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The Public Interest And The Unconstitutionality Of Private Prosecutors, John Bessler Jan 1994

The Public Interest And The Unconstitutionality Of Private Prosecutors, John Bessler

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This article discusses the history of private and public prosecution in the United States, including standards governing prosecutorial ethics. It argues that the use of private prosecutors is unethical and violative of defendants' constitutional rights. In particular, the article asserts that the use of such prosecutors violates due process principles and creates, at the very least, an unacceptable appearance of impropriety. The article contends that the public's interest in not having its members erroneously charged or convicted in the criminal process outweighs an interested party's right to retain a private prosecutor as set forth in some state laws. In addition …


On A New Theory Of Justice, William Ewald Jan 1994

On A New Theory Of Justice, William Ewald

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Book Review Of Gregory M. Matoesian, Reproducing Rape, Dorothy E. Roberts Jan 1994

Book Review Of Gregory M. Matoesian, Reproducing Rape, Dorothy E. Roberts

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Why Pro Bono In Law Schools, Howard Lesnick Jan 1994

Why Pro Bono In Law Schools, Howard Lesnick

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