The hobgoblin of little minds? Our foolish law of inconsistent verdicts

Article Abstract:

Jury error manifested in inconsistent verdicts should be corrected by reversals of such verdicts where defendants' rights may have been infringed by juries with pro-government biases or other illegitimate biases. The US Supreme Court has not recognized the possibility and necessity of this middle ground with its solution of not disturbing inconsistent verdicts. Our system ensuring secrecy of jury deliberations should be supplemented by our support of justice.

Verdicts, Judicial error

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Criminal procedure - Ninth Circuit provides inadequate due process protections for accused sex offenders

Article Abstract:

The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in Neal v. Shimoda incorrectly held that a condition of parole of accused sex offenders may be attendance in rehabilitative treatment programs where adherence to procedural protections exists. Due process requires hearings contesting sex offender status where the burden of proof is on the state and counsel is provided. Such procedural safeguards are necessary to the accuracy of such stigmitizing criminal classifications.

Sex offenders, Case Note

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Brady v Maryland and the search for truth in criminal trials

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The Supreme Court's decision of Brady v Maryland established a valid precedent on evidence disclosure that states should follow in criminal trials. The Court held that prosecutors must share material evidence which will help an accused, or else the Constitution's Due Process Clause has been violated. States are trying to follow this principle, but some state courts still have room for improvement.

Evidence (Law)

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