Public Defense

Monday Evening Sunbathing

By Gideon

It is a warm 74 degrees as I type this. I love summer. Sorry there was no Jumpstart this morning, but I had to be in early. Here’s what I would have posted, if I had the time:

• Susan Cartier Liebel asks if we’re workaholics and reminds us to enjoy life.
• Ken Lammers at CrimLaw is on a roll (and I mean roll). Over 80 posts in 2 days. Beat that Scott!
• Via CrimProf, a new paper on the meteoric rise of the need for “closure” in the criminal justice system.
• Mark Bennett writes about the impact of the advancement in DNA science and human behavior.
• Anne Reed reminds us to always be prepared during jury selection.
• EvidenceProf engages in an interesting discussion of the rape-shield laws and the exceptions thereto.
• Yet another flawed ID leading to another exoneration.
• Grits reflects on the mess in Texas.
• Giles v. California will be argued tomorrow, focusing on forfeiture and the Confrontation Clause. Prof. Friedman has a preview here.
• NJ’s Supreme Court rules that an internet user has a right to privacy.
• This week’s Blawg Review is about law and virtual worlds.
• Norm Pattis tells us why we need to videotape all interrogations.
• Scott comments on the Federal government’s disturbing announcement that it will start collecting DNA from arrestees. My comments on a similar CT bill here.
• Luke Gilman thinks the ban on classroom internet may not be such a bad idea.
• Orin Kerr’s critique of the Middle District of Florida’s decision striking down the Adam Walsh Act as unconstitutional.
• David Giacalone at f/k/a asks if you’ve ever been punched by a client.
• And finally, there’s this little story about this little blog.

Enjoy the rest of the day!

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Full post as published by A Public Defender on April 21, 2008 (boomark / email).