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Executive Clemency: The Lethal Absence Of Hope, Jonathan Harris, Lothlórien Redmond Jan 2007

Executive Clemency: The Lethal Absence Of Hope, Jonathan Harris, Lothlórien Redmond

American University Criminal Law Brief

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The Immigration Consequences Of Criminal Conduct, Nelson A. Vargas-Padilla Jan 2007

The Immigration Consequences Of Criminal Conduct, Nelson A. Vargas-Padilla

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Book Review: If I Did It By Oj Simpsonif He Did It, Would It Matter?, Kimberly Nguyen Jan 2007

Book Review: If I Did It By Oj Simpsonif He Did It, Would It Matter?, Kimberly Nguyen

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Supreme Court Watch: Recent Decisions And Upcoming Criminalcases For The 2007-2008 Docket, Jedidiah Sorokin-Altmann Jan 2007

Supreme Court Watch: Recent Decisions And Upcoming Criminalcases For The 2007-2008 Docket, Jedidiah Sorokin-Altmann

American University Criminal Law Brief

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The “Exceptionally Troubling” Murder Conviction Of Jose Garcia, Matthew Bosher Jan 2007

The “Exceptionally Troubling” Murder Conviction Of Jose Garcia, Matthew Bosher

American University Criminal Law Brief

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A Discussion Of “The American Prosecutor: Power Discretion Andaccountability”, Vanessa Martin Jan 2007

A Discussion Of “The American Prosecutor: Power Discretion Andaccountability”, Vanessa Martin

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Editorial:State V. Defendant V. Victim: The Potential Problem When Victimsenter An Appearance In Criminal Cases, Kendra Mullin Jan 2007

Editorial:State V. Defendant V. Victim: The Potential Problem When Victimsenter An Appearance In Criminal Cases, Kendra Mullin

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Now Performing In A Courtroom Near You: The Elderlyeyewitness! To Believe Or Not To Believe That Is The Question, John W. Clark Iii, Roger Enriquez Jan 2007

Now Performing In A Courtroom Near You: The Elderlyeyewitness! To Believe Or Not To Believe That Is The Question, John W. Clark Iii, Roger Enriquez

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Unveiling Informant Testimony: Theunconstitutionality Of The Jencks Act, Stephen C. Leckar Jan 2007

Unveiling Informant Testimony: Theunconstitutionality Of The Jencks Act, Stephen C. Leckar

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Legislative Updates Jan 2007

Legislative Updates

The Modern American

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Updates From The International Criminal Courts, Elizabeth J. Rushing, Linda Frautschi, Jaime M. Gher, Anne Heindel, Angela Edman Jan 2007

Updates From The International Criminal Courts, Elizabeth J. Rushing, Linda Frautschi, Jaime M. Gher, Anne Heindel, Angela Edman

Human Rights Brief

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Humanitarian Intervention: The New Missing Link In The Fight To Prevent Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide, Paul Williams Jan 2007

Humanitarian Intervention: The New Missing Link In The Fight To Prevent Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide, Paul Williams

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

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Racial Fairness In The Criminal Justice System: The Role Of The Prosecutor, Angela J. Davis Jan 2007

Racial Fairness In The Criminal Justice System: The Role Of The Prosecutor, Angela J. Davis

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In this article, Davis analyzes discusses efforts to involve prosecutors in the elimination of racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Part II explains how prosecutors unintentionally contribute to disparities through the arbitrary, unsystematic exercise of discretion. Part III argues that the U.S. Supreme Court has failed to provide an effective legal remedy for victims of race-based selective prosecution. Finally, in Part IV, Davis endorses the use of racial impact studies and task forces and discusses a model reform effort spearheaded by the Vera Institute of Justice.

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Remarks On Intervention, Juan E. Mendez Jan 2007

Remarks On Intervention, Juan E. Mendez

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

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Prosecuting Corporations: The Kpmg Case And The Rise And Fallof The Justice Department’S 10-Year War On Corporate Fraud, Joshua G. Berman, Machalagh Proffit-Higgins Jan 2007

Prosecuting Corporations: The Kpmg Case And The Rise And Fallof The Justice Department’S 10-Year War On Corporate Fraud, Joshua G. Berman, Machalagh Proffit-Higgins

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Supreme Court Watch: Recent Decisions And Upcoming Criminalcases For The 2006-2007 Docket, Andrew Myerberg Jan 2007

Supreme Court Watch: Recent Decisions And Upcoming Criminalcases For The 2006-2007 Docket, Andrew Myerberg

American University Criminal Law Brief

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The Legal Profession's Failure To Discipline Unethical Prosecutors, Angela J. Davis Jan 2007

The Legal Profession's Failure To Discipline Unethical Prosecutors, Angela J. Davis

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This article explores the legal profession's failure to hold prosecutors accountable for misconduct and other ethical violations. Part I introduces the piece, providing several examples of prosecutorial power and abuse in the criminal justice system. Part II discusses prosecutorial misconduct and the inadequacy of current legal remedies. Part III argues that the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility have not provided adequate guidance to prosecutors, and that the disciplinary process has not been effective in disciplining prosecutors when they have abused their power and discretion. Part IV contends that the disbarment of Mike Nifong – the prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse …

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Taking The "Banks" Out Of Banks V. Gonzales: Dna Databanks And The Fourth Amendment Prohibition On Unreasonable Searches And Seizures, Heather Bennett Jan 2007

Taking The "Banks" Out Of Banks V. Gonzales: Dna Databanks And The Fourth Amendment Prohibition On Unreasonable Searches And Seizures, Heather Bennett

American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law

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The Jurisdictional Heritage Of The Grand Jury Clause, Roger A. Fairfax Dec 2006

The Jurisdictional Heritage Of The Grand Jury Clause, Roger A. Fairfax

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

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Preaching Terror: Free Speech Or Wartime Incitement?, Robert S. Tanenbaum Feb 2006

Preaching Terror: Free Speech Or Wartime Incitement?, Robert S. Tanenbaum

American University Law Review

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Preaching Terror: Free Speech Or Wartime Incitement?, Robert S. Tanenbaum Feb 2006

Preaching Terror: Free Speech Or Wartime Incitement?, Robert S. Tanenbaum

American University Law Review

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Courts, Cops, Citizens, And Criminals: How Courts Misapply Seibertto Question-First Interrogations And How They Can Fix It, Justin D. Heminger Jan 2006

Courts, Cops, Citizens, And Criminals: How Courts Misapply Seibertto Question-First Interrogations And How They Can Fix It, Justin D. Heminger

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Supreme Court Watch: Upcoming Criminalcases On The 2006-2007 Docket, Criminal Law Brief Jan 2006

Supreme Court Watch: Upcoming Criminalcases On The 2006-2007 Docket, Criminal Law Brief

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Criminalizing Internet Gambling: Should Thefederal Government Keep Bluffing Or Fold?, Wesley Scott Ashton Jan 2006

Criminalizing Internet Gambling: Should Thefederal Government Keep Bluffing Or Fold?, Wesley Scott Ashton

American University Criminal Law Brief

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The Prosecutor’S Role: A Response To Professor Davis, Randall D. Eliason Jan 2006

The Prosecutor’S Role: A Response To Professor Davis, Randall D. Eliason

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Escaping A Life Of Abuse: Children Who Kill Their Batterers Andthe Proper Role Of “Battered Child Syndrome” In Their Defense, Julie Rowe Jan 2006

Escaping A Life Of Abuse: Children Who Kill Their Batterers Andthe Proper Role Of “Battered Child Syndrome” In Their Defense, Julie Rowe

American University Criminal Law Brief

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Conference Highlight - Panel: From Inmate To Legal Advocate , Kemba Smith Jan 2006

Conference Highlight - Panel: From Inmate To Legal Advocate , Kemba Smith

The Modern American

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Conference Highlight-Northstar Award: Spotlight On Angela Davis , Jamin Raskin, Cynthia Jones Jan 2006

Conference Highlight-Northstar Award: Spotlight On Angela Davis , Jamin Raskin, Cynthia Jones

The Modern American

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Narrowing Racial Disparities In Sentencing Through A System Of Mandatory Downward Departures, Douglas Smith Jan 2006

Narrowing Racial Disparities In Sentencing Through A System Of Mandatory Downward Departures, Douglas Smith

The Modern American

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Updates From The International Criminal Courts, Mariam Ahmedani, Meghan Stewart, Brianne Mcgonigle, Lizzie Rushing, Anne Heindel, Leslie Thompson Jan 2006

Updates From The International Criminal Courts, Mariam Ahmedani, Meghan Stewart, Brianne Mcgonigle, Lizzie Rushing, Anne Heindel, Leslie Thompson

Human Rights Brief

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