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Roe v. Wade: Issues Today »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines the position of “Jane Roe” today, Simon Blackburn’s perspective on abortin in “Being Good” and the case of Roe v. Wade. Bibliography lists sources. View Full Description
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ROE, LOCHNER AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS »

Number of pages 6

This 6-page paper discusses judicial activism (i.e., judicial decisons not strictly within Constitutional mandate) through examiniation of two cases, Lochner vs. New York (1905) and Roe vs. Wade (1973). The essay discusses if the decisions on both cases were justified and acceptable. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Role Of District Attorney In Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper that discusses what a district attorney or prosecutor does. The district attorney’s role is pivotal in the criminal justice system. The paper reports activities in which the prosecutor is involved and comments on how easy it is for the district attorney to abuse the vast power they have. Bibliography lists 7 ... View Full Description
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Roy Criner »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the wrongful conviction of Roy Criner in detail. It includes a summary of the case against him. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Ruiz Trial Brief »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page trial brief asking that evidence gained in violation of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States be ruled inadmissible in an indictment resulting from that evidence. This is an action alleging a violation of 49 U.S.C. 46504, interference with the flight crew of a commercial aircraft; ... View Full Description
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Rule Making and Adjudication »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper explores administrative law from the perspective of rule making and adjudication. Emerging scientific discoveries complicate this process. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Rules of Evidence »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines rules of evidence, inclusive of the exclusionary rule. Other rules are discussed. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Rules of Evidence Case Study Analysis »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines a case submitted by a student. Rules of evidence are applied. Also discussed is the relevance of using expert witnesses. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Rules of Evidence: Questions and Answers »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines several scenarios submitted by a student regarding rules of evidence. Various concepts are explored such as the poisonous tree idea. A short summary of rules of evidence is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Sado-Masochism and Consenting Adults (Case Study Analysis in Criminal Law) »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper explores an interesting case concerning Australian law. Should a husband be charged with homicide if an incident results in her ultimate demise? Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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Sale of Goods Act and case study »

Number of pages 7

A paper which looks critically at the parameters of the Sale of Goods Act, and analyses vendor's liability in a case relating to the sale of contaminated food. Bibliography lists 12 sources View Full Description
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Salvage Law and Government Property in US Waters »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page consideration of the circumstances surrounding the salvage of a World War II aircraft that crashed into US waters in 1943. This paper considers the distinction between lost, misplaced, and abandoned as they relate to the plane’s ownership. The author emphasizes the importance of salvage law in deciding just compensation for ... View Full Description
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Same Sex Marriage »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines both sides to the same sex marriage issue. The paper predominantly argues that same sex marriages should be allowed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Same-Sex Marriages »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues in favor of same-sex marriages. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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SAMPLE APPEAL: GRIFFITH v VALLEY OF SUN RECOVERY,INC. »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper argues the defense position for Valley of the Sun Repossession Company. Key issues are identified, analyzed, argued, supported with evidence both physical and legal, suggested ruling offered. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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SAMPLE COMPLAINT LETTER TO A DISTRICT ATTORNEY »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is an example legal complaint, such as would be filed with a district attorney. Case discussed, recommendations offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Sandra Day O’Connor »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which contains biographical information on the life and career of America’s first female Supreme Court Justice. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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SARBANES-OXLEY AND ANALYSIS »

Number of pages 6

This 6-page paper examines the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, what prompted the legislation and how it is likely to impact the accounting profession. Also included are discussions about advantages and disadvantages of the act. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Scenario Summary »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides a case study for sexual harassment law. Precedents are invoked to establish guilt and innocence in the case of Pollard v. Teddy's. Bibliography lists 0 sources. View Full Description
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Schiavo and Kevorkian »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines the cases of Schiavo and Kevorkian. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Schmidt v Rosewood Trust Ltd [2003] »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the case of Schmidt v Rosewood Trust [2003] 2 WLR 1442 (also cited as Schmidt v Rosewood Trust Ltd [2003] UKPC 26). The paper examines six elements; the facts, the law, the decision, fairness, consistency and problems in the future. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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School Prayer & The Lemon Test »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that argues a hypothetical case involving the constitutionality of school prayer. The writer cites case law and the Lemon Test in order to argue that prayer should not be allowed at high school graduation exercises. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Scottish Law »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper looks at Scottish law from a number of perspectives. Written in three parts the first part looks at the basis and development of Scots law. The second part of the paper examines the way promises may be enforced under Scots law comparing it to Islamic law. The last part of the ... View Full Description
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Scottish Law of Evidence; A Case Study »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers a case provided by the student. Looking at the evidence surrounding a case by way of witness statements each statement is assessed for admissibility in order to advise the client whether or not to go o trial. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Search and Seizure: Applications of the Fourth Amendment Post September 11, 2001 »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page discussion of the evolution we have witnessed in regard to search and seizure practices in the aftermath of the September 11, 2002 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon itself. The author reviews the provisions of the Fourth Amendment and the manner in which our rights were protected ... View Full Description
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Search and Seizure: Illinois verses Robert S. Lidster »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page overview of the numerous considerations introduced in Illinois verses Robert S. Lidster. This paper reviews the petitioner’s brief of the case, highlights its main points and compares them to other considerations in regard to Search and Seizure and protection of our Fourth Amendment rights. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Search and Seizure: In Custody Searches »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of search and seizure and the Fourth Amendment protections surrounding it. The author explores a fictional scenario of a potential witness that is taken into custody for parole violation. Eight days after he was arrested and his clothing inventoried and stored the police deciding to search it for evidence. ... View Full Description
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Search and Seizure: Searching Vehicles as a Part of Apprehension and Arrest »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of search and seizure as it applies to vehicles. This paper is based on two fictional scenarios but calls upon case law involving searches of vehicles when those searches were no predicated on the fact that a vehicle is readily mobile. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Search and Seizure: Warrantless Searches »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page presentation of the circusmstance that can result in a warrantless search. The author presents a fictional scenario in which the officer's safety is predicated on such a search. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Search Consent »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper discussing the 2006 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Georgia v. Randolph, 04-1067, in which the Court ruled that police cannot conduct a search on the basis of consent of a tenant or owner if a co-tenant is present and objects to such a search. The paper discusses the ruling and ... View Full Description
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Second & Fourth Amendments Examined »

Number of pages 8

These two amendments are looked at in light of several contemporary issues in this 8 page paper. The amendments are also discussed historically, inclusive of their origins and examples throughout the history of the nation. Recent examples that involve such issues are shown, including Ruby Ridge, Waco and the shooting of five people in Arkansas ... View Full Description
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SECOND AMENDMENT AND GUN CONTROL »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on the issue of why the Second Amendment is both the most used and least effective argument for gun control, and why it has made America's gun control laws so weak. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Secondary Resources for Legal Professionals »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses some of the resources available for legal professionals, and when to use them. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Terms »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines some of the terms, defining and explaining them, as they involve Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Seeking Damages for Psychological Harm or Nervous Shock; UK Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the problem of claiming for psychological harm or psychiatric injuries. The writer uses relevant cases studies to consider how this has been viewed by the courts with issues such as duty of care, proximity and how foreseeable the event was. Cases include those concerning the Hillsborough disaster as well as ... View Full Description
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Self Defence in English Law »

Number of pages 6

This 5 page paper discusses the problems faced by the courts in formulating tests for self-defence when the defendant has made the first strike. This is examined using relevant case authority and statute to back up points. The paper is written in reference to English law. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Senator Stewart’s Speech »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses a quotation about lawmaking, and whether or not it accurately reflects American politics. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Sending Cases to Trial »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of plea arrangements. The determination of the validity of such arrangements is discussed in the context of an example case. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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SENTENCING »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses several facets of the paralegal's duties as they pertain to the sentencing phases. Issues covered are pre-sentencing reports, alternatives to incarceration, conditional pleas and sentence calculations. Examples and quotes given. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Sentencing and Armed Robbery »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that concerns a proposed bill for doubling the maximum prison term for armed robbery, which is due to come up for a vote soon. While this bill is very popular, there are aspects of public policy that must be considered in order to make a reasoned, logical decision on this ... View Full Description
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SENTENCING IN CAPTITAL PUNISHMENT CASES »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the need for reform of the sentencing procedures involving capital punishment cases in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Sentencing/Juvenile Justice System »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that presents a scenario involving a 12-year-old offender and then presents possible sentencing options. The writer argues in favor of keeping the boy in the juvenile justice system, rather than trying him as an adult. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Sex & Race Discrimination Protection in UK »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page research paper that explores British legislation on these issues. Great Britain has had specific legislation in place for over 30 years that prohibits discrimination due to sex, martial status, or race, color, national origin or ethnicity. Considering this fact, the question arises as to how well these laws have been working. After ... View Full Description
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Sexual Discrimination: Laws, Compensation and Equity »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper (tutorial language) on sexual discrimination. Federal, state, country and company laws require that employees are not discriminated against or harassed in the work place because of gender. Despite these laws and guidelines to employers, companies have continued to pay to the courts and to employees millions of dollars in ... View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment at Work »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses a case of sexual harassment and its potential outcome; it also discusses the case from the point of view of a company trying to prevent such incidents. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment Case »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines a sexual harassment case. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment In Schools »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that identifies the standards of liability in terms of sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in schools, examples of cases and comments about monetary awards. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment in the Police Department »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses a case of sexual harassment within a police department and what the superior's response should be; it also discusses the ethics of lying during an investigation. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment Precedential Law »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of sexual harassment claims. SIRAC analyses are carried out for a variety of claims. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment/Workplace »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that presents an overview of sexual harassment case law and its implications, focusing on recent cases, such as Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders. The writer also outlines effective anti-sex-harassment policy that companies should initiated based on these findings as protection against litigation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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