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It is hard to imagine the former innocent child as a delinquent who commits various crimes. Indeed, many children become criminals for different reasons; they can be bullied at school, have family issues, and many other aspects that make them juvenile offenders. Still, the crimes of the young bring multiple...
It is believed that law enforcement officers are reliable defenders of the peace of citizens. People want to know that in trouble, such as, for instance, a robbery or car theft, police will come to their aid and guarantee protection. However, there are situations when officers cross the border of...
Policy Title: LGBT Hiring Policy Purpose Organizational consulting specialists (policy-makers) try to implement a new hiring policy regarding the LGBT population in the administrative processes of company performance. Authority Social context is the profound element of social psychology structure predisposing individuals’ mind-shaping in a concrete social and working environments. LGBT...
Such contracts are often criticized because they have a little formal incentive for the contractor to control expenses, as they are paid regardless of the final price. Moreover, the final cost of such a contract is not guaranteed. In addition, there is a problem with a limited number of contractors...
Introduction The current expansive imprisonment policies led to the mass incarceration of criminals in the United States. Due to the criminalization of illegal drug use and possession, followed by lengthy prison sanctions, the number of incarcerated people increased dramatically, which caused a significant impact on society. The US criminal justice...
Introduction When parties enter into a legally binding agreement, they are said to have entered into a contract. One distinctive element of a contract is that it can be legally enforced and should meet the threshold requirements for prevailing law. The document stipulates the obligations and duties of all the...
Since the beginning of the “information era,” personal privacy has been the most valuable asset that the vast majority of people cannot obtain. Moreover, the issue is only expanding despite many significant conflicts targeted to slow the growth of government intervention in private life. On the other hand, when it...
Introduction Denial and deception is a term that is frequently used to characterize a nation’s employment of a variety of information operations to achieve its goals. The attempt to suppress information that an opponent may utilize to learn some truth is denial. By definition, deception refers to a country’s attempt...
Introduction A violent crime is anything that is done to endanger or hurt another person’s life. For example, murder, rape, armed robbery, and assault are all crimes that fall under this category. Due to a rise in the reportage of violent crimes by both survivors and media sources, it appears...
The concept of intention has proved challenging to define owing to the diversity in judicial views and the lack of definitive guidelines to identify criminal intent. There is a lack of clarity on what exactly constitutes intent and what does not. This essay alludes to six well-known past cases to...
Each country has a complex legal system that enforces the rule of law. England and Wales have a reputation for having one of the most effective and widely respected legal systems in the world. It is divided into civil and criminal law branches, each with its own procedure and independent...
This work looks at the criminal act of shoplifting. A man stole some wine from a shop and was caught by security when he tried to leave. The cameras showed that he took a bottle of French wine and hid it in his bag. When stopped, he denied taking it...
Any judicial decision, including a verdict, represents the opinion and conclusions of a person, even if one has a special judicial authority, special status, and exceptional competence. Therefore, on the one hand, the criminal procedural system cannot fail to take into account at the institutional level that, by its very...
Piercing the veil pertaining to corporate law denotes a situation in which courts dismiss the notion of limited liability and hold an organization’s shareholders and leaders personally liable for the actions or debts. Although there is a variation of the law between state legislation, there has been a generally accepted...
Facts Whren v. United States is a lawsuit that entered the Supreme Court of the US. The dispute occurred between young African American Michael Whren and the United States. Whren’s motion says that the search of the car in which he was a passenger by officers in an unmarked car...
Abstract This work’s primary objective is to research and analyze victimless crimes, namely drug abuse and sex work, from the viewpoint of criminology. For these purposes, various criminological theories were applied to victimless crimes to explore the problem from different perspectives. The research results have shown that causations of drug...
Summary People can commit crimes at any point in their life, even when they are young and have not reached legal age. At the same time, both children and adults are capable of severe actions, which can guarantee them a life sentence in prison. Kids Behind Bars is a documentary...
People’s ideas about crime are based mainly on what they are told by certain groups that are trying to influence existing legislation, media, or people who publish official crime statistics. Considering the consequences of a crime on a person, it is essential to focus on the physical, emotional, and material...
Introduction Despite the intention to create a perfect society and remove unwanted problems and challenges, criminal behaviours continue developing, so crimes should be examined and predicted. Criminal psychology contains a number of studies to gain a better understanding of crime causes through applying science (Durrant, 2018). People may participate in...
Facts of the case: Petitioner Graham asked for the assistance of his friend with a purchase of orange juice. The petitioner has diabetes and needed the juice to counter an insulin reaction. They drove to a store, but the lines were too crowded, so they left in a hurry (Graham...
When aiming to explain why delinquent behavior occurs, scientists and practitioners have used several theories that explain how some inborn qualities and environmental factors impact the development of an individual. The reasons why I resisted negative delinquent behaviors when growing up can be explained by the Life Course Theory. In...
Introduction It is important to note that the concept of vicarious liability is a form of indirect or secondary liability. The format is mainly utilized when a party needs to be held financially accountable for the actions or negligence of another party. Such a legal framework is primarily applied for...
Case Name Ontario Public Service Employees Union v. Art Gallery of Ontario, 2011 CanLII 25215 (ON LRB) Date of Decision May 05, 2011. Adjudicator(s) Patrick Kelly, Vice-Chair, and Board Members P. LeMay and S. McManus. Facts Issues Decision The Board of the Court, with the head in Patrick Kelly, consistently...
To me, Broken Windows ultimately claims that everyone in the community plays a vital role in the war on crime. The Theory is based on the old adage, “If a window is broken and left unrepaired, passersby will assume that no one cares and no one is in charge”(Wilson &...
The robbery case at 34 Carton Avenue’s Stop & Rob exhibits several elements worth investigating. The incident involves inactive strategic inquiries because the investigations take place long after the criminals leave the premises. Examining the premise, counter, cash register, the utilized tape, door handles, and the garbage bag utilized during...
The Elkhart Four case has become a cause celebre and gathered national attention. In 2012, Jose Quiroz, Levi Sparks, Anthony Sharp, and Blake Layman were charged with felony murder. This all happened after they decided to break into an Elkhart house and had their accomplice, twenty-one-year-old Danzele Johnson, shot and...
Ahmad, Sk Ehtesham Uddin. “Colonial Reshaping of Criminal Law Before the Code of 1860.” Proceedings of the Indian History Congress 73 (2012): 553-62. The article by Ahmad focuses on assessing the criminal law in India from the 17th to the 19th centuries under the British Crown. Particular attention is paid...
A jury is a group of people who, during the trial, recognizes specific facts as established and makes a decision on the guilt of the defendant. The procedure for selecting a jury is called voir dire (“to tell the truth”). The selection is random and is usually carried out according...
Drugs pose a significant risk to the health of an individual mainly because of the chemical compounds used during manufacturing. In this case, it is important to classify drugs based on the chemical composition due to the relational risks and impact. Researchers argue that there is a significant possibility of...
The Delegate and Trustee types of representation are two models exercised in US politics. There are substantial differences between how these two types of representatives act. The Delegate acts as a representative who directly expresses the will of the voters and votes for bills following the wishes of the citizens...
Birds are interesting creatures to watch and learn about. They have charming and colorful looks; have special adaptations, with a variety of food resources and unique habitats. Most birds are known to live on trees, but quite a number also stay in or around water bodies, in caves, mountain tops,...
Introduction Despite certain challenges, the practice of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has gained widespread popularity among the general public and lawyers over recent years. This tendency is a result of various factors, such as the high workload of traditional courts and the relatively low cost compared to the litigation procedure....
Police officers play an essential role in every community by ensuring justice, public order, and safety. Policing in the United States has evolved significantly since its emergence in a colonial country. According to Chism, the history of police can be divided into four eras: “the Political Era, the Reform Era,...
A contract is “an agreement between parties for value, which is legally enforceable” (Tepper, 2021, p.25). Every contract has the necessary elements needed to bind parties: offer, acceptance, consideration, mutual assent. Additionally, the contract must comply with a legal purpose, and the parties must have the capacity to contract. Even...
Abstract Medical Malpractice Lawsuit People vs. Dr. Conrad Murray presents a case of medical malpractice. The paper discusses the allegations which were made in the case, evidence presented, defense argument, punishment awarded to Dr. Murray and whether the situation could have been avoided. Introduction The legal case concerning the Michael...
The guidelines for behavior appropriate at a crime scene are essential to follow for a first officer arriving at the location. Given the necessity to preserve and evaluate the evidence present and ensure the efficiency of forensic activities, the crime scene investigator (CSI) responsible for the primary examination of the...
The right to work is one of the fundamental human rights. The state of legislation in the field of the implementation of this right is not only an indicator of the society’s level of development but also an aspect that directly affects the efficiency of its economy. In this regard,...
Case Analysis The Maryland v. King case represents an extremely controversial issue, which is closely linked not only to legal contradictions but also to ethical dilemmas. Two significant values are at stake, and the interpretation of the law may be significantly subjective. The primary conflict is between privacy provided by...
Issues It is seen in this case study that Adam has reneged on his offer to sell his motor car for £1000, made to the world at large through public advertisement. The main issues are (i) whether Adam was legally correct in refusing both the offers made by Ben and...
The concepts of leadership and management in policing are often misunderstood. According to Kingshott (2006), “the role of the modern police management is to impart on the individual officer the management and leadership skills necessary to exercise their discretion responsibly” (p. 121). Nowadays, “police aim at problem-solving instead of crime...
Introduction Labor laws in the United States are aimed at protecting the rights of employees and employers. They prohibit discrimination and harassment based on factors such as age, ethnicity, and gender. There are procedures that should be followed when discharging an employee, and this depends on whether they are employed...
Introduction The problem of copyright protection becomes acute in the era of the modern development of innovative technologies, the spread of the Internet and free access to intellectual labor. The problem of copyright protection is one of the priority tasks in the field of improving the legal framework of modern...
Introduction Flying aircraft is one of the most important roles in the aviation industry. This is because air transportation is associated with high safety risks. In this regard, pilots must have advanced skills and competency to execute their functions effectively. In the last three decades, several safety standards have been...
Summary Every contract has terms, which are agreed upon by the parties to the contract, and the violation of which is followed by remedies awarded by the court to the offended party. A contract is an enforceable agreement made by two persons or entities in which there is a promise...
Introduction Common law in England and other English speaking nations like Canada and Brunei constitute the foundations of civil conflicts resolutions. The nations where common law is applicable are principally those that were British colonies. One can trace the origin of common law from three courts in UK: King’s Bench,...
Introduction The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is a government agency that determines the offenders that are fit for parole or mandatory supervision. In addition, it determines the conditions for the release of offenders. The board was officially constituted under a Constitutional Amendment in 1935 (Cole et al., 42)....
The internet has come a long way from a lawless nature to an entity where there are laws and guidelines/ regulations that monitor the way it is utilized. At the core of this is the call for jurisdiction in relation to resolving all civil internet jurisdictional issues. The question whether...
Introduction John Wayne Gacy was an American serial killer who killed 33 victims. He was born in 1942 and died in 1994 after injection with a lethal chemical. He was famously known as the killer clown, a name he earned from his habit of murdering people despite his generous and...
Introduction DEA (drug enforcement administration) is an agency of the United States’ federal government formed and enacted under the country’s department of justice. The main duty of the agency in the United States is to help in controlling smuggling and usage of drugs in the country. This paper seeks to...
Introduction One of the vice that is prevalent in all societies in the world is crime. This vice is generally associated with negative outcomes for individuals and the society at large. Crimes are violations of the codes and set guidelines that are agreed upon by a society so as to...
In R v Caldwell (1982) AC 341, the defendant had been sacked by his employer in a hotel, and sometime after this, he drunkenly set the hotel on fire. According to him, he had only intended to destroy the hotel property. He did not know that at the time of...
Introduction Forensic evidence is important in ruling on criminal court cases where an eye witness is not available. There are however, various legal constraints in determining the admissibility of forensic evidence presented before a court for prosecution. The legal constraints are based on the fourth and fifth amendment of the...
Introduction Federal and states court interact with one another owing to the system of government in the country, that is; judicial federalism. The US central political authority shares power with subunits in various states both legally and politically. Tensions often arise between the latter entities and the former ones. This...
Legal provisions within the health care sector allow patients in hospitals or nursing homes to express their acceptance or refusal of the administration of various medical procedures in case their health deteriorates to a state whereby they can no longer make sound decisions. The PSDA encourages health care providers to...
Treatment delivery is a multifactorial process, as it includes monitoring, evaluation, intervention, and prevention over the long term. An insurance plan’s choice combines financial and non-material parts, as the optimal package must correspond to the economic and medical benefits. Four coverage plans were analyzed, taking into account performance reports, which...
Introduction The health and safety regulations at the workplace entail a set of guidelines put in place to guide the management and junior workers on the safe and appropriate ways of carrying out their day-to-day occupations while avoiding accidents. These provisions are outlined in the Workplace regulations of 1992, the...
Introduction Fire is one of the risks that organizations face. It is known that the fire risk has contributed to the fall and collapse of many organizations. The loss associated with fire is always severe and is beyond approximation; it is behind this background that there needs to be a...
Introduction In 2018, after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the state authorities decided to introduce new requirements stated in a law that aims to protect school safety (Ochoa, 2018). Some schools, referring to the new law accepted by the state, decided to ask for...
Current Situation in the USA Most prisons in the United States are overcrowded at the moment, sometimes unconstitutionally. The statistics of incarcerated people in the U.S. are higher than in any other country in the world, both per capita and in absolute terms. The state “has less than 5% of...
Sutherland and his contribution Sutherland had an approach to the definition of white-collar crime that was purely rooted in a sociological approach. It is Sutherland that first used the word white-collar crime. He viewed white-collar crime as a form of behavior towards which the attitude of the society is negative...
Introduction The criminal theory helps policymakers develop laws that will aid in creating a better society, where potential victims are protected from crimes. One category of offenses, the crimes against persons, includes a wide range of criminal activities that caused harm or death to another person either willingly or by...
It might be difficult for people to openly discuss the moral dilemmas that can cause one to choose between abiding by the law and helping others. This story is placing the reader out of their comfort zone by showing such a dilemma in a hospital setting. The thesis of this...
Introduction The legislative arm of government in any country enacts the laws of the land. However, it is the courts that decide how those laws are to be applied. This essay will discuss the role of the different participants in a court. Specifically, it will address the duties and responsibilities...
People are governed by laws that are either set by the community or the state. In many cases criminal law is the most common type of law that people are familiar with. There is another type of law called the civil law, which is not known to many people. But...
The four commonly used theories of research include deductive, inductive, grounded, and axiomatic research theories. Deductive research theory refers to the data that has been obtained or collected from a general theory that leads to the prediction of what will happen or what is going on. It deals with specific...
Introduction The English legal system has come to be synonymous with common law. The term ‘common law’, in its usage, over and over, has come to be seen to mean English Legal System. The English Legal System is characterized by its way of making laws through court precedents. According to...
Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual property is a very precious commodity in today’s business world. Intellectual Property Rights form part of the assets of a company. It is therefore important for businesses to identify, secure, and value their intellectual properties. However, it has not been easy for many businesses to identify...
Summary Akers’ social learning theory posits that individuals develop the urge to engage in criminal activities and the techniques to execute these acts through interacting with peers or within their social circle. According to Nodeland and Morris (2018), people master new deportments, attributes and aspirations through direct encounters as well...
Our legal system should not provide compensation to victims as a form of justice against crime. Compensatory justice entails exchanging resources between a victim of injustice and perpetrators. For instance, a victimized person is compensated with financial resources to mitigate likely harm intended against a guilty individual (Christie, 1981). Legal...
Omission to act should not be considered as a criminal act, because a person should not be forced to put himself or herself in harm’s way. It is important to note that there are some cases where such an act should be criminalized, such as Kentucky law on reporting child...
The question of the origins and causes of delinquent behavior is crucial in criminology as it allows finding solutions for its prevention. Life-course theories are one of the complex approaches to studying the nature of such behavior since they consider the lives of people at different stages of development and...
The moral dilemma that has been described in this case study can be resolved by means of deontological ethics. In particular, one can apply the theory, developed by Immanuel Kant. According to this approach, a person, who has to choose between two alternatives, must act out of inner duty and...
Shima Baughman, a Professor of Criminal Law, wrote an article titled “Police solve just 2% of all major crimes.” The author researched police reports issued within the last fifty years and found that it fails to solve serious crimes. The findings of Baughman prompted the author to conclude that the...
Summary of the Case with Critiques The outbreak of the COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus disease, has created new challenges to healthcare institutions in the United States, especially those that offer care to the elderly. The case study shows that hospitals, skilled nursing centers, and personal care homes are...
Definition and Description An action is qualified as a crime if it “offends the strong, well-defined states (sentiments) of the collective consciousness” (DiCristina, 2016 p.318). A felony is a deliberate act of omission or commission of actions that contravene morals or the states of collective consciousness (DiCristina, 2016). Robbery is...
Case Summary Frank Lyon Co. v. the United States, 435 U.S. 561, is a U.S. Supreme Court case of 1978, during which the eligibility to tax deductions was reviewed in the context of a sale and lease back agreement between a bank and a Frank Lyon Corporation. The Worthen Bank...
Introduction The criminal justice system follows two models to pursue justice or promote the operation of the process, which are crime control and the due process. Herbert L. Packer, the author of the article “Two Models of the Criminal Process,” offers a detailed analysis of these frameworks, the gulf existing...
America has been at crossroads on the issue of a national language since time immemorial. It should be noted that many legal documents of the primordial ages were written in various languages, most notably German. It should also be remembered that the populace in post-independence America conversed in 20 different...
Introduction Bribery is a crime which consists in payments provided by some people (officials, ordinary people, or business owners) to others that make decisions concerning some important and, usually profitable projects in order to get more profit, get a more profitable project, win the bidding for a certain project under...
Introduction Good afternoon ‘Your Honor’, ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ of the jury. My name is (please enter your name), and I will be representing the prosecution in today’s case against Thomas Morton. Your honor, this is a story about a boy who deliberately decided to walk the road of delinquency. A...
In Kelo v. City of New London, U.S Supreme Court held in June 2005 that the state government can influence the private parties to sell their property for the object of economic development. Whether a government can control the use of private property for a public purpose or whether the...
Abstract Juvenile delinquency has been an issue of major concern not only to Americans but also to other societies. A number of studies have been carried out to examine the reasons that drive young people to engage in delinquent and criminal behaviors. This paper aims to discuss the historical, contemporary,...
Introduction Scenario Based Planning is the widely used technique in the sphere of business planning and management. Originally, this tool was invented for military organizations, and now it is also extensively used by Criminal Justice and Security organizations. This technique is of great importance for police officers and criminal justice...
Juvenile delinquency is a term used to refer to criminal acts that are committed by a minor. In most countries, there is a set age in which a person is referred to as a minor and after that age, referred to as an adult who is capable of making decisions...
Introduction Organized crime is defined as the “systematically unlawful activity for profit on a city-wide, interstate, and even international scale”. It is believed that criminal organizations are trying to maintain their illegal activities as a secret. Gangs, youth groups that are usually connected with juvenile activities are sometimes considered as...
The federal government and every state have written constitutions that are separate and are used to define the powers and general organization of the government. Constitutional law is always expressed within the documents and is considered as the United States constitution used by the country and the state constitution for...
Introduction Professional ethics is that code of conduct, which various professions have to observe primarily with themselves and the public in general. Code of ethics, which has to be observed primarily with themselves, with the public at large, with their clients and courts during the period of their profession, is...
Introduction In recent years headlines appear commonly concerning the rise of racist speech and controversial speeches on university campuses along with unsuccessful and condemned attempts to regulate it. In his article, Charles Lawrence argues about the First Amendment rights, which on one hand serve as the foundation of American democracy...
Introduction The questions of safety while performing particular activities remain crucial even nowadays, where individuals use high technology and smart devices. However, despite the popularity of smart transport like automobiles with their technical advancements, many people prefer traditional vehicles such as a motorcycle. Being a popular vehicle, the bike became...
Introduction Criminal justice represents the system, which is a set of constituent elements that have specific interconnections and links with the environment (Neubauer & Fradella, 2018). Criminal justice consists of several stages of the criminal process, the first of which is pretrial procedures involving the initiation of criminal proceedings and...
Introduction It is a human ethical duty to report unlawful activities in the workplace once discovered. While remuneration, stability, and social status are what drives the majority of us careerwise, one should not put their judgment and morals aside for the sake of keeping their job. Every human being has...
Prisons are a seemingly inevitable part of contemporary life. From a historical perspective, they make an impression of a plausible tradeoff between the cruel and barbaric punishments of the past and the need to detain individuals that pose a danger to our society. However, the penitentiary system still harbors a...
Abstract This paper elaborates on the problem of feminism and criminology. The paper addresses the chapter from the book by Lilly, Cullen, and Ball (2011) as the source material. Based on the provisions of the authors, it is possible to explore the history of the feminist movement. Primarily, this paper...
Introduction Sexting is a recent phenomenon when people send sexually explicit texts, pictures, and videos via text messages. Even though it may be argued that sexting is a healthy way of expressing one’s sexuality and fulfilling one’s needs, the normalcy of the phenomenon might be compromised when minors are involved....
The Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) or Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) is a program that can offer an effective method for ensuring that patients’ choices regarding end-of-life (EOL) are honored (Braun, 2016; National POLST Paradigm, 2017). Even though advanced directives (ADs) can be effectively used for the...
For a long time, crime has been a subject of discussion among various countries across the globe, with various strategies and inventions being developed to curb the same. Many researchers have also made in-depth discoveries about crimes and criminal activities, most of which are interesting, fascinating and clear pointers to...
How important is eyewitness testimony in criminal cases? Nowadays, criminal justice is one of the most complicated procedures. This situation takes place, as the original sequence of events is not clear (Fulero & Wrightsman, 2008). Using the testimony of eyewitnesses is important. They help to add missing details to the...
Political Environment With the opening of China’s operations amidst continuous reforms since 1978, the country, according to the World Bank, has moved to become the second-largest economy after the US-based on the purchasing power parity (PPP). Reforms in the political environment, as well as in the legal systems, have eased...
Introduction Administrative agencies affect the rights of private parties either through adjudication or rule-making. Procedural fairness helps the agencies to arrive at judgments that are fair to all the parties in the case. Usually, the decision-maker is concerned with the method of analyzing the testimonies brought before them and other...
Introduction Crime or criminal activities are intentional in most cases. However, accidental cases of crime have also occurred in the past where an individual has no express intention of committing a crime. When committed intentionally, varied reasons may be given by the defendant or their accomplices as what led to...
Addressing Health Inequities as the Core Challenge in U.S. Healthcare Reform It is hard to disagree that the primary issue that undermines the effectiveness of U.S. healthcare is the high rates of inequities and inequalities. Notwithstanding their race, income level, or other irrelevant characteristics, all Americans need access to high-quality...
Community Impact of Mass and School Shootings The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012, is one example of a mass shooting that took place more than a year ago. The neighborhood was left with deep scars from this horrific incident that are still...
Introduction One of the most well-known and notorious prisons in the US is Rikers Island. The prison in New York City is the biggest correctional complex in the nation and houses thousands of prisoners. The prison has a lengthy and complicated history; several documentaries, books, and films have been made...
The Most Challenging Type of Crime to Investigate and Its Complexity I think that the most difficult crime to investigate would be murder disguised as a suicide, primarily if the victim were known to have struggled with mental disorders. At the same time, some crimes are usually easier to identify...
Structure of State Courts The state court system is organized according to a unique mechanism. Each state has its own court system, which includes the organization, processes, and rules governing court cases in that state. State courts are structured differently and differ in regulations, judicial decisions, and procedures. Selection and...
Introduction Today, many youths are at risk of being involved in criminal behaviors or facing other delinquency-related risks, such as dropping out of school. This youth group is becoming a significant concern for various stakeholders, particularly the ones in the education sector. Due to the advanced consequences that at-risk youth face,...
Introduction A legal form of employment contract known as at-will employment is one in which an employer may fire a worker for any reason or no reason, so long as the cause is not unlawful, such as prejudice or retribution. In other words, in a situation where employment is at-will,...
Introduction Tort law is an academic discipline belonging to the fundamental part and is compulsory for legal specialty students. This course aims to provide a wide range of knowledge to master’s students in legislation regulating the relations on the commission of torts. The purpose of mastering the discipline is the...
Introduction Probation is one of the possible solutions of the judicial system in response to committing a crime. This means the court has found the defendant guilty but does not impose real imprisonment if the defendant meets certain conditions. Instead, the defendant may receive probation or mandatory community service. The...
Introduction Legal Elite Incorporated (LEI), a law firm, interviewed Pretty Precious (PP) for the position of candidate attorney. While the interview went genuinely well, and no questions related to non-working aspects were posed, PP was planning to have a child. In other words, being eight weeks pregnant, she did not...
How the Pandemic Created Labor Issues Significant concerns with employer-employee rights and policies have arisen globally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some more precise examples include the following. Safety and Health at Work Companies are required to take all necessary precautions to protect their workers from COVID-19 exposure,...
Introduction Judicial selection systems are a significant part of the legal community. There are many methods by which judges can be selected. These include executive appointments, legislative appointments, gubernatorial appointments, non-partisan elections, partisan elections, and merit selections (Kahn, 2019). With these various methods, numerous research studies have shown that different...
Introduction Restorative justice focuses on reconciling the offenders and the victims. It involves three steps: encounter, reparative, and transformation. Encounter is the first step, where the parties involved reach out to one another to identify a better solution. Reparative is the second step, where the parties identify and pursue the...
Introduction The article “Can a Law Stop Distracted Driving? California Hopes to Find Out” by Jonah Engel Bromwich, published in The New York Times, covers a regulation approved in California to minimize distracted driving (Bromwich, 2017). The law compels drivers to place their smartphones on the dashboard or windshield to...
Abstract This paper describes the features of restorative justice practices in the 1970s in the United States. It will consider the peculiarities of the new approaches regarding the relationships between the victim and the defendant. In addition, the research paper will deal with the causes and nuances of the increased...
Introduction To protect individual information, privacy is an essential right the state should grant every person. Violating individual discretion tends to deprive one of their moral autonomy and dignity. Exposure of the candidates’ details, as evidenced in Prop 8, can influence their future decisions, influencing them to make choices they...
Introduction As a jury member in Liebeck v. McDonald’s, my decision would have favored Liebeck based on the elements of negligence, which include duty, breach, causation, and damages. The case revolves around the tort concept of negligence, which requires the plaintiff to prove that the defendant owed a duty of...
Introduction The standard law system in the United States is relevant to United States citizens and people living or visiting the country; it is a fundamental principle of law in the country. This concept is historically based on English law and national rules adopted in the United States after the...
Introduction Evaluating students’ performance is an important component of being an educator. Check-offs in skills labs can be extremely demanding for both students and professors. Students should not be permitted an unlimited number of attempts to pass a skill since this can lead to an over-reliance on repeated efforts and...
Introduction The England and Wales court system is one of the oldest in the world, dating back to medieval times, and has, over the centuries, evolved into a complex and layered hierarchical system. Despite its complexity, the Court is an essential administrative unit and plays a vital justice role in...
Introduction In the seminal case of Berghuis v. Thompkins, the United States Supreme Court dealt with Miranda rights’ nuances, mainly as applied to a suspect’s silence during an interrogation. What went to the heart was whether the invocation of the right to remain silent had to be explicit or whether...
Introduction In a democratic society, no other institution to protect human rights than the court. The jury’s function in the justice process is a crucial and fundamental element of the justice sector. Jurors play a central role in securing a proper and equitable trial for individuals facing legal actions. Thus,...
Introduction This paper aims to provide an overview of the steps and benefits of safeguarding eHarbour’s intellectual property. Intellectual property is a valuable asset for our company, and we must take appropriate measures to protect it. In this memorandum, I will discuss the importance of registering proprietary software with the...
Introduction Public employees, like private sector employees, should have the right to organize and the right to strike. These rights are fundamental to ensure that workers have a collective voice and can advocate for their rights and interests. However, there may be certain groups of public employees who should not...
Introduction Deterrence is a fundamental concept of criminal justice that ensures crime prevention using the fear of consequences. Specific and general deterrence are two main approaches to the context of actions aimed at maintaining the rules of public order. Delinquent offenders require unique work methods since their psyche is not...
Debate on Increasing Minimum Wage Changes to minimum wage and overtime payment regulations have been prominent discussion topics in the United States. The proposed revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding these matters have garnered significant attention, with potential implications for employees and employers. Imagine a retail manager...
Introduction Contracts typically last one to five years, with three years being typical. The duration of a contract can have various advantages and disadvantages for both the company and the labor involved. One-Year Contract To begin with, a one-year contract gives both the firm and the workforce flexibility. It enables...
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of business transactions, the case of Davis Industries (DI) and Hunter Lighting (HL) presents a compelling scenario where intricate negotiations, contractual commitments, and unforeseen circumstances converge. With DI seeking to upgrade its lighting fixtures to meet stringent energy conservation standards in California, the company’s journey...
Introduction The concept of delinquency, or the engagement in illegal activities, particularly by youth, is deeply intertwined with societal norms, cultural expectations, and gender roles. An intriguing question that arises in the study of delinquency is whether there are significant differences between male and female delinquency. If such differences exist,...
Identification of a Social Problem Various social problems identify systematic issues related to the legal system and prison in Los Angeles. However, some are more acute than others, affecting hundreds of people. One example of the social problems that are now present in the legal system and prisons is the...
Introduction Nowadays, the issue of narcotics, legalization, and decriminalization is acute, with one group of people supporting both processes involving specific types of drugs and another group condemning both. At the same time, not all people understand that between the two terms the distinct differences exist, despite seeming to be...
Introduction When facing legal disputes, people often have to choose between several options. In some situations, instead of going to court, parties decide to mediate the case with the help of a neutral mediator. This method is a productive and effective element of the legal process, and even if mediation...
The Basis of the Court Decision The court’s ruling in Estrada v. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. was based on how California’s labor laws and regulations were interpreted and put into practice. The issue that the court expressly addressed was whether FedEx’s drivers should have been treated as employees rather...
Introduction The United States Supreme Court case Alden v. Maine was a significant decision that sent shockwaves through the realm of federalism. The ruling affected the balance of power between states and federal governments. The case was a result of the dispute between the state of Maine and several employees...
Introduction The legal system, a cornerstone of societal order, operates on principles that distinguish between types of disputes and the means to address them. At the heart of this system lie two predominant forms of litigation: civil and criminal. Although integral to the administration of justice, both serve different purposes,...
Introduction Climate change is the long-term average deviation of the Earth’s surface temperature, precipitation, and other climatic variables induced by human activity. This activity mainly includes the emission of greenhouse gases into the environment, such as methane, carbon dioxide, and others. This phenomenon is part of the Anthropocene, a proposed...
Insights into the Brief History of the Victims’ Rights Movement The video “A Brief History of the Victims’ Rights Movement Part III” illustrates the evolution of the Victims’ Rights Movement, mainly focusing on the state of Colorado. The movement emerged from an acknowledgment of the necessity to protect and respect...
Introduction In its efforts to uphold social order and administer punishment, the judicial system occasionally makes the most heartbreaking of mistakes: erroneous convictions. In addition to taking away people’s rights, these errors in justice also put society’s faith in the legal system and its fundamental principles in jeopardy. These problems...
Introduction Harassment is a pervasive issue in workplaces, posing a significant threat to employees’ well-being and ability to excel professionally. Chapter 8 of our textbook delves into the legal dimensions of harassment, where four crucial elements come to light. These elements not only define harassment but also shed light on...
Introduction All branches of the criminal justice system play an essential role in maintaining public order. By cooperating among themselves, different departments, like the police, prosecutors, and judges, ensure that laws are enforced and punishments are determined for offenders. However, if we consider each branch of the criminal justice system...
The U.S. Constitution is a living document reflecting the collective aspirations and spirit of freedom, forming the cornerstone of American democracy. The Bill of Rights, comprised of the first ten amendments, was ratified in 1791 to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights from any infringement by the government. These amendments are the...
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for U.S. citizenship for anybody born on American soil and a bar on the loss of rights other than through conviction. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction are considered citizens of the United...
Introduction The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is essential in ensuring national security in the United States. In recent years, it has been necessary to prevent and combat terrorism and cybercrime. However, some experts claim that the Department should not be involved in natural hazards and threats. DHS’s Role in...
Introduction The criminal justice system is mandated to apprehend criminals and charge them for the wrongs committed. The wrongdoers are to be prosecuted, punished, and rehabilitated to make them responsible citizens. Recidivism is a criminal justice concept explaining the tendency of criminals to re-offend after they are released from custody....
Introduction This document offers suggestions and an analysis of the solutions intended to mitigate the serious problem of counterfeit merchandise inside the domain of Catdom. The current assessment is being carried out within the confines of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), and appropriate consideration is...
Introduction The right to a trial by jury is a cornerstone of our criminal justice system, enshrined in the Bill of Rights under the 6th Amendment. While the Constitution outlines the composition of the jury, it does not explicitly mandate a unanimous verdict. This has led to debates over the...
Introduction As human beings, we must choose between passive observers or active guardians of justice. Martin Gansberg’s writing in “Thirty-Eight Who Saw Murder and Didn’t Call the Police” forces us to confront our complicity in silence. The article recounts the chilling story of the murder of Kitty Genovese in 1964,...
Influence of Unfavorable Environments on Juvenile Crime Many variables can explain why some youngsters commit crimes and show no regret. One probable explanation is that they grow up in an unfavorable environment. Suppose a youngster is forced to endure a life of violence, poverty, or hopelessness. In that case, they...
Introduction Crime scenes offer potential evidence for forensic laboratory examination that can be used to understand what happened. The evidence can be biological, such as DNA from blood, fibers, drawings, photographs, and documentary evidence, such as receipts (Kumar, 2022). Various tests can be conducted to derive data from the assembled...
Introduction The U.S. Constitution began operating in 1789 with six main goals. The goals of forming a strong union, domestic tranquility, promoting the general welfare, and providing common defense have been perfectly achieved. However, the goals of establishing justice for all and securing liberty for posterity have also been achieved....
