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How a Judicial Paradigm Shift Could Prevent Recidivism by Sex Offenders Geoffrey S
Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice Volume 20 | Issue 2 Article 8 3-2014 Ending Recidivism: How a Judicial Paradigm Shift Could Prevent Recidivism by Sex Offenders Geoffrey S. Weed Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/crsj Part of the Civil Rights and Discrimination Commons, Criminal Law Commons, and the Human Rights Law Commons Recommended Citation Geoffrey S. Weed, Ending Recidivism: How a Judicial Paradigm Shift Could Prevent Recidivism by Sex Offenders, 20 Wash. & Lee J. Civ. Rts. & Soc. Just. 457 (2014). Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/crsj/vol20/iss2/8 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice at Washington & Lee University School of Law Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice by an authorized editor of Washington & Lee University School of Law Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Ending Recidivism: How a Judicial Paradigm Shift Could Prevent Recidivism by Sex Offenders Geoffrey S. Weed* Table of Contents I. Introduction ......................................................................... 457 II. Recidivism by Sex Offenders: Defining the Problem ........ 460 III. The Psychology of Sex Offenders: Paraphilias, Recidivism, and Treatment ................................................. 470 IV. Changing the Paradigm ...................................................... -
THE WIRE: Crime, Law and Policy LAW 810-511
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SPRING 2016 SYLLABUS Course: THE WIRE: Crime, Law and Policy LAW 810-511 Instructor: Professor Robert Bogomolny Office: Al 1105 Email: [email protected] Days/Time: Wednesday 10-11:50 a.m. Location: TBA Course Description: This course explores legal and policy issues raised by David Simon's critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire. Among the topics explored will be searches, confessions, police manipulation of crime statistics, race and the criminal justice system, prosecutor's incentives for charging and dismissing cases, honesty and accountability of law enforcement, government power and access in the war on drugs, and the distribution of resources in the criminal justice system. *Before enrolling in this course, please be advised that (1) The Wire contains a considerable amount of violence, adult content, and offensive language, (2) this course will require you to invest a significant amount of time outside of class to watch the entire series; and (3) this class is not blind graded. If any of the aforementioned presents a problem, you should not enroll in this course. Course Materials: The Wire: Crime, Law and Policy ISBN # 9781611641968 The Wire (Seasons 1 through 5)* *We have 2 copies in the law school library to check out and Langsdale has another one. You can also view it on HBOGO at http://www.hbogo.com/#search&browseMode=browseGrid?searchTerm=the%20wire/ Episodes are at http://www.hbogo.com/#series/browse&assetID=GORO1D596?assetType=SERIES?browseMod e=browseGrid?browseID=category.INDB464/ It’s free with an HBO subscription or $15 a month 1 It’s also available to subscribers of Amazon Prime. -
N.2 Definition of Conviction April 2019
Immigrant Legal Resource Center, www.ilrc.org § N.2 Definition of Conviction April 2019 § N.2 Definition of Conviction Table of Contents I. Definition of Conviction; Limited Effect of Rehabilitative Relief II. When Rehabilitative Relief Works: DACA and Lujan-Armendariz III. Not a Conviction: Pretrial Diversion under Cal Pen C § 1000 (2018) IV. Former California DEJ and Pen C § 1203.43 V. Not a Conviction: Juvenile Delinquency DisPositions VI. Not a Conviction: California Infractions? VII. Not a Conviction: Direct APPeal of Right? VIII. Not a Conviction: Vacation of Judgment for Cause IX. Convictions: Court Martial; Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity How to Avoid or Eliminate a “Conviction” for Immigration PurPoses Most (although not all) immigration consequences relating to crimes require a conviction, as defined by federal immigration law, not state law. If your noncitizen client does not have a conviction for immigration purposes, their immigration case might be saved. This section discusses which dispositions in California criminal courts amount to a conviction for immigration purposes, and how to avoid or eliminate a conviction. Warning: Immigration Consequences Even Without a Conviction. Some immigration penalties are triggered by evidence of conduct or findings, even absent a conviction. A noncitizen might be found inadmissible if immigration authorities have evidence that the person engaged in prostitution1 or ever participated in drug trafficking or money laundering.2 The person might be inadmissible or deportable if they are or were a drug addict or abuser.3 Even a civil finding that a noncitizen violated a domestic violence stay-away order, in any way, makes the person deportable.4 In those situations, avoiding a conviction is a good step, but will not necessarily protect the person. -
Flash Reports on Labour Law January 2017 Summary and Country Reports
Flash Report 01/2017 Flash Reports on Labour Law January 2017 Summary and country reports EUROPEAN COMMISSION Directorate DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Unit B.2 – Working Conditions Flash Report 01/2017 Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions about the European Union. Freephone number (*): 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11 (*) The information given is free, as are most calls (though some operators, phone boxes or hotels may charge you). LEGAL NOTICE This document has been prepared for the European Commission however it reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. More information on the European Union is available on the Internet (http://www.europa.eu). Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2017 ISBN ABC 12345678 DOI 987654321 © European Union, 2017 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Flash Report 01/2017 Country Labour Law Experts Austria Martin Risak Daniela Kroemer Belgium Wilfried Rauws Bulgaria Krassimira Sredkova Croatia Ivana Grgurev Cyprus Nicos Trimikliniotis Czech Republic Nataša Randlová Denmark Natalie Videbaek Munkholm Estonia Gaabriel Tavits Finland Matleena Engblom France Francis Kessler Germany Bernd Waas Greece Costas Papadimitriou Hungary Gyorgy Kiss Ireland Anthony Kerr Italy Edoardo Ales Latvia Kristine Dupate Lithuania Tomas Davulis Luxemburg Jean-Luc Putz Malta Lorna Mifsud Cachia Netherlands Barend Barentsen Poland Leszek Mitrus Portugal José João Abrantes Rita Canas da Silva Romania Raluca Dimitriu Slovakia Robert Schronk Slovenia Polonca Končar Spain Joaquín García-Murcia Iván Antonio Rodríguez Cardo Sweden Andreas Inghammar United Kingdom Catherine Barnard Iceland Inga Björg Hjaltadóttir Liechtenstein Wolfgang Portmann Norway Helga Aune Lill Egeland Flash Report 01/2017 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................. -
Articles on Crimes Against Humanity
Draft articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity 2019 Adopted by the International Law Commission at its seventy-first session, in 2019, and submitted to the General Assembly as a part of the Commission’s report covering the work of that session (A/74/10). The report will appear in Yearbook of the International Law Commission, 2019, vol. II, Part Two. Copyright © United Nations 2019 Prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity … Mindful that throughout history millions of children, women and men have been victims of crimes that deeply shock the conscience of humanity, Recognizing that crimes against humanity threaten the peace, security and well- being of the world, Recalling the principles of international law embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, Recalling also that the prohibition of crimes against humanity is a peremptory norm of general international law (jus cogens), Affirming that crimes against humanity, which are among the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole, must be prevented in conformity with international law, Determined to put an end to impunity for the perpetrators of these crimes and thus to contribute to the prevention of such crimes, Considering the definition of crimes against humanity set forth in article 7 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Recalling that it is the duty of every State to exercise its criminal jurisdiction with respect to crimes against humanity, Considering the rights of victims, witnesses and others in relation to crimes against humanity, as well as the right of alleged offenders to fair treatment, Considering also that, because crimes against humanity must not go unpunished, the effective prosecution of such crimes must be ensured by taking measures at the national level and by enhancing international cooperation, including with respect to extradition and mutual legal assistance, … Article 1 Scope The present draft articles apply to the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. -
Presiding Judge in Superior Court District and Limited Jurisdiction Court District
GR 29 PRESIDING JUDGE IN SUPERIOR COURT DISTRICT AND LIMITED JURISDICTION COURT DISTRICT (a) Election, Term, Vacancies, Removal and Selection Criteria--Multiple Judge Courts. (1) Election . Each superior court district and each limited jurisdiction court district (including municipalities operating municipal courts) having more than one judge shall establish a procedure, by local court rule, for election, by the judges of the district, of a Presiding Judge, who shall supervise the judicial business of the district. In the same manner, the judges shall elect an Assistant Presiding Judge of the district who shall serve as Acting Presiding Judge during the absence or upon the request of the Presiding Judge and who shall perform such further duties as the Presiding Judge, the Executive Committee, if any, or the majority of the judges shall direct. If the judges of a district fail or refuse to elect a Presiding Judge, the Supreme Court shall appoint the Presiding Judge and Assistant Presiding Judge. (2) Term . The Presiding Judge shall be elected for a term of not less than two years, subject to reelection. The term of the Presiding Judge shall commence on January 1 of the year in which the Presiding Judge’s term begins. (3) Vacancies . Interim vacancies of the office of Presiding Judge or Acting Presiding Judge shall be filled as provided in the local court rule in (a)(1). (4) Removal . The Presiding Judge may be removed by a majority vote of the judges of the district unless otherwise provided by local court rule. (5) Selection Criteria . Selection of a Presiding Judge should be based on the judge’s 1) management and administrative ability, 2) interest in serving in the position, 3) experience and familiarity with a variety of trial court assignments, and 4) ability to motivate and educate other judicial officers and court personnel. -
Consequences of Failing to Admit Guilt at Parole Hearings Daniel S
MEDWED_TRANSMITTED.DOC2 2/26/2008 1:51 PM The Innocent Prisoner’s Dilemma: Consequences of Failing to Admit Guilt at Parole Hearings Daniel S. Medwed∗ INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 493 I. THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PAROLE ................................................ 497 A. HISTORICAL ORIGINS AND PURPOSES OF PAROLE ................................ 497 B. PAROLE RELEASE DECISION-MAKING: CONTEMPORARY STANDARDS AND POLICIES .................................................................................... 504 II. THE EFFECT OF PAROLE RELEASE DECISION-MAKING NORMS ON THE INNOCENT ............................................................................................... 513 A. PAROLE: AN INNOCENCE OPTION OF LAST RESORT ............................. 518 B. PRESSURE ON INNOCENT INMATES TO “ADMIT” GUILT ........................ 523 III. ADMISSIONS OF GUILT AND THE PAROLE RELEASE DECISION RECONSIDERED ....................................................................................... 529 A. THE DANGER OF ASSUMING THE LITIGATION PROCESS ACCURATELY FILTERS THE GUILTY FROM THE INNOCENT ......................................... 530 B. POTHOLES ON THE PATH TO REDEMPTION THROUGH THE PAROLE PROCESS ........................................................................................... 532 IV. SUGGESTIONS FOR REFORM .................................................................... 541 A. LIMITATIONS ON THE SUBSEQUENT USE OF STATEMENTS FROM PAROLE HEARINGS ........................................................................... -
Compensation Chart by State
Updated 5/21/18 NQ COMPENSATION STATUTES: A NATIONAL OVERVIEW STATE STATUTE WHEN ELIGIBILITY STANDARD WHO TIME LIMITS MAXIMUM AWARDS OTHER FUTURE CONTRIBUTORY PASSED OF PROOF DECIDES FOR FILING AWARDS CIVIL PROVISIONS LITIGATION AL Ala.Code 1975 § 29-2- 2001 Conviction vacated Not specified State Division of 2 years after Minimum of $50,000 for Not specified Not specified A new felony 150, et seq. or reversed and the Risk Management exoneration or each year of incarceration, conviction will end a charges dismissed and the dismissal Committee on claimant’s right to on grounds Committee on Compensation for compensation consistent with Compensation Wrongful Incarceration can innocence for Wrongful recommend discretionary Incarceration amount in addition to base, but legislature must appropriate any funds CA Cal Penal Code §§ Amended 2000; Pardon for Not specified California Victim 2 years after $140 per day of The Department Not specified Requires the board to 4900 to 4906; § 2006; 2009; innocence or being Compensation judgment of incarceration of Corrections deny a claim if the 2013; 2015; “innocent”; and Government acquittal or and Rehabilitation board finds by a 2017 declaration of Claims Board discharge given, shall assist a preponderance of the factual innocence makes a or after pardon person who is evidence that a claimant recommendation granted, after exonerated as to a pled guilty with the to the legislature release from conviction for specific intent to imprisonment, which he or she is protect another from from release serving a state prosecution for the from custody prison sentence at underlying conviction the time of for which the claimant exoneration with is seeking transitional compensation. -
Restorative Versus Retributive Justice Kathleen Daly Reviews the Discourse That Has Framed Restorative Justice As the Antidote to Punishment
Restorative versus Retributive Justice Kathleen Daly reviews the discourse that has framed restorative justice as the antidote to punishment. n 'Restorative justice: the real story' (Punishment and Advocates seem to assume that an ideal justice system should Society 2002), Kathleen Daly draws on her experience of be of one type only, that it should be pure and not contaminated / restorative justice conferencing and an extensive survey of by or mixed with others. [Even when calling for the need to academic literature to refute four myths that she says have "blend restorative, reparative, and transformative justice... with grown up around restorative justice. These are that: (1) the prosecution of paradigmatic violations of human rights", restorative justice is the opposite of retributive justice; (2) Drambl (2000:296) is unable to avoid using the term 'retributive' restorative justice uses indigenous justice practices and was to refer to responses that should be reserved for the few.] the dominant form ofpre-modern justice; (3) restorative justice Before demonstrating the problems with this position, I give a is a 'care' (or feminine) response to crime in comparison to a sympathetic reading of what I think advocates are trying to say. justice' (or masculine) response; and (4) restorative justice Mead's (1917-18) 'The Psychology of Punitive Justice' can be expected to produce major changes in people. She says contrasts two methods of responding to crime. One he termed that "simple oppositional dualisms are inadequate in depicting"the attitude of hostility toward the lawbreaker" (p. 227), which criminal justice, even in an ideal justice system", and argues "brings with it the attitudes of retribution, repression, and for a 'real story' which would serve the political future of exclusion" (pp. -
A Federal Criminal Case Timeline
A Federal Criminal Case Timeline The following timeline is a very broad overview of the progress of a federal felony case. Many variables can change the speed or course of the case, including settlement negotiations and changes in law. This timeline, however, will hold true in the majority of federal felony cases in the Eastern District of Virginia. Initial appearance: Felony defendants are usually brought to federal court in the custody of federal agents. Usually, the charges against the defendant are in a criminal complaint. The criminal complaint is accompanied by an affidavit that summarizes the evidence against the defendant. At the defendant's first appearance, a defendant appears before a federal magistrate judge. This magistrate judge will preside over the first two or three appearances, but the case will ultimately be referred to a federal district court judge (more on district judges below). The prosecutor appearing for the government is called an "Assistant United States Attorney," or "AUSA." There are no District Attorney's or "DAs" in federal court. The public defender is often called the Assistant Federal Public Defender, or an "AFPD." When a defendant first appears before a magistrate judge, he or she is informed of certain constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent. The defendant is then asked if her or she can afford counsel. If a defendant cannot afford to hire counsel, he or she is instructed to fill out a financial affidavit. This affidavit is then submitted to the magistrate judge, and, if the defendant qualifies, a public defender or CJA panel counsel is appointed. -
Federal Sentencing: the Basics
Federal Sentencing: The Basics UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION United States Sentencing Commission www.ussc.govOne Columbus Circle, N.E. Washington, DC 20002 _____________________________________________________________________________ Jointly prepared in August 2015 by the Office of General Counsel and the Office of Education and Sentencing Practice Disclaimer : This document provided by the Commission’s staff is offered to assist in understanding and applying the sentencing guidelines and related federal statutes and rules of procedure. The information in this document does not necessarily represent the official position of the Commission, and it should not be considered definitive or comprehensive. The information in this document is not binding upon the Commission, courts, or the parties in any case. Federal Sentencing: The Basics TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 I. The Evolution of Federal Sentencing Since the 1980s ........................................................................................ 1 II. Overview of the Federal Sentencing Process .............................................................................................................. 5 A. Guilty Pleas and Plea Bargains .....................................................................................................................................5 B. Presentence Interview -
Episode Fourteen: Legal Process Hello, and Welcome to the Death
Episode Fourteen: Legal Process Hello, and welcome to the Death Penalty Information Center’s podcast exploring issues related to capital punishment. In this edition, we will discuss the legal process in death penalty trials and appeals. How is a death penalty trial different from other trials? There are several differences between death penalty trials and traditional criminal proceedings. In most criminal cases, there is a single trial in which the jury determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. If the jury returns a verdict of guilty, the judge then determines the sentence. However, death penalty cases are divided into two separate trials. In the first trial, juries weigh the evidence of the crime to determine guilt or innocence. If the jury decides that the defendant is guilty, there is a second trial to determine the sentence. At the sentencing phase of the trial, jurors usually have only two options: life in prison without the possibility of parole, or a death sentence. During this sentencing trial, juries are asked to weigh aggravating factors presented by the prosecution against mitigating factors presented by the defense. How is a jury chosen for a death penalty trial? Like all criminal cases, the jury in a death penalty trial is chosen from a pool of potential jurors through a process called voir dire. The legal counsel for both the prosecution and defense have an opportunity to submit questions to determine any possible bias in the case. However, because the jury determines the sentence in capital trials, those juries must also be “death qualified,” that is, able to impose the death penalty in at least some cases.