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Discovery And Adequate Plea Colloquys, R. Michael Cassidy Nov 2015

Discovery And Adequate Plea Colloquys, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

Presentation at a conference sponsored by Fair Trials International in Washington, D.C.


Toward A Textualist Paradigm For Interpreting Emoticons, John Ehrett Oct 2015

Toward A Textualist Paradigm For Interpreting Emoticons, John Ehrett

John Ehrett

I evaluate the dimensions of courts’ current interpretive dilemma, and subsequently sketch a possible framework for extending traditional statutory interpretation principles into this new domain: throughout the following analysis, I describe the process of attaching cognizable linguistic referents to emoticons and emojis throughout as symbolical reification, and propose a normative way forward for those tasked with deriving meaning from emoji-laden communications.


A Scientific Approach To Scientific Evidence: A Four-Stage Rule For Admissibility And Scope, Robert Sanger Dec 2013

A Scientific Approach To Scientific Evidence: A Four-Stage Rule For Admissibility And Scope, Robert Sanger

Robert M. Sanger

Scientific or expert testimony is often critical in criminal cases. The Supreme Court has established that the trial judge is the "gatekeeper" who is to determine what evidence is allowed before the jury. The current rules of evidence are not organized in a way that makes this task readily intelligible. This chapter proposes a more direct our-step process to accomplish the gatekeeping function.


Integrating Professional And Personal Values, R. Michael Cassidy Sep 2012

Integrating Professional And Personal Values, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.


Virtue And Criminal Punishment, R. Michael Cassidy Feb 2012

Virtue And Criminal Punishment, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.


Foundations Of American Criminal Due Process, Frank Herrmann, Brownlow Speer Dec 2011

Foundations Of American Criminal Due Process, Frank Herrmann, Brownlow Speer

Frank R. Herrmann, S.J.

No abstract provided.


Prosecutorial Ethics, R. Michael Cassidy May 2011

Prosecutorial Ethics, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.


The Evolving Confrontation Clause, Mary Sue Backus Feb 2011

The Evolving Confrontation Clause, Mary Sue Backus

Mary Sue Backus

No abstract provided.


Omg! Evidence Challenges In An Electronic World, Mary Sue Backus Oct 2010

Omg! Evidence Challenges In An Electronic World, Mary Sue Backus

Mary Sue Backus

No abstract provided.


Plea Bargainng, Discovery, And Waivers, R. Michael Cassidy Sep 2010

Plea Bargainng, Discovery, And Waivers, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.


The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus Apr 2010

The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus

Mary Sue Backus

No abstract provided.


Omg! Evidence Challenges In An Electronic World, Mary Sue Backus Mar 2010

Omg! Evidence Challenges In An Electronic World, Mary Sue Backus

Mary Sue Backus

No abstract provided.


Panelist, Developments In Criminal Procedure, R. Michael Cassidy Dec 2009

Panelist, Developments In Criminal Procedure, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.


Orwellian Ramifications: The Contraband Exception To The Fourth Amendment, Timothy Macdonnell Dec 2009

Orwellian Ramifications: The Contraband Exception To The Fourth Amendment, Timothy Macdonnell

Timothy C. MacDonnell

No abstract available.


The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus Mar 2009

The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus

Mary Sue Backus

No abstract provided.


The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus Feb 2009

The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus

Mary Sue Backus

No abstract provided.


The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus Mar 2008

The Csi Effect: What Can Forensic Science Really Tell Us?, Mary Sue Backus

Mary Sue Backus

No abstract provided.


Roman And Canonical Roots Of Hearsay Doctrine, Frank Herrmann Dec 1999

Roman And Canonical Roots Of Hearsay Doctrine, Frank Herrmann

Frank R. Herrmann, S.J.

No abstract provided.


A Continental Rule Against Hearsay, Frank Herrmann Dec 1999

A Continental Rule Against Hearsay, Frank Herrmann

Frank R. Herrmann, S.J.

No abstract provided.


Case & Statute Comments, "Public Education And Crime: Supreme Court Backs States' Rights, R. Michael Cassidy Dec 1995

Case & Statute Comments, "Public Education And Crime: Supreme Court Backs States' Rights, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.


Case & Statute Comments, Search And Seizure-Search Warrants-Identification Of Confidential Informants, R. Michael Cassidy Feb 1991

Case & Statute Comments, Search And Seizure-Search Warrants-Identification Of Confidential Informants, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.


Case & Statute Comments, The New Massachusetts Drug Asset Forfeiture Law: A Dialogue, R. Michael Cassidy Nov 1990

Case & Statute Comments, The New Massachusetts Drug Asset Forfeiture Law: A Dialogue, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

No abstract provided.