should criminalize bad samaritanism. For, first, criminalization is required by the supreme value that we place on protecting human life, a …
Killing, Letting Die, And The Case For Mildly Punishing Bad Samaritanism, Ken M. Levy
Killing, Letting Die, And The Case For Mildly Punishing Bad Samaritanism, Ken M. Levy
Journal Articles
For over a century now, American scholars (among others) have been debating the merits of “bad-samaritan” laws – laws punishing people for failing to attempt “easy rescues.” Unfortunately, the opponents of bad-samaritan laws have mostly prevailed. In the United States, the “no-duty-to-rescue” rule dominates. Only four states even have bad-samaritan laws, and these laws impose only the most minimal punishment – either sub-$500 fines or short-term imprisonment.
This Article argues that this situation needs to be remedied. Every state should criminalize bad samaritanism. For, first, criminalization is required by the supreme value that we place on protecting human life, a …
Peril Invites Rescue: An Evolutionary Perspective, Bailey Kuklin
Peril Invites Rescue: An Evolutionary Perspective, Bailey Kuklin
Hofstra Law Review
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Bujol V. Entergy And The Good Samaritan Doctrine: Workers' Compensation And Safety Regulations, Who Needs Them?, Matthew P. Bonham
Bujol V. Entergy And The Good Samaritan Doctrine: Workers' Compensation And Safety Regulations, Who Needs Them?, Matthew P. Bonham
Louisiana Law Review
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Law, Ethics, And The Good Samaritan: Should There Be A Duty To Rescue?, Kathleen M. Ridolfi
Law, Ethics, And The Good Samaritan: Should There Be A Duty To Rescue?, Kathleen M. Ridolfi
Santa Clara Law Review
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Some Brief Thoughts (Mostly Negative) About "Bad Samaritan" Laws, Joshua Dressler
Some Brief Thoughts (Mostly Negative) About "Bad Samaritan" Laws, Joshua Dressler
Santa Clara Law Review
No abstract provided.
The News Media And The Good Samaritan Statute Controversy: Covering The Ethics Of Others, Edmund B. Lambeth
The News Media And The Good Samaritan Statute Controversy: Covering The Ethics Of Others, Edmund B. Lambeth
Santa Clara Law Review
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Can Good Samaritan Laws Fit Into The United States Legal/Political Framework?: A Brief Response To Elspeth Farmer, Joshua Dressler, And Marc Franklin, Margalynne Armstrong
Can Good Samaritan Laws Fit Into The United States Legal/Political Framework?: A Brief Response To Elspeth Farmer, Joshua Dressler, And Marc Franklin, Margalynne Armstrong
Santa Clara Law Review
No abstract provided.
On The Road: Good Samaritans And Compelling Duties, Jeremy Waldron
On The Road: Good Samaritans And Compelling Duties, Jeremy Waldron
Santa Clara Law Review
No abstract provided.