Retroactive Legislation Flashcards
1
Q
The contract clause in ____
and states that -
A
art 1 sec 10
no STATE shall pass any law impairing the obligation of Ks
2
Q
Even with the K clause, priv Ks can be modified by-
A
legis under po power
when nec to serve an impt and legit pub int
and reasonable and narrowly tailored
3
Q
ex post facto laws are laws that-
A
makes crim an act that was not a cr when it was committed
prescribes greater punishment for a cr after its commission
decreases amnt of ev req for conviction
extends the SOL for a cr as to which the previously applicable SOL has already expired
4
Q
bill of attainder is
A
legis act that
inflicts punishment without a judicial trial
upon named individuals or an easily ascertainable gr
for past conduct
