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Capital Sentencing For Children In Virginia In The Wake Of Miller V. Alabama And Montgomery V. Louisiana, Julie E. Mcconnell
Capital Sentencing For Children In Virginia In The Wake Of Miller V. Alabama And Montgomery V. Louisiana, Julie E. Mcconnell
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Recent United States Supreme Court decisions have declared it unconstitutional to sentence a juvenile to mandatory life in prison without an opportunity for parole. Virginia, a state that abolished parole in 1995, has yet to recognize the federally mandated prohibition against disproportionate punishment imposed on juveniles, particularly in cases where the mandatory minimum sentence is life without parole. This article proposes the General Assembly should amend current laws that reflect the unconstitutionality of these statutes as applied to juveniles.
A Reform Long Overdue: Raising Virginia's Felony Grand Larceny Threshold, Bill Rice
A Reform Long Overdue: Raising Virginia's Felony Grand Larceny Threshold, Bill Rice
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Virginia has one of the lowest felony grand larceny thresholds in the nation. This low threshold has not been adjusted with inflation since 1980 and, thus, results in a high number of felony convictions in the state today. This article examines the current debate surrounding Virginia’s felony grand larceny threshold and presents a remedy that will reasonably man- age the state’ s interests in preventing future larcenies while not unduly punishing citizens for committing minor crimes.
Amending The Virginia Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Regarding Liability For Bedbug Extermination, Lisa Allen
Amending The Virginia Residential Landlord-Tenant Act Regarding Liability For Bedbug Extermination, Lisa Allen
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
An addition to the Virginia Code has caused complications for residential tenants who experience bedbugs in their rental units. A proposed amendment to this law will hold landlords liable for dealing with bedbugs infestations because landlords are in a position that makes them most able to afford treatment. This amendment would also address bedbugs effectively according to scientific research and align with federal housing guidelines.
Sometimes It Takes A Tragedy: How The Death Of A Mentally Ill Inmate May Become A Catalyst For A New Horizon Of Mental Health Reform In Virginia, Snapper Tams
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
This comment recounts a recent tragedy that occurred in the Common- wealth of Virginia that resulted from neglect of a mentally ill inmate in the state’s correctional system. Mentally ill inmates have been long ignored by the Commonwealth as a result of lack of funds and resources available to correctional facilities. The General Assembly has considered legislation that would prevent stories like the one in this comment, but legislators delayed action and prioritized other matters. This comment calls upon the General Assembly to take these tragedies seriously and put mentally ill in- mates on the agenda in 2018.
Slaying The Gerrymander: How Reform Will Happen In The Commonwealth, Brian Cannon, Ben Williams
Slaying The Gerrymander: How Reform Will Happen In The Commonwealth, Brian Cannon, Ben Williams
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
Gerrymandering is a political tool that snuck its way into Virginia politics long ago. It has become problematic over time, threatening true democracy in the Commonwealth. This article outlines what those problems are, how other states reacted to similar issues, and what Virginia politicians have done to respond to gerrymandering. It offers proposed solutions to the issues, and calls upon the Virginia General Assembly and elected governor to take action.
Private Right Of Action Jurisprudence In Healthcare Discrimination Cases, Allison Tinsey
Private Right Of Action Jurisprudence In Healthcare Discrimination Cases, Allison Tinsey
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
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The Missing Annuity Mystery: Providing Protection For The Former Spouse Of Servicemembers And Retirees, Mark E. Sullivan
The Missing Annuity Mystery: Providing Protection For The Former Spouse Of Servicemembers And Retirees, Mark E. Sullivan
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, Lauren Ritter
Letter From The Editor, Lauren Ritter
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Virginia's Proffer System And The Proffer Reform Act Of 2016, Edward A. Mullen, Michael A. Banzhaf
Virginia's Proffer System And The Proffer Reform Act Of 2016, Edward A. Mullen, Michael A. Banzhaf
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Fixing Virginia's Food-Beverage Ratio: Is This Inescapable Problem Also An Unsolvable One?, Mark Shuford
Fixing Virginia's Food-Beverage Ratio: Is This Inescapable Problem Also An Unsolvable One?, Mark Shuford
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Wounded Warriors' Justice Denied: Should Barriers To Expungement Keep Veterans Jobless And Homeless?, Roberto Cruz
Wounded Warriors' Justice Denied: Should Barriers To Expungement Keep Veterans Jobless And Homeless?, Roberto Cruz
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
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Cook V. Snyder: A Veteran's Right To An Additional Hearing Following A Remand And The Development Of Additional Evidence, Shawn D. Murray
Cook V. Snyder: A Veteran's Right To An Additional Hearing Following A Remand And The Development Of Additional Evidence, Shawn D. Murray
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Uncivil Asset Forfeiture: An Analysis Of Civil Asset Forfeiture And Virginia H.B. 48, Brent Ashley
Uncivil Asset Forfeiture: An Analysis Of Civil Asset Forfeiture And Virginia H.B. 48, Brent Ashley
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Resurgence Of Heroin: Benefiting From The Current Political Climate, Timothy S. Coyne
The Resurgence Of Heroin: Benefiting From The Current Political Climate, Timothy S. Coyne
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, Emily Bowles
Letter From The Editor, Emily Bowles
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Virginia's Opioid Epidemic: Treatment And Policy In The 21st Century, Brittany Anderson
Virginia's Opioid Epidemic: Treatment And Policy In The 21st Century, Brittany Anderson
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
2016 Symposium: Virginia's Opioid Epidemic: Treatment And Policy In The 21st Century, Shannon Taylor, Brittany Anderson, Timothy S. Coyne, Tara Casey
2016 Symposium: Virginia's Opioid Epidemic: Treatment And Policy In The 21st Century, Shannon Taylor, Brittany Anderson, Timothy S. Coyne, Tara Casey
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
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Personal Reflections On The Opioid Epidemic And Legal Responses, The Honorable Catherine Currin Hammond, Shannon Taylor
Personal Reflections On The Opioid Epidemic And Legal Responses, The Honorable Catherine Currin Hammond, Shannon Taylor
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
2016 Symposium Keynote Address, Mark Herring
2016 Symposium Keynote Address, Mark Herring
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
A New Legal Framework For Children Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Dalia Castillo-Granados, Yasmin Yavar
A New Legal Framework For Children Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Dalia Castillo-Granados, Yasmin Yavar
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, Bryce Buchmann
Letter From The Editor, Bryce Buchmann
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Affirmative Action Invidiousness, Mark Strasser
Affirmative Action Invidiousness, Mark Strasser
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
"You Have No God": An Analysis Of The Prosecution Of Genocidal Rape In International Criminal Law, Cassie Powell
"You Have No God": An Analysis Of The Prosecution Of Genocidal Rape In International Criminal Law, Cassie Powell
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
American Cities Held Hostage: Public Stadiums And Pro Sports Franchises, David Schein, James Phillips, Caroline Rider
American Cities Held Hostage: Public Stadiums And Pro Sports Franchises, David Schein, James Phillips, Caroline Rider
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.
Capital Sentencing For Children In Virginia In The Wake Of Miller V. Alabama And Montgomery V. Louisiana, Julie Ellen Mcconnell
Capital Sentencing For Children In Virginia In The Wake Of Miller V. Alabama And Montgomery V. Louisiana, Julie Ellen Mcconnell
Law Faculty Publications
Recent United States Supreme Court decisions have declared it unconstitutional to sentence a juvenile to mandatory life in prison without an opportunity for parole. Virginia, a state that abolished parole in 1995, has yet to recognize the federally mandated prohibition against disproportionate punishment imposed on juveniles, particularly in cases where the mandatory minimum sentence is life without parole. This article proposes the General Assembly should amend current laws that reflect the unconstitutionality of these statutes as applied to juveniles.
Letter From The Editor, Alexandra Ellmauer
Letter From The Editor, Alexandra Ellmauer
Richmond Public Interest Law Review
No abstract provided.