LAWYER'S USE OF THE STANDARDS

• NCJ Number: 25096
• Journal: American Criminal Law Review Volume: 12 Issue: 3 Dated: (WINTER 1975) Pages: 427-445
• Author(s): J P BUSCH; B J GEORGE; T KARAS; K MOSSMAN
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 19 pages
• Corporate Author: American Bar Association
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Instructional Material
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THE POTENTIAL OF THE AMERICAN BAR AOCIATIONON STANDARDS AS A TOOL IN EDUCATING LAW STUDENTS, THE WORTH OF THE STANDARDS TO THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, AND THEIR VALUE TO THE PUBLIC DEFENDER AND DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ARE EXAMINED.

Abstract

THIS ARTICLE, CONSISTING OF THREE SEPARATE SECTIONS AUTHORED BY SEPARATE INDIVIDUALS EXPLORES SEVERAL USES TO WHICH THE STANDARDS MAY BE PUT BY THE PRACTICING BAR. IT IS STATED THAT THE STANDARDS OFFER AN EFFECTIVE BUT UNDER UTILIZED TEACHING RESOURCE IN LAW SCHOOLS, PRACTICE CLINICS, AND CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. SEVERAL OF THE PROSECUTION FUNCTION STANDARDS ARE EXAMINED, AND THE EFFORTS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO CONFORM TO THEIR ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS ARE DESCRIBED. APPLICATIONS OF THE STANDARDS RELATING TO THE DEFENSE FUNCTION ARE CONSIDERED AS WELL. FINALLY, A DISCUSSION OF WHAT THE STANDARDS CAN MEAN TO THE PRACTICING LAWYER IS PROVIDED.