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Courtroom Observation »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a hypothetical courtroom observatoin. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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COURTS, UNIONS AND ARBITRATIONS »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper attempts to examine how courts handle union and employer complaints that don't go through the arbitration process. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Crime and judicial procedures in four films »

Number of pages 5

A paper which looks at the way in which crime and judicial processes are dealt with in four modern movies, with particular reference to the moral and ethical foundations of the legal systems and the extent to which situational ethics may be appropriate in the context of law enforcement. View Full Description
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Criminal Justice Around the World »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at the criminal justice systems of the United States, Argentina, Japan and Israel. The U.S. system is compared and contrasted with the other three. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Mischief »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines the concept of criminal mischief and how it plays out around the world and in various states. New York is highlighted and other states and nations are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Darby's Gazebo »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper arguing the position of Percy in discussing the fictional case of Darby, Percy and Darby's gazebo. Darby agreed to sell the gazebo to Percy but has not; Percy has filed a lawsuit and seeks for Darby to be court-ordered the dismantle, relocate and reassemble the gazebo on Percy's property, requesting ... View Full Description
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Did Bradwyn Intend to Escape? »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper providing two persuasive theories addressing circumstances in which a prison inmate was found. Mr. Bradwyn did not escape from the prison building, but he was charged with escape on the grounds that he was in an area that was off limits after hours. The paper provides persuasive theories in ... View Full Description
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DISCRIMINATION SUITES BASED ON GENETICS »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper focuses on potential issues and suits brought to court over genetic testing results. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Discussion: Uniform Commercial Code »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page essay looks at S2-207 of the UCC and discuses two related cases with decisions from different findings. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Disparities & Discrimination in Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the relationship between disparities between statistics pertaining to criminal justice and discrimination. The writer argues that a disparity between ethnic groups that is disproportionate to the percentage that the group holds within the overall population is highly suggestive of discriminatory practice on the part of the criminal justice ... View Full Description
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Dividing Fences Act 1953 and the Case of Demagogue Pty Ltd v Ramensky (1992) 39 FCR 31 »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page Australian law paper is written in two parts. The first part examines the way in which the Queensland Dividing Fences Act 1953 can be applied to a property where there is no boundary fence. The second part of the paper summarises the judgment in the case of Demagogue Pty Ltd v ... View Full Description
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DNA Evidence and the Daubert Test »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines a case in which DNA evidence helped obtain a conviction, and discusses whether or not that evidence passes the Daubert test. Bibliography lists 3 sources View Full Description
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Do Lawyers Operate In The Public Interest? »

Number of pages 28

This 28 page paper sets out to consider the proposition that lawyer operate in the public interest. The paper starts this by defining the role of the lawyer, which includes the UK definitions of both barristers and solicitors. Following this the meaning of public interest is discussed with reference to different perspectives, and the ... View Full Description
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Does The High Profile Status Of A Criminal Case Affect Investigators' Decisions? »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Media coverage has historically proven to be both a blessing and a curse where the judicial system is concerned. The extent to which print, radio and television reporting serve to inform the public as the trial progresses is both grand and far-reaching; that a fine line separates the beneficial ... View Full Description
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DUKE V. WAL-MART INC: CLASS-ACTION QUESTION »

Number of pages 8

This 8-page paper discusses the case of Duke v Wal-Mart Inc. and its implication to future class-action suits and business. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Essential Elements Of Contracts »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that highlights the categories of contracts and discusses terms and references applicable laws in regards to those categories. Categories/clauses include: offer/acceptance and problem areas, special considerations, termination statements and problem areas, and signatures. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Eviction Proceedings in Tennessee »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper presenting a hypothetical court case, description of court room proceedings and an analysis of why the court proceedings progressed in the manner they did. The case is one of eviction, conducted under the laws of Tennessee. Tennessee is a subscriber to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ULTRA), ... View Full Description
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Evidence and its Impact upon Law »

Number of pages 15

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of evidence in law. Different types of evidence and their influence on society and individuals are explored. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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Examining North Carolina Judges »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of North Carolina judge qualifications. The paper compares Barbara Jackson and Ann Marie Calabria. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Eye Witness Testimony and In-Court Identification »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page argument as to the admissibility of various forms in-court identification. The author presents a fictional scenario in which this admissibility is questioned. Actual cases are used to illustrate why in-court identification in this case is warranted. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Eyewitness Testimony And Recovered Memories: Can We Trust Them? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Children play an entertaining game of telephone operator, where one child whispers a short story to the next child in line, who then whispers the story – to the best of his or her recollection – to the third child in line. When the last child finally receives the ... View Full Description
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Felony Sentencing in North Carolina »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of felony sentencing in North Carolina. Different types of sentencing guidelines are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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FILING PROCESS - DISCRIMINATORY CLAIMS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the fictitious John, and the path he needs to take to file a discriminatory claim through the EEOC and court system. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation »

Number of pages 3

The Federal Arbitration Act is discussed in this 3 page paper. Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp is the focus of this paper. How the case changed the meaning of the act is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Hate Crimes and the Phoenix District Attorney's Office »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the role the Phoenix DA's office plays in combating hate crimes. The author notes the provision of special prosecutorial teams which Phoenix has created to more effectively deal with these crimes. Community outreach is an important component of this address as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Health Care in California Prisons »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses the poor state of health care in California prisons including the management of acute and chronic conditions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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How Will the Supreme Court Rule on the Allen Snyder Case? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the Allen Snyder case, a capital case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear soon. The problem is that an all white jury convicted a black man of murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT AUSTRALIA’S SECTION 13 OF THE MOTOR TRAFFIC ACT »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses Section 13 of Australia's Motor Traffic law. A ficticious case is discussed and argued. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Imposing Sentence in an Identity Theft Crime for Monetary Gain Case »

Number of pages 3

In three pages this paper images how a judge would impose sentence for such a crime in terms of necessary information and the incorporation of sentencing goals. Three sources are cited in the bibliography. View Full Description
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In the Matter of Annette B (Case Study Analysis) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines this important case where parental rights were terminated. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Issues in Criminal Justice Administration »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that address three issues in criminal justice administration in the US. These issues address the realities of an increasingly large prison population, the corresponding overcrowding in prisons and the decline in rehabilitation programs, which may be a trend that is beginning to reverse. If these current trends in criminal justice ... View Full Description
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Jeffrey Reiman/Rich get richer, Poor get Prison »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page book review that profiles Reiman's text The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison. The writer argues that the 2004 edition of Jeffrey Reiman's classic text shows that time has only validated the accusations that Reiman formulated against US jurisprudence in the original edition of his book in 1979. As ... View Full Description
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Jeffrey Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison" »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines Jeffrey Reiman's book, "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison." Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Judging Judicial Misconduct »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines the alarming precedent of cases involving judges and judicial misconduct, considering two recent cases involving such state judges as Maria I. Lopez in Massachusetts and D. Ronald Hyde of California. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Juror Gender and Capital Punishment Propensity - A Determinate Proposal »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper that argues the thesis that women jurors are less likely to vote for capital punishment than are male jurors and presents a basic determinate proposal projecting results that will substantiate this claim. Discussed are the maximalist and minimalist approaches that have been taken in the study of gender differences in ... View Full Description
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Jury Awards are Out of Control »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper focuses on tort reform, the power of the judge to overturn awards and the role of the jury. Examples are provided as a look is taken at excessive jury awards. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Jury Deliberation and Factors Affecting the Deliberation Process »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page overview of the many factors that can affect the deliberative process and the consequent verdict. A particular emphasis is placed on the importance of "decision rules" that determine whether a unanimous decision is necessary and on the personality of particular jurors and other trial players. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Jury Duty Aversion »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page research paper that examines and discusses various aspects of a hypothetical research study proposal to investigate why people wish to avoid jury duty. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Jury Incompetence and Misconduct »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines four cases where jury decisions were overturned by the court. The reasons are numerous but involve either misconduct or the incompetence of the jury. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Jury Nullification »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper addresses the problem of jury nullification and focuses on a 1998 article which appeared in the Spectator. The premise that nullification is acceptable is argued with the support of other articles. Examples are provided and the O.J. Simpson case is referenced several times. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Jury Trials »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that describes the steps involved in conducting a jury trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Justice in the Military Courtroom »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper delves into cases involving minorities in military courts. The idea that racism is prevalent in both military and civilian courts is established. Specific cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Juvenile And Adult Court: Comparison »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Juveniles have historically found protection under the law with regard to being tried as adults when they have committed adult crimes. Contemporary society, however, witnessed a significant change in attitude toward some offenses whereby juveniles now can be tried - and convicted - as an adult. The extent ... View Full Description
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Juveniles & Trial by Jury »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses whether or not juvenile defendants should have the right to trial by jury. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Juveniles, Transfer Laws And Adult Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses transfer laws and adult court as they related to juvenile offenders. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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KUDLER AND POTENTIAL PRODUCT LIABILITY »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper examines potential product liability at Kudler Fine Foods. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Ladies & Gentlemen of the Jury, I Present…the Nursing Documentation »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page summary of the article Ladies & Gentlemen of the Jury, I Present….the Nursing Documentation by Sally Austin. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Lawyer Malpractice And Lawyer Malpractice Insurance »

Number of pages 20

20 pages in length. Although one might duly expect one's lawyer to be forthright and principled in his/her approach to law, this is unfortunately not always the case. Sometimes unintentionally negligent while other times malicious in intent, attorneys are fallible human beings like everyone else in all other sectors of commerce; just because ... View Full Description
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Lawyer's Workday »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. This lawyer's area of law defending the homeless, a population of people who are often denied their inherent rights because of their economic and residential situation. Also known as a street lawyer to industry insiders, this type of lawyer spends most of his time sifting through mounds of paperwork ... View Full Description
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Legal Decision-Making Styles »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the adversarial style of the American justice system and musing under which judicial decision-making system the writer would prefer to be judged if charged – but innocent of – a serious felony crime. The accused should prefer rule utilitarianism if innocent, probably a teleological or deontological perspective if guilty. ... View Full Description
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