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Reducing Overtime For Officers Appearing In Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. With court-related overtime typically represented as the second or third most costly component of most police department's payroll, it stands to reason why the chief of police is eager to implement a new system to address the problem. The inability to modify existing law notwithstanding, there are a number ... View Full Description
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Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer" »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines Jeffrey Reiman's book, "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison." Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Remedies for Breach of Contract »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper identifying and defining remedies for breach of contract. There are several means of gaining remedy in the case of breach of contract. Most are legal means gained through the courts, but mediation and arbitration also are appropriate alternatives. Among the court-based approaches, the wronged party may be awarded ... View Full Description
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Res Judicata »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer defines and discusses the legal components of res judicata. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Review of 2 Alaska Employment Law Cases »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reviews 2 cases; Estate of Milos v. Quality Asphalt Paving, Inc. and Reust v. Alaska Petroleum Contractors, Inc. The paper reviews each case and considers why they are of interest to a company HRM department. The bibliography cites 4 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: 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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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: 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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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/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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Should Defendants Be Forced To Take A Drug Test? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The debate over whether defendants should be administered a drug test prior to release is on that has seethed beneath the surface of those who, on one side, contend that doing so will only serve to increase the number destined for pre-trial detention and those on the other side who ... View Full Description
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SIMA RABINOVICZ AND THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BUS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses the case of Sima Rabinovicz when, riding on a Monsey Trail Bus, she was asked to move her seat by Hasidic Jews who wanted to wall off part of the bus for prayer. The paper discusses the specifics of the case, the role of Jewish women (Orthodox) and whether the case ... View Full Description
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Sizer’s Will »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page summation of the ruling of the New York State appellate court in 1908 concerning the will of Nelson Buell Sizer. No bibliography is provided. View Full Description
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Standing to Sue: Concept and Cases »

Number of pages 3

In three pages this paper examines the ‘standing to sue’ judicial concept in terms of definition, what a plaintiff must allege to establish required standing, and considers three cases where this issue was before the court. Five sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Statutory Interpretation »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper considers the role of statutory interpretation and the limits placed on the judiciary. Looking at a quote form Lord Diplock " When Parliament legislates to remedy what the majority of its members at the time perceive to be a defect or lacuna in the existing law (whether it be the written ... View Full Description
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Stephen J. Adler's "The Jury: Disorder In The Courts" »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Stephen J. Adler's The Jury: Disorder in the Courts illustrates quite clearly how the American judicial system has ruptured an integral component of its allegedly fair and impartial sequence: the jury. At issue is the means by which Adler contends jurors are selected and dismissed, as well as how ... View Full Description
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Subtleties of Legal Language »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the implications of a case. According to the majority opinion, the value of the injury suffered due to malpractice is defined as the value that can be associated with the claim as a whole, but the dissenting opinion holds that the plaintiff should be entitled to the ... View Full Description
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Texas Jury System »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses courts served, selection process and mock trials as they relate to Texas. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Affect of Technology on the Modern Practice of Law »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page contention that technology has impacted the manner in which law is practiced in a multitude of ways. From the perspective of the forensics which can be used to prove innocence or guilt, to the way we communicate with other law professionals or even our clients, to the way we conduct our ... View Full Description
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The Basics of Torts and Law »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper goes into detail on the legalities of torts, which are normally caused through negligence. Torts are considered an unintentional violation of another person's rights. This paper will explain torts fully and consider the implications and recourse citizens have in regard to torts. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Case of Campagnola V. Mulholland, Minion & Roe and Its’ Relevance Within The Legal System »

Number of pages 16

The 16 page paper looks at the case of Campagnola V. Mulholland, Minion & Roe, its’ background and outcome and a variety of related subjects. After discussing the case the paper considers why the courts’ finding was right, discusses the role of public policy, looks at the role of judges how judges decide cases and ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Fairness in the Law of Natural Justice in Jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the concept of fairness and natural justice in regards to the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The concept of fairness adds to the law of natural justice especially in its application of the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The Commonwealth Caribbean, comprised of over 15 island and mainland ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Mens Rea / Intent to Commit a Crime »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. A comprehensive discussion of Mens Rea, the legal principle upon which we base our requirement of intent for a finding of guilty. Covered in this report are the meaning, background, and a brief history of Mens Rea in law as well as a more in-depth analysis of Mens Rea as applied ... View Full Description
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The Criminal Trial Process »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper identifies the specific steps in the criminal trial. Plea bargaining, jury selection, and sentencing are detailed. The distinction is made between a bench trial and a jury trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Exclusionary Rule Should Not Be Abolished »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper first provides an overview of the exclusionary rule. Then the paper argues that it should never be abolished because it is a rule that protects the people. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Federal and State Judiciary »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper answers questions set by the student. The paper starts by describing the federal judiciary in the United States, then looks at when cases may be brought before the state, rather than the federal courts, the third questions explains, with examines, the concept of concurrent jurisdiction, next the role of the appellant ... View Full Description
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The Frye Rule and Battered Women Syndrome »

Number of pages 5

A paper which considers the Frye Rule, and its application in the modern judicial system, with particular reference to the battered women syndrome formulated by Walker. Bibliography lists 4 sources View Full Description
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The German Court System »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which provides a basic overview of the court system in Germany. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact on s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper consider s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) or (CTH) and critically discusses how this section of legislation and cases such as Bunning v Cross (1978) 141 CLR 54 and Ridgeway v Queen (1995) 129 AR 41 impact on operational investigations and their officers. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate points ... View Full Description
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The Importance of Oral Evidence in the English Law Trial System »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the important role of oral evidence, also known as orality, within English law and the risk system. The paper considers different forms of oral evidence, the benefits and flaws with this type of evidence and the way in which recent cases may be change the emphasis placed on orality. The ... View Full Description
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The Importance of the Investigator as Witness »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines how police investigators should be interviewed. The importance of these witnesses is highlighted and techniques are shared. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Importance of the Jury System »

Number of pages 8

Beginning with an appropriate overview of why the U.S. Founding Fathers saw the need for a jury system, this well-prepared 8 page essay argues that the jury still remains an ultimate symbol of true American Democracy. Recent Supreme Court decisions as well as the linkage between jury service and other rights of political participation are ... View Full Description
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The Insanity Defense »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper explores the merits of this defense. When it is used, whether it is successful, and things of that nature, are discussed. The idea of irresistible impulse is duly noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Jury System »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the effectiveness of the trial by jury system in England and Wales. The paper considers the diverse options that see it as the embodying or contradicting democracy, looks at the effectiveness of jury trials and considers the views and recommendation of Lord Auld in his report into criminal justice system ... View Full Description
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The Lark Lane Hypothetical: Search and Seizure »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page consideration of several searches and arrests conducted in relation to a residence that is suspected of manufacturing methamphetamines. This paper considers the validity of evidence. Bibliography lists 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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Three Legal Questions »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses detaining versus arresting; plea bargaining and voluntary manslaughter. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Case »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page example of defense strategies for a Tort Case involving two business establishments and an automobile accident. Bibliography lists 3 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 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 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 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 Trial of Lee Boyd Malvo »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper looks at the trial of the younger of the two Beltway Snipers who terrorized the Washington D.C. area in the Fall of 2002. An investigation of the pair is launched. Information about the trial up until September 25, 2003 is discussed. The paper was written during the Malvo trial and prior ... View Full Description
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The Use Of Cameras In UK Courtrooms »

Number of pages 19

19 pages in length. The arguments on both sides of the courtroom camera issue are compelling representations of how an issue can be so hotly divided. By allowing cameras to record the courtroom proceedings, critics say it is nothing more than voyeuristic television; defenders, however, say it is the right of every UK ... View Full Description
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The Use of Promissory Estoppel as a Shield and not a Sword: Canadian Cases and Arguments »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing the concept of promissory estoppel as a shield and not a sword in consideration of Canadian legal cases. Promissory estoppel is a legal term based upon a principle where someone who has relied upon a gratuitous promise may be able to enforce it and based on one definition ... View Full Description
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The Vioxx Story »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page package includes a 4 page paper and 12 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Vioxx controversy. Information about the trials is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Theories of the function of the judiciary »

Number of pages 17

A 17 page paper which considers the different interpretations of the structure and functions of the judiciary which have been developed over the years in Western culture, including the doctrine of natural law, legal positivism and the relationship between legislation and moral values. Bibliography lists 11 sources View Full Description
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Tort Cases »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of four different scenarios in which tort cases can be filed. This paper specifically looks at the case types and who could file against who in the examples provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Law & Product Liability »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at the specific components of tort law and product liability as they pertain to the case of a man injured by home sauna. This paper considers whether the injury fits into the criteria of injuries that warrant the pursuit of product liability litigation and also evaluates the responsibilities of ... View Full Description
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