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Litigation

2011

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Constrained By Statute: Why We Have Statutes Of Limitations, Braden W. Johnson Jan 2011

Constrained By Statute: Why We Have Statutes Of Limitations, Braden W. Johnson

Braden W Johnson

The recent, high profile cases of sexual abuse in collegiate athletics have uncovered many alleged evildoers. Some of them, like Syracuse University Assistant Coach Bernie Fine, have escaped prosecution based on statutes of limitations. This article explains more about such statutes.


The Hatch Act And The Political Process, Braden W. Johnson Jan 2011

The Hatch Act And The Political Process, Braden W. Johnson

Braden W Johnson

Jon Greiner, the Chief of the Ogden Police, has been indicted for violating the Hatch Act of 1939. This article provides some insight into the way that this law affects the political process.


Mandatory Minimum Sentences In Utah: Does The Punishment Fit The Crime?, Braden W. Johnson Jan 2011

Mandatory Minimum Sentences In Utah: Does The Punishment Fit The Crime?, Braden W. Johnson

Braden W Johnson

An analysis concerning the effect that Congress' Comprehensive Crime Control Act had on state imposed mandatory minimum sentences, and considering the pros and cons with shifting this judicial responsibility onto the legislature.