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
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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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Recent Landmark Criminal Law Decisions of the Supreme Court, Richard Klein
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- 2012
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- Title
- Recent Landmark Criminal Law Decisions of the Supreme Court
- Subtitle
- The Jurisprudence of the Supreme Court: Fair Trial, Juvenile Justice, the Death Penalty, and the Right to Counsel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Klein
- Publisher
- LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 68
- ISBN13
- 9783848490851
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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.