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Waiver Of The Right To Appeal, Robert K. Calhoun
Waiver Of The Right To Appeal, Robert K. Calhoun
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This Article explores the legal and constitutional issues raised by appeal waivers. Section I analyzes the current state of the case law. Section II explores the due process challenge to appeal waivers, and concludes that such a challenge would be difficult to sustain given the current state of due process law. It, nonetheless, goes on to suggest that a key premise of due process theory as it relates to plea bargaining- the presumed equality of bargaining power between the prosecution and the defense-may be ripe for challenge. Section ill discusses the public policy arguments for and against appeal waivers, and …
Recent Developments In Federal Appellate Practice And Procedure, Karen M. Grundy
Recent Developments In Federal Appellate Practice And Procedure, Karen M. Grundy
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This article summarizes significant developments in federal appellate practice and procedure in three areas: (1) amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, (2) case law from the United States Supreme Court and the circuit courts of appeals, and (3) articles worth reading.