Civil settlement during rape prosecutions

Article Abstract:

An analysis of how pretrial civil settlements of rape cases, which involve the dropping of criminal charges, weakens rape law enforcement is presented. A possible remedy for this, by interpreting witness tampering laws to prohibit the use of such settlements to influence rape victims to drop charges, is also explored.

Evaluation, Compromise and settlement, Settlements (Law), Rape

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Making the criminal pay in cash: the ex post facto implications of the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1998

Article Abstract:

The author discusses arguments over the retroactive application of the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1998, which authorizes federal courts to issue restitution orders while sentencing a criminal defendant. Topics include the Supreme Court's guidelines on ex post facto jurisprudence.

Standards, Federal courts, Powers and duties, Victims of crimes, Crime victims, Restitution, Ex post facto laws

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Civil banishment of gang members: circumventing criminal due process requirements?

Article Abstract:

The author analyzes the due process implications of a Cicero, Illinois ordinance that allows gang members found to be engaging in gang-related activity to be ordered to leave town and face severe fines if they returned.

Analysis, Interpretation and construction, Gang members, Due process of law, Gangs, Ordinances, Municipal, Municipal ordinances, Cicero, Illinois

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