Law is not a static and exact science. Law is influenced greatly by circumstances and situational variables correlated with each legal case. Law is increasingly being accepted by the community as an efficient and flexible method of dispute resolution. The increased use of arbitration has led to the publication of...
Under the constitutional law of the United States, there is a section that prevents the courts from using evidence against the defendants. This section is known as the exclusionary rule and applies mainly with the reason that such evidence may be against the defendant’s rights, under the human rights cover....
Introduction Crime is any act or negligence that is harmful to the public’s common interest and that is prohibited by law. White-collar crimes, on the other hand, are those non-violent acts of crime that aim at unjustified financial benefits. Unlike other crimes, white-collar crimes are committed by tools such as...
Introduction A contract is a legally binding and enforceable agreement between two or more competent parties to perform a certain task (business dictionary, 2010). A contract is said to be valid if it is legally binding and enforceable (Steinberger, 2007). Its major purpose is to outline the terms of engagement...
Suspected of a misdemeanor (non-capital felony), law enforcing agents arrested Gideon, whereby the Florida court found him guilty of the offense; hence, granted him a five year jail term. Due to his economic status, Gideon could not afford a personal lawyer hence presented his petition to the Florida court to...
Introduction The study of serial killers has been an important area in criminology. Although the United States has had several serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was the most controversial female serial killer. Aileen Wuornos’s notoriety as a serial killer was not only known in the United States but worldwide. Aileen Wuornos...
Introduction The illicit drug industry is a collection of wide-reaching black market activities such as distribution, manufacture, cultivation and even the sale of controlled and illegal drugs. Estimates indicate that profitability within this industry exceeded three hundred billion last year. The Drug industry’s relation to crime It has been shown...
The relations that are created between the employer and employee at the workplace can be multifaceted and diverse – both have responsibilities and rights so that the activity of both is protected by the legislation of the country they live and cooperate in. Historically, the rights of employees, as well...
Introduction Sexual harassment is any unsolicited behavior that workers face as a result of their sex and it includes sexual favors, petitions for sexual advances as well as physical and verbal misconduct that are sexual in nature. The paper shall look at how sexual harassment relates to businesses, the government...
The rising rate of crime is a very serious issue that cannot be overlooked by any country. The rising rate of crime goes to show that the values instilled in children by their parents have been long forgotten. Each and every day there are numerous instances of crime taking place...
Introduction The provision of efficient, effective, and adequate service should be the focus of all the governmental departments. Focusing specifically on the security forces, they would focus on performing their roles and solving the problems of the citizens while regulating themselves to make sure that they do not overuse the...
Due to the rapid development of the World Wide Web, the art of hacking has penetrated into the world of computer technologies. It means that e-business and e-commerce are under the threat of destruction. That is why, electronic information transfer is not the safest method. Nowadays, the problem of hacking...
Introduction Juvenile delinquency has been a social problem for a very long time. Young people are involved in crimes such as rape, robbery, assault, larceny, car theft, murder, burglary and arson. The rise in cases of Juvenile delinquency has been linked to a failed judiciary system which is unable to...
Introduction The United States juvenile justice system was established with the primary mandate of rehabilitating minors who are engaging in criminal activities. Juvenile delinquency is common in various parts of the country, especially in low-income neighborhoods. Drug smuggling, abuse of drugs, breaking, robbery, vandalism, and illegal possession and use of...
Introduction “Right to Work” legislation refers to a set of laws that allow employees to work without joining a union and paying fees. In that regard, union membership is not one of the requirements for employment. Currently, 27 states have enacted the laws. In those states, employees can enjoy the...
The debates regarding abortion in the United States are influenced by certain legal and ethical views of pro-life and pro-choice supporters. Three main stages are determined in these debates: Debate 1 developed before the decision in Roe v. Wade (1973), Debate 2 as the discussion on the federal funding for...
Introduction Civil rights are the basic privileges and freedoms entitled to a citizen of the United States. Civil rights are found in the laws governing a country. They seek to uphold the rights of citizens. In the US, the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendment of the constitution, and succeeding acts of...
Introduction The provision of services to its citizens by each nation is done through the accumulation of resources from everyone. These resources are collected by means of taxes. Taxes assist in the management of the governments’ priorities and other challenges that could come in the form of disasters or future...
Introduction Forensic psychology is considered to be the branch dealing with law and psychology. This intersection between the criminal justice system and psychological sciences is aimed at the reformulation of psychological findings to make them understandable in the court. The history of forensic psychology presents a great number of cases...
Gun control and whether it reduces crime or crime increases gun control There are various discussions on Gun control and whether it reduces crime rate or whether crime rate precipitates Gun control. Lawmakers are of the view that gun control laws reduce violent crimes using firearms hence according to them,...
The subject of legal abortion has lead to a nationwide, often emotion-filled, debate that has endured for many years and will for many years to come. People are decidedly in either in the ‘pro-choice’ or ‘pro-life’ camp. There are no compromises to be negotiated: one concerned with the life of...
Introduction Punishment for crimes that are deemed cruel and unusual is forbidden by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment is often invoked when discussing the legal merits of the death penalty. The use of the death penalty is considered by some to be the most obvious and...
Nature and Scope of the Problem Construction safety is a part of industrial safety programs aimed to protect workers and outside environment from potential threats and risks caused by construction practices and building. The construction safety regulation involves congressional legislation stating the need to protect health and safety of people,...
Outline The first section of the paper covers the introduction part in which the private investigator has been introduced. In the interview section interviewer asked many questions to the private investigator such as the role of the investigator in the investigation process. After this private investigator explains about the basic...
Facts Leslie and David settled the transaction in which Leslie was sure to buy David’s iPod for $100. Being in urgent need of money, David insisted that Leslie should buy the iPod on Friday, or he would sell it to another person. Being sure about the purchase, Leslie drove to...
Bidder’s Edge in its operations violated three basic principles that eBay’s customers do not violate when accessing this site. Firstly, eBay does not allow customers to use automated machines on its site. According to eBay (2005), it is illegal to use automated machines on its site. Automated machines include software...
Liberty is the cornerstone of every constitution, and if it gives equality to people at all levels, the constitution will be a democratic one. The main concerns of the US constitution are (1) to strengthen democracy, (2) effort for peace, (3) caring human rights, (4) fighting dishonesty, (5) protecting the...
Innovative technologies of the modern world have occupied the lives of people. To imagine life or work without the Internet is impossible, as people became dependent either form information on the Web or on communication which also is provided through the Web. The existence of so many sites on the...
In wikipedia encyclopaedia, consideration in relation to law provides the legal value in connection with contacts (wikipedia, 2009). This is something sensible promised to an individual when creating a contract. This can be in form of services, physical things, money, and action promised or abstention from an action to come...
Introduction About six weeks after the September 11th attack, Congress passed a bill to protect the American citizens from a recurrence of similar attacks. Accordingly, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act also abbreviated as USA PATRIOT Act 2001 was passed...
A case synopsis is written to capture the fundamental nature of decisions made by courts in the past. The synopsis summarises the decisions made by the court by giving the facts in a particular case, legal issues and the grounds for the decision. These kinds of cases are as a...
The two methods the defendant Robert Lyttle used the perpetrate his hacker crimes against the United States government included gaining unauthorized access to the computers of the governmental agencies, including the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistic Information Service (DLIS), the Office of Health Affairs (OHA), and NASA’s Ames Research Center...
Since the 9/11 incident, terrorism has been perceived in a different light by the average American. Before then, it was more of an overseas issue- the kind of thing that sovereign bodies engaged in more out of their international status than necessity. But the 9/11 incident brought home the message:...
The Constitution of the United States of America is the source of the fundamental issues and the basic document of the law of the United States. It is the foundation of the legal authority that stipulates the existence of the country and the federal government United States of America. It...
The reasons guns have not been outlawed are many. This action would violate the Constitution, impair hunter’s rights and take away the right to protect one’s family, property or self. The topic of Gun Control is controversial and the debate surrounding it often emotional, usually centering on differing interpretations of...
There have always been issues of death and murders during news broadcasts. Homicide takes a good part of the news all over the world. Later, these cases are followed until the perpetrators are brought to book. This involves several formal processes that must be considered by the investigator who has...
A constitution is an ethical and moral document binding on the people of the land not by virtue of its legality but by the necessity to keep the state above dissenting forces (from within and without). The constitution of America came into being in the 18th century with the sole...
Today, punishment and criminal behavior is a problem facing the American nation, but one for which a limited number of solutions exist. Critics recognize that the offender is an “enemy” who deserves condemnation and retaliation. The response lies in the ability of the criminal justice system to catch, convict, and...
The Supreme Court of United States is a body under the judiciary which was formed in 1789 for purposes of settling cases against the United States or cases that involve violation of the US constitution. The Court is bestowed with powers to interpret laws formed by the Congress in the...
A study showed that 67 percent of inmates released from state prison committed at least one crime within three years. (BUTTERFIELD) In that regard, a question could be asked, was living in jail a deterrent. The reduction of crime rates resulted from people being in prison is mostly a direct...
There are two primary methods of research design in research: qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative studies deal with non-numerical data, such as reasons, opinions, and motivations. Quantitative research uses statistical analysis of numerical data to test a hypothesis. Since both methods have their benefits and flaws, it is unclear which is...
Abstract This study is focused on child neglect as a form of child abuse. Basic types of neglect are defined followed by some steps that can be taken to minimize the effects of this social evil. Introduction Child neglect is the most common type of child abuse. It is the...
The criminal justice system plays an important role in order maintenance and control of public affairs. Fulfilling these objectives requires greater community-court interaction. Increasingly popular are day treatment programs and nonsecure residential facilities as less formal punishments for youthful offenders. The main functions of the criminal justice system in Australia...
Non-Academic Sources The source by Rovner explores the problem of juvenile sentencing to life without parole. The issue is highly relevant to discuss because it shows that the juvenile justice system treats young people harshly and prevents them from having an opportunity to improve and have a positive outlook on...
The system of criminal justice ensures the maintenance of the established order, which is essential for any society. People approach criminal justice differently, and it is possible to consider at least two models, crime control and due process (Packer, 1964). Both of these frameworks share a core value in common...
Introduction The legalization of marijuana is among the most debated topics in modern society. While many people argue that it is harmful to health and should remain banned in line with other drugs, others discuss the benefits of legalization, including the disruption of the illicit drug sale, better access to...
Introduction One of the main points that reflects the level of development of any country is its health care policy. The health of citizens may be a crucial factor that leads to harmony within a country. The United States tends to be a leader in today’s system of international relations...
Abortion-related laws have always been highly controversial and hotly debated topics of both the United States and the globe. Abortion is any pregnancy termination procedure, and there are major moral issues related to induced abortion. To correctly understand the ethical aspects of this type of medical intervention, it is necessary...
Introduction The criminal justice process is a complex but direct series of steps which occurs from the moment of arrest and ends when a ruling is made on the case. The system has been developed to ensure that each stage or element of the process has appropriate contingencies to assure...
The United States established the juvenile justice system over a century ago to divert delinquent youths from severe punishments facilitated by criminal courts. Such a justice framework targeting emphasized the idea of rehabilitation, as opposed to punitive measures, based on the unique needs of youthful offenders. It is crucial to...
Introduction The subject of police subculture has attracted a heated debate for the past few decades whereby opponents view it as a counterproductive concept. Another category of scholars presents it as a beneficial issue that should be embraced in the law enforcement sector. Based on the amount of time spent...
The given paper delves into the peculiarities of the first crime scene investigation. Considering the unique importance of the given process, it is crucial to guarantee the observance of the main rules and regulations related to the given process to collect all pieces of evidence needed for the comprehensive investigation...
Introduction The issue of freedom as an integral component of a democratic society arises periodically and provokes disputes. Despite the implementation of relevant laws and regulations that classify the range of available freedoms and the responsibility borne by residents, difficulties and misunderstandings still exist. One of the topical aspects of...