Criminal Justice Magazine, Spring 2002
Criminal Justice Section
Criminal Justice Magazine, Spring 2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FEATURES
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Spring 2002 Volume 17, Number 1
FEATURES
Child Protection Laws and Criminal Convictions
By Mark Hardin
Laws to protect children make it harder for those with a criminal conviction to maintain custody. Understanding the implications of these collateral consequences is essential to both prosecutors and defense counsel.
Ramifications for Spouse and PartnersPrisoner Reentry: Issues for Practice and Policy
By Jeremy Travis, Laurie O. Robinson, and Amy L. Solomon
Prisoners returning "home" is nothing new, but in today's society there are more individuals than ever coming back to communities that may be ill-prepared for them. The authors discuss what is currently available to make the transition successful.
Reentry CourtsThe Biology of Violence:
Serotonin, Alcoholism, and Hypoglycemia
By Paul Rossby
Science and the law meet in this article about new data that suggests some offenders may be unable to control violent tendencies due to inherent chemical deficiencies within their brains. The article looks at several studies and one legal case that address the connection between violence and low levels of serotonin, type-2 alcoholism, and low blood sugar.ABA Creates Task Force on Gatekeeper Regulation and the Profession
Rules Committee Reacts to Patriot Act, Hearsay Evidence
DEPARTMENTSScientificEvidence
Fingerprints challenged!Trial Tactics
Permissible, impermissible corroboration of witnessesEthics
The Supreme Court and defense counsel conflictsJuvenile Justice
Juvenile court motions practice
Pre-Trial Motion WorksheetFederal Sentencing
Federal criminal appeal primerIndigent Defense
New frontiers in public defenseSection News
Criminal justice ethics conferenceChair's Report to Members
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