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Crimes vs Civil Wrongs, 2006.
A comparison between civil wrongs or torts, and crime.
1,291 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper takes a look at the issue of a civil wrong versus crime. According to the paper, a civil wrong is also referred to as a tort, which is covered by the tort law, a branch of civil law. The paper further reports that a crime is the violation of a public law and covered by criminal law.
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"In the case of Bill and Joe, Bill's action fulfills all the four elements required to prove a criminal threat. If Bill became successful with his threat, he could have killed or severely injured Joe with the bat. His words conveyed his intent to kill Joe. The intent was clear and complete from his utterance. The threat was fatal. Second, Bill's utterance expressed a specific intent to kill Joe and that he meant Joe to receive it as such. Bill may or may not have been able to carry his threat out, but his intent was clear and complete from his very statement. Third, the context and circumstances in which Bill made the threatening statement also convey the same fatal intent. Bill had been giving Joe a hard time about the latter's tardiness for several days. Bill could have taken suspected that Joe intentionally retaliated when Joe accidentally hit him with a ball. And fourth, the verbalized threat was unmistakably clear, unconditional, immediate and specific. The words were precise and to the point. They sounded immediate, as Bill already held the bat in his hand and charged at Joe. The threat of death or grave bodily hard was specific upon Joe. Bill's clear words and the act of charging Joe and with the bat in hand also presented the factor of immediacy. The weapon was present and visible and accompanied the verbal threat. Bill need or need not demonstrate the immediate ability to carry out his threat. But the words he used were of an immediately threatening nature and conveyed the immediate performance of the fatal or serious threat. Bill's verbal threat and act of charging Joe with a bat were enough to evoke sustained fear in Joe. The conditions were enough to prove a criminal threat against Bill."
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The Kelo Decision, 2007.
This paper discusses whether the Kelo decision, made in the Kelo v. New London case, is a fair one.
2,624 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this essay, the writer examines the fairness of the outcome of the Kelo case. The writer explains that this is a controversial case questioning whether the government's eminent domain power could be used to help private parties take private homes, land and businesses for private commercial development. The writer notes that the court approved the exercise of the power on behalf of a private party, which is a decision largely criticized by individuals, politicians and organizations across the country. The writer concludes that providing a more "just" measure of compensation would leave the final decision about when to exercise the eminent domain power in the hands of local elected officials who are politically accountable to local citizens.
Outline:
Introduction
The Kelo Decision
Reactions to the Decision
Definitions and Meanings
Conclusion
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"While critics have every right to push Congress to enact legislation that will "protect" the property rights that they believe the Kelo decision took away, it is important to understand what exactly the Kelo decision did and did not do."
"As a result of this case, the public largely criticized political leaders, saying that the Kelo case favors the rich at the expense of the poor. In addition, many argue that the developments often offer little benefit to the communities they promise to improve. Since the case, numerous states have implemented state legislation that restricts the state's own power of eminent domain. The Supreme Courts of Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Georgia do not allow such takings under their state constitutions."
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Money Laundering, 2007.
An in-depth analysis of the war against money laundering.
3,310 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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The paper explains that money laundering is the process by which criminals attempt to conceal the proceeds from their illegal activities to make them appear legitimate. The paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature to identify what money laundering is, what controlling legislation exists and what types of investigatory processes are used to uncover it. The paper provides an analysis of how cases are built against money launderers and concludes that relevant laws are starting to have some effect.
Outline:
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The same forces that have been driving the globalization process have also made it easier for criminals to transfer enormous sums of money from one financial institution to another until it becomes "clean" in a process known as money laundering. Furthermore, an increasing number of observers are cautioning that terrorist organizations are using money laundering techniques to avoid international sanctions on their assets, and to help finance their nefarious plots against the United States and its interests abroad. Even if the proceeds of money laundering are not used by terrorists groups, the criminal elements involved are avoiding paying taxes on their ill-gotten gains in whatever jurisdictions are involved, and the practice appears to be on the increase in spite of numerous laws designed to combat the problem."
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Discrimination and Affirmative Action, 2007.
This paper discusses disabled veterans, women and minorities in the workplace.
1,236 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper discusses how the federal law calls for federal employers to set up a plan of action in order to institute the requirements and specifics with regard to hiring disabled veterans. The paper examines these regulations and their impact on disabled veterans. The paper also discusses the employment of women and minorities and what would constitute an under-utilization of these sectors.
From the Paper
"Meanwhile, the definition of what the federal government has put forward as far as disabled veterans getting opportunities is spelled out in Title 5, the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 720, subpart C, the Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program (DVAAP). Let's establish out front that hiring decisions are made on a case-by-case basis in most government and private industry situations. Just because a man or woman walks into a federal work site and is 35% disabled, doesn't guarantee that person a job over another person. It may be that the veteran who is disabled knows nothing whatsoever about technology and computers, and the job requires some competency in those fields - plus no training is available."
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Expert Witnesses, 2007.
This paper discusses the role of expert witnesses in the courtroom.
771 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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The paper explains that expert witnesses are professionals qualified to help people in the courtroom with their search for the truth. The paper relates that they offer knowledge and information about a subject of their expertise and they also help the fact-finder in drawing informed inferences from available facts. The paper refers to the Daubert case of 1993.
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"It is however the trial judge who decided whether the expert witness is qualified enough to offer help. In many cases, there has been an influx of "junk science" in the courtrooms, which led to the famous Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals ruling in 1993 where it was decided that extreme caution must be exercised when permitting evidence in a courtroom. According to Brown et al. (2005), expert witness is someone "who by reason of education or specialized experience possesses superior knowledge respecting a subject about which persons having no particular training are incapable of forming an accurate opinion or deducting correct conclusions'."
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Grandparenting Resource Centers, 2007.
An analysis of the benefits of United States bill, Assembly 3014, which aims to establish a 'Grandparenting Resource Center Pilot Program.'
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses United States bill, Assembly 3014, and identical Senate 435, which aims to establish a 'Grandparenting Resource Center Pilot Program' to cater to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The paper presents the current situation for grandparents caring for their grandchildren and discusses what the new bill hopes to achieve. The paper presents the writer's opinion on the subject.
From the Paper
"The supporting evidence continues to be astounding however, it is evident by the fact that legislation has still not passed in eight years that there are enough people that do not believe that this particular problem has a need strong enough or worthy enough to be considered. There are individuals that believe programs will not be effective. However, this has already been denied by the effectiveness of the Kinship program, which proves that the programs are effective and quite necessary. Therefore, it leads one to wonder if it then becomes a issue of status, considering the fact that most supporting data reports that most homes in which the grand parent is the provider for grandchildren is predominant among minority groups. Regardless the numbers cannot be ignored."
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All Men Equal?, 2007.
This paper examines hypocrisy and irony present in the Declaration of Independence.
1,324 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper discusses how leaders like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin are celebrated for their efforts in creating the Declaration of Independence and shaping our ideas about government. The paper reveals, however, that Franklin and Jefferson were both slave holders despite their promotion of democratic ideals. The paper points out seemingly hypocritical statements present in the Declaration and concludes that certain parts of the Declaration could benefit from being clarified and improved.
From the Paper
"A century after the Declaration of Independence, the United States Supreme Court had to interpret the words of the Declaration, in a lawsuit brought by Dred Scott (Burnside, 2005). Scott was a slave who had lived 13 years in a non-slave state. He sued for a declaration that he was a free citizen of the United States. The Court held, by a 7:2 majority, that the words "all men are created equal" did not apply to African Americans. The language of the judgment is a blatant display of the hypocrisy of the Declaration (Bunrside, 2005)."
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The Right to Privacy, 2007.
This paper explores the extent of Americans' constitutional right to privacy.
2,552 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 77.95
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The paper discusses how the Bush Administration's terrorist surveillance program, the government's recording of Internet searches and other forms of data collection have all raised basic concerns about the rights possessed by United States citizens. The paper explains that privacy as a legal right and concept is notoriously difficult to define and demonstrates how varying definitions of privacy often arise from what one segment of society views as a moral imperative. The paper brings varied court rulings that show how definitions of privacy in the United States continue to be highly flexible.
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"To understand the opposing sides, one must first understand the issue. Privacy as a legal right and precept is notoriously difficult to describe. Even to the lay person, it can mean many different things. Privacy, in the widest sense, might be best understood as the right of an individual to control access to personal information and activities; to prevent others from gaining access to these facts and activities unless there exists some pressing social need for this "personal data" to made public knowledge. As well, privacy could be said to include the freedom from such searches and seizures that might tend to expose this "personal data" - in particular, such searches and seizures as might be conducted without regard to due process of law, and which violate other basic principles and rights established under law."
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"Gideon's Trumpet", 2007.
An analysis of the theme of defendants' rights to counsel, as discussed in "Gideon's Trumpet" by Anthony Lewis.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the primary theme of Anthony Lewis' book "Gideon's Trumpet" and compares it to the outcome of the court-case "Gideon v. Wainwright", upon which the book is based. The paper discusses the rights of defendants in the United States, particularly their right to professional counsel, regardless of ability to pay. The paper also looks briefly at the power of judges in America.
From the Paper
"Justice, and the work of the nine men (today, eight men and one woman) on the court, is not always about the will of the majority of the American people, it is often about the rights of the individual. A case that demonstrates this principle even more vehemently is that of "Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka." In this instance, the school children of Topeka who were Black were denied the right to go to the same schools as their White counterparts, regardless of where they lived, the desires of their Black parents, or where their Black parents paid taxes. The will of the majority of the White residents held sway, until a dedicated band of activists and lawyers gave voice to the desire of the Black community to have equal rights for their children in Topeka."
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Alcohol, 2007.
An argument in favor of making alcohol consumption illegal in the United States.
1,428 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper argues that alcohol consumption should be illegal in the United States. It suggest that while it can be argued that alcohol consumption should be a personal choice and that making it illegal would infringe on an individual's right to chose, its harmful effects (on the consumer and those around him) are too great to ignore. The paper begins by providing statistics for alcohol related deaths and then discusses the negative effects of alcohol consumption.
From the Paper
"Of course many will argue that the consumption of alcohol is a personal choice, and to make alcohol illegal would be to violate the individual personal rights and freedoms that are we are supposed to be guaranteed in this country. Though this is an accurate opinion that it is a personal choice to consume alcohol, the risk of the individual harming innocent people around them is far too high to ignore. Preserving the lives of the innocent has been morally and philosophically placed above personal rights especially when the individual who is free to choose then becomes dangerous to those around him. So, in effect, the choice to consume alcohol is not the choice restricted to the individual. As one chooses to imbibe such a dangerous substance, they not only choose to damage their own body and faculties, but they also choose to everyone else's safety and life that he encounters after he has his drink. This is a violation of multiple other personal lives, and so the sheer quantity of those at risk who are not involved should dictate that the choice should be removed from the few who have the control over so many."
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The Search and Seizure Law, 2007.
This paper discusses the Fourth Amendment and the controversy surrounding vehicle searches and consent to search issues.
2,777 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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The paper discusses federal and state case law involving the Fourth Amendment. The paper shows how the right to protection from unreasonable search and seizure is not a simple issue, particularly when dealing with the search of vehicles. The paper highlights how there are no consistent laws regarding search and seizure of vehicles; there are differing opinions of various courts on these issues. The paper concludes that motorists will continue to be confused and the rights of American citizens will continue to be in jeopardy.
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"When originally drafted, the Fourth Amendment sought to protect the colonists from unreasonable search and seizure in smuggling cases. Prior to the Amendment, the English authorities used writs of assistance, or general warrants that authorized officials to search anything and seize any goods. These writs remained in effect for the lifetime of the king. In 1760, when King George II passed away, these writs were challenged by James Otis on the grounds these writs went against the English constitution (FindLaw, "History."). As a result, when the Amendments to the United States constitution were drafts, a protection of unreasonable search and seizure was included in the rights of the people."
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Legalization of Drugs, 2007.
This paper examines the pros and cons of legalizing illicit drugs.
2,473 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The paper discusses the topic of drug legalization that is a heatedly contested debate. The paper discusses how those in favor of the liegalization of illicit drugs feel that drug laws have not significantly reduced the demand for drugs, but have only served to make the drug problem worse. They show how the illegal status of drugs has encouraged corruption among law enforcement and politicians. The paper also brings the arguments of those opposed to legalizing drugs who argue that it would cause increased drug use and crimes and would be a drain on the American economy.
Outline:
Introduction
Pros of Illicit Drug Legalization
Cons of Illicit Drug Legalization
From the Paper
"Proponents of drug legalization most often begin their debate with the statement that America's drug laws, as they currently stand, are ineffective. Programs such as "Just Say No" and "Zero Tolerance" have been unsuccessful (Linn, Yager & Leake). America, although fighting tenaciously, is losing the War on Drugs, and in fact, current drug policies have actually made the problem worse. A drug free America is simply unrealistic (Eldredge & McCollum). For this reason, they surmise that changes need to be made, and the legalization of the drugs being fought against currently, is one such advocated change, accentuated with the premise that in a truly free society, the government should not be able to regulate what drugs a person can or cannot take (Levinson; Messerli)."
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