SUPREME COURT CRIMINAL LAW DECISIONS IN 2019
This course discusses twenty criminal law cases the United States Supreme Court decided during its 2018 term.
Twelve of the cases addressed sentencing issues: capital punishment, violent crime enhancements, supervised release, and excessive fines. Five featured the Court’s analysis of pretrial questions associated with drunk driving, double jeopardy, and suits against law enforcement officers. Two decisions sought to discern congressional intent in cases involving firearms and sex offenders. An ineffective of assistance of counsel decision rounded out the Term.