All Articles tagged criminal law
Justice Commentaries
May 11, 2023 EDT This Article argues that the two limiting principles that justify use of force—necessity and reasonableness—should equally apply to justify criminalization
General
February 24, 2021 EDT This article discusses the history of appeal waivers in NY and offers practical tips to promote their proper execution in criminal courts to protect defendants and reduce caseloads.
Justice Commentaries
January 01, 2021 EDT This article explores expungement as a tool in mitigating the harmful impacts of criminalizing substance use disorder.
New York Appeals
October 12, 2018 EDT This article reviews recent New York cases in criminal assault and highlights the differences in outcome among the judicial departments in their treatment of physical injury and serious physical injury.
Justice Commentaries
August 03, 2015 EDT This note turns a critical eye on the availability of the “gay panic” defense in modern American courtrooms.
Justice Commentaries
August 03, 2015 EDT This note turns a critical eye on the availability of the “gay panic” defense in modern American courtrooms.
Justice Commentaries
June 11, 2013 EDT This essay challenges the rhetorical trope of the guilty going free by emphasizing the institutional and political intricacies that comprise the criminal justice system and undergird a determination of "guilt."
General
January 01, 2006 EDT This article considers the states' interpretation of protections for the criminally accused.