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Deviance, Due Process, And The False Promise Of Federal Rule Of Evidence 403, Aviva A. Orenstein
Deviance, Due Process, And The False Promise Of Federal Rule Of Evidence 403, Aviva A. Orenstein
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In a significant break with traditional evidence rules and policies, Federal Rules of Evidence 413 and 414 (concerning rape and child abuse, respectively) allow jurors to use the accused's prior sexual misconduct as evidence of character and propensity. Courts have rejected due process challenges to the new rules, holding that Federal Rule of Evidence 403 serves as a check on any fairness concerns. However, courts' application of Rule 403 in cases involving these sexual propensity rules is troubling. Relying on the legislative history of the new rules and announcing a presumption of admissibility, courts have forsaken the traditional operation of …
Habeas After The Revolution, Joseph L. Hoffmann, William J. Stuntz
Habeas After The Revolution, Joseph L. Hoffmann, William J. Stuntz
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Havens, Jenkins, And Salvucci, And The Defendant's "Right" To Testify, Craig M. Bradley
Havens, Jenkins, And Salvucci, And The Defendant's "Right" To Testify, Craig M. Bradley
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Three recent Supreme Court opinions that enlarge the scope of permissible impeachment may substantially influence the criminal defendant's decision whether to take the stand. In this article, Professor Bradley evaluates the current status of the defendant's "right" to testify, assesses the impact of these cases on that right, and offers cogent advice on effective strategies for practitioners.