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Sentencing Law and Policy
NBA player Javaris Crittenton quickly charged and sentenced for role in Wizards “gun fun”
Main January 25, 2010NBA player Javaris Crittenton quickly charged and sentenced for role in Wizards "gun fun"This press release provides the details concerning the swift (and sound?) form of justice…
The Right Coast
Yet another tragedy caused by the lack of gun control Tom Smith
When will we learn.
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Second Amendment Symposium at Santa Clara Law School
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"Bearing Arms: Policy, Policing, and Incorporation After Heller" is the title of a Symposium sponsored by Santa Clara Law Review, to be held at the law school January 22. Registration…
Sentencing Law and Policy
New lows for murders and the crime rate in New York City
Main December 28, 2009New lows for murders and the crime rate in New York City Police and prosecutors and lots of others must be doing something right when it comes…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Seventh Circuit Rules on Gun Case
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The Seventh Circuit, which spawned McDonald v. City of Chicago, the Second Amendment incorporation case now before the Supreme Court, ruled yesterday that the federal government failed to sufficiently justify…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Fifth Circuit (properly) dodges whether federal prohibition on gun sale to a 19-year-old is constitutional
Main October 21, 2009Fifth Circuit (properly) dodges whether federal prohibition on gun sale to a 19-year-old is constitutional Thanks to this post at The Volokh Conspiracy, I see that the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“In U.S., Record-Low Support for Stricter Gun Laws”
Main October 9, 2009"In U.S., Record-Low Support for Stricter Gun Laws"The title of this post is the headline of this news release from the folks at Gallup. Here are some…
Sentencing Law and Policy
EvenWashington Posteditorial board supporting Second Amendment incorporation
Main October 3, 2009Even Washington Post editorial board supporting Second Amendment incorporation I just noticed this recent Washington Post editorial on the Second Amendment incorporation issue. Notably, the piece call…
Sentencing Law and Policy
What state and local issues will be litigated the most if (when?)Helleris incorporated?
Main October 1, 2009What state and local issues will be litigated the most if (when?) Heller is incorporated? As suggested in prior posts, the smart money in the wake of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
What is the best argument thatHellershould only impact the feds? Will it get any votes?
Main September 30, 2009What is the best argument that Heller should only impact the feds? Will it get any votes?How Appealing does an effective job here assembling the early major…