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Wrongful Convictions And Forensic Science: The Need To Regulate Crime Labs, Paul C. Giannelli

Faculty Publications

DNA testing has exonerated over 200 convicts, some of whom were on death row. Studies show that a substantial number of these miscarriages of justice involved scientific fraud or junk science. This article documents the failures of crime labs and some forensic techniques, such as microscopic hair comparison and bullet lead analysis. Some cases involved incompetence and sloppy procedures, while others entailed deceit, but the extent of the derelictions - the number of episodes and the duration of some of the abuses, covering decades in several instances - demonstrates that the problems are systemic.

Paradoxically, the most scientifically sound procedure …

A Fighting Chance: Race Conscious Admissions, Social Science, And The Law, Crystal R. Gafford Muhammad

ExpressO

This paper explores whether the employment of expert witnesses increase the likelihood for college and university defendants in race conscious admissions suits. As the expenditures of the University of Michigan on expert witnesses throughout the course of the Michigan cases were considerable, it is appropriate to assess, in a pragmatic sense, the degree to which such expenditures are warranted. I find that while the overall legal developments in the area of race conscious admissions suggest that plaintiffs are more likely to win these suits, where most defense victories have been made, social science evidence was presented. In effect, social science …

An Analysis Of The Contemporary Role Of Social Science In The Law: The Case Of Race Conscious Admissions, Crystal R. Gafford Muhammad

ExpressO

The present inquiry focuses on the role of social science evidence contemporarily, using observations from judicial opinions in race conscious admissions cases. Using a set of judicial opinions from K-12 voluntary desegregation and higher education affirmative action in admissions, I use legal and statistical analysis to argue that social science data presented into evidence does not affect the outcomes of court cases involving normative subject matters, such as those involving race. I find judicial political affiliation to be the greatest predictor of opinions in this area of law. However, the question is not whether social science evidence is influential or …

The Collegian (2006-03-06), José Borjón

UTB/TSC Archives - The Collegian [Newspaper]

Vol. 58, No. 22

Rescue Me: Legislating Cooperation Between Animal Control Authorities And Rescue Organizations, Rebecca J. Huss

ExpressO

The leading cause of death for dogs and cats in the United States is euthanasia because of the lack of homes. Although progress has been made, conservative estimates are that between three and four million dogs and cats are euthanized each year. A successful program for implementing non-lethal strategies to control the pet population incorporates three prongs: (a) increasing adoptions, (d) increasing the number of animals sterilized and (c) increasing the number of animals retained in homes. This Article focuses on the legislative actions that should be taken immediately to implement these non-lethal strategies so that this needless euthanization can …

On The Green Vol. 36 No. 9 March 3, 2006, Gallaudet University

2001-2010

On the Green is an internal publication of Gallaudet College, which later became Gallaudet University. It notified employees of updates around the campus and in the broader community, including new construction and the establishment of new academic programs. Running until 2010, it was supplanted by various forms of online mass communications across multiple audiences.

The Courier, Volume 39, Issue 18, March 3, 2006, The Courier, College Of Dupage

The Courier

Stories:

How Much Does Your Boss Earn?

Last Day To Enter SLC Election

Taxpayer Responds To Graffiti On Wall

Mind Your Own Manners

Alumni Banquet Catered By Students

Students Perform Shakespeare–”Measure For Measure” At MAC

Winters Alters Consciousness At College

People:

Frederick Winters

Nick Karavolos

V. 73, Issue 13, March 3, 2006

Archway (1946-2020)

No abstract provided.

The Murray State News, March 3, 2006, The Murray State News

Murray State University Collection

No abstract provided.

Campus Report, Vol. 33, No. 7, University Of Dayton

Campus Report

There's no nerd like an enginerd. The tongue-in-cheek, protector-in-pocket costume contest returns, along with more highly skilled activities of Engineers' Week.

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2006-03-03, Bowling Green State University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The official meeting minutes of Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees.

Repeat Offenders. Sentencing. Initiative Statute.

Initiatives

Reclassifies “violent” felonies as “Class A,” “serious” felonies as “Class B,” and other felonies as “Class C.” Changes Three Strikes law and other sentence enhancements for repeat offenders by lengthening certain sentences and expanding list of felonies subject to the Three Strikes law. Provides courts with more sentencing options, including shorter sentences, for “third strikers” committing specified Class C felonies. Authorizes resentencing for certain “third strikers” serving life sentences for non-violent, non-serious felonies. Creates program to educate inmates on the consequences of committing new crimes. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state …

Flyer News, Vol. 53, No. 32 (March 3, 2006), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

Montana Kaimin, March 3, 2006, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Senate Minutes 3-2-06, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania

Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Lanthorn, Vol. 40, No. 47, March 2, 2006, Grand Valley State University

Volume 40, July 14, 2005 - June 15, 2006

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present. The Lanthorn, Vol. 40 No. 46 is missing.

The Setonian, March 2, 2006, Seton Hall University

2006

No abstract provided.

Murray Ledger And Times, March 2, 2006, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Mustang Daily, March 2, 2006

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The Pacifican March 2, 2006, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

March 2, 2006, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Larceny Offenses In Islamic Law , Hisham M. Ramadan

ExpressO

No abstract provided.

Preventing International Terrorism: Can Multinational Corporations Offer A Fresh New Perspective?, Jocelyne Kokaz-Muslu

ExpressO

Multinational corporations (“MNC”s) while investing in new ventures all over the world, have managed a variety of risk factors such as developing country risk, language risk, cultural risk, currency risk, and political risk including terrorism. The risk management strategies that have worked for MNCs would be beneficial and effective for states around the world, as well as the United States of America (“USA”), to win the war against terrorism. Furthermore, the USA has a unique position in the world, where it has accumulated dormant knowledge regarding fighting terrorism in light of its ownership of the most respected, most profitable and …

Peaks Island Independence Committee : Iic Newsletter, March 2006, Peaks Island Independence Committee

General Reports

Newsletter discusses fund-raising, public services, and explains the differences between the two published neighborhood plans.

Peaks Island Star : March 2006, Vol. 26, Issue 3, Service Agencies Of The Island

Peaks Island Star, 2006

The Peaks Island Star is the newsletter of the island's service agencies and other community news.

Recent Changes To The Community Reinvestment Act And Their Impact On Community Banks And Rural Economies, Camden C. Betz

North Carolina Banking Institute

No abstract provided.

Data Security And Data Breach Notification For Financial Institutions, Sean C. Honeywill

North Carolina Banking Institute

No abstract provided.

Reconciling The Split: Affording Reasonable Accommodation To Employees "Regarded As" Disabled Under The Ada-An Exercise In Statutory Interpretation, Jonathan D. Andrews

Dickinson Law Review (1908-2003)

No abstract provided.

Religious Exemptions From School Immunization: A Sincere Belief Or A Legal Loophole?, Linda E. Lefever

Dickinson Law Review (1908-2003)

No abstract provided.

Cheating The Constitution, Pamela R. Metzger

Vanderbilt Law Review

It is constitutional black letter law. To obtain a criminal conviction, the prosecution must prove every element of the offense, by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The Constitution entitles a defendant to confront and cross-examine all witnesses against him. Yet, for the past thirty years, state legislatures have quietly approved laws that cheat the Constitution. These laws fly, undetected, beneath the constitutional radar, violating fundamental constitutional rights.

Although other constitutional cheats abound, this Article examines one archetypical example of constitutional cheating: statutes that permit state prosecutors to use hearsay state crime laboratory reports, in lieu of live witness testimony, to …