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I Cannot Tell A Lie: The Standard For New Trial In False Testimony Cases, Daniel Wolf
I Cannot Tell A Lie: The Standard For New Trial In False Testimony Cases, Daniel Wolf
Michigan Law Review
This Note examines the question of what standard should be used for granting a new trial when a defendant's conviction is alleged to have been based, at least in part, on false testimony. Part I demonstrates the failure of the existing standards to strike a satisfactory balance between defendants' rights and the efficient administration of the criminal justice system. Part II argues that motions for retrial based upon false testimony should be governed by a standard drawn not only from newly discovered evidence cases generally, but also from cases involving prosecutorial misconduct. Finally, Part III suggests that the proper test …
The First Decade Under Article Vi Of The Federal Rules Of Evidence: Some Suggested Amendments To Fill Gaps And Cure Confusion, John R. Schmertz Jr.
The First Decade Under Article Vi Of The Federal Rules Of Evidence: Some Suggested Amendments To Fill Gaps And Cure Confusion, John R. Schmertz Jr.
Villanova Law Review
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