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Full-Text Articles in Law and Economics
The Current State Of Abortion Law In Virginia Leaves Victims Of Domestic And Sexual Violence Vulnerable To Abuse: Why Virginia Should Codify The Right To Abortion In The State Constitution†, Courtenay Schwartz
University of Richmond Law Review
All people must have access to safe and legal reproductive health care—especially victims of sexual and domestic violence who can and do become pregnant because of the violence they experience. This year, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In doing so, the Supreme Court held that the Constitution does not protect the right to an abortion. Though abortion access is currently protected in Virginia, this could change with each new General Assembly session. To guard against the danger that this poses to …
Innocent Suffering: The Unavailability Of Post-Conviction Relief In Virginia Courts, Kaitlyn Potter
Innocent Suffering: The Unavailability Of Post-Conviction Relief In Virginia Courts, Kaitlyn Potter
University of Richmond Law Review
This comment examines actual innocence in Virginia: the progress it has made, the problems it still faces, and the possibilities for reform. Part I addresses past reform to the system, spurred by the shocking tales of Thomas Haynesworth and others. Part II identifies three of the most prevalent systemic challenges marring Virginia's justice system: (1) flawed scientific evidence; (2) the premature destruction of evidence; and (3) false confessions and guilty pleas. Part III suggests ways in which Virginia can, and should, address these challenges to ensure that the justice system is actually serving justice.
The Role Of Race, Poverty, Intellectual Disability, And Mental Illness In The Decline Of The Death Penalty, Stephen B. Bright
The Role Of Race, Poverty, Intellectual Disability, And Mental Illness In The Decline Of The Death Penalty, Stephen B. Bright
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Poverty Defense, Michele Estrin Gilman
The Poverty Defense, Michele Estrin Gilman
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Process Is The Problem: Lessons Learned From United States Drug Sentencing Reform, Erik S. Siebert
The Process Is The Problem: Lessons Learned From United States Drug Sentencing Reform, Erik S. Siebert
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Has A New Day Dawned For Indigent Defense In Virginia?, Robert E. Shepherd Jr.
Has A New Day Dawned For Indigent Defense In Virginia?, Robert E. Shepherd Jr.
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Efforts To Improve The Illinois Capital Punishment System: Worth The Cost?, Thomas P. Sullivan
Efforts To Improve The Illinois Capital Punishment System: Worth The Cost?, Thomas P. Sullivan
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.