Some Defects in Our Criminal Code and How to Remedy Them (Classic Reprint)

North Todd Gentry

ISBN 10: 1330074815 / ISBN 13: 9781330074817

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

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Print on Demand. This book identifies and explores key flaws within Missouri's criminal code and offers a detailed analysis of how these might be remedied. The author highlights a number of specific statutes and case law that illustrate the need for reform, providing concrete suggestions for change. The author argues that Missouri's criminal code is in need of an overhaul to ensure that it is fair, just, and effective. In particular, the author focuses on the need to reform the state's laws on jury selection, the insanity defense, and the death penalty. The author also provides a brief history of criminal law in Missouri, and discusses the role of the judiciary in shaping the state's criminal code. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in criminal justice reform, and it is sure to spark debate about the future of criminal law in Missouri. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330074817_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Some Defects in Our Criminal Code and How to Remedy Them (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330074815
• ISBN 13: 9781330074817
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Law

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Synopsis

Defects in the Missouri Criminal Code examined and argued for reform

This clear, practical talk surveys longstanding flaws in Missouri’s criminal procedure. It argues that indictments are needlessly lengthy and pervaded by unnecessary formalities, and that essential issues like proof, arraignment, and grand jury practices should be streamlined for fairness and clarity. The speaker cautions against abuse of continuances and venue changes, urging timely trials and honest, straightforward procedures. The piece also questions juror qualifications that keep capable citizens from service, and calls for reforms so ordinary readers can understand verdicts and how charges are proven. With wit and firsthand courtroom experience, it challenges tradition while upholding the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial. The aim is to remove needless technical barriers without compromising justice, and to make the law more accessible to defendants and the public alike. This edition presents the core argument, the underlying concerns, and practical recommendations for a more rational criminal code.

Ideal for readers of legal history, policymakers, and law students seeking a concise view of early 20th‑century critique of state criminal procedure.

• Why overly long indictments can confuse rather than inform defendants.
• Arguments for simpler, clearer charges and proof requirements.
• Critique of continuances, venue changes, and jury selection rules.
• Proposals to improve fairness while preserving the presumption of innocence.

A thoughtful resource for anyone studying the evolution of criminal law and courtroom practice.