Articles
How U.S. Environmental Maritime Criminal Law Has Turned 'Crime and Punishment' into 'Mistake and Punishment'
Published 1999-09-25
Keywords
- environmental damage,
- marine pollution,
- oil pollution,
- The Exxon Valdez,
- Oil Pollution Act 1990 (US)
- criminal liability for oil pollution damage,
- mens rea,
- marine environment,
- criminal negligence,
- criminal recklessness,
- corporate liability,
- vicarious liability,
- responsible corporate officer doctrine,
- criminal investigation ...More
Abstract
Russo presents this paper as part of Business Session 9. Russo states that it has become increasingly important for maritime lawyers representing shipowners operating in US waters to have a general insight into criminal investigations and prosecutions and how they affect the maritime industry. The paper is intended as an introduction for the uninitiated into the uncharted waters of criminal liability stemming from maritime accidents in the United States.