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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...
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...
Introduction The Parens Patriae doctrine has become widely adopted in the juvenile system as advocates of such a system assert that juveniles are heavily influenced by their developmental context. On the other hand, the get tough moment believes in holding juvenile offenders responsible for their wrongs. Summaries of the two...
Austin Towers is a convicted former spy for the former Soviet Union. Austin received a communication from a Soviet agent that $2 million had been set aside for him in account upon which he would be able to draw. Austin was told that the money was being held by 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...
During the last decade, DNA samples have become a popular tool of criminologists to find and prove the criminal behavior of an individual. The FBI collected DNA in its agency since 1990 (Siegal et al 2000). The FBI professionals suppose that DNA analysis allows finding a partially individual and there...
The proposed study examines the psychological underpinning of true crime obsession to demonstrate why this genre became popular. Hence, for this purpose, it is vital to present general information on the subject. The sources providing these data are the articles written by James Norton and the video “America Is Obsessed...
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 1st amendment of the United States Constitution accords any US citizen the right to freedom of Religion, Expression, Press, and Assembly. The initial objective of the amendment was to prohibit any system of control with regard to political expression. However, this platform has been abused by people pretending to...
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...
The culture of carrying a gun is strong in the U.S. and has deep historical and cultural roots. The majority of households have at least one firearm at their disposal. It is also relatively easy to become an owner of a weapon. Most people purchase guns in order to be...
There are many landmark cases in the United States that are still being referred to by courts today. One of those cases is the Marbury v. Madison court case. The case established that the judicial department has absolute power to review any laws passed in the country and determine whether...
Introduction Restorative justice as an approach to justice that seeks to repair the harm done by the offense rather than punishment or incarceration. It emphasizes the offender’s accountability, his or her, as well as the victim’s, involvement in the community. Furthermore, this approach seeks to rehabilitate and reintegrate the offender...
Most criminologists used to take conformity, or compliance with social rules, for granted deeming it as a natural part of what it is like to be a human. As shown by Freud, there is always a certain tension between the needs of an individual and the needs of society. Though...
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...
Introduction What is a crime? Crime is an act that does not respect the rights bestowed on a person or persons and their property. It involves the violation of their fundamental rights and can somehow endanger their lives and their property. There are various levels of crime ranging from petty...
Digital rights management (DRM) is necessary to a point to keep honest people honest. However, there are places where it has gone too far and the production and distribution companies are trying for, even more, looking for a cash cow. In an industry where record companies, publishers, and other artistic...
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...
Outline The development of Juvenile non-homicide as a social problem has remained a central focus within the corridors of juvenile justice, attracting wide interest among social researchers. The conviction of teenagers to life imprisonment has triggered several arguments across the board, with one group supporting the act while the other...
The Merriam Webster Online Dictionary (2008) describes criminology as “the scientific study of crime as a social phenomenon, of criminals, and of penal treatment”. The definition suggests that criminology has a more of a social basis, while some criminal theories posit that crime may have causal factors other than social....
Rule of law is different from obedience to laws. This means that what is legal is not necessarily moral to be obeyed. It is however the nature of laws to expect to be observed or obeyed but there are requirements before they could become as such. These laws need to...
Discrimination Employers are prohibited from discriminating against persons aged 40 years and over in hiring, discharge, compensation terms, conditions and privileges of employment {the age discrimination of employment} It is unnecessary to impose certain age limits for certain profession if evidence shows the ability to perform certain job significantly. Thus...
Macgregor V beatrice The facts of the case are as follows. Peter has availed himself of a room at MacGregor hotel for a period of one week. On the second night of his stay, Peter invited Beatrice to be his guest and dine at the Hotel’s restaurant. After ordering a...
Introduction A prison refers to an institution often run by the government where persons who have committed crimes are confined and deprived of their freedom and liberty to a certain extent. Such persons are confined therein for specific durations of time as prescribed by law depending on the crimes they...
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...
The topic of prison reform has been highly debated as the American Criminal Justice System has failed to address the practical and social challenges associated with incarceration as well as the reentering of ex-prisoners into society. The existing methods of punishment for crimes do not address the constructive culture necessary...
Many drivers can find speed limits to be annoying, distracting, or lacking any meaningful contribution to road safety. However, there is an alarming trend that reveals the increase in the number of road fatalities in the past few years (Farmer, 2019). I believe that human lives must be put above...
Abstract This paper critically analyzes the chapter from the book by Lilly, Cullen, and Ball (2011). The primary aspect of the discussion of the chapter is the origins, development, and impact of the containment theory by Reckless, which is a part of control theory. The paper investigates and critically evaluates...
Introduction This week’s assignment was to visit the website of the National Archives and to select a founding document of the United States. These papers are at the core of the nation and continue influencing numerous aspects of its functioning. The example I chose is the Bill of Rights, a...
Introduction The American Constitution is one of the documents many citizens do not take for granted. Although some people believe that its framers were inspired, wise, and philosophical, many scholars still question their original intentions. This paper gives a detailed summary and analysis of Robert A. Dahl’s arguments. The discussion...
Cases of unreasonable searches made by the representatives of the law entail serious litigation since the violation of the Fourth Amendment on the right to uninterested and warranted data collection might be proven. As an example for analysis, the case Mitchell v. Wisconsin (2019) will be reviewed. The critical problem...
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...
The Central Park jogger case is one of the most well-known media-covered assault events at the end of the twentieth century. It is mainly associated with five false confessions and convictions of black and Latino juvenile males. This case is a matter of prejudices and biases related to people of...
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...
Protective Equipment Traditionally, a line between the items used by the first responding officer and the crime scene personnel is drawn. The former must utilize the items such as biohazard bags, bindle paper, barricade tape, and first-aid kits. The list is not restricted to the specified components and may include...
Duty of Care Related to the Determination of Negligence: The Case of Bad decision, Ontario Facts of the Case Negligence is defined as the failure to do something. It occurs when someone makes an omission of an act that an individual who is reasonable and guided by the considerations that...
Type of the document: Bill/law Date of the document: 1854 The author of the document: The Congress of the United States For what audience was the document written? This legal act was primarily intended for the public administrators working in the new territories of Kansas and Nebraska. Moreover, it was...
Introduction Various issues affect the business environment for companies in different countries. These issues make it difficult for companies to be successful since it is difficult to deal with the challenges. The following discussion indulges in smuggling to understand what it is, individuals who benefit from the trade, and ways...
How does the process of social interaction contribute to criminal behavior? The first part of Chapter 8 “Theories of Social Process and Social Development” is dedicated to social process theories, which assume that social interactions can contribute to criminal behavior. From this perspective, criminal behavior is not something that people...
In the article “History from the inside out: Prison Life in Nineteenth-Century Massachusetts”, Larry Goldsmith has attempted to provide a detailed history of prison life and prison system during the 19th century. In particular, he takes the case at Charleston, New York, as an example of how American prison system...
Introduction Crime, as it is known, is a social phenomenon that accompanies the humanity for as long as there is society itself. In the world, there is a certain evolution of criminogenic factors, both socio-economic and socio-cultural. For example, the first ones include the general tendency of the uneven distribution...
Before the 1960s, children and adolescents had no clearly stated due process rights set according to the standards of the juvenile justice system. The situation changed in 1967 with reference to the case of Gerald Gault when the U.S. Supreme Court formulated the due process rights of juveniles (Wills, 2017)....
Introduction The Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) of 1978 was an essential step towards creating an effective government system in the US. President Carter together with unions created a system in which employees could serve the country and perform their duties. The law had direct and indirect implications on the...
Abstract Movies have been known to influence popular culture in different parts of the world. Analysts believe that the “CSI effect” is one of the fruits of popular culture. The argument presented in this paper is that the effect has significantly influenced jurors in such a way that they ask...
The widely-known McCulloch v. Maryland case was read by the Supreme Court at the beginning of 1819, with the decision made in March of the same year. The case was based on the fact that in that period, the Second Bank of the U.S. was a permanent establishment that created...
Introduction White-collar crime is a category of non-violent criminal activities that are motivated by financial gain (Payne, 2016). Negligence refers to “the failure to use reasonable care” (“Negligence law,” n.d., para. 1). The aim of this paper is to analyze two case studies on white-collar crime and negligence. Negligence It...
Introduction Family law litigations have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of various judicial systems in society. Over the decades, family matters regarding business have taken surprising turns, owing to the judgments made by the court. Litigated in 1980, the Pettkus v. Becker matter is one of the interesting family law...
Introduction The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the responsibility of ensuring that all Americans remain safe while in the American soil. It also plays major responsibilities in protecting all crucial infrastructures from destruction by enemies. In the execution of its mandates via various divisions, the DHS faces different issues...
Introduction The enactment of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was meant to streamline the relationship between employees and employers by minimizing instances of discrimination in relation to race and other categorizations. Title VII prohibits among other things, the discrimination of employees on the basis of their...
Introduction Social influence can be demonstrated n various ways including compliance, obedience, conformity, and group think. Social situations possess the power to change people’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The Stanford prison experiment is an example of how outside social situations influence changes in thought and behavior among humans. Definition of...
Introduction The case discussed in this paper concerns the claim received from Ndiku Mutua, Paulo Nzili, Wambugu Nyingi, Jane Muthoni Mara, and Susan Ngondi against the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of Great Britain (McCombe). The primary issue discussed was the fact that British armed forces tortured the participants of 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...
Introduction As the organisations eligible for representing the rights of employees in the workplace, unions are entitled to a significant amount of influence that they can exert in the environment of the British labour force market. However, it should be noted that there are a plethora of factors affecting the...
I obtained the advance directive (AD) for the state of Florida by printing it from the official website of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (2017) and its program for end of life care, CaringInfo. ADs give people an opportunity to have some level of autonomy over their health...
The case of Native Women’s Association of Canada v. Canada, [1994] 3 S.C.R. 627 came before the Canadian Supreme Court as a result of the Charlottetown Accord negotiations. The native people of Canada were widely represented by various interest groups and funded by the Canadian government. However, the Native Women’s...
The Constitution of the U.S. is its supreme law, as it controls the whole country through its government. Thus, the power of the country is “divided into three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial” so that it is balanced (Kozak, p. 206). It was adopted in 1787 and has been...
People in developed countries are living longer and fuller lives due to improvements in the quality of their lives and advances in medicine and research. Animal testing, largely, accounts for this unprecedented development. More so, cosmetics industry also heavily employs animal testing. It is noteworthy that fighters for animals’ rights...
Introduction Three Strikes Laws are legislation implemented by various states that aim at punishing offenders who commit the same crimes again. Kenneth (2000, p. 457-469) indicates that the significant of the law is to secure the society from those who repeatedly commit felonies that put the individuals at risk. Three...
Introduction It is important to note that juvenile delinquency is an intricate and multifaceted issue, which is further complicated by the involvement of minors and the legal responsibilities of parents. Among the many factors contributing to and driving the problem, single parenthood can be highlighted as the most interesting and...
Introduction Juvenile delinquency is a complex issue that affects many young people around the world. While males and females engage in delinquent behavior, their offending patterns can differ. In recent years, there has been growing concern about the unique challenges faced by female juvenile offenders and how best to address...
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...
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...
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 This paper will critically examine the United States of America vs. Gerald Elwood, William Barnes, Jr., and Ernest Marrero. The three defendants in this 1993 case were accused of conspiring to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute it and possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it (United...
Introduction Making laws, violating these rules, and responding to the breach of laws may be seen as the knowledge underlying crime as a social phenomenon. The primary goal of this method is to create a system that includes broad and verifiable standards and various sorts of knowledge about law, crime,...
Memorandum Comes John Bright, by counsel, and for his memorandum states as follows: Facts Both Sally and John have actively been proper parents to Chastity, taking equal parts in all her daily concerns. John has better pay than Sally, and Chastity prefers to live with her dad to avoid changing...
Introduction According to the basic principles of OSHA, an employer must record accidents that lead to death, loss of consciousness, absence for several days, restriction of work activity, job transfer, and more comprehensive medical treatment. One should assume that the cases of Joe Johns, Mike Davis, and Joe Marn are...
The chosen topic is the Social Bond Theory developed by Travis Hirschi. It explains why people follow or reject societal standards, particularly when it comes to criminal behavior. Specifically, it ascertains four dimensions: devotion to their friends and family, dedication to conventional aims, participation in conventional activities, and belief in...
Introduction The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 is the United States’s primary law regulating wildlife and natural habitats protection measures. It is called to protect the endangered and threatened species from extinction as a “consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation” (“ESA” 1). Discussion...
In the criminal justice system, an alibi is a defense that a defendant provides to prove they were not present at the crime scene when it was committed. In court cases, the credibility of an alibi can play a significant role in determining the defendant’s guilt or innocence. The likelihood...
Introduction Legal impossibility defense and factual impossibility defense are applied to defendants who are accused of unsuccessful attempts to break the law. Legal impossibility defense should be used when a person’s actions do not constitute an illegal act. Discussion According to some sources, it involves occasions when a defendant is...
Introduction A recent court case related to employment termination in New Jersey was Debra Herbe v. Rutgers University. The plaintiff is Debra Herbe, the nurse, while the defendant is her former employer Rutgers University. The trial was completed in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but lasted almost six years. The...
Introduction Digital evidence is becoming increasingly important with the advent of new electronic and cloud media. Many companies already have the means to manage physical and digital evidence separately. Co-management tools need to be created to ensure a single and accessible evidence base. Collecting, preserving, storing and analyzing digital evidence...
Introduction The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, abbreviated as ACA, is a comprehensive healthcare coverage designed to alleviate healthcare costs for all individuals in the US by providing insurance coverage. Since its signing into law, millions of Americans have reaped unmatched benefits from its medical insurance offers, of which...
Introduction In a populated area or a sufficiently urbanized suburb or rural area, the location of an incident or individual objects and traces is tied to stationary objects, such as buildings or structures, streets and road crossings, and utility lines. If the scene is located in a forest or the...
Racism is one of the oldest and most reprehensible forms of crime, which manifests itself in discrimination against people based on their racial or national origin. It is expressed through statements, actions, or policies that divide people. Racism creates prejudices and demonizes others, leading to a lack of access to...
Griswold’s penumbras mean the rights assured over implication in a constitution or the suggested powers of a rule. Griswold’s argued that a state’s contraception restriction infringed on the right to married privacy. It implied that marital humans had the right to take advantage of contraceptives. That virtually tiled the way...
Introduction The organization initially tasked with providing emergency response to the 1992 riots in Los Angeles was the California National Guard. Previously, the service has received consistent training and used up to 13,000 troops to target specific riots. Nevertheless, over the decades, there has been a reduction in the need...
Introduction Human trafficking can be defined as the forced relocation of a person with the intent to exploit this individual for a variety of purposes, be it household work or, as this paper will delve further into, forced sexual labor. Linebach et al. (2016) identify violence or suggestions of violence...
Introduction The criminal justice system relies heavily on crime laboratories represented by forensic science. It is an important scientific field that cooperates with crime detectives, police, and crime scene investigators. Aside from examining various items found on the crime scenes or at a suspect’s disposal, forensic science also commences laboratory...
Ethics in research refers to the acceptable conduct principles that need to be followed. Considering the importance of ethical consideration particularly in research, experts in the field have developed policies and codes which must be adhere to by all researchers for common benefit. Professionals need to understand that they are...
Abstract One of the most predominant and consistent observations in the criminal justice system is that the type of law violation is often dependent on an offender’s gender. The gender gap in the severity of law violation has been in existence since time immemorial. The purpose of this study is...
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...
Introduction Australian society is characterized by a high degree of diversity in terms of ethnic, cultural, and economic aspects. The country has a colonial past that is still associated with numerous unresolved issues and debatable topics. One of the problems haunting contemporary Australian society is the inadequate representation of indigenous...
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...
Facts Natare Corporation and Duraplastec Systems have a long history of competition against one another, during which they have spread disparaging information against one another as a means of unsettling the competition. These activities have resulted in 2 lawsuits against one another and an agreement to refer to arbitrage in...
I agree with the decision that the language in the Massachusetts statute is unconstitutionally vague concerning the presented case. Smith v. Goguen (1974) began in 1970 with two police officers seeing Valerie Goguen as he wore jeans with a four by six inches United States flag sewn to the left...
Introduction Geopolitical, economic, and other contradictions that arise among world powers are accompanied by intelligence operations and the principles of ensuring national security. One of the strategies that have been used for decades is the denial and deception tactics that consist in planting false and implausible data on opponents regarding...
The problem of marijuana legalization in Texas is a recurring public discussion that includes various and sometimes polarized opinions. For instance, only one month ago, the state’s governor Greg Abbott argued in favor of cannabis usage decriminalization (Jaeger, 2022). Additionally, Ramsey (2022) claims that as many as 69% of Texas...
As the sphere of IT continues to infiltrate other areas of society, IT managers encounter new challenges balancing the line between restrictions and open access to knowledge and data. Many companies use the same or similar technology for their internal and external operations, and they no longer rely on one...
Introduction The Russian Federation Constitution was adopted by a national referendum on 12th December 1993. The Constitution’s creation involved drafting from the constitutional conference that more than 800 participants attended. In most cases, Anatoly Sobchak, Sergei Alexeyev, and Sergey Shakhray are considered the Constitution’s initial co-authors. After its formation, it...
Background Homicide is always regarded by the law as a serious crime, determining it as an illegal killing of an individual. In the United States, this wrongdoing has different types depending on its severity, including first and second degree murders or voluntary and involuntary manslaughters. Nevertheless, the attitudes of various...
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...
Selecting an attorney is an important question as it influences the results of possible lawsuits and the firm’s ability to survive. For this reason, several factors should be given special attention. First, the lawyer’s expertise and experience should be considered as a veteran has more chances to succeed (Cheeseman, 2018)....
Introduction Robbery is an offensive and unlawful action of taking a victim’s property. It often involves violence and threats, making the activity a severe crime. The offender is usually armed with a weapon and uses it to threaten the victim. The criminal might not use the gun, but it makes...
Introduction Crime is a collective concept, a social phenomenon that includes a set of various acts of individual criminal behavior. It is characteristic for crime to overcome these unique traits and a sign common to all prohibited acts, the totality of which defines its concept. The success of the fight...
Introduction The case Riley v. California investigated by the Supreme Court in 2014 is an excellent example of the unacceptable actions of police officers in investigating crimes. They were related to receiving access to private information, which is one of the most controversial provisions in terms of suitable measures. Therefore,...
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...
Introduction India is one of the countries with the largest population in the world. As a result, the country is prone to numerous crimes that may require a strong justice system to ensure that law and order are maintained throughout the country. The country has a rich criminal justice system,...
Miranda Warning Rights The United States Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to be able to defend themselves with the help of a professional lawyer and self-incrimination. It is important to note that Miranda rights are a mandate imposed on law enforcement to explicitly state one’s rights to remain silent...
Crime Prerequisites Business, or white-collar crimes, may be defined as violations of trust caused by illegal actions of business professionals. The primary agents of business crimes may be either employers and business owners or a whole corporation. The major difference concerns whether the employee’s crime was committed on the corporation’s...
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...
Introduction Sexual harassment entails any form of physical or verbal bullying that is sexual in nature. It may include offensive comments about an individual’s sex, unwelcoming sexual advances or even demand for sexual favors. Under the Civil Rights Department, all employees are readily protected against sexual harassment. As such, sexual...
There are diverse approaches towards the alleviation of crime, depending on the levels to which the community can choose to cooperate and the effectiveness of the law enforcement agencies. One of such approaches is the peacemaking model in criminology. The peacemaking approach towards crime alleviation contrasts itself with the conventional...
Introduction The concept of attempt refers to an incomplete or inchoate crime where an individual initially was intended to commit a crime and undertook specific actions to complete it but ultimately failed to commit a full offense due to some accidental causes. Inchoate crimes cover “attempts, solicitation, and conspiracies” (Schmalleger...
Introduction Available scholarship demonstrates that police work is conducive to incidences of sexual harassment and rape, as it grants exclusive opportunities for rogue and pedophilic police officers to use their authority and status to engage in “hidden” acts of sexual deviance and transgressions against the very people they are supposed...
When discussing the death penalty, especially for juvenile perpetrators, three concepts are critical: justice, deterrence, and possibility of error. The capital punishment may be seen as just because it causes the same suffering on the criminal as he or she did on his or her victims. However, it also causes...
Among the theories explaining the causes of delinquent youth, two are especially important: social learning theory and psychoanalytic theory. According to social learning theory, human behavior is influenced by several factors, including the environment, the habits of the child’s parents, the friends people spend time with, and the level of...
A Brief Overview The present chapter is intensely focused on survey research, questionnaires. It is divided into four main parts covering the topic in detail. The first part introduces the history of survey research and explains how surveys are used in research papers. The next section concentrates on the wording,...
Introduction Police misconduct has become a significant issue in the criminal justice system. Cases of authorities who have violated human rights have been experienced in various areas. Although police encounter challenges in their activities when dealing with violent criminals, they should focus on law enforcement ethics. Many individuals have claimed...
Introduction In 2018, Canada became “the first industrialized nation to legalize marijuana,” which resulted in both positive and negative consequences (Austen, 2021, para. 10). Despite the fact that some people believe that the legalization of cannabis is a mistake, practice shows that this step allows to improve the economy of...
The main actors in the conflict in the American Standoff film American Standoff is a documentary film that contains a true reflection of a modern labor strike. The film is documented by Barbara Kopple. Kristi Jacobson is the director of the film. The film presents a tale of Teamsters strike....
Introduction There have been heated debates on the issue of streaming technology considering some legal constraints such as copyright. The concern is that there are websites that are uploading copyrighted materials without their author’s approval. Copyrights laws are infringed when copyrighted materials are used without consultations with the copyright holders....
Mediation refers to the process where conflicting parties enter into a negotiation with the help of a third-party neutral person who helps them reach a resolution that benefits both sides. The mediator’s primary role is to help communicate, obtain necessary information from both sources, and give resolution options that the...
Crime significantly impacts the standard of life across the world. A case study of the United States reveals that crime has grown into a very expensive venture. There are myriads of social costs incurred by both individuals and government agencies in combating crime. Before the onset of the last decade,...
Introduction Security management involves actions taken in order to protect facilities such as assets, buildings, and property from unauthorized access, damages, theft, and other risks. The provision of physical security to a facility looks at three areas. These include providing security upgrades to outer areas, inner sections, and interior parts...
Environmental pollution is among the most pressing issues the world is facing. Almost all nations have introduced legislation that encourage the generation of clean and ecofriendly energy. The U.S. is at the forefront after introducing the EPA policy that restricts the construction of power plants. The policy seemed to have...
Introduction The problem of mandatory retirement age (MRA) for judges in the United States has been discussed for years. On the surface, there is little to no controversy in the very concept of retirement age; on the contrary, the very notion was created in order to ease the tension of...
Introduction The legal framework of business is the structure by which commercial decision is made. Basic knowledge is that legal issues are important in forming a solid foundation for the study of business (Pentony, 2011). There are different aspects of business law, they include the law of agency contract law,...
Introduction to the Issue Homeland security is an American security department mandated to ensure that the public and everyone in U.S. jurisdiction is safe, resilient, and secure against any form of harassment, terrorism, or other natural hazards that the American residents are prone to (Morag, 2018). This department is aimed...
Introduction The consequences of crimes committed within the society bear impact on the entire society. These consequences range from medical costs to loss of income due to disabilities that may arise from the act. Some of these consequences last for a lifetime, thus increasing costs of living for the victim...
Citation 916 SW.2d 909.196, Tenn.109. Two school girls planned to poison their school teacher. However, their plan did not go through when one of the accomplices decided to inform another teacher concerning what they intended to do. These girls were Reeves, Coffman and the teacher was Janice. The two girls...
Introduction An Explanation of the Paper The paper is prepared to provide a better understanding of publishing agreements and their various legal aspects. A publishing contract tends to be broad in nature. It contains a number of provisions. Before signing any agreement, authors are advised to analyze and understand all...
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,...
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...
Increased sexual offences is an issue that increasingly raises concerns across many spheres of the society form law enforcement to parents, schools, the government, scholars and many others. This paper looks into this issue in an attempt to answer questions pertaining to the law on sex offenders, their rehabilitation, recidivism...
In general, statutory rape laws are uncontroversial. Few people object to harsh prison sentences for adults who sexually prey on minors. However, in practice these laws are not always so straightforward. Some statutory rape cases do not involve stereotypical child molesters, but rather statutory “rapists” not much older than the...
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...
Several ethical issues confront anyone conducting a program evaluation. They arise out of the actual process of doing the evaluation. They can also arise from mistakes of the evaluator. Lastly, there are some issues, which are intrinsic to the context of the research. The paper presents the ethical issues expected...
Introduction He was just 8 years old, and according to New South Wales Deputy State Coroner Scott Mitchell, his death could have been prevented. In a story published in The Daily Telegraph on August 16, 2011, Jacob Belim’s death was as a result of septic shock arising from a ruptured...
According to Popow, there are three bases for legal liability, which are tort, terms of a contract, or a statute/law. To be more exact, three types of liability exist and are distinguished by their bases: Tort liability Explanation Tort liability presupposes the responsibility for doing any kind of harm to...
The first article under consideration is called Abusing State Power or Controlling Risk?: Sex Offender Commitment and Sicherungverwahrung written by Demleitner. In the article, the author addresses the problem of the civil commitment of sexual predators. This problem is of considerable importance despite the fact that the number of such...
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...
Facts In the mentioned case brief, the Supreme Court created a specific protective standard of the free speech rights of inmates according to the First Amendment. The case was founded when Martinez and other inmates decided to bring a suit against the Department of Corrections of California since it violated...
Nowadays, so many people commit crimes almost every day; however, if the actions of grown-ups may be controlled by criminal law or civil law, the actions of teenagers cannot be controlled by any of the above-mentioned laws (Siegel & Welsh, 2008). This is why juvenile delinquency is under burning discussions...
Background Professor Peres is an employee of a university. He gives a one-hour guest lecture to a local business enterprise group on the enterprise’s premises. Peres’ lecture is based on his research and notes and he gives out a written summary of his notes to the attendees after the lecture....
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...
Introduction Law enforcement agencies have in the recent past turned to using the internet as a way of solving crimes. This has been accelerated by the increased rate of online as well as complicated crimes that are taking place. Internet use as a way of solving crime has also been...
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...
Abstract This is a comprehensive study that investigates on the impact of economic globalization on labour rights in developing countries. The work divides the broad topic into major subtopics to make the understanding easier. Some of the issues discussed include the general aspect of economic globalization including its benefits and...
Introduction Conformance within healthcare can be described as a continuous progression of consultation or beyond the professional, legitimate, and principled regulations about a specific medical center or insurer. The department that manages the health and human services through the Inspector General oversees the compliance of various healthcare regulations. The department...
The problem of juvenile delinquency has been always a burning problem for the society. Adult generation is always concerned with impropriate behavior of the youth and gives different explanations to the increased rate of juvenile crimes. The eternal conflict between generations exists due to the reluctance of the law to...
The book “I Fought the Law and I Won!” by Jonny Cordero (2017) is a semi-autobiographical book with fictional elements. The author drew heavily on the experiences of his own life to relay the plot of his book. The primary themes are relationships within a fragmented family, the consequences of...
Introduction The amount of attention brought to the issue of lead poisoning in the United States cannot be overestimated. The latter specifically concerns children. In that regard, despite the government ban on the use of lead-based paint in 1978, yet, as the 1991 issue of Newsweek stated, “lead poisoning is...
Introduction Law and morality are two regulatory frameworks that control and manage practices in a human network to permit amicable and successful intersubjectivity between people. The two notions have a corresponding relationship in the ideas of individual self-rule and equivalent regard for everybody. There is an association between law and...
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...
Introduction Criminality seems to be an inseparable part of humankind’s history, which has been inextricably linked to human activity for centuries. As soon as primitive people mastered the tools, they began to use them for creativity and the deliberate killing of their tribesmen. The history of crime has many of...
The suggested case describing the plan to commit a crime of bank robbery is characterized by several elements that are commonly identified in crime attempts. Firstly, the two friends engaged in the planning, which implies their clear intent to commit a crime. Indeed, they found and studied the plan of...
Large companies must protect their brands because otherwise, there may be problems with proving their intellectual property. The reason why small organizations do not protect their products or business names is that often they do not expect that someone will copy them. However, if a small business failed to legally...
This paper will look at one of Sanyika Shakur’s first violent crimes and attempt to explain them using the modeling theory and the social disorganization theory. The subject was born Kody Dejohn Scott on November 12, 1963, and received the street moniker “Monster” after stomping an elderly black man for...
