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The Lizzie Borden Case: Evidence and Arguments for Motive and Guilt »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing the guilt and motives of Lizzie Borden. One of the unsolved murder cases within the United States for over one hundred years is the “Lizzie Borden” case. While Lizzie was acquitted of murdering her father and stepmother on August 4, 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts, there was still ... View Full Description
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The Mafia In 1989 »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The writer discusses various Mafia-related events that occurred in 1989, such as murders, deaths, prison sentences, etc. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Main Line murders »

Number of pages 7

A seven page paper which looks at the two best-selling books written about the Main Line murders in Pennsylvania, and compares the evidence presented in each with regard to the corruption of the judicial system and the potential guilt or innocence of Smith. View Full Description
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The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (2009) »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper examines hate crimes and the passage of the bill. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Meaning of the United States Vs. Lopez »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the 1995 case that held gun possession near schools was not something for which the interstate commerce clause would apply. The dissenting opinion is discussed and the paper takes the position that the majority position provided by Rehnquist is right. Bibliography lists 1 source. ... View Full Description
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The Mental Health Act 1983; The Nearest Relative »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers the definition roles and responsibilities of the nearest relative under the Mental Health Act 1983. The considers how it is applied, the impact of the inflexible rule, and uses case law to consider how the law could be improved. The bibliography cites 20 sources. View Full Description
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The Microsoft Antitrust Case »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper. What is the case about? Where is it today? What is going to happen to Microsoft, Inc.? These questions are addressed in this paper beginning with a timeline of the some of the most important events and rulings. The writer goes on to explain what the case was about and ... View Full Description
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The Microsoft Antitrust Problem »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the case that saw Bill Gates testifying about the company's controversial marketing of its Explorer browser. The violation is discussed and information about the case is relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Miranda Ruling »

Number of pages 3

This 4 page paper provides answers to the following questions in relation to the Miranda Ruling: What requirements does it place on law enforcement? How has it changed the manner in which law enforcement interviews are conducted? This paper also offers an opinion based on the research as to whether Miranda has harmed ... View Full Description
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The Murder and Investigation of the James Byrd Jr. Case in Jasper, Texas »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the murder and investigation of the James Byrd Jr. case in Jasper, Texas. Three white men were sentenced to death (Bill King and Lawrence Brewer) and life imprisonment (Shawn Berry) for the hate crime of beating and dragging James Byrd, a black man, behind their truck until he ... View Full Description
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The Myths of “New Holland” and Terra Nullis »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the ways in which 17th and 18th century white European invaders (also known as “colonists”), radically changed Australia (once known as “New Holland”) when they landed on its shores. Regardless of the centuries through which the natives of the land had lived on “their” land and used its resources for their own needs, ... View Full Description
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The Navigation Acts »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper outlines the Navigation Acts of Seventeenth Century Britain which were introduced to protect trade and commerce but were also the cause of international trade disputes. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Necessity for a Federal Shielding Law for Journalists »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper argues that it is necessary to have a “shield law” at the federal level protecting journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Need For Change in Intellectual Property Protection »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at statement that Intellectual property laws were devised in a print-based environment and have only adapted partially to sound and vision recording. They are of only limited relevance to the world of e-commerce and either the law will have to adapt or much intellectual property will become worthless. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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The Need for Corporate Law Reform; Company Groups »

Number of pages 3

The 2001 white paper modernising English company law contained no reference to any need to reform the law of group corporate activity. This 3 page discusses this with particular reference to the treatment of groups as a single entity also with the single economic unit argument. The paper considers the position and the role of ... View Full Description
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The Need for Surveillance in the Fight Against Terrorism »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper takes a look at the terrorist act that expands the capabilities of the FBI and other agencies in terms of electronic surveillance. Cyberterrorism and how it is combatted through new legislation is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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THE PATH OF A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper discusses the path of a work-based discrimination complaint, focusing on a fictitious employee named John. Through this paper, we see John file through the EEOC, then through the court system. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The O.J. Simpson Case as a Miscarriage of Justice?: Biographical Information on Simpson, The Crime, Controversy and Verdict »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the O.J. Simpson case. Throughout history there have been many judicial cases in which people believed that a miscarriage of justice has taken place. In some cases, it could be that someone was found guilty when in fact it was believed that he or she was innocent. Or, ... View Full Description
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THE ORDINARY CITIZEN’S RIGHT TO PRIVACY »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses the individual's right to privacy on the local and federal levels. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Origins Of The U.S. Constitution »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page overview explores the origins of the Constitution. Included are references to John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu who supported the theory of civic humanism. Also discussed is the applicability of earlier documents such as the Magna Carter and the Mayflower Compact. A discussion of constitutional amendments and how concepts have changed over ... View Full Description
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The Paralegal Profession »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the job description of a paralegal, and what a typical day might be like. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Passing of the Patriot Act »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the process that took place when the Patriot Act was passed in October 2001. This includes the looking why who and how it was introduced, the consideration of the act, any amendments, the way agreement was reached and the voting levels. The Bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Patriot Act »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page contention that the provisions of the Patriot Act step well beyond the rights afforded by the U.S. Constitution. The author of this paper questions whether it is fair to sentence a meth producer twelve years to life when under laws written to govern such criminals six months is the typical or to find ... View Full Description
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The Patriot Act »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the varying perceptions of the impacts of the Patriot Act. This paper contrasts the views of those that contend the Act has resulted in numerous violations of civil rights and those that contend the Act has provided much needed protection. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Patriot Act »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the major points of the Patriot Act and an individual’s reactions to it. Americans are fond of bickering among themselves, but we band together well in the face of crisis. In this sense we are very much like an old-fashioned large family. Patriot enables the mechanisms by ... View Full Description
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THE PATRIOT ACT -- AN OVERVIEW »

Number of pages 6

This 6-page paper provides an overview of the U.S.A. Patriot Act, how it was put together, and the response of many of the American people to it. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Patriot Act and Airport Security »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers how our basic Constitutional rights are being violated every day with full body screens and even strip searches being conducted in the name of anti-terrorist measures at airports. The author includes an annotated bibliography of 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Patriot Act and Other Post-9-11 Affronts Against American Civil Liberties »

Number of pages 25

A 25 five page investigation of the societal impacts of Public Law 107-56. The author contends that the Patriot Act and other post-9-11 laws and policies have done more harm in their infringement upon American civil liberties than they have been effective in the fight against terrorism. Bibliography lists 17 sources. View Full Description
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The People of Colorado v. Michael Eugene Shrek: A Case Analysis »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper provides an overview of this case, and analyzes the issue of DNA testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Potential Case against Muammar Mohammad al-Qaddafi and Other Officials for Genocide, Wars Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the potential charges cited in the arrest warrant for Libyan premier Muammar Mohammad al-Qaddafi (Gaddafi) and considers the relevant areas of international law that may be used by the prosecution and how they may be applied. The bibliography cites 9 sources. View Full Description
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The Power of the Government to Use GPS Tracking »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper concludes that in today's world, the "law and order" society prevails, and those who scream for individual and privacy rights are not heard. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, describes the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and then examines a lawsuit involving the PDA. The writer summarizes the arguments and the Court's decision and concludes with the viewpoint of the writer/tutor on the Court's ruling. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Principle of Fault in Tort Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the principle of fault in tort law. The paper outlines different types of fault and where and when it proof of fault is required. The paper then considers the purpose the principle serves and why it still has such an important place. The paper is written with reference to ... View Full Description
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The Problem of Contractor Delays »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper addresses practical and legal aspects of contractor delays. Suggestions are made and actual cases provided regarding the costs of delays and what to do about them. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Problem of False Accusation »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper addresses the problem with references from some legal journals. The bulk of the paper focuses on a hypothetical situation where a letter is written to someone who is falsely accused of a crime. The concept is also discussed in a general sense. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Problem of Improperly Obtained Evidence »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at the law in the United Kingdom as it pertains to evidence. What improperly obtained evidence constitutes is outlined. Cases are noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Problem of Reverse Discrimination »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at affirmative action and the unwanted consequence of reverse discrimination. Several cases, including the Bakke case, are duly noted. This reaction paper provides an overview and then concludes that reverse discrimination is problematic and so, affirmative action should not be implemented in most situations. Bibliography lists 5 ... View Full Description
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The Problem with the Americans With Disabilities Act »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is an outline for a larger paper. It can stand on its own or be used as an outline for something more substantial. A great deal of specific information on ADA is contained in this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Problems with Eye Witness Testimony »

Number of pages 10

Eye witness testimony is often assumed to be some of the best evidence in a court case, the level of confidence of the witness also increase the trust placed in it by the jury. This 10 page paper looks at the problems associated with eye witness testimony form a psychological perspective, including the ways in ... View Full Description
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The Proposed Changes to UK Company Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper outlines the recommendations of the white paper on the modernising of company law, published in 2001. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Pros and Cons of the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper on the origins and features of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The writer details the language of the amendment, its origins, the exclusionary rule, and the pros and cons of each aspect. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of Florida's Homestead Laws; Protection From Forced Levy »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the protection granted to homesteads under Article X section 4. The writer argues that the constitutional protection is providing immoral protection for individuals who are committing fraud and avoiding meeting their obligations. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of the People Against the Exercise ot Arbitrary Power: Miranda v. Arizona »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page examination of the importance of Miranda vs Arizona. This paper explores the circumstances surrounding the case and the decision’s long lasting implications in law enforcement procedure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Purpose and Powers of the United States Supreme Court »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the US Supreme Court. The purpose, structure, and powers of the institution are explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Purpose of Law Enforcement in the United States »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines the purpose of law enforcement in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Questions of Intent, Force & Hijacking - A Kidnapping Case Analysis »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that presents a kidnapping case analysis that examines the three questions of necessary intent, applied force, and what constitutes charges of hijacking within the criminal charge of kidnapping. These three questions are examined and answered in regard to applicable rule of law and a subsequent altered set of charges is ... View Full Description
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The Real Effects of ADA »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at positive and negative effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many problems with the legislation are noted. Its application to education and adoption law is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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THE RECIDIVISM RATE OF OFFENDERS FOLLOWING PAROLE AND/OR PROBATION »

Number of pages 15

This 15-page paper discusses literature concerning the rate of recidivism among offenders who are released from parole or probation situations. Literature is compared, and conclusions about the information obtained. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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The Relevance of Anti-trust Issues in this Network Economy »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines antitrust issues in the computer industry and highlights the microsoft case. Whether or not antitrust issues are really relevant is at the crux of the dilemma. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Relevance of Gay Bashing in Society »

Number of pages 3

This 4 page paper examines gay bashing by teachers. One case from MInnesota is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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