By: Brooke Kargman, Associate Staff There have been vast advancements in forensic science largely due to developments in DNA technology. Many prisoners who have maintained their innocence have accessed DNA evidence ultimately substantiating their claims, which was previously unobtainable.[1] Inevitably, appeals courts are now confronted with “actual innocence” claims, including …
DownloadPDF Cite as: Adam Lamparello & Charles MacLean, Riley v. California: The New Katz or Chimel?, 21 Rich. J.L. & Tech. 1 (2014), http://jolt.richmond.edu/v21i1/article1.pdf. Adam Lamparello & Charles MacLean* “To declare that in the administration of the criminal law the end justifies the means—to declare that the Government may commit …
By: Jill Smaniotto, Associate Manuscripts Editor “Bring your own device” policies are undeniably on the rise in the realm of business IT. According a recent survey, roughly two-fifths of U.S. consumers working for large enterprises use their personally-owned devices—i.e. smartphones, tablets, or desktops—for at least some aspect of their work.[1] …
By: Josh Lepchitz, Associate Staff Music streaming programs have drastically changed how it is consumers listen to music. In the United States music sales are 5% and a major contributing factor to the drop in revenue is services like Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube. [1] This drop in sales has proven …
By: Jill Smaniotto, Associate Manuscript Editor Following the shooting death of eighteen year-old Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri this past summer, the issue of accountability for police firearm use has been at the forefront of public discourse.[1] A firearms technology startup in Capitola, California known as …
By: Andrew Landrum, Associate Technical Editor The global advent of interconnectivity has led to breakthroughs in communication, innovation, scientific collaboration, and, most importantly, how to spend money in the comfort of your pajamas. Online shopping has become the way of the future. No more will store hours, location, or Netflix …
