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Authors

Charles Davis

Abstract

Part II of this Note discusses the facts leading up to Boone v. State and the First Amendment arguments raised by Boone. Part III offers a brief historical perspective on religion in the American legal system, emphasizing specific developments relevant to Boone's case. Part IV analyzes the court's fatally flawed analysis, and Part V addresses the ramifications of the holding and offers some suggestions.

Erratum

ADDENDUM - 1/10/2012: When published, this article contained the full name of a victim of a sexual crime. At the request of both the victim and the article’s author, the Seattle University Law Review has elected to republish the electronic version of this article with the victim’s name redacted. Please direct all inquiries regarding this change to the Editor in Chief. Contact information can be found on the Seattle University Law Review website.

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