Title II of the Omnibus Crime Bill: A Study of the Interaction of Law and Politics

Authors

Kenneth Stephan, University of Nebraska College of LawFollow

Abstract

I. Introduction

II. Title II—Its Content and Effect

III. The Development of Case Law Prior to Title II … A. Miranda v. Arizona—Its Effect on the “Totality of the Circumstances” Test … B. The McNabb-Mallory Rule—Exclusion of Confessions Obtained during Unreasonable Prearraignment Delay

IV. The Constitutional Issue … A. Title II and Miranda—An Unconstitutional Response … 1. A Proposed Constitutional Attack … 2. Congressional Consideration of Constitutionality Prior to Passage—A Specter of Doubt … B. Modification of McNabb-Mallory—A Valid Exercise of Congressional Power

V. Alternative Congressional Responses—The Roads Not Taken … A. Influence over Appointment of Court Personnel … B. Congressional Response through Limitation of Jurisdiction … 1. Basis and Development … 2. Present Efforts to Limit Jurisdiction … C. Congressional Response through Constitutional Amendment … 1. Basis and Development … 2. The Amending Process as a Possible Alternative to Title II

VI. Underlying Factors Related to Passage of Title II—The Interaction of Law and Politics

Recommended Citation

Kenneth Stephan, Title II of the Omnibus Crime Bill: A Study of the Interaction of Law and Politics, 48 Neb. L. Rev. 193 (1969)
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