Supreme Court Case Matal v. Tam and The First Amendment

Introduction The issues of the freedom of speech raised in the social sphere, as a rule, cause a great public resonance and become the subject of active discussion. The First Amendment, which is the constitutional guarantor, often becomes a key aspect affecting the adoption of specific decisions by courts. As...

Explaining Concepts of Forensic Accounting

Forensic accounting refers to the branch of accounting that deals with integrates legal practice in investigations and auditing. The standards for forensic accounting are thus derived from the law and they give this practice its law definition. The major advantage of forensic accounting is in its role in detecting fraud...

Jeffrey Macdonald Murder Case

Abstract Jeffrey Macdonald is an American serial killer who became notorious after murdering his entire family. At an early age, MacDonald showed no signs of violent behavior. His junior schoolteachers assert that he was a bright and quiet pupil. After completing high school, MacDonald joined a university in Chicago for...

Stalking: Definition and Stages

Stalking can generally be defined as the repeated actions of an individual towards another; that brings or results in the feelings of being threatened in the person being stalked. This causes them to stay in fear of the harassment or retaliation for the rejection by the victim. The excessive flattering...

Three Case Briefs in Criminology

Macomber v. Dillman Case Facts The plaintiffs Macomber had approached the defendants to have a permanent operation for sterilization, that is, tubal ligation. The operation was done by the defendants. However, the plaintiff conceived a child after the operation. The plaintiffs thus filed a suit to the superior court to...

A Law Case Study: Determining Liability in a Fire Incidence

Introduction While there are many lawful matters in this incidence, the rescue services manager’s discharge based on his alleged neglect and the legality of this fire are the key items of concern. The soundness of this discharge can thus be founded on the legitimacy of the alleged negligence on the...

Corrections and Prisoner Rights

Although individuals detained in prisons have limited civil rights in comparison to free citizens, they retain certain rights which are protected under various national state and federal laws. However, in most countries, violation of prisoners’ rights continues to be prevalent in institutions of rehabilitation and often go undetected and unpunished...

Homicide Rates in the United States

According to FBI statistics, the crime rate in the United States is growing. In the early 2000s, it declined significantly, especially in the number of homicides and other serious violent crimes (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2019). However, in recent years, the murder rate has risen significantly across the country, and...

Labor Laws in the United States

There are various labor laws as well as acts in the United States of America that specify the criteria on which American firms should use to carry out their employment, treat their workforce and the process they adopt while trading locally and internationally. The Fair Labor Standard Act is an...

Criminal Justice Professionals and the Declaration of Independence

Introduction The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are indeed the pillar documents to America’s sovereignty. These documents were designed to provide a cohesive social, legal and economic structure that binds the United States of America. The tremendous progress experienced by the United States in complexity...

Alexander Pichushkin: Chessboard Killer

Alexander Pichushkin was born on April 9, 1974, near Moscow. The boy’s father was fond of alcohol and left the family when his son was not even a year old (Harrington 8). Pichushkin did not like his studies. He was only fond of tennis, checkers, and drawing. Due to his...

Police Response to High Speed/Hot Pursuits

Police officers have the responsibility of defending the lives of citizens by maintaining law and order. However, in attempts to avoid being arrested, some criminals are normally willing to escape without much concern to the dangers that they pose to their lives as well as those of other innocent citizens...

Labor Law in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma

Introduction Labor law is one of the main guarantees of safe working conditions and fair treatment of employees in any country. Labor conditions in the United States can vary from state to state, as, along with federal laws, each state’s government adopts local laws. For this reason, although the fundamental...

A Practical Report on DNA Fingerprinting

Introduction DNA fingerprinting also known as DNA testing, profiling or testing is used to identify individuals based on their DNA profiles. Although sequences of DNA are commonly found in human beings, profiling of DNA uses variable repeat sequences otherwise known as (VNTR). DNA fingerprinting is applied in some areas which...

Contract Law: Analysis of the Concept

Introduction Law is usually understood as the structure of rules which are developed and carried out through various governmental institutions in order to regulate and bring overall harmony to the society. In the contemporary world, some people even describe the law as an art of integrity and justice since it...

Crime Causation Theories

Introduction Although different types of crime have distinct causes, biological theories explain the foundation of most antisocial behaviors. Criminalities constitute deviant behaviors that violate the prevailing standards or norms and are punishable by the state or other authorities. Criminologists have identified various antecedents to crime and classified them into biological,...

The Crime Control Model: Due Process Values

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...

Case Brief on State of California versus O. J. Simpson

Introduction American litigation is known for several landmark proceedings, which were widely covered in newspapers, television, and social networks. In the late 20th century, the People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson case thundered in Los Angeles, California, which became one of the most protracted trials in...

The Importance of Criminal Justice Practitioners

Introduction Criminal justice usually seizes public intrigue in relation to high-profile cases and their media representation. However, people working in the legal system also help to regulate day-to-day activities of people. Criminal justice professionals are an integral part to the prosperity and stability of any nation. The government grants citizens...

Case Trial: Atkins vs. Virginia

Parties: Daryl Renard Atkins, who initiated legal action in the court, and the United States government that prosecuted the defendant. Facts: The discussed case is a criminal procedure involving cruel and unusual punishment — death penalty. Daryl Renard Atkins was convicted in several serious illegal actions, such as armed robbery,...

All Police Officers Should Wear a Body Camera

For many decades, the relationship between minority groups in various American cities and law enforcement has been described as tense. Scholars recognize that hostility between police and multiple communities became one of the leading causes of massive civil unrest in the 1960s (White et al. 690). However, to resolve this...

“Kids Behind Bars”: Juvenile Justice System

Introduction The video Kids Behind Bars addresses several important questions regarding juvenile justice, the most important of which is the necessity of rehabilitating and reforming juvenile delinquents. Even though the juvenile justice system currently tends to “get tough” on juveniles and treat them as adults, this approach seems to be...

Criminology: Femininity and the Upsurge of Ladettes

Introduction The number of women convicted of various crimes has jumped dramatically in recent years. In one report the number of women offenders has risen 17 percent in the past four years and this is significant because in the same span of time, increase in the number of male offenders...

Juvenile and Crime: The Reasons and Today’s Situation

Research reveals that Crime activities can include violence and that the whole incidence of gang activity in schools has become quite frequent in the recent years. This is just a reflection of youth crime growth for the last two decades. In many nations we find that many young people get...

Due Process Rights in Australia.

Introduction Due process of law is generally understood as the principle of which government must respect all of a person’s legal rights. This means that preference for some rights or most of those legal rights should be avoided especially when the government deprives a person of life, liberty, or property....

Human Resources Process and Legal Requirements

Introduction The workplace presents a delicate surrounding that is full of different types of personalities and risks. The varying demands of safety, comfort, and work-life balance generate numerous problems for human resource managers. The practices of human resource departments have assisted in the creation of safe and comfortable environments for...

Mentoring Programs in Police Departments

Introduction The given proposal revolves around a one-on-one mentoring program that can be used by police departments to improve officers’ competence, share critical experiences, and achieve higher performance levels. Design of the Mentoring Program Mentoring presupposes conscientious, responsible work, and reduces training costs. To implement it, a list of candidates...

The Case of Curtis Flowers

Introduction The case of Curtis Clowers is one of the most outstanding among Supreme Court cases reviewed in the last two decades. Curtis Giovanni Flowers (born May 29, 1970) is an African-American man who has been on trial six times for the same crime in the state of Mississippi, United...

Albert Fish, The Grey Man and Serial Killer

Albert Fish: Overview If every single creepy story ever told by the campfire or within the confinement of anonymous Internet forums could come to life, it would probably take the shape of Albert Fish. With his record of kidnapping, murder, grand larceny, and overall deviant behavior, the man wrote himself...

Texas vs. Johnson: Landmark of US Supreme Court

Introduction It is known that judicial decisions in countries with precedent law are recorded and stored, since they, as precedents, form the basis of subsequent decisions. Thus, the US Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized the legality of restrictions or even the complete prohibition of such types of “speech” as obscenity,...

HIPAA Violation Case Study: Tom’s Mistake & Patient Privacy

The healthcare industry imposes a crucial issue of information privacy for professionals within different departments. The case study describes a situation in which a medical social worker unwillingly violated the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Tom represents a covered entity and has authorization for access to the records of the patients. However,...

Tinker v. Des Moines: Landmark Supreme Court Case on Free Speech

Introduction A legal framework governing the relationships between the government and citizens is largely based on those rights and obligations that are specified in official acts. One of these provisions is the First Amendment that is part of the Bill of Rights and regulates the freedom of speech, press, and...

Contract Law: Rental Property Lease Agreement

Introduction There are several elements that are important for analyzing any legal agreement. Firstly, much attention should be paid to the rights and responsibilities of each side. Secondly, it is critical to identify the conditions under which this agreement can be enforced in court. These issues can be better illustrated...

Second Amendment Rights and Their Historical Impact: Research Proposal

Topic Statement The topic of the future research is the right to the Second Amendment, i.e. guaranteeing the right to keep and bear guns to all Americans. It was developed by the Founding Fathers when they adopted the Bill of Rights in 1791. Since then, the Second Amendment has become...

Copyright Dispute: The Authors Guild vs. Google Legal Battle Overview

Introduction The modern digitalized society provides multiple benefits for people because of the accessibility of information. At the same time, it also generates many concerns about the protection of data and copyright issues. The fact is that the rapid development of the Internet and emergence various databases containing thousands of...

Non-Compete Agreements: Legal Issues and Case Studies

Topic Overview and Current State The issue that is going to be investigated in the paper at hand is related to the problem of non-compete agreements or covenants not to compete. In contract law, the term refers to a specific clause under which an employee signs a document restricting his/her...

Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Harkat

Abstract Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Harkat was a landmark case in Canada especially in regards to the era of terrorism. This case brief outlines the details of this landmark Supreme Court Ruling. Included in the brief are the details of the case, in summary, its background, accompanying facts, the...

The Teens, Crime, and Community Project in the US

The criminal justice system collaborates with different agencies in order to tackle the major issues affecting the United States. The targeted project topic focuses on the problem of juvenile delinquency. Studies indicate that more youths and children commit different forms of crime in the United States. Such crimes continue to...

Criminal Justice: Philosophies of Corrections

Abstract This paper discusses the significance of the Religious, Mental Health, and Educational programs within the penal paradigm (in the US), assessed through the lenses of the Deterrence, Incapacitation, Punishment/Retribution, Restorative Justice, and Rehabilitation philosophies of corrections. It also provides some discursive insights into what accounts for the main obstacles...

Judicial Process of Public Administration: Baker vs. Canada

Introduction By and large, administrative laws are an important characteristic of any country that claims to be democratic. Procedural fairness refers to a set of values that are safeguarded by legal assurances embedded in the law and meant to protect citizens. Essential values associated with procedural fairness include an individual’s...

Transportation and Logistics Management Policy

The state, local, and federal transportation logistics policies have different levels of impact on the reverse and forward flow of a retailer’s products in the market. In this category are the safety, land use, environment, security, energy and climate change, trade and economics regulations, and infrastructure investment policies (Rondinelli &...

China’s Political and Legal Environment

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...

Forensic Toxicology: Analyzing Stains and Drugs at Crime Scenes

Abstract Forensic toxicology entails the analysis of stains and drugs found in fluids and solid materials collected from a crime scene. Numerous methods are used in a toxicological analysis. Currently, scientists use Quick Kits in analyzing drugs in tissues obtained from both living and dead organisms. Also, forensic science uses...

Labor Issues: Are Americans Overworked?

Introduction Human beings around the world have to work in a bid to earn a living. It is an important aspect of human survival, and even the Holy Bible advises people to work, and anyone who does not work is advised not to eat probably because the earth is no...

The Social Justice Concept Definition

Introduction Social justice entails the capability of individuals to achieve their dreams and aspirations in society without hindrance from the government. Justice has been used traditionally to refer to the responsibility of individuals to fulfill their duties and roles, as well as receive protection of the state. When used in...

Differential Association Theory in Explaining Criminal Behavior

Differential Association Theory Author First of all, it makes sense to introduce the author of the differential association theory. Edwin Sutherland was born in 1883 in Nebraska. He received a PhD in sociology and political economy. After that, he pursued a career in criminology, becoming one of the most recognized specialists in...

McKeiver v. Pennsylvania: Jury Trial Rights and Juvenile Justice Constitutionality

Introduction McKeiver v. Pennsylvania revolved around the constitutional rights applicable to cases implying juveniles’ participation. Thus, the central issue can be formulated in the following way: Does the Constitution, precisely the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial, apply to juveniles and state delinquency proceedings? Case Background The case revolves...

The Global Battle Against Piracy in the Entertainment Industry: Legal and Economic Impact

Background of Piracy in the Entertainment Industry For a long time, the entertainment business has struggled with the issue of piracy. Piracy is a term used in the media and entertainment industries to describe the illegal duplication and dissemination of works protected by intellectual property laws (Bakhramovna and Bakhramovich 1132)....

Forensic Analysis and Evidence Handling at Crime Scenes

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...

The Role and Controversies of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Criminal Investigations

Introduction to Blood Spatter Analysis Bloodstains are the most critical pieces of evidence at a crime scene. Bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) might reveal crucial details during and after a crime. Blood spatter analysis allows investigators to identify what transpired at a murder scene and make educated guesses about the victim’s...

Data Breach Response at Mountain Top View

Report: A Company’s Obligation to Report the Breach to Its Customers Introduction The term “ethics” is used to describe a set of guiding moral principles and values that help people and institutions behave in a way that is fair, just, and right. It entails considering how one’s activities could affect...

Arbitration and Litigation: Comparative Analysis

Arbitration is an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method that involves a third-party hearing and deciding a conflict between two parties. In contrast, litigation is a legal process of resolving disputes in a court where a judge determines the case. Arbitration is often used when parties wish to resolve their dispute...

Drug Criminalization: Causes and Effects

Introduction One of the most debated public issues is the War on Drugs. There is no argument that excessive substance consumption is a negative phenomenon, both physically and socially. Yet, there are opposing viewpoints on the effectiveness of the US anti-drug policies. They both stem from different interpretations of the...

The In re Winship Case 397 U.S. 358 – Supreme Court 1970

Summary The In Re Winship case was a Supreme Court case in 1970 that focused on the issue of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Winship’s defendant in the case was charged with stealing $112 from a woman’s purse. Parties The In Re Winship case was brought to the United States...

The Criminal Justice System’s Key Components

Introduction The criminal justice system plays a critical role in promoting law and order. Structurally, there are three components of criminal justice: the police, the courts and the corrections. The police are mandated to protect the public, enforce the law, and arrest law violators. The courts are responsible for ensuring...

The Young v. State Legal Case Analysis

Facts: The appellant challenged the judgment from the trial court, Dallas County (Texas), which convicted the appellant for resisting arrest. While at a musical concert, the appellant got on the stage and was pushed off and onto the ground by performing band members, at which time the appellant was arrested...

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy vs. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council

Summary of the Case Representing prescription drug customers, Virginia Citizens Consumer Council opposed a policy enacted by Virginia state that made it unlawful for the approved pharmacists to promote their drug costs. On plea from an opposing verdict by a three-judge District Court board, USA Supreme Court gave Virginia State...

Nine Principles of Policing

It is crucial for the government to perform its duties to the best of its abilities, uphold peace in society, and prevent destructive behavior. However, the current state of policing provides unsatisfactory results through many examples of such agencies creating socioeconomic and racial disparities (Albrecht, 2019). Ensuring that the current...

Civil vs. Criminal Law Differences

Various classifications can be applied in law studies. One of the broadest divisions in justice is between civil and criminal law. They are two major, distinct areas of law with various regulations and penalties. Judges have different authority in criminal and civil courts to determine punishment, ranging from a fine...

The Framers of the Constitution and the Bicameral Legislature

Why the Founders Created a Bicameral Legislature The political system of the United States involves two bodies, such as the House of Representatives and the Senate. At first glance, these entities share similar goals of helping citizens and performing their duties in the government. However, both senators and representatives, commonly...

Natural Rights and Their Protection in the Constitution

A primary goal of the U.S. Constitution, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, is to protect people’s natural rights. The main three natural rights introduced by John Locke that are applicable to everyone are “life, liberty and property.” In the United States Declaration of Independence, the concept of natural...

Biological Theory Applied to Human Trafficking

Introduction Human trafficking is a broad topic in criminology and a serious problem in the modern world. Therefore, it is essential to explore this type of crime from various perspectives to address the problem and enhance one’s understanding of its aspects and associated factors, particularly poverty. This paper looks at...

Organizational Assessment and Recommendations

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the state’s largest agency and the country’s third-largest state prison system. Since its establishment in 1868, there has been an ongoing battle to house an ever-increasing number of offenders while dealing with corruption and financial cuts (Blomberg, 2019). The agency is divided into...

Analysis of Kahler v. Kansas Case Brief

In Kahler v. Kansas 18-6135 case, James Kraig Kahler petitions that the criminal laws of Kansas are unconstitutional and contradict the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. The petitioner was pronounced guilty in the case of murdering his wife, who filed for divorce, their two daughters, and his wife’s grandmother. Jurors sentenced...

Gary Ridgway: The Green River Killer

Introduction Laws of their specific countries govern all native citizens; failure to abide by them may lead to punishment (Ruggiero, 2021). However, despite the strict measures against law-breaking, there are still natives partaking in a continuous law-breaking behavior. An example of these natives is the group of serial killers who...

Trustee of Columbia University and Local 2110 International Union

The collective bargaining between the Trustee of Columbia University and Local 2110 International Union is like a contract between management and labor. Collective bargaining is a negotiation of work and employment terms in writing between the employer and the trade union regarding pay rate, working hours, and other work conditions....

Chapter 5 of Research Methods by Maxfield & Babbie

Maxfield, M. G., & Babbie, E. R. (2018). Chapter 5: Concepts, operationalization, and management. In Research Methods for criminal justice and criminology, 8th Ed. Cengage. Web. The chapter is devoted to measuring the characteristics of a neighborhood, which is the primary step to identifying its possible relation to the crime...

Sexual Crimes in the United States Army

Sexual crimes in the military can be effectively overcome by adhering to the basic principles of “This is my squad ” (TIMS). The main task of the activity of army leaders is considered to be the leading solution to the harassment problem that exists in the US Army today. It...

Laws on Domestic Abuse

Introduction Federal laws refer to the bills created and amended in both houses of Congress and signed by the head of state. The United States Code contains individual laws, also called acts. On the other hand, state laws are formulated and enacted in the legislative branches of each state. About...

Central Park Five: Documentary Aesthetics

In April 1989, five teenage boys from New York City found themselves embroiled in one of the most controversial cases of the decade. They became recognized as the Central Park Five after they were accused of raping and nearly beating to death a fleeing woman, later identified as Tricia Maili,...

The United Kingdom Separation of Powers

The United Kingdom self-identifies as a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch. As a democratic country, the UK has a separation of powers into executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The judiciary branch is independent of the other two branches and includes magistrates’ courts, county courts, high courts, the Crown Courts,...

The Security Concept in the Post-Cold War Era

Security issues have always been critical for human societies. People have always wanted to feel protected and benefit from the absence or minimal risks threatening their well-being. However, over time, the notion of security and the concept altered because of the growing demands and new challenges emerging due to technological...

Discussion of Attempted Murder

Inchoate crimes primarily include attempts, conspiracy, and solicitation and are based on the harmful intent of the suspect. Consequently, these cases also include attempted murder, which is probably the most disturbing example of inchoate crimes. One such case includes the prosecution of Michael Hayes, who deliberately shot Bobby Gale –...

Inheritance of Property Legal Aspects

Your Honour, the case of the transfer of inheritance is presented to your attention. The case of the plaintiff’s property was divided into equal shares between the plaintiff and his brothers, which was bequeathed to the wife of the plaintiff’s father, despite the existence of assertions that the property should...

Victimless Crimes: Drug Abuse and Sex Work

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...

Piercing the Corporate Veil: The Hidden Adversities

Introduction Piercing the corporate veil is a rule in English and US law targeted at the regulation of corporate activity. It, however, is sometimes considered a good idea to apply the concept in criminal and civil law, for example, in cases regarding fraudulent actions on behalf of the company, its...

Delinquent Behavior According to Developmental Theories

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...

Fight Against Crime and Its General Characteristics

Introduction Everything that was considered by scientists earlier, including crime, its causes, and the criminal’s identity, ultimately pursues the goal of mastering modern criminological knowledge about crime prevention. At its core, crime prevention is a specific area of social regulation, management, and control, which has a multi-level character and pursues...

Forensic Drug Analysis Course: Reflection

Modern forensic science offers many tools for more effective work in the investigation and prevention of crimes. The focus of the course is the most relevant for me, as it allows me to consider in more detail forensic drug chemistry. The most interesting part of the course is the study...

Defamation in Media Law and Film Industry

Introduction People often protect their reputation since a good reputation allows them to achieve their personal goals, whether social or financial. Various international instruments and local legislation have been formulated to protect people’s image from the public. Therefore, it is unlawful to use a person’s image, whether oral or written,...

Criminological Theories on Community-Based Rehabilitation

Theory Social control is a multifaceted phenomenon that entails community structures and institutions that influence human behavior. Over the decades, different scholars carried out research studies to establish the various elements that compose the phenomenon. Other scholars focused on the ways that the components influence character. Hirschi (2017) argues that...

Aspects of the Law of Contracts

The law of contracts holds that a contract is a legally binding agreement. The agreement entails rights and responsibilities which are legally enforceable, and for it to exist, certain elements must be present. Sometimes, there are disagreements between parties on whether a contract was formed or not as was the...

Drug Cartels in Mexico: Definition, Background, Mexican War on Drugs

Drug problem increasingly arising around the world due to using and transporting illegal drugs stands as an urgent problem. Their detrimental effect endangering people’s lives is well known, but it does not decrease the demand for them, especially in unwealthy regions. The drug’s popularity and associated high price led to...

American Football League v. National Football League Case

Case Summary American Football League vs. National Football League, 205 F. Supp. 60 (D. Md. 1962) The American Football league, abbreviated as AFL, filed a lawsuit against the national football league (NFL) on the grounds of the Anti-Trust Act breach. The AFL sought to get injunctive relief and recover damages...

The Lucy v. Zehmer Court Case Review

The court case Lucy v. Zehmer, ruled by Judge Buchanan, reviewed the legality of the Ferguson Farm selling contract between Mr. Lucy and Mr. Zehmer. In the court, Zehmer contended that an important contractual element was missing – his mental assent due to the inebriation of both parties. During the...

Biological and Psychological Trait Theories and the Criminal Justice System

Crime is a dynamic phenomenon that evolves over time and through cultures. Biological theories of crime assume that certain people are biologically different from non-criminals and are thus “born criminals.” Criminals and non-criminals are said to have inherent variations, according to trait theories (Walter & Ilan, 2017). These distinctions can...

The Elkhart Four Case With Focus on Levi Sparks

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...

Labor Laws in Today’s American Economy

Abstract The importance of labor laws in shaping today’s working environment is significant. These laws help to establish how employers treat their staff and stop the former from exploiting their workforce. This paper analyzes the ways different labor laws are applied within organizations around the world with a comparison of...

The Importance of Creating a Will

Creating a will is an important step that every person should consider taking. Besides it being a safe way to ensure one’s property and assets are taken care of, a will helps a person decide who can be the legal guardian of their children. A trust can take care of...

The 1974 Copyright Regulations on Internet Videos

Introduction Copyrighting videos means claiming the ownership and protection of the idea and that when one shares it, no one can claim it as their own. In technical terms, the video is protected under intellectual property law. It gives exclusive rights to the video content, and other entities are restricted...

Implications of Unethical Conduct in Forensics

The actions of forensic investigators and examiners are governed by the code of ethics. Even though the rules of conduct in forensics are especially strict, some workers might still violate such prohibitions (Laporte, 2016). Considering the implications of forensic employees’ actions is essential for the consequences of their work. In...

Police Use of Force and Its Limits

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,...

Hernando Washington Case. Criminology

The history of humanity has seen multiple cases of extreme violence, and such instances can hardly ever be justified by any factors. However, despite evident similarities in terms of form, a more profound examination of violent crimes may reveal certain underlying issues on both individual and global levels. The case...

Employee Rights in the Philippines

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,...

Fazio v. Speedy Delivery Company’s Business Tort Case

Introduction A business tort is one of the most complicated and controversial realms of Corporate and Business Law, implying that one party committed wrongs against others who consequently suffer particular harm. In the case of Fazio v. Speedy Delivery Company, Fazio experienced physical damage because of the accident caused by...

California v. Orenthal James Simpson: Case Briefing

Name of Case: The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson Year the crime was committed: 1994 Place the crime was committed: Brentwood neighborhood, Los Angeles, CA Who was the perpetrator? Formal football player and actor O. J. Simpson Who was the victim? Ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman...

Crime against Persons With Disabilities

Introduction The world faces a crisis in terms of the treatment of individuals with disabilities. Although activists should certainly advocate for the fair treatment of disabled people in society, it is now much more important to focus on violence against such persons, rather than their oppression. It is apparent that...

Maryland v. King Case Summary

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...

Legal Justification of Operation Geronimo

Operation Geronimo, also known as Operation Neptune Spear, held by the U.S. special forces against the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda in 2011, resulted in the killing of its founder Osama bin Laden. Up to the present day, the legality of this operation still raises numerous questions and debates. The problem is...

Can It Be Argued That Pre-1829 Britain Had No Policing?

Introduction The British police force has a long history, a history that is marked by many milestones that make it distinct from other institutions in society. However, the British police force as is known to many today can trace its roots back to the year 1829. This is the year...

The Peer Review Law of Texas

Peer reviews refer to the processes through which the performances of doctors and other medical staff are reviewed by other doctors, health care providers, and hospitals. In Texas, the peer review process is governed by Section 160.007. This section outlines the Texas Occupations Code. According to this legislation, the activities...

Political and Social Deviant Behavior Concepts

The use of political influence to gain material wealth is similar to the use of unfair means to obtain, maintain and increase political power in that they both involve the elite. The biggest similarity between the two is that they are both forms of political deviance. Further, the use of...

Loving vs. Virginia: The Supreme Court Case

Loving vs. Virginia 388 U.S. 1 (1967) – a historic decision of the U.S. Supreme Court establishing freedom of interracial marriage. All members of the court unanimously supported the decision. Despite the supreme court’s decision, the old law was still in effect in several states, even though the ruling made...

Ethics of Affirmative Action Plan

Though there are different definitions of affirmative action, the underlying idea is more or less the same in most situations. According to the Minnesota department of human rights (n.d), affirmative action plans consist of goal-oriented management policies that help in ensuring minimum barriers exist in the pursuit of employment opportunities...

The Legally Binding Contract: Intention From the Involved Parties

The law states that for any contract to be valid, there must be an intention from the involved parties to be legally bound. Thus, for any contract to be enforceable, the following three requirements must be fulfilled. They are intention, agreement and consideration. In this case, the existence of intention...

Duties of Directors Overview and Analysis

Introduction Given the diversity of shareholders who are the owners of limited companies and their large numbers, it is prudential that few people are given the mandate of running the day-to-day affairs of these corporations. Shareholders, therefore, employ managers and choose directors who are responsible for decisions about how the...

The Evidence Forms of Law

Introduction The law of evidence refers to the principles that require one to prove a particular act during court proceedings. The principles are used to govern the kind of evidence required so as to arrive at an effective decision. It is important to note that for the proof to be effective,...

Crime Explanation Using Biology and Psychology

Comprehensive explanations on the theory of Cesare Lombroso’s have been discussed indicating that criminals could be picked out and determined by their physique, attributes and appearance. Another theory covered that supports this explanation is the theory of Bowlby’s that portrays maternal deprivation and violence coupled with trauma during childhood affects...

Integrity as a Key Value: Criminology and War

Integrity is included into the list of the LEADRSHIP values, which exist to direct military servicemembers toward an appropriate conduct. Integrity can be defined as being honest and morally correct despite any difficulties or consequences that might result from following legal and moral principles (Walklate & McGarry, 2016). This definition...

Categories of Workers Excluded From National Labor Relations Act

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was enacted to safeguard the civil and constitutional rights of employees. Workers from the private sectors formed trade unions, organized strikes, and engaged in activities that could forward their demands. NLRA (Wagner Act) excluded domestic employees and supervisors. Agricultural employees...

The History of Criminal Justice Systems

Criminal Justice Systems date back thousands of years during the times of Cain and Abel in the bible. The golden rule used was an “eye for an eye.” During the 125BC however, the Roman Republic took place in ruling of criminal offences. The ruling was so inefficient due its many...

Application of Forensic Evidence in Legal Cases

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...

The Investigation of an Arson Attack

Introduction This is a case of an arson attack that occurred at around 11:30 pm at a semi-detached dwelling of 17 Hill Lane situated at the outskirts of a market town in a rural district. The act of arson claimed four lives of occupants. The investigators suspected Mike Golding as...

“Our Blind Spot About Guns” by Baron

In “Our blind spot about guns,” Kristof (2019) argues that gun regulations are less strict than those imposed on cars and that changing the matter would save lives. In “Don’t make English official – Ban it instead,” Baron (2019) offers to make the English language illegal as an unusual way...

Strategic Planning in the Homeland Security Organization

Introduction Strategic planning refers to an organized focus of an organization in the future. It is the determinant of where the organization is going to be in the future, the means to get there, and how it will be sure that it will get there. Some may confuse the focus...

Case Laws & Identity Theft Crimes

Introduction Previously, identity theft was considered a personal crime requiring criminals to have some form of contact with the victim. In this research paper, identity theft reflects unauthorized gathering and deceitful use of other individuals’ personal information. Today, however, identity theft has changed completely since it can be conducted as...

Bill of Rights and the Case of Miranda vs. Arizona

The case of Miranda vs. Arizona can be described as a landmark case because after finding its way to US Supreme Court it altered the American jurisprudence (Soltero, 61–74). This case was responsible for what is known as the Miranda Rights which basically constitutes the right to remain silent. This...

Bank of Credit and Commerce International’s Criminal Activity

Synopsis This case provides adequate information on how BCCI bank was involved in a global financial crime of laundering billions of dollars globally. The case identifies the major continents affected by the criminal activities of the BCCI bank. These continents are America, Asia, Africa, and Europe (BCCI 1). Billions of...

The Islamic Criminal Justice

Introduction The criminal law is a body of law dealing with the wrong doings which can be dealt with without deterrence by the nation. The word Islam means to surrender or submission to Allah’s will. The modern and western world does not always see the Islamic Law and Jurisprudence (also...

Problems of Smoking in Public Places

Introduction Smoking has always been a contentious issue when it comes to health matters. Not only does it tend to affect first-person smokers but also secondary and tertiary smokers alike. Therefore, policies have been formulated on where and when to smoke. This has brought up heated debates with many individuals-...

Freedom of the Media: The Near v. Minnesota 1931 Case

Introduction Free media are designed to ensure that the government provides information to its citizens in the United States, and citizens can control the government. The U.S. press offers a wide field of expression, limiting government action by law and representing a wide variety of ideas. The highest institution in...

Police Patrol Effectiveness Research Assessment

Over the years, there are several debates have arisen on the effectiveness of police patrols in crime prevention. Conventionally, there has been a general agreement in society that the primary responsibility of the police force is crime deterrence. Society has placed huge demands on the police force; ranking among the...

How Canadian Criminal Law Regulate Deviant Conduct

Introduction Deviance refers to behaviour that goes against various established societal norms, including formally enacted rules and regulations. Violation of rules amounts to crime whereby an individual would be punished according to the set laws. Moreover, deviance entails contravention of social norms, such as folklores and customs. The role of...

Topology of Corporate Crime and White Collar Crime

Corporate crime covers a very wide range of lawbreaking activities that include violations of accounting such as false statements of corporate assets and profits, occupational safety and health hazards; unfair labor practices, misleading packaging of products, environmental violations as well as illegal domestic political contribution among others. Recognition of corporate...

Criminal Justice in Texas: Todd Willingham and Death Penalty

The case of Cameron Todd Willingham was one of the most controversial criminal justice cases handled in Texas. In 2004, the man was charged with the murder of his three young children by arson. In Death by Fire, the PBS crew provides an analysis of the case, with the focus...

Early Prison Release to Reduce a Prison’s Budget

The system of justice involves a variety of important institutions and regulations. Imprisonment is the final stage of a criminal’s deeds’ investigation and punishment. However, merely putting a person behind bars does not lead to the automatic eradication of all problems. Just punishment for those individuals who have broken the...

Public Procurement Law: Case Analysis

Introduction This case study analysis will consider two scenarios. The first scenario argues as if there is enough evidence that, Bill who joined Peradua as their Director of Procurement in September 2009 did help Peradua to win the contract of replacing reporting system and that the Trust did not follow...

Criminal Justice: Coerced Confessions

Professionals drawn into sectors related to criminal justice encounter several ethical problems. Ethical codes assist in identifying and illustrating principled behavior in any profession, including the criminal justice occupation is wanting. Law enforcers, like any other human, formulate decisions that are scrutinized under ethical standards by a third party (Vermeule...

Behavior Theory: Principles

Behaviour Theory Behavior theory tries to evaluate human behavior through conditioning. It links the aspect of free will, deed, reward, and punishment to evaluate human behavior as an individual relates with the surroundings. It was initially coiled by John B. Watson and Ivan Pavlov, who observed human behavior through experiments....

Indian Business Law Comprehensive Analysis

Critical evaluation of the Indian political system India is in essence a sovereign, democratic, secular state with a profound parliamentary structure of government. On 26 of November 1949, the nation’s constituent adopted the constitution, however, the constitution came into operation in the wake of 1950. According to legal experts, the...

Approaches to Understanding the Constitution

The Constitution of the United States as the Supreme Law of the country was designed to determine the univocal point of view about all the basic realities and cases. However, it is not always easy to figure out what is prescribed by the Constitution and how to read it. The...

Types of Justification Defenses

There are four major types of justification defenses all of which can be instrumental in explaining people’s actions. The necessity defense and self-defense have long been considered to be closely related. Both of them center around the situation in which a person is exposed to immediate threat and protects himself...

Supreme Court Decision Research Paper

Introduction The Supreme Court’s decisions have great importance in legal practice and often become precedents determining how future cases are to be decided. This paper will discuss Roe v. Wade, a Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the US. This ruling had significant ramifications for the country since it...

Balance in the Administration of Justice and Security

Description of how Evolution of justice and security in the 21st century balances rights and freedoms with caution and ample authority to protect the citizens, while respecting constitutional assurance concerning individual rights The kind of justice system in the 21st century has remarkably changed if it’s compared to other centuries...

Legal Differences Between Juvenile Offenders and Juvenile Delinquents

Aims of the research The research is about juvenile offender’s laws in North Carolina state and it discusses the legal differences between juvenile offenders and juvenile delinquents. It also includes status offenses and the age at which the juvenile becomes eligible for processing in adult courts. A court disposition a...

Negligence Risks and Liabilities in Clean’s Public Business Facility

Introduction Negligence cases are a part of civil law, and they imply compensation as a punishment (Diffen, n.d.). Negligent behavior involves both actions and omissions (Legal Information Institute, n.d.b). Compensation can be adjudged if a negligence claim implies five elements, including duty, breach of duty, cause in effect, proximate cause,...

Jordan Brown of New Galilee, PA: Case Analysis

Introduction As reported by Pittsburgh radio station KDKA (2009), an 11-year-old boy Jordan Brown that is accused of murdering his father’s fiancée and her unborn son is not likely to be tried as a juvenile offender. It is natural that the boy’s attorneys are expected to appeal for letting the...

Taxation Law and System in Australia

Introduction Taxation has been present since the late nineteenth century and plays a significant function in society. Every administration in each country needs revenue to sponsor its activities. With no taxes, governments would be unable to operate effectively as they are required to raise revenue, and the most efficient method...

Eyewitness Testimony and Its Reliability in the Law Court

A witness’s testimony is a synthesis of information known to a person about the circumstances to be established in a criminal case, made during interrogation in the manner prescribed by law as a witness. Eyewitness testimony is the most common type of evidence during an investigation. Historically, such statements have...

Workplace Harassment Summarizing of Culpable Behavior

Introduction The employee Giovanna has been harassing another worker Carole during the job process. The former regularly makes belittling and derogatory comments in front of their workgroup. The actions made by Giovanna are leading to Carole’s chronic stress and are taking a significant toll on her mental health. As a...

The England Crime Statistics by Region: Liverpool and Manchester

Liverpool and Manchester Contrasted Introduction Crime has always been one of the most serious issues that the human society has ever faced. During the centuries of its history, the mankind has been trying to eliminate and fight crime, but the research results by various scholars prove that the outcome of...

Parents, Children, and Guns

Raising children is hard work, requiring parents to be able to protect children, instill the right values, and make them law-abiding citizens. Parents who have not succeeded in this and whose children commit a crime may be criminally responsible according to some states’ laws. Parents’ criminal liability includes the use...

American Criminal Justice: Due Process

Due process is a fundamental and absolute right of an American citizen, which ensures that the state must adhere to the law and take into account individual liberties. It is mentioned twice in the Constitution in the Fifth Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment. The former states: “no person shall… be...

Construction Management and Law in United Kingdom: An Analysis

First of all, for any construction work in UK, the following provisions shall apply; A building construction project needs the following: building contractor quantity surveyors for measurement and valuation of work-in-progress and for cost planning. If contract involves specialised new technologies, the services of structural engineer will be needed. Project...

The Hot Coffee Case Discussion

Business tort cases may take various forms, but all of them are rather severe and challenging for an organization. The outcome of any of them can have a serious impact on the future and success of a company. For all business owners, such cases are a significant and severe threat...

Perspectives of Legalizing Marijuana in Texas

Introduction Marijuana is the universal name for the unfinished drug that comes from a plant called cannabis sativa. Marijuana has a chemical called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), including other chemicals. Marijuana cigarette mostly referred to as “joint” is prepared from dried particles of the plant. The quantity of THC in marijuana establishes...

The worldview of Kim Wardlaw, Judge

Introduction To begin with, it is necessary to mention the fact that the work by Judge Kim Wardlaw is featured by professionalism, high qualification, and justice. Originally, by the time she had become the first Hispanic woman in the US judicial system of the Court of Appeals, she clearly knew...

Juvenile Justice: Annotated Bibliography, Evaluation of the Research Methods

Introduction Juvenile delinquency seems to be on the rise in many parts of the world. Many times, juvenile delinquency manifests in antisocial or illegal behaviors which have in the past been defined by existing numerous theories explaining the occurrence of youth crime. However, the biggest debate today is the type...

Singapore Employment Act & Common Law

Types of authorized deductions that an employer can make from the salary of an employee The Singapore Employment Act, Part III, section 27 deals with the following authorized deductions from the employee’s salary. Circumstances under which an employee is required to work more than 6 consecutive hours without a period...