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Preparation Of The Multistate Bar Examination: One Drafting Committee's Perspective, John W. Reed Jan 1985

Preparation Of The Multistate Bar Examination: One Drafting Committee's Perspective, John W. Reed

Articles

One who wants to know how the Multistate Bar Examination is created should begin by learning how the drafting committees work. My assignment is to describe the work of one of those committees: the Evidence Committee. Though there are differences among the six committees, they mostly are ones of style, and to learn how to operate in the evidence group is to understand the process generally.


Casenotes: New Trials — Juror Misconduct — Evidence — Where Motion For New Trial Is Based On Jury's Exposure To Extraneous Matter During Deliberations, Movant Must Show Probable Prejudice — Jurors' Affidavits Are Incompetent Evidence. Wernsing V. General Motors Corp., 298 Md. 406, 470 A.2d 802 (1984), Laurell Kalvan Jan 1985

Casenotes: New Trials — Juror Misconduct — Evidence — Where Motion For New Trial Is Based On Jury's Exposure To Extraneous Matter During Deliberations, Movant Must Show Probable Prejudice — Jurors' Affidavits Are Incompetent Evidence. Wernsing V. General Motors Corp., 298 Md. 406, 470 A.2d 802 (1984), Laurell Kalvan

University of Baltimore Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Right To Independent Testing: Boon For Defendant--Burden For Prosecution?, Judith K. Jones Jan 1985

The Right To Independent Testing: Boon For Defendant--Burden For Prosecution?, Judith K. Jones

Kentucky Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Historical Truth, Narrative Truth, And Expert Testimony, Marianne Wesson Jan 1985

Historical Truth, Narrative Truth, And Expert Testimony, Marianne Wesson

Publications

No abstract provided.


The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination In A Rescue Situation, William T. Pizzi Jan 1985

The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination In A Rescue Situation, William T. Pizzi

Publications

No abstract provided.


Polygraph And Deception Tests, Paul C. Giannelli Jan 1985

Polygraph And Deception Tests, Paul C. Giannelli

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Firearms And Toolmark Evidence, Paul C. Giannelli Jan 1985

Firearms And Toolmark Evidence, Paul C. Giannelli

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth: Is The Trier Of Fact Entitled To Hear It?, Joseph M. Reisman Jan 1985

The Whole Truth And Nothing But The Truth: Is The Trier Of Fact Entitled To Hear It?, Joseph M. Reisman

University of Richmond Law Review

The fundamental goal of our adversarial system of litigation is to arrive at the truth through a fair presentation of the evidence. However, in a criminal proceeding material evidence is frequently not as available to the defense as it is to the prosecuting attorney. Consequently, rules have been developed which not only aid the defense in obtaining relevant information, but also assist the prosecution in fulfilling its ethical and constitutional obligations, chief among which is to see that justice and due process are upheld.


Spoliation: Civil Liability For Destruction Of Evidence, Andrea H. Rowse Jan 1985

Spoliation: Civil Liability For Destruction Of Evidence, Andrea H. Rowse

University of Richmond Law Review

Intentional destruction of evidence has become a serious legal problem. Recently, the A.H. Robins Company was accused of intentionally destroying incriminating documents relevant to Dalkon Shield litigation. Even documents the court ordered to be preserved were allegedly destroyed by an attorney representing the company. The A.H. Robins Company is not the only corporation accused of intentionally destroying evidence. An attorney representing the Eastman-Kodak Company in an antitrust suit admitted that he destroyed documents relating to the litigation.


Nix V. Williams: The Inevitable Discovery Exception To The Exclusionary Rule, Edward M. Macon Jan 1985

Nix V. Williams: The Inevitable Discovery Exception To The Exclusionary Rule, Edward M. Macon

University of Richmond Law Review

In Nix v. Williams, the Supreme Court created an "inevitable discovery" exception to the exclusionary rule. This exception allows the prosecution to introduce illegally obtained evidence at trial upon a showing that such evidence would inevitably have been obtained, even without the police misconduct. The Supreme Court rejected the imposition of a second prong on the inevitable discovery exception which would have required the government to prove the absence of bad faith. The purpose of the inevitable discovery exception is to prevent the "setting aside [of] convictions that would have been obtained without police misconduct."


Allen V. The United States Of America: The “Substantial” Connection Between Nuclear Fallout And Cancer, Daniel Swartzman, Tom Christoffel Jan 1985

Allen V. The United States Of America: The “Substantial” Connection Between Nuclear Fallout And Cancer, Daniel Swartzman, Tom Christoffel

Touro Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Evidentiary Use Of The Hla Blood Test In Virginia, Linda L. Lemmon, Lynn K. Murphy Jan 1985

The Evidentiary Use Of The Hla Blood Test In Virginia, Linda L. Lemmon, Lynn K. Murphy

University of Richmond Law Review

In 1966 Virginia enacted legislation, now section 20-61.2 of the Code of Virginia, providing for the admission into evidence of the results of blood tests in cases involving questions of paternity. In 1982, a second statute, section 20-61.1 of the Code of Virginia, was amended to permit the use of genetic blood grouping tests, including the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test, as evidence of paternity in child support proceedings. With the enactment of these two statutes, Virginia has joined a growing number of states which recognize the accuracy and reliability of the HLA test in establishing paternity.


The Sounds Of Silence: Can Post-Miranda Silence Be Used To Rebut An Insanity Defense, Michael L. Perlin Jan 1985

The Sounds Of Silence: Can Post-Miranda Silence Be Used To Rebut An Insanity Defense, Michael L. Perlin

Other Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review Of Passion: An Essay On Personality , Richard F. Devlin Frsc Jan 1985

Book Review Of Passion: An Essay On Personality , Richard F. Devlin Frsc

Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press

Passion is a cogently structured, compel Jingly argued and seductively enthralling masterpiece which, in years to come, will undoubtedly stand out as an inspirational source for many who seek social transformation. Unger's style, in this essay at least, is lucid and inviting. Substantively, Passion demonstrates not only the depth of his penetrating intellect but also his command of an array of' disciplines. Unger's polymathy is all the more impressive when we remember that ours is an era in which idiosyncratic specialization is the norm.


The Supreme Court And The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: Has The Burger Court Retreated?, Paul Marcus Jan 1985

The Supreme Court And The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: Has The Burger Court Retreated?, Paul Marcus

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Symposium Acknowledgements, Various Editors Jan 1985

Symposium Acknowledgements, Various Editors

Villanova Law Review (1956 - )

No abstract provided.


Federal Rule Of Evidence 407: New Controversy Besets The Admissibility Of Subsequent Remedial Measures, Wendy Bugher Greenley Jan 1985

Federal Rule Of Evidence 407: New Controversy Besets The Admissibility Of Subsequent Remedial Measures, Wendy Bugher Greenley

Villanova Law Review (1956 - )

No abstract provided.


Authentication And Identification Under Article Ix Of The Texas Rules Of Evidence., Olin Guy Wellborn Iii Jan 1985

Authentication And Identification Under Article Ix Of The Texas Rules Of Evidence., Olin Guy Wellborn Iii

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract Forthcoming.


Breach Of Confidence - The Need For A New Tort - Watts V. Cumberland County Hospital System, Kathryn B. Remick Jan 1985

Breach Of Confidence - The Need For A New Tort - Watts V. Cumberland County Hospital System, Kathryn B. Remick

Campbell Law Review

The right to redress wrongfully disclosed confidences through a separate breach of confidence tort is the topic of this Note. Not all disclosures are actionable wrongs. This Note will deal mainly with extrajudicial disclosures of customarily confidential information and will touch only superficially on testimonial privileges. This Note also will examine the inadequacies of theories advanced by many courts thus far as remedies for wrongful disclosures and the justification for the development of a separate breach of confidence tort in North Carolina.


The Self-Critical Analysis Privilege And Discovery Of Affirmative Action Plans In Title Vii Suits, Michigan Law Review Nov 1984

The Self-Critical Analysis Privilege And Discovery Of Affirmative Action Plans In Title Vii Suits, Michigan Law Review

Michigan Law Review

This Note argues that plaintiffs should have access to affirmative action plans in discovery. Part I describes the "self-critical analysis" or "self-evaluative" privilege that employers have advanced to block discovery of such plans. Part II examines the conflicting interests of society, employers and employees in allowing or denying discovery. Part III evaluates the application of a self-critical analysis privilege in light of these conflicting interests and concludes that the privilege should not be applied to affirmative action plans.


Insurance Co. Of North America V. Pasakarnis, 451 So. 2d 447 (Fla. 1984), David M. Shapiro Oct 1984

Insurance Co. Of North America V. Pasakarnis, 451 So. 2d 447 (Fla. 1984), David M. Shapiro

Florida State University Law Review

Torts/Evidence-SEAT BELT DEFENSE-WHETHER THEY KNOW IT OR NOT, FLORIDA MOTORISTS MUST "BUCKLE UP" OR RISK LOSS OF FULL RECOVERY


The Psychiatric Expert As Due Process Decisionmaker, Robert S. Berger Oct 1984

The Psychiatric Expert As Due Process Decisionmaker, Robert S. Berger

Buffalo Law Review

No abstract provided.


Prosecutor's Duty To Disclose Evidence, Brett A. Kassabian Oct 1984

Prosecutor's Duty To Disclose Evidence, Brett A. Kassabian

North Carolina Central Law Review

No abstract provided.


Witness Intimidation, Michael H. Graham Jul 1984

Witness Intimidation, Michael H. Graham

Florida State University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Recognition, Use Of Force, And The Legal Effect Of United Nations Resolutions Under The Revised Restatement Of The Foreign Relations Law Of The United States, Malvina Halberstam Jul 1984

Recognition, Use Of Force, And The Legal Effect Of United Nations Resolutions Under The Revised Restatement Of The Foreign Relations Law Of The United States, Malvina Halberstam

Articles

No abstract provided.


Balancing Government Efficienty And The Protection Of Individual Liberties: An Analysis Of The Conflit Between Executive Branch "Housekeeping" Regulations And Criminal Defendants' Rights To A Constitutionally Fair Trial, James F. Ponsoldt Jul 1984

Balancing Government Efficienty And The Protection Of Individual Liberties: An Analysis Of The Conflit Between Executive Branch "Housekeeping" Regulations And Criminal Defendants' Rights To A Constitutionally Fair Trial, James F. Ponsoldt

Scholarly Works

This Article addresses the issue of whether an accused person should be entitled to obtain and use at trial relevant government information or the testimony of government employees to prove his innocence, regardless of whether he has revealed in advance to his adversary his intended use of that information or the specific content of that testimony. Part I describes the federal "housekeeping" statute and the Justice Department's housekeeping regulations, which require that subpoenaed government employees not disclose evidence unless the person seeking that evidence has first summarized the requested evidence in advance, explained its intended use, and obtained permission from …


Cross-Racial Identification Errors In Criminal Cases, Sheri Johnson Jun 1984

Cross-Racial Identification Errors In Criminal Cases, Sheri Johnson

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Jurisprudence Or "Juriscience"?, Howard T. Markey May 1984

Jurisprudence Or "Juriscience"?, Howard T. Markey

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Scientific Evidence - An Introduction, Fredric I. Lederer May 1984

Scientific Evidence - An Introduction, Fredric I. Lederer

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Judge Versus Jury: Who Should Decide Questions Of Preliminary Facts Conditioning The Admissibility Of Scientific Evidence?, Edward J. Imwinkelried May 1984

Judge Versus Jury: Who Should Decide Questions Of Preliminary Facts Conditioning The Admissibility Of Scientific Evidence?, Edward J. Imwinkelried

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.