Another Law Post With Distinctly Small Audience Potential
This week from me at The Court: brief commentary on the Supreme Court’s decision in R. v. J.H.S., a case about the necessity of preserving the principle of “beyond reasonable doubt” in the jury instruction process in criminal trials, and what that necessity requires.
June 5th, 2008 la 3:26 am
I saw the words Supreme Court and my little future 1L brain lit up, but then I realized that its not…you know, for me.
Just kidding, this is actually pretty interesting. 7-0, as well. Usually, a judge has some type of niggling little detail he has to go of about.
June 6th, 2008 la 9:32 am
Please continue these by all means, it’s a fascinating look into a part of society I have not interacted with often.
June 7th, 2008 la 12:08 pm
MGK - Precedents and caselaw are one of my absolute favourite things in the world. I’ve not been reading these because at present my brain is threatening to dribble out of my ears due to finals but when (oh glorious day) I finish I will get on these like gum on a shoe.