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prosecutor misconduct
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Legal Profession Blog
Both Prosecutor And Defense Counsel Suspended
In an unusual twofer, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has imposed professional discipline on both the prosecutor and defense counsel in a criminal case. The underlying case involved charges of vehicular…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Schuelke-Shields Report: We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident
By Ellen Podgor
1. Compost flows downhill.2. I'd rather be a hammer than a nail. I'd rather be a supervisor than a line assistant.3. If I am an experienced prosecutor and supervisor and agree to take over and lead the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable NJ criminal justice feud between US Attorney (appointed by Ds) and federal judge (appointed by Rs)
Main March 19, 2012Notable NJ criminal justice feud between US Attorney (appointed by Ds) and federal judge (appointed by Rs)A helpful reader altered me to this fascinating article from the…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Schuelke-Shields: The Prosecutors Respond
By Ellen Podgor
In the interest of fairness, here are the responses of the federal prosecutors mentioned in the Schuelke-Shields Report. Submission of Brenda K. Morris, Submission of Edward P. Sullivan, Submission of…
Legal Profession Blog
Awash In Publicity
The Indiana Supreme Court has imposed a public reprimand of the elected prosecuting attorney for Marion County. Since his election in 2002, the prosecutor's office has brought nearly 100 murder…
Legal Profession Blog
DOJ Official Admonished
A Subcommittee of the Virginia State Bar has admonished a Department of Justice official for drafting a statement denying that Monica Goodling had improperly used political affiliation in selecting potential employees for career position…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Retired Louisiana Chief Justice says “We need reforms to increase confidence in the justice system”
Main February 29, 2012Retired Louisiana Chief Justice says "We need reforms to increase confidence in the justice system"Pascal F. Calogero Jr., who is a retired Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable new blog on wrongful convictions
Main February 21, 2012Notable new blog on wrongful convictionsVia e-mail, I received this note from Professor Mark Godsey concerning a notable new criminal law blog:I wanted to let you know…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Prosecutors Playing Games: Judges Naming Names
By Ellen Podgor
When an appellate court calls out an AUSA by name, it isn't a good sign for the AUSA. Two recent federal appellate opinions have identified federal prosecutors by name and questioned…
Legal Profession Blog
Victim Controlled Plea Bargain; Prosecutor Sanctioned
A deputy prosecuting attorney who "surrender[ed] her prosecutorial discretion in plea negotiations entirely to the pecuniary demands of the victim of the crime" was sanctioned with a public reprimand by…