The Preparation and Trial of an Obscenity Case
The Preparation and Trial of an Obscenity Case: A Guide for the Prosecuting Attorney
3rd Edition, Alliance Defense Fund, 2002
Although this edition of the publication was released in 1988, we believe it continues to be a valuable resource for attorneys and officials handling obscenity issues. As with all resources found on this site and elsewhere, practitioners and officials should always confirm and update their research. Materials on this site do not serve as legal advice or as an alternative to competent legal counsel.
WARNING! Some of the legal materials in this book are explicit and not appropriate for immature audiences.
Table of Contents and Foreword
Chapter 1: Investigation and Pretrial Preparation
Chapter 3: Charging and Plea Bargaining
Chapter 4: Jury Selection and Voir Dire
Chapter 4 Attachment: Sample Motion in Limine and Brief
Chapter 10: Variable Obscenity and the Harmful to Minors Standard
Chapter 12: Pornography as a Civil Rights Violation
Appendix A: Sample Affidavits and Search Warrants
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms (286kb)
Appendix C: Voir Dire Questions and Transcript (4692kb)
Appendix D: Ripplinger v. Collins, Rejecting Defense Prurient Interest Argument
Appendix E: Use of Cross-Examination of Expert Witness
Appendix F: Outline of Cross Examination of Telephone Pollster on Methodology
Appendix H: Chargin Instrument: Arrest Warrants and Indictments
Appendix I: Sample Motion for Jury View
Appendix J: Sample Trial Brief
Appendix K: List of United States Supreme Court Cases on Obscenity Issues
Appendix L: Sample Motion and Brief in Support to Determine Conflict of Interest
Appendix M: University of Michigan, Journal of Law Reform, Symposium: Pornography, Contents Page
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