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Law Practice,
Criminal

Jun. 17, 2021

UC Irvine guide helps defenders keep rap lyrics out of clients’ criminal trials

Titled “Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide for Attorneys,” it is an effort by criminology and legal experts and law students at UC Irvine School of Law.

UC Irvine released a guide to help attorneys defend clients from having their rap lyrics used against them in court.

Titled “Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide for Attorneys,” it is an effort by criminology and legal experts and law students at UC Irvine School of Law.

Jack Lerner, clinical professor of law and lead author, said, “In talking with lawyers about “Rap on Trial,” we realized this issue is not...

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