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Crime Victims' Compensation- Title I Of The Proposed Victims Of Crime Act Of 1973: An Analysis
Crime Victims' Compensation- Title I Of The Proposed Victims Of Crime Act Of 1973: An Analysis
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This comment analyzes and explains the major provisions of Title I of the proposed Victims of Crime Act of 1973, proposed federal legislation to compensate victims of criminal acts. The comment discusses the scope of compensation, limitations and requirements for recovery, and procedures for the disposition of claims.
Pre-Sentence Reports: Utility Or Futility? A Report Of The New York City Board Of Correction, New York City Board Of Correction
Pre-Sentence Reports: Utility Or Futility? A Report Of The New York City Board Of Correction, New York City Board Of Correction
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article evaluates New York Criminal Procedure Law increasing the number of cases requiring pre-sentence investigations and reports by analyzing the consequences and benefits of pre-sentencing reports. The article focuses on the delays in the criminal justice system and urges the New York State government to undertake a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system to determine whether plea bargaining is both the most effective and efficient method of achieving the system's goals. The article then suggests interim measures to be taken to alleviate delays produced by pre-sentence investigations.
Criminal Responsibility Of The Addict: Conviction By Force Of Habit, Michael R. Diamond
Criminal Responsibility Of The Addict: Conviction By Force Of Habit, Michael R. Diamond
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article addresses questions of criminal responsibility of drug addicts in light of Robinson v. California, holding criminal sanctions for a status of drug addiction to be unconstitutional under the eighth amendment. The article evaluates key court cases relating the insanity defense, and argues that in cases where addicts commit criminal acts as a result of drug addictions, the addict should not suffer criminal penalties but should instead be treated through rehabilitation facilities or other methods.