Anderson, William L.,
Washington's Biggest Crime Problem. William L. Anderson and Candice E. Jackson. - Reason, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 73, Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Washington's Biggest Crime Problem, April 2004; pp. 36-44.
"The federal government's ever-expanding criminal code is an affront to justice and the Constitution." (REASON) This author discusses "many cases that illustrate how federal criminal law has overstepped its proper bounds, prescribing draconian punishments for offenses that should be handled at the state level or that should not be considered crimes at all."
1522-3256;
United States Congress --Powers and duties
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 1970
Crime
Criminal justice--Administration of
Criminal law
Federal courts
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
State courts
AC1.S5
050
Washington's Biggest Crime Problem. William L. Anderson and Candice E. Jackson. - Reason, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 73, Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Washington's Biggest Crime Problem, April 2004; pp. 36-44.
"The federal government's ever-expanding criminal code is an affront to justice and the Constitution." (REASON) This author discusses "many cases that illustrate how federal criminal law has overstepped its proper bounds, prescribing draconian punishments for offenses that should be handled at the state level or that should not be considered crimes at all."
1522-3256;
United States Congress --Powers and duties
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act 1970
Crime
Criminal justice--Administration of
Criminal law
Federal courts
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
State courts
AC1.S5
050