Judicial Edge

Question of the Month Reflections from the Bench Welcome to the Bench Ask the Model Code

Hon. Ben A. Fuller Most scholars agree that the development of American law is generally a reflection of our aspirations and the evolving assumptions we have about our culture, society, and political institu...

“Regrettable Decisions”: How Lessons From History Can Help Tomorrow’s Judge

By John F. MufflerU.S. Marshal (Ret.) In my December 2014 Judicial Edge article announcing the release of the Judicial Security Survey (JSS), I talked about using the survey as a vehicle to...

Judicial Independence: Threats and Security Considerations

By John F. MufflerU.S. Marshal (Ret.) In my December 2014 Judicial Edge article announcing the release of the Judicial Security Survey (JSS), I talked about using the survey as a vehicle to...

courtroom security, judicial security

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Jules Epstein and Suzanne Mannes Can science step in and assist in Rule 403 determinations of “unfair prejudice”? When confronted with “gruesome” evidence, all too often autopsy photos or ima...

“Gruesome” Evidence, Science, and Rule 403