The Old Order Changeth – But for Whom?

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1967

Authors

Loewy, Arnold H.

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Abstract

In this article discussing the prospective, partially prospective, and retroactive application of new criminal procedure rules, Professor Arnold H. Loewy discusses the various constitutional implications of applying new Court rules to past, present, and future factual situations. He analyzes the application of Miranda v. Arizona and Johnson v. New Jersey, pointing out the impact of each application timing decision on the balanced rights of the states and accused citizens. He also looks at the difficulties inherent in applying new rules at each stage of the criminal process.

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Criminal procedure, Constitutional law, Fifth Amendment, Supreme Court

Citation

1 Suffolk U. L. Rev. 1