Tag Archives: criminal law

Quote Du Jour

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: At provincial assize courts in the Elizabethan-Jacobean period (1558-1625) the average duration of a trial, including time for jury deliberations, has been reckoned at between fifteen and twenty minutes. These were cases of felony, which still in Elizabethan … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Law | Tagged adversary trial, criminal law, criminal procedure, John H. Langbein, Old Bailey | 3 Comments

Great Moments in American Law

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: About a month ago, a Georgian judge and defendant engaged in an epic pissing match during a criminal hearing. The team over at RICK AND MORTY has animated the exchange for us using the court transcript. Watch and … Continue reading →