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Taking Mistakes Seriously, Paul J. Larkin Jr.
Taking Mistakes Seriously, Paul J. Larkin Jr.
Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law
Part I of this article discusses the principle that mistake or ignorance of the law is no excuse. It is settled law that no one can defend against a criminal charge on the grounds that he did not intend to flout the law and, at worst, made only a reasonable, honest mistake as to what he was free to do. Part II examines several areas in which the law does precisely the opposite by repeatedly manifesting a willingness to forgive reasonable mistakes by one or more actors in the criminal justice system. Part III then asks whether the developments discussed …
Punishing Pimps And Johns: Sex-Trafficking And Utah's Laws, Michelle Jeffs
Punishing Pimps And Johns: Sex-Trafficking And Utah's Laws, Michelle Jeffs
Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law
This article will focus on the problem of women being forced into prostitution and then coerced into staying, also known as sex trafficking. This Article will focus specifically on what Utah can do to improve its approach to sex trafficking, in light of actions taken by other states and nations. Part II of this article provides background and definitions of sex trafficking and the players involved. Part III discusses the legal history of the criminalization of sex trafficking. Part IV talks about incidents of sex trafficking in Utah. Part V discusses the current laws against sex trafficking in Utah. Part …
Defending The Preponderance Of The Evidence Standard In College Adjudications Of Sexual Assault, Amy Chmielewski
Defending The Preponderance Of The Evidence Standard In College Adjudications Of Sexual Assault, Amy Chmielewski
Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal
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