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A place where folks can keep up on the intellectual life of the CrimProf Blog, as managed by Stephen E. Henderson.
Stephen E. Henderson is an American legal scholar.
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Law Prof Versus Practitioner Salaries – Same As It Ever Was – Crimprof Blog
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So... seeing as I typically don't 'tweet,' and I've now built subscription functionality into the blog itself, we'll see whether posts continue here.
Anyway, it turns out law profs are basically no financially better (or worse) than they've ever comparatively been...
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Anyway, it turns out law profs are basically no financially better (or worse) than they've ever comparatively been...
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Why ‘Henderson’ (or Anyone Else) on Criminal Law and Procedure – Crimprof Blog
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I post "Why ‘Henderson’ (or Anyone Else) on Criminal Law and Procedure."
Admitting all ego, decisions do simply have to be made.
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Admitting all ego, decisions do simply have to be made.
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· Oct 9
Sentencing Transgender Assassins of Supreme Court Justices – Crimprof Blog
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Sam J. Merchant posts "Sentencing Transgender Assassins of Supreme Court Justices."
On the sentencing of Sophie Roske, who planned to assassinate Brett Kavanaugh... and why sentencing is hard.
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On the sentencing of Sophie Roske, who planned to assassinate Brett Kavanaugh... and why sentencing is hard.
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· Oct 8
More Federal Failures to Indict – Crimprof Blog
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I post "More Federal Failures to Indict."
Are we experiencing a grand jury blip, or something that will prove more significant?
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Are we experiencing a grand jury blip, or something that will prove more significant?
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· Oct 8
Explained: Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison – Crimprof Blog
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Sam Merchant posts "Explained: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison."
Unpacking one of the most high-profile applications of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in years.
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Unpacking one of the most high-profile applications of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in years.
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· Oct 2
John Cleese on the Serious and the Solemn – Crimprof Blog
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I post on "John Cleese on the Serious and the Solemn."
Potentially moving the ball forward on the place of humor in the contemporary criminal curriculum.
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Potentially moving the ball forward on the place of humor in the contemporary criminal curriculum.
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· Oct 1
Rehabilitating Einstein – What Quantum Discomfort Can Teach the Criminal Law – Crimprof Blog
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I post on "Rehabilitating Einstein – What Quantum Discomfort Can Teach the Criminal Law."
When even quantum scientists aren’t sure… what can the criminal law learn but humility?
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When even quantum scientists aren’t sure… what can the criminal law learn but humility?
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· Sep 24
Crimprof Blog Rises (Again) – Crimprof Blog
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I post "Crimprof Blog Rises (Again)."
The next chapter begins, with a new home.
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The next chapter begins, with a new home.
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· Aug 29
CrimProf Blog: All the Wrong Questions (Part 3) – Normative Opacity in the Age of Strong AI
As we achieve more intelligent machines… are there things about criminal justice that we ought to refuse to allow anyone to learn?
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I post "All the Wrong Questions (Part 3) – Normative Opacity in the Age of Strong AI."
As we achieve more intelligent machines… are there things about criminal justice that we ought to refuse to allow anyone to learn?
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As we achieve more intelligent machines… are there things about criminal justice that we ought to refuse to allow anyone to learn?
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· Aug 19
CrimProf Blog: A Meh Campus Novel – Moo
Earl Butz and company didn’t do much for me, making Moo a campus novel for which I’ll recommend a (gentle) skip.
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I post "A Meh Campus Novel – Moo."
Earl Butz and company didn’t do much for me, making Moo a campus novel for which I’ll recommend a (gentle) skip.
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Earl Butz and company didn’t do much for me, making Moo a campus novel for which I’ll recommend a (gentle) skip.
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· Aug 2
CrimProf Blog: I'd rather read and write than exercise
It is actually possible to exercise in front of the classroom (and look forward to it).
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Melanie Reid posts "I'd rather read and write than exercise."
Imagine the surprise of my 2Ls in my criminal procedure course that their professor would be arriving 15 minutes early before class and doing a full body workout... All were invited to join.
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Imagine the surprise of my 2Ls in my criminal procedure course that their professor would be arriving 15 minutes early before class and doing a full body workout... All were invited to join.
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· Jul 16
CrimProf Blog: All the Wrong Questions (Part 2) – An Honest Verdict
The potential for substituting in truly intelligent machines makes me wonder… why do we ask juries the questions we do?
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I post "All the Wrong Questions (Part 2) – An Honest Verdict."
The potential for substituting in truly intelligent machines makes me wonder… why do we ask juries the questions we do?
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The potential for substituting in truly intelligent machines makes me wonder… why do we ask juries the questions we do?
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· Jul 15
CrimProf Blog: Another in the Campus Novel Pantheon – Stoner
It’s no joyous romp through the absurdities of academia, but it’s definitely worthy of a read.
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I post "Another in the Campus Novel Pantheon – Stoner."
It’s no joyous romp through the absurdities of academia, but it’s definitely worthy of a read.
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It’s no joyous romp through the absurdities of academia, but it’s definitely worthy of a read.
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· Jul 14
CrimProf Blog: In Defense of Pardons
Not only are pardons an important lever of mercy in our current, woefully non-role-reversible systems of criminal justice, but, given the human tendency to anger, they might be a critical mercy lever ...
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I post "In Defense of Pardons."
Not only are pardons an important lever of mercy in our current, woefully non-role-reversible systems of criminal justice, but, given the human tendency to anger, they might be a critical mercy lever even in a robust system.
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Not only are pardons an important lever of mercy in our current, woefully non-role-reversible systems of criminal justice, but, given the human tendency to anger, they might be a critical mercy lever even in a robust system.
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· Jul 11
CrimProf Blog: All the Wrong Questions (Part 1 Prime) – Pascal on Natural Law
“Doubtless there are natural laws, but … reason having been corrupted, it corrupted everything.”
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I post on "All the Wrong Questions (Part 1 Prime) – Pascal on Natural Law."
“Doubtless there are natural laws, but … reason having been corrupted, it corrupted everything.”
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“Doubtless there are natural laws, but … reason having been corrupted, it corrupted everything.”
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· Jul 11
CrimProf Blog: All the Wrong Questions – Criminal Adjudication in the Age of Strong AI
The potential for substituting in truly intelligent machines makes me wonder… are we doing this wrong?
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I post on "All the Wrong Questions – Criminal Adjudication in the Age of Strong AI."
The potential for substituting in truly intelligent machines makes me wonder… are we doing this wrong?
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The potential for substituting in truly intelligent machines makes me wonder… are we doing this wrong?
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· Jul 10
CrimProf Blog: Why I'm in love with Adriaen van der Donck
Adriaen van der Donck, our very first prosecutor, is not forgotten.
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Melanie Reid posts "Why I'm in love with Adriaen van der Donck."
The 'first American prosecutor' lived in the community, worked with the community, and prosecuted so-called crimes against the patroon within the community with discretion and care.
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The 'first American prosecutor' lived in the community, worked with the community, and prosecuted so-called crimes against the patroon within the community with discretion and care.
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· Jul 8
CrimProf Blog: Let’s Be Reasonable About Geofence Warrants (Part 4) – Ohio v. Diaw
The Ohio Supreme Court reasonably holds a person retains no reasonable expectation of privacy in a single location datum conveyed to a third party.
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I post on "Let’s Be Reasonable About Geofence Warrants (Part 4) – Ohio v. Diaw"
The Ohio Supreme Court reasonably holds a person retains no reasonable expectation of privacy in a single location datum conveyed to a third party.
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The Ohio Supreme Court reasonably holds a person retains no reasonable expectation of privacy in a single location datum conveyed to a third party.
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· Jun 25
CrimProf Blog: No More Chest Thumping in Iowa - A Garbage Search About-Face
Iowa proves a legal realist’s dream (and privacy failure) in narrowing its state constitutional search protection.
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I post on "No More Chest Thumping in Iowa - A Garbage Search About-Face."
Iowa proves a legal realist’s dream (and privacy failure) in narrowing its state constitutional search protection.
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Iowa proves a legal realist’s dream (and privacy failure) in narrowing its state constitutional search protection.
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· Jun 24
CrimProf Blog: Guest Post - Stephens on Licensing and Criminal History
A guest post by Ian Stephens regarding the counterproductive denial or revocation of licensing for criminal history, and how to do better.
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A guest post by Ian C. Stephens on "Licensing and Criminal History."
Stephens explains the counterproductive denial or revocation of licensing based upon criminal history, and how we could do better.
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Stephens explains the counterproductive denial or revocation of licensing based upon criminal history, and how we could do better.
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· Jun 22
CrimProf Blog: No, Chief, Do Not Consider Banning AI
Intelligence (human or machine) weeps at the ignorance of “banning the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings.”
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I post "No, Chief, Do Not Consider Banning AI."
Intelligence (human or machine) weeps at the ignorance of “banning the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings.”
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Intelligence (human or machine) weeps at the ignorance of “banning the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings.”
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· Jun 17
CrimProf Blog: Rethinking Law School Exams
Why the lengthy issue spotter?
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I post on "Rethinking Law School Exams."
Why the lengthy issue spotter?
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Why the lengthy issue spotter?
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· Jun 15
CrimProf Blog: Martin v US (Somewhat) Cleans Up Policing Liability Under the FTCA
Unanimously better on the law enforcement proviso and supremacy is good improvement, even with work remaining on ‘discretionary function.’
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I post on "Martin v US (Somewhat) Cleans Up Policing Liability Under the FTCA."
Unanimously better on the law enforcement proviso and supremacy is good improvement, even with work remaining on ‘discretionary function.’
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Unanimously better on the law enforcement proviso and supremacy is good improvement, even with work remaining on ‘discretionary function.’
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· Jun 15
CrimProf Blog: Criminal law & procedure teaching materials database -- it's live (and needs your help)
Some exciting news from Russell Gold, who's chairing AALS's Crim Pro Section: --- Hi Everyone, I hope that summer is treating you well. I'm excited to report that the digital teaching resources reposi...
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Justin Murray posts on "Criminal law & procedure teaching materials database -- it's live (and needs your help)."
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· Jun 4
CrimProf Blog: Reflecting on a Full Life with Big Fish
How to deliver bad news… Big Fish style.
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I post on "Reflecting on a Full Life with Big Fish."
A plug for both the book and film...
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A plug for both the book and film...
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· May 25
CrimProf Blog: Let’s Be Reasonable About Geofence Warrants (Part 3) – New Jersey v. Van Salter
A divided New Jersey Superior Court appellate panel does good work, but is (understandably) too fixated on the single suspicion standard of probable cause.
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I post on "Let’s Be Reasonable About Geofence Warrants (Part 3) – New Jersey v. Van Salter."
A divided New Jersey Superior Court appellate panel does good work, but is (understandably) too fixated on the single suspicion standard of probable cause.
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A divided New Jersey Superior Court appellate panel does good work, but is (understandably) too fixated on the single suspicion standard of probable cause.
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· May 16
CrimProf Blog: The Reasonableness of Police Force and Supreme Court Concurrences
Kudos on unanimity regarding straightforward Fourth Amendment law… but boo to an entirely superfluous concurrence.
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I post on "The Reasonableness of Police Force and Supreme Court Concurrences."
Kudos on unanimity regarding straightforward Fourth Amendment law… but boo to an entirely superfluous concurrence.
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Kudos on unanimity regarding straightforward Fourth Amendment law… but boo to an entirely superfluous concurrence.
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· May 15
CrimProf Blog: Silence During Interrogation and United States v. Ward
Silence can be inscrutable… but what about when it’s not?
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I post on "Silence During Interrogation and United States v. Ward."
Silence can be inscrutable… but what about when it’s not?
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Silence can be inscrutable… but what about when it’s not?
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