Recent Landmark Criminal Law Decisions of the Supreme Court

The Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court: Fair Trial, Juvenile Justice, the Death Penalty, and the Right to Counsel

Autori

• Richard Klein

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Pagine

68pagine

Tempo di lettura

3ore

• Criminalistica
• Diritto
• Letteratura giuridica

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Recent Supreme Court decisions have significantly shaped criminal law and constitutional rights. Key rulings have expanded Congressional authority, clarified defendants' protections, and addressed the complexities of jury selection amid media scrutiny. Notably, the Court's interpretation of the Sixth Amendment in Padilla highlights the severe implications of deportation for non-citizens. Additionally, Graham's ruling on juvenile sentencing raises questions about cruel and unusual punishment, while Comstock explores the scope of the Necessary and Proper Clause, marking a pivotal moment in legal interpretation.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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