What is your opinion of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA)? Note that it was passed following the Oklahoma City bombing and appears to be concerned with combating terrorism

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Good answers should focus on the purpose of the AEDPA, its new crimes and criminal procedures, and the limitations it put on federal habeas corpus for all cases. The act provided for mandatory victim restitution, eased deportation requirements, and set a low compensation rate for court-appointed attorneys and defense investigation fees. Regarding habeas corpus, it severely restricts habeas relief in death penalty cases and curbs multiple writ petitions. Students should take a position on whether the restrictions are appropriate or too big of an infringement on tradition criminal procedure and habeas protections.

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The family-crime relationship is significant across racial, ethnic, and gender lines.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers the obligation to offer objective and disinterested advice to a client.

A. relations with persons other than client B. lawyer–client relationship C. the lawyer as a counselor D. law firms and associations

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Which law was intended to reduce crime and protect the public, but actually proved to be costly, unnecessarily punitive, and did not actually reduce crime?

A. Klaas law B. Polly’s law C. Crime Reduction law D. Three-strikes law

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