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THE VOLOKH CONSPIRACY
in Legal Field Criminal Law
The Problems With Just Getting Guns Out of People's Hands as a Solution to Gun Violence

A new report from the Marshall Project has examined police data and interviewed arrestees in Chicago, highlighting that the enforcement of gun laws overwhelmingly focuses on possession crimes rather than "use", often misleadingly labelled with names that imply violence, leading to harassment of citizens; the majority of those arrested for "unlawful possession" were Black men and disproportionately affected those living in violent neighborhoods, who are most likely to want a gun for self-defense, with convictions leading to a year or more in prison and arrest alone often damaging the life of someone who has harmed no one by incurring legal fees, job loss, and damaging criminal records.

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THE CRIME REPORT
in Legal Field Criminal Law
Vigilante Killers Are Not Heroes

A man in Minnesota has been charged with second-degree murder after he bludgeoned a 77-year-old man to death with a shovel and a rack of moose horns, claiming that he believed the victim was a sex offender who had previously stalked his daughter and her daycare peers; bizarrely, the killer's sister has since posted messages online thanking the public for their support and sponsoring a fundraising page, which has seen some donors call him a "hero."

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ABOVE THE LAW
in Legal Field Criminal Law
All-Knowing Oracle Rudy Giuliani Says Trump’s Indictment Could End ‘Civilization’

Rudy Giuliani warned that a republic falls when the prosecution system is turned into a political device, in reference to former President Trump's imminent indictment over the alleged hush-money payout to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

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THE VOLOKH CONSPIRACY
in Health Law
CDC Inflated Data About Teen Girls and Sexual Assault

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) inflated data about sexual assault among teenage girls by rounding up the numbers in its report, raising concerns the use of inaccurate figures could undermine its wider message concerning teenage mental health.

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ABOVE THE LAW
in Legal Field = Employment Law
Morning Docket: 03.16.23

The article discusses various news items related to the legal industry, including the use of confidential arbitration to deal with employee issues, Wisconsin's troubles with homegrown terrorism, a primer on the ministerial exception, New Mexico's stand on trans rights, and advice for law clerks.

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THE VOLOKH CONSPIRACY
in Legal Field Criminal Law
Bill Bratton: Fighting Crime Without Shredding Civil Liberties

William Bratton, the former police commissioner of New York City and former chief of police in Los Angeles, talks with Reason about controversial policing policies, recent increases in crime, and how qualified immunity, bad training, and weak leadership lead to police brutality and ends up discussing his insistence that legalizing marijuana was a mistake.

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THE CRIME REPORT
in Juvenile Law
Connecticut Bill Could Ban Police From Lying To Minors

Connecticut lawmakers are discussing Senate Bill 1071, which would prohibit police officers in the state from knowingly lying to minors during interrogations, while the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association expressed support but requested alterations to provide an allowance for using physical force in situations requiring it.

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THE VOLOKH CONSPIRACY
in Firearms Law
The Drug Exception to the Second Amendment

The killing of Philando Castile highlights inconsistencies within right-leaning critics of gun control and left-leaning critics of drug laws.

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THE CRIME REPORT
in Womens Rights Law
Law Enforcement Turn to Social Media Data To Prosecute Woman Seeking Abortion

Social media companies, including Meta, are providing chat logs with evidence in court cases to law enforcement in states that have criminalized abortion, and online pharmacies selling abortion medication are sharing user data with Google and other third-party sites which can be recovered by law enforcement.

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ABOVE THE LAW
in Legal Profession Criminal Law
Merrick Garland Gets Yelled At By Ted Cruz, Defends The Justice Department Anyway

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice's mandate to uphold the rule of law, denying Sen. Ted Cruz's claims that the FBI was being impartial in investigations.

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Was ist Legal Field Criminal Law?

Legal Field: Criminal LawCriminal law is a legal field that deals with the prosecution and defense of individuals who have been accused of committing crimes. These crimes can range from minor offenses, such as traffic violations, to serious offenses, such as murder or drug trafficking.Prosecution in criminal law is handled by the government or state, and the accused is typically represented by a defense attorney. The burden of proof in criminal cases lies with the prosecution, who must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.Criminal law covers a wide range of topics, including the elements of a crime, criminal procedure, punishment, and rehabilitation. Individuals accused of committing crimes have certain rights under the law, including the right to a fair trial, the right to remain silent, and the right to an attorney.

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