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Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Criminal Law And Procedure, William J. Dinkin, Cullen D. Seltzer
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Criminal Law And Procedure, William J. Dinkin, Cullen D. Seltzer
University of Richmond Law Review
Because a large amount of the docket for the Court of Appeals of Virginia is comprised of criminal cases, and since the General Assembly regularly turns its attention to the questions of crime and punishment, in almost any year there are a great number of substantial developments in the criminal law. This past year was no exception. This article surveys developments in criminal law and procedure in Virginia from July 2000 to July 2001. Although this article is intended to survey significant developments over the past year, the reader is cautioned to bear in mind several important caveats.
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Criminal Law, Carolyn V. Grady, Jennifer M. Newman
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Criminal Law, Carolyn V. Grady, Jennifer M. Newman
University of Richmond Law Review
This article summarizes most published criminal law decisions of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Virginia Court ofAppeals sitting en banc, issued between July 1, 1998 and July 1, 1999. This article also includes selected published panel opinions oftheVirginia Court of Appeals and a summary of the most significant criminal law enactments from the 1999 session of the Virginia General Assembly.
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Legal Issues Involving Children, Robert E. Shepherd Jr.
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Legal Issues Involving Children, Robert E. Shepherd Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
The Virginia General Assembly once again acted in a very restrained fashion in addressing juvenile justice issues in the lengthening wake after the extensive statutory changes in 1994 and 1996. The newly enacted juvenile competency statute is an important innovation contained in the new article 18 oftitle 16.1 of the Virginia Code, and a study by the Virginia Bar Association on the applicability of the insanity defense in juvenile delinquency proceedings will further address the implications of mental health problems for children in trouble. One major issue in the delinquency area that arose during the past year involved the necessity …
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Criminal Law And Procedure, Betty Layne Desportes, Steven D. Benjamin
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Criminal Law And Procedure, Betty Layne Desportes, Steven D. Benjamin
University of Richmond Law Review
This article discusses holdings and trends in the published cases of the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia from August 1996 to July 1997. Although the form of this article generally follows the same form used by prior authors, several subject headings have been renamed to reflect the current focus of the courts. For example, during this period the court of appeals grappled with the "community caretaker" doctrine, bifurcated sentencing proceedings in felony cases, jury selection, and various hearsay exceptions. The supreme court addressed an indigent defendant's right to expert assistance, administrative license suspensions, and speedy …
The Newsman's Confidential Source Privilege In Virginia, Phillip Randolph Roach Jr.
The Newsman's Confidential Source Privilege In Virginia, Phillip Randolph Roach Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
The two hundredth anniversary celebration of the United States Constitution in 1987 provided an excellent opportunity to reflect upon how we now interpret the political doctrines that influenced the founding fathers in forming our government. At the time of the American Revolution, the basic tenets and freedoms that were written into the Declaration of Independence, and later incorporated into the Bill of Rights through the efforts of James Madison and George Mason of Virginia were considered essential human rights.
Admissibility Of "Day In The Life" Films In Virginia, Mahlon G. Funk Jr., Harry J. Hicks Iii
Admissibility Of "Day In The Life" Films In Virginia, Mahlon G. Funk Jr., Harry J. Hicks Iii
University of Richmond Law Review
In recent years, audiovisual technology has taken an increasingly prominent position in courtroom procedures. Defense attorneys have traditionally introduced motion pictures of allegedly injured plaintiffs caught in some intense physical activity. More recently, courts have allowed the use of audiovisual depositions, which afford scrutiny of the characteristics and mannerisms of deposed witnesses. In the midst of this evidentiary trend, plaintiffs' counsel now frequently seek admission of "day in the life" films. Such films purport to depict for the jury in graphic detail the effects that a severe personal injury can have on the plaintiff's life. Admission of these films is …
Criminal Procedure And Criminal Law: Virginia Supreme Court Decisions During The 70'S, Michael J. Barbour, Thomas E. Carr, Sarah H. Finley, Jeannie L. Pilant
Criminal Procedure And Criminal Law: Virginia Supreme Court Decisions During The 70'S, Michael J. Barbour, Thomas E. Carr, Sarah H. Finley, Jeannie L. Pilant
University of Richmond Law Review
The purpose of this note is to examine the decisions of the Virginia Supreme Court during the period between 1970-1980 in the area of criminal procedure and substantive criminal law. Legislative changes will not be dealt with in depth except as they have affected these decisions. Because of space constraints, a complete review of all areas is impossible; therefore, review has been limited to those issues most likely to be of interest to the practicing attorney. The discussion will also attempt to establish the position of the Virginia Supreme Court on these matters in relation to the United States Supreme …
Constitutional Law- Freedom Of The Press- Virginia Recognizes A Newsman's Qualified First Amendment Privilege Of Confidentiality Of Information And Identity Of Source
University of Richmond Law Review
The first amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees our basic freedoms of speech and press. In recent years newsmen have been subpoenaed with increasing frequency to testify before grand juries, legislative committees, administrative hearings and in criminal and civil cases. When subpoenaed they have argued that the first amendment is a shield which protects them from compelled disclosure of confidential information and identity of source
Tort Law- Pennsylvania Abrogates Governmental Immunity, But Refuses To Abolish Sovereign Immunity
Tort Law- Pennsylvania Abrogates Governmental Immunity, But Refuses To Abolish Sovereign Immunity
University of Richmond Law Review
The fear of judicial legislation' frequently has restrained courts from abrogating the doctrines of sovereign and governmental immunities. While often denounced as "anachronism[s] without rational basis," and as "obsolete vestige[s] of the distant past," the doctrines of governmental and sovereign immunity still remain sacrosanct in a number of jurisdictions. Slightly less than half the jurisdictions have judicially abolished these doctrines. One of the more recurring reasons for the slow demise of these doctrines is the repeated deference of courts to the legislature in this area, either because the immunity is supposedly constitutionally mandated' or because the immunity is so entrenched …