In this article, Author Micah Kindred discusses United States crypto anti-money laundering regulations and potential improvements.
Gym, Tan, Money Laundering: United States Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
The Unscientific Nature of Modern Forensic Sciences
In this article, Alexander Goldstein explores how differing definitions of scientific validity impact forensic evidence in criminal trials, creating due process concerns for criminal defendants.
The Circuit Split on What Constitutes New Evidence in Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Associate Member Stephen Fox explains the circuit split on what constitutes new evidence when claiming actual innocence in a petition for writ of habeas corpus.
Do Criminal Suspects Have Reasonable Expectations of Privacy to Their Family Members’ DNA?
Photo by Louis Reed on Unsplash Baylee Kalmbach, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction “No two people have the same DNA, meaning the use of such evidence can either prove a person’s innocence or guilt with great accuracy.”[1] True, while no one has identical DNA to another, individuals still “share around 50%... Continue Reading →
COVID-19 and Its Effect on Prisons
Photo by Emiliano Bar on Unsplash Katie Basalla, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction One of the main critiques of the United States’ criminal justice system over the past few decades has been mass incarceration.[1] With a rate of 698 incarcerated per 100,000 residents, the U.S. prison system has more inmates per capita than... Continue Reading →
Michigan v. Frederick: A Chance to Clarify Law Enforcement’s Knock-and-Talk Procedures
"Doors in the interior" by Dmitry Grigoriev is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 John Simon, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction In recent history, the Supreme Court has averaged 7,000-8,000 new petitions annually.[1] Of those new cases filed, approximately 80 receive plenary review with oral arguments heard before the Court. [2] On June... Continue Reading →
Warrantless “Across the Threshold” Arrest: Arrest of Defendant in Defendant’s Doorway
Author: Maxel Moreland, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Early Fourth Amendment jurisprudence originally focused on whether a common-law trespass had occurred.[1] Now, the Supreme Court no longer requires an individual to prove that a property trespass occurred before asserting that their Fourth Amendment rights were violated.[2] However, the ancient connection between a person... Continue Reading →
Ohio Clarifies: Law Enforcement Cannot Conduct Unjustified Search of Vehicle Subsequent to a Recent Occupant’s Arrest
Author: Maxel Moreland, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Under the Fourth Amendment, absent an impartial and neutral judge or magistrate, warrantless searches are unconstitutional, subject to only a few exceptions.[1] Leak examined two such exceptions—a search incident to a lawful arrest and inventory searches done pursuant to law enforcement’s community-caretaking function.[2] The Ohio... Continue Reading →
Cyberbullying: When a Students’ Right to Free Speech Goes Too Far
Author: Jordie Bacon, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review In October 2003, Ryan Halligan, a thirteen year-old from Vermont, hung himself after his personal and embarrassing secrets were disclosed by his “friend” on AOL Instant Messenger.[1] In October 2006, Megan Meier, a thirteen year-old from Missouri, hung herself because her neighbor, disguised as a... Continue Reading →
Per Se Ban On Eyewitness Expert Testimony in Louisiana: Why the Court Should Grant Certiorari
Author: Gabriel Fletcher, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review On November 2, 2015, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari to Darrill Henry in a Louisiana case concerning eyewitness expert testimony.[1] Louisiana has a per se ban on eyewitness expert testimony.[2] Eyewitness testimony is a key component of our criminal justice system; however, a per... Continue Reading →