Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Law Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 4 of 4

Full-Text Articles in Law

Tough Love In The District: Management Reform Under The District Of Columbia Financial Responsibility And Management Assistance Act , Stephen R. Cook Feb 1998

Tough Love In The District: Management Reform Under The District Of Columbia Financial Responsibility And Management Assistance Act , Stephen R. Cook

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Administrative Law In The 21st Century, Andrew Popper Jan 1998

Administrative Law In The 21st Century, Andrew Popper

Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals

No abstract provided.


The Aba Section Of Administrative Law And Regulatory Practice - From Objector To Protector Of The Apa, Jeffrey Lubbers Jan 1998

The Aba Section Of Administrative Law And Regulatory Practice - From Objector To Protector Of The Apa, Jeffrey Lubbers

Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals

No abstract provided.


Prosecution And Race: The Power And Privilege Of Discretion, Angela J. Davis Jan 1998

Prosecution And Race: The Power And Privilege Of Discretion, Angela J. Davis

Articles in Law Reviews & Other Academic Journals

This article examines prosecutorial discretion and argues it is a major cause of racial inequality in the criminal justice system. It asserts that prosecutorial discretion may instead be used to construct effective solutions to racial injustice. The article maintains that since prosecutors have more power than any other criminal justice officials, with practically no corresponding accountability to the public they serve, they have the responsibility to use their discretion to help eradicate the discriminatory treatment of African Americans in the criminal justice system.

Part I of the Article explains the importance and impact of the prosecution function. Part II discusses …