Topic
Plea Bargaining
754 published works
Sentencing Law and Policy
Another example of the death penalty as an effective plea bargaining tool
Main September 18, 2007Another example of the death penalty as an effective plea bargaining toolAs I have suggested in a number of prior posts (see here and here), I have…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Another politician learning sentencing realities first-hand
Main September 7, 2007Another politician learning sentencing realities first-handAs detailed in this AP article, another prominent politician is learning first-hand about how modern criminal justice systems work. Here are some…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable ABA event about plea negotiations
Main August 30, 2007Notable ABA event about plea negotiationsI received an e-mail alerting me to an intriguing event this fall in DC being presented by the ABA Criminal Justice Section.…
Securities Law Prof Blog
Lerach’s Departure
The WSJ Blog has posted William Lerach's email to his firm announcing his retirement -- well worth reading. Lerach’s Departure Memo. The online newspaper reports that Lerach is negotiating a…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Learning about criminal justice realities from elected officials
Main August 28, 2007Learning about criminal justice realities from elected officialsLately we've been learning a lot about sentencing and corrections realities from sports stars and celebrities. But, earlier this summer,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
New article on “Plea Bargaining and Victims”
Main August 23, 2007New article on "Plea Bargaining and Victims"Professor Michael O'Hear latest thoughtful contribution to interesting sentencing debates, which entitled "Plea Bargaining and Victims: From Consultation to Guidelines," now…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Michael Vick takes a plea deal
Main August 20, 2007Michael Vick takes a plea dealHow Appealing reports here, based on two news sources, that Michael Vick has agreed to a plea deal and will formally plead…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A late afternoon Vick update (with federal guideline musings)
Main August 17, 2007A late afternoon Vick update (with federal guideline musings)The latest news on Michael Vick's plea scramble can be found from CNN and the New York Times. As…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Friday forum: what sentenceshouldVick get if he pleads guilty?
Main August 17, 2007Friday forum: what sentence should Vick get if he pleads guilty?This story from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the latest news out of Atlanta on the Vick case.…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Reports of Vick plea deal including prison time
Main August 16, 2007Reports of Vick plea deal including prison timeThis CNN report provides the latest news and rumors concerning a possible plea deal for Michael Vick. Here are the…