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“What Are My Chances On Appeal?” Comparing Full Appellate Decisions To Per Curiam Affirmances, Steven N. Gosney Oct 2017

“What Are My Chances On Appeal?” Comparing Full Appellate Decisions To Per Curiam Affirmances, Steven N. Gosney

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Appellate Review Of Unpreserved Questions In Criminal Cases: An Attempt To Define The Interest Of Justice, Larry Cunningham Jul 2015

Appellate Review Of Unpreserved Questions In Criminal Cases: An Attempt To Define The Interest Of Justice, Larry Cunningham

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


That Ain't Kosher, Robert Steinbuch, Brett Tolman Oct 2010

That Ain't Kosher, Robert Steinbuch, Brett Tolman

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Lethal Discrimination, J. Thomas Sullivan Apr 2010

Lethal Discrimination, J. Thomas Sullivan

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.


I Couldn't Wait To Argue, Timothy Coates Apr 2003

I Couldn't Wait To Argue, Timothy Coates

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Public Rights, Private Rites: Reliving Richmond Newspapers For My Father, Laurence H. Tribe Apr 2003

Public Rights, Private Rites: Reliving Richmond Newspapers For My Father, Laurence H. Tribe

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Twice Grilled, J. Thomas Sullivan Apr 2003

Twice Grilled, J. Thomas Sullivan

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


An Argument For Reviving The Actual Futility Exception To The Supreme Court's Procedural Default Doctrine, Brent E. Newton Oct 2002

An Argument For Reviving The Actual Futility Exception To The Supreme Court's Procedural Default Doctrine, Brent E. Newton

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


No-Merit Briefs Undermine The Adversary Process In Criminal Appeals, Randall L. Hodgkinson Apr 2001

No-Merit Briefs Undermine The Adversary Process In Criminal Appeals, Randall L. Hodgkinson

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Appellate defense attorneys face a dilemma when faced with an appeal that has no obvious merit. No-merit briefs allow an attorney to forego an appeal when there is no apparent merit. In cases involving direct appeals from conviction, the cost of abandonment of the client far outweighs the benefits.


Make Way For The Aba: Smith V. Robbins Clears A Path For Anders Alternatives, James E. Duggan, Andrew W. Moeller Apr 2001

Make Way For The Aba: Smith V. Robbins Clears A Path For Anders Alternatives, James E. Duggan, Andrew W. Moeller

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

Indigents appealing criminal convictions are entitled to court-appointed counsel. The American Bar Association suggests a standard for providing the required representation. This standard is known as the Idaho Rule.


When Reasonable Jurists Could Disagree: The Fifth Circuit's Misapplication Of The Frivolousness Standard, Brent E. Newton Apr 2001

When Reasonable Jurists Could Disagree: The Fifth Circuit's Misapplication Of The Frivolousness Standard, Brent E. Newton

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

A criminal appeal that is deemed frivolous is summarily dismissed without further judicial consideration. The frequency of findings of frivolousness in the Fifth Circuit has caused concern among appellate practitioners and has even led to sanctions against practitioners. This article analyzes the Fifth Circuit’s frivolousness standard.


The Response To Brecheen V. Reynolds: Oklahoma’S System For Evaluating Extra-Record Constitutional Claims In Death Penalty Cased, Jeremy B. Lowrey Jan 2000

The Response To Brecheen V. Reynolds: Oklahoma’S System For Evaluating Extra-Record Constitutional Claims In Death Penalty Cased, Jeremy B. Lowrey

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

This article attempts to define the “abuse of discretion” standard of review. The article begins by distinguishing the three types of appellate review. It then focuses on review of discretion. Articles written by Professors Maurice Rosenburg, Robert C. Post, and Judge Henery J. Friendly are next analyzed in order to further evaluate judicial discretionary decisionmaking. Caselaw is next used to discuss how courts have attempted to define and apply the abuse of discretion standard. Primary cases considered include Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Pierce v. Underwood, Cooter & Gell v. Hartmarx Corp., and Koon v. United States. Finally, …


An Overview Of The Law Of Jury Selection For Arkansas Criminal Trial Lawyers, J. Thomas Sullivan Oct 1992

An Overview Of The Law Of Jury Selection For Arkansas Criminal Trial Lawyers, J. Thomas Sullivan

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Suspending Imposition And Execution Of Criminal Sentences: A Study Of Judicial And Legislative Confusion, John M.A. Dipippa Apr 1987

Suspending Imposition And Execution Of Criminal Sentences: A Study Of Judicial And Legislative Confusion, John M.A. Dipippa

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Criminal Procedure—Supreme Court Defines Scope Of Automobile Exception To Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement, Michael Schneider Apr 1983

Criminal Procedure—Supreme Court Defines Scope Of Automobile Exception To Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement, Michael Schneider

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.