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Criminal Law And Procedure: A Two-Year Survey, James P. Fleissner
Criminal Law And Procedure: A Two-Year Survey, James P. Fleissner
Mercer Law Review
During the two-year survey period, the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court issued well over a thousand published opinions addressing issues of criminal law and procedure.' The primary purpose of this Article is to summarize judicial decisions constituting noteworthy developments in the law. Given the scope of survey, the constraint of limited space imposed difficult choices concerning what to include. As in past years, this survey will focus on highlights, such as cases of first impression and cases presenting close or controversial issues. The Author hopes this Article will provide useful information for busy practitioners seeking to …
People V. Kevorkian: Michigan's Supreme Court Leads The Way In Declaring No Fundamental Right To Assist Another In Suicide, Terry Brantley
People V. Kevorkian: Michigan's Supreme Court Leads The Way In Declaring No Fundamental Right To Assist Another In Suicide, Terry Brantley
Mercer Law Review
In People v. Kevorkian, the Michigan Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of Michigan's statute, 1992 Public Act 270, which imposed criminal penalties on a person who assists another in suicide. After the enactment of the statute, Dr. Jack Kevorkian allegedly assisted a terminally ill person in committing suicide. Charges were filed against Dr. Kevorkian in the Circuit Court of Wayne County alleging that Dr. Kevorkian violated the assisted suicide statute. Dr. Kevorkian moved to dismiss the charges In finding that the statute violated the United States Constitution, the circuit court held that a person has a due process right …
Paranoia, Patriotism, And The Citizen Militia Movement: Constitutional Right Or Criminal Conduct?, R.J. Larizza
Paranoia, Patriotism, And The Citizen Militia Movement: Constitutional Right Or Criminal Conduct?, R.J. Larizza
Mercer Law Review
As this country rushes towards the twenty first century, a growing cloud of civil unrest has found its way into the hearts of many Americans. In a bold move to challenge the power of the federal government, a significant number of American citizens have sought refuge from perceived government injustice by forming citizen militias. These self styled militia groups fear that the liberties guaranteed by the United States Constitution are rapidly evaporating in the wake of a federal government that has grown too large and powerful. For example, while addressing the Senate Subcommittee on terrorism, Norman Olson (Commander of the …