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Incomplete Sentences: Hobby Lobby’S Corporate Religious Rights, The Criminally Culpable Corporate Soul, And The Case For Greater Alignment Of Organizational And Individual Sentencing, Kenya J.H. Smith Oct 2016

Incomplete Sentences: Hobby Lobby’S Corporate Religious Rights, The Criminally Culpable Corporate Soul, And The Case For Greater Alignment Of Organizational And Individual Sentencing, Kenya J.H. Smith

Louisiana Law Review

The article explores the history and policies that explain the disparate sentencing treatment of organizations and individuals under the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 and attendant sentencing guidelines. It reports the Supreme Court's recognition of a business corporation's religious rights in the case "Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc."


The Right To Redemption: Juvenile Dispositions And Sentences, Katherine Hunt Federle Oct 2016

The Right To Redemption: Juvenile Dispositions And Sentences, Katherine Hunt Federle

Louisiana Law Review

The article examines the laws concerning juvenile dispositions and sentences responsible for accountability, victim restoration, and retribution in the U.S. It reports that the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a number of opinions emphasizing that the U.S. Constitution's Eighth Amendment requires that the punishment of children must account for their lesser moral culpability, developmental immaturity, and potential for rehabilitation.


The Lack Of Money Is The Root Of All Evil: Louisiana’S Ban On Bail Without Surety, Gabriel Loupe Oct 2016

The Lack Of Money Is The Root Of All Evil: Louisiana’S Ban On Bail Without Surety, Gabriel Loupe

Louisiana Law Review

The article presents a historical overview of bail and due process of law in Louisiana. Topics discussed include the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 334.4 imposes a ban on judges releasing defendants; constitutionality of Article 334.4; and laws aimed to prevent violation of procedural due process, equal protection, and the excessive bail clauses of the Louisiana.


At The Intersection Of Race And History: The Unique Relationship Between The Davis Intent Requirement And The Crack Laws, Christopher J. Tyson Jan 2007

At The Intersection Of Race And History: The Unique Relationship Between The Davis Intent Requirement And The Crack Laws, Christopher J. Tyson

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