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Introduction Restorative seeks to explore amicable ways of dealing with crime. This justice was provided for in the Crime and Disorder Act and it provides an opportunity for the offenders, the victims and the community as a whole to come together and derive a mediation strategy that ensures justice is...
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...
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 Slavery and servitude are the offenses attracting the attention of both UK courts and the European Court of Human Rights. As can be seen from the case, the consideration of such crimes is complicated by the ambiguity of specific legal regulations and the presumptions stemming from them. Therefore, this...
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...
Restorative justice relates to an approach used to respond to a crime or any other form of conflict, injustice, or wrongful act, which centers essentially on restoring the damage triggered by an offense and reinstating the involved parties’ well-being. This strategy focuses primarily on the relational justice theory due to...
Introduction Governments of every country and the entire society have always been interested in decreasing the crime rate, as it affects the living standards of the population significantly. Consequently, these days, the problem of juvenile delinquency presents a pressing concern, and a wide range of studies are devoted to this...
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...
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...
According to a studies done by a researcher Herbert packer from Stanford University, there are two prime models that represent two systems that compete for the right values that ought to be considered within a criminal justice system. These are the due process model and the crime control model both...
The British established the original formal criminal integrity structure during the American Revolt. The criminal justice system (CJS) was developed to oversee the rationalization of hanging to the British citizens. In every chosen region a magistrate existed, who in current time is named a judge. These people were at the...
Introduction Imprisonment, or incarceration, remains one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation in the world. Each country has its own justice system and punitive measures, that affect the development of prison system as well. This research paper concentrates on the American type of prisons’ organization. In order to...
Menachem Amir Menachem Amir is best known for his controversial and sensational study of rape. He collected huge data from the police achieves and reported that out of the total number of rape committed about 19% was induced or provoked by the victim herself and the victim participated in the...
Alternative Dispute Resolution forms The need for a large investment of time and money on litigation led to Alternative Dispute Resolution methods, which are often more effective and beneficial. There are three forms of ADR: adjudicative, evaluative, and facilitative (McManus & Silverstein, 2011). The most common ADR types are arbitration,...
Introduction As a rule, contracts are enforceable when they are in writing. However, the following information will show that oral agreements are also valid under particular conditions. Main body A. According to the Legal Information Institute (n.d.b), the Statute of Frauds is “a statute requiring certain contracts to be in...
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...
Introduction Leonard Peltier has been a prisoner for 28 years. This is due to crime that he did not commit. He was falsely accused to have murdered two FBI agents. Leonard Peltier is innocent and in fact the American government has confessed that they have no evidence against him. His...
Bankstown- The City Bankstown is a local government area that traces its beginnings back to the year 1797 when the then Governor Hunter decided to recognize the lofty character of the plant specialist and scientist Sir Joseph Banks. It is from this plant scientist that the town got its name....
Introduction Celebrities are in a position of admiration and adoration from millions of local fans and many international ones. American society places people that simply act in modern plays for higher salaries than the majority of the population on pedestals, and while this in itself is a mockery of all...
The criminal justice system has several inefficiencies most of which can be interpreted under a variety of lenses. One of these explanations concerns the ideal victim mold that many law enforcers, criminal justice prosecutors as well as several other persons have held about crimes committed. The paper shall look at...
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...
Introduction The growth of international crime and transnational crime is a vital threat to the peaceful existence of humanity. Globalization and developments in the field of information systems have increased the scope of cross-border crimes as they have facilitated easy communication among world nations. Time and distance no longer create...
Introduction The cases Chapman v. Hearse and Voli v IngleWoodshire Council are both legal cases that were tried in the High Court of Australia in the years 1961 and 1963 respectively. The Judges for the Chapman v. Hearse case was Dixon C.J.; Kitto J.; Taylor J.; Menzies J.; Windeyer J;...
The 1920s was an era that was known for organized crime: bootlegging, the fixing of the World Series, and corruption within police forces. Now the question is, who were the major players in these organized crimes of the 1920s and what were they involved in? What impact did these people...
Introduction According to wikipedia.com, corrections pertain to the handling of persons by society after their conviction of an illegal crime. The criminal justice system that punishes the illegal doers contains and involves the deprivation of life, liberty or property after due process of law. On the other hand, sentence is...
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...
In a tragic crime, Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., the baby of Charles Lindberg, the famous aviator was kidnapped on March 1, 1932, apparently for ransom. The body of the baby was recovered sometime later but it has never been positively identified as that of the kidnapped child. Many controversies have...
Introduction The penal policy is a significant phenomenon that acts as a limiting factor in many spheres of life. It is a central concept of “Understanding the Determinants of Penal Policy: Crime, Culture, and Comparative Political Economy” by Lacey, Soskice, and Hope (2018). This scholarly article is based on appropriate...
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...
Characteristics of a Strong and Effective Victims’ Advocate The National Center for Victims of Crime (n.d.) describes victim advocacy as the process of supporting victims that consists of diverse elements. Based on this information, an advocate needs to have well-developed interpersonal skills to ensure effective and positive interactions with victims....
Introduction Policing is not easy, and in order to gain success, have respect, and be a leader, it is essential to follow principles of procedural justice. Procedural justice can be explained as a means of achieving legitimacy in resolving disagreement (Police Executive Research Forum [PERF], 2014). It also helps to...
Community-based corrections compose the alternative to prison or jail, allowing placing offenders in the community under correctional supervision. The primary purpose of such correction seems to be associated with the idea that effective rehabilitation may happen only in the real world. Usually, only low-level and non-violent criminals are placed in...
The Problem of Juvenile Delinquency Adolescence is a turning point in the development of each individual. The desire to prove their independence and youthful maximalism push the teenager to deviant actions, including crimes. The problem of juvenile delinquency is one of the most urgent in modern society, as it takes...
Introduction The discussion around the question of public service employees’ right to strike has been evolving for a long time. On the one hand, being responsible for primary services for the society, any attempt to stop working and express their wish for change in the form of a strike might...
Intermodal transportation can be defined as “seamless door-to-door freight transport operations using at least two different modes of transport” (Harn & Toshinori, 2005, p. 3). Historically, freight logistics markets were strictly regulated in both Europe and the USA. Policies, laws, and regulations helped protect the existing firms’ position within the...
Legal Aspects The principles of search and seizure are rather basic according to U.S. legal standards. The process starts with receiving a warrant that specifies the place and reason for the legal seizure of property. The latter, in turn, includes both tangible objects and information possessed by a physical or...
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...
Critical Reflection Case Name and citation: Peoples Department Stores Inc. (Trustee of) v. Wise, [2004] 3 S.C.R. 461, 2004 SCC 68. Court: Supreme Court of Canada. Date: October 29, 2004. Trial Decision: The Wise brothers’ fiduciary duty was breached, which led to the court trial. Appeal Decision: The Quebec Court...
Introduction There is no doubt that when an individual commits a serious crime, justice should be executed, and an offender should face the consequences of his or her deeds. At first glance, such reasoning seems robust and applicable in all cases. However, when it comes to juvenile delinquents, there is...
Constitution A constitution is a document that contains a set of laws formulated to govern a nation or an organization. The laws are based on agreements that the members of the society consent to; it defines the members’ rights and privileges and the mode of administration (Munro 3). A constitution...
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...
Introduction: The Three-Strikes Law and the Controversy around It Despite numerous attempts to address the issue of violent crimes, the current statistics indicate that the subject matter remains a significant problem that needs to be addressed accordingly. According to recent statistics, 1,163,146 attempted violent crimes were committed in 2013 (Federal...
Issues in the labour relations case study The matter presented by the management of Harding Space, Inc concerns the subject of employees’ privacy at the workplace. This topic falls under employee privacy Act. In the recent, issues related to working environment privacy and how companies address this topic has brought...
Introduction It is evident that the phenomenon of Red Scare is among the most important aspects of American history due to its immense impact on social and political life of the country. The influence of this period on the current state of criminological policymaking in the United States could also...
Due to its complex nature incorporating social, psychological, biological, and other factors, the problem of juvenile delinquency needs to be addressed from several perspectives, the social one being the critical component of a comprehensive analysis. Combined with economic and financial issues, social stereotypes and prejudices often serve as roadblocks to...
What I have learned The National Labor Relations Board is a federal agency that is tasked with the protection of the rights of employees to organize to collectively bargain for their rights (National Labor Relations Board, 2016a). This board not only oversees the actions of the public sector, but it...
The full title of what is known as the Affordable Care Act is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that was signed into law in 2010 and became effective in 2014 (Veccione, 2012). The major purpose of the Act seems not only to allow the citizens of the...
Justice In Patterson v. McLean Credit Union, Patterson, an African-American woman who worked for McLean, a small company with less than 15 employees, sued the employer claiming that he (employer) discriminated her by promoting a white person to the position of an accountant. Based on chapter reading, justice was not...
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...
Leonard v. PepsiCo, Inc. is a famous example of an invalid contract. In 1995, John Leonard under the influence of a Pepsi commercial tried to enforce an alleged offer to obtain a Harrier jet for 7 million company’s points (Contract Law, n.d.; Lexisondemand, 2009). The court ruled in Pepsi’s favor...
The common belief rests on a premise that forensic sciences are very exact and cannot be doubted. Facts relating to fingerprinting, DNA analysis and other particle matching were thought to be undeniable for a long time, but there are cases where seemingly factual information turns out to be wrong. The...
Abstract The following paper is aimed at reviewing the controversial topics of conjugal visitation and the chemical/surgical castration of sex offenders. The paper establishes plausibility of conjugal visits implementation and argues for the efficacy of castration. Findings from relevant research and logical reasoning are used to back up the solutions...
Issue of Integrity The news clip chosen for this response is linked to a $20 million negligence verdict against Arkansas Children’s Hospital for the surgery performed on the wrong side of the brain of a 15-year old boy. As a result of the surgery, the boy was left severely brain-damaged....
Criminal Profiling Solving murder crimes is a complex process that requires law enforcement personnel to use special techniques to narrow the list of potential suspects. One such technique is criminal profiling, which has proven to be especially effective when investigating homicides on sexual grounds (Douglas, et al., 1986, 403). Criminal...
Environmental Legislation Clean Water Act (CWA) is the legislation piece of the United States that determines water quality standards, serves as a basis for the enactment of pollution control programs, and regulates the presence of contaminants in surface water. The law covers both point and non-point pollution sources. The former...
ACA has introduced a set of policies and requirements that should be acknowledged by the U.S. citizens. First of all, all the individuals must have coverage or they will have to deal with a penalty. Subsidies are provided to people that cannot afford it. Most employers must offer insurance plans...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act 2010 is one of the most comprehensive healthcare insurance covers that the United States has ever had in its history. This Act was meant to ensure that all Americans, including those who are financially challenged, have access to affordable healthcare services. According to Angel and...
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...
How important is eyewitness testimony in criminal cases? Nowadays, criminal justice is one of the most complicated procedures. This situation takes place, as the original sequence of events is not clear (Fulero & Wrightsman, 2008). Using the testimony of eyewitnesses is important. They help to add missing details to the...
Introduction The National Security Branch (NSB) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national security service that aims to prevent, identify, and eliminate threats to the national security of the US with the help of the strategic use of intelligence and counterterrorism efforts (U.S. Department of Justice [DJ],...
Introduction Government contract refers to the process through which the it acquires some items via an agreement with business entities (Feldman, 2013). When an agreement is not fulfilled, it might be canceled in a process called contract termination (Feldman, 2013). A person who is responsible for performing or providing certain...
Abstract The given paper is devoted to the investigation of the topical theme of juvenile delinquency and punishments provided to young offenders. The modern justice system considers this group to be more vulnerable and important for society and provides an altered approach to sentencing. However, this perspective might be considered...
People in the most developed countries work a lot. Americans, Germans, Japanese, and French people are inclined to spend much time working. However, if employees in France have the right to receive five weeks of the paid vacation time, Americans can have only two or sometimes three weeks of the...
The events that take place after the Wednesday shootings in Charlie Hedbo bother many people around the whole world. The point is that this event touches upon several different aspects like racial inequality, religious preferences, freedom of speech, ethical norms, and people’s expectations and reflections on what is happening in...
Our legal system is set up with the innate goal to protect, as the old adage goes, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As citizens of this country we put our faith in the system and trust that the laws are based on rationale and justice and exist to...
International Marine law is essential in governing the natural resources from illegal acts of pollution that poses dangers to marine life and life, depending on the waters of oceans or seas. Law on exploitation and utilization of sea resources is also essential to avoid overexploitation and damage to these resources....
Introduction According to Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention (SHARP), workplace bullying occurs when an individual or a group of people direct irrational actions repeatedly towards their fellow worker(or workers) in order to threaten, degrade, disgrace or demoralize them (1). Sexual harassment, on the other hand, takes place...
Introduction To protect individual information, privacy is an essential right the state should grant every person. Violating individual discretion tends to deprive one of their moral autonomy and dignity. Exposure of the candidates’ details, as evidenced in Prop 8, can influence their future decisions, influencing them to make choices they...
Introduction As a jury member in Liebeck v. McDonald’s, my decision would have favored Liebeck based on the elements of negligence, which include duty, breach, causation, and damages. The case revolves around the tort concept of negligence, which requires the plaintiff to prove that the defendant owed a duty of...
Introduction The standard law system in the United States is relevant to United States citizens and people living or visiting the country; it is a fundamental principle of law in the country. This concept is historically based on English law and national rules adopted in the United States after the...
Introduction Evaluating students’ performance is an important component of being an educator. Check-offs in skills labs can be extremely demanding for both students and professors. Students should not be permitted an unlimited number of attempts to pass a skill since this can lead to an over-reliance on repeated efforts and...
Introduction In the seminal case of Berghuis v. Thompkins, the United States Supreme Court dealt with Miranda rights’ nuances, mainly as applied to a suspect’s silence during an interrogation. What went to the heart was whether the invocation of the right to remain silent had to be explicit or whether...
Introduction In a democratic society, no other institution to protect human rights than the court. The jury’s function in the justice process is a crucial and fundamental element of the justice sector. Jurors play a central role in securing a proper and equitable trial for individuals facing legal actions. Thus,...
Introduction This paper aims to provide an overview of the steps and benefits of safeguarding eHarbour’s intellectual property. Intellectual property is a valuable asset for our company, and we must take appropriate measures to protect it. In this memorandum, I will discuss the importance of registering proprietary software with the...
Introduction Public employees, like private sector employees, should have the right to organize and the right to strike. These rights are fundamental to ensure that workers have a collective voice and can advocate for their rights and interests. However, there may be certain groups of public employees who should not...
Introduction Deterrence is a fundamental concept of criminal justice that ensures crime prevention using the fear of consequences. Specific and general deterrence are two main approaches to the context of actions aimed at maintaining the rules of public order. Delinquent offenders require unique work methods since their psyche is not...
Debate on Increasing Minimum Wage Changes to minimum wage and overtime payment regulations have been prominent discussion topics in the United States. The proposed revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding these matters have garnered significant attention, with potential implications for employees and employers. Imagine a retail manager...
Introduction Contracts typically last one to five years, with three years being typical. The duration of a contract can have various advantages and disadvantages for both the company and the labor involved. One-Year Contract To begin with, a one-year contract gives both the firm and the workforce flexibility. It enables...
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of business transactions, the case of Davis Industries (DI) and Hunter Lighting (HL) presents a compelling scenario where intricate negotiations, contractual commitments, and unforeseen circumstances converge. With DI seeking to upgrade its lighting fixtures to meet stringent energy conservation standards in California, the company’s journey...
Introduction The concept of delinquency, or the engagement in illegal activities, particularly by youth, is deeply intertwined with societal norms, cultural expectations, and gender roles. An intriguing question that arises in the study of delinquency is whether there are significant differences between male and female delinquency. If such differences exist,...
Identification of a Social Problem Various social problems identify systematic issues related to the legal system and prison in Los Angeles. However, some are more acute than others, affecting hundreds of people. One example of the social problems that are now present in the legal system and prisons is the...
Introduction Nowadays, the issue of narcotics, legalization, and decriminalization is acute, with one group of people supporting both processes involving specific types of drugs and another group condemning both. At the same time, not all people understand that between the two terms the distinct differences exist, despite seeming to be...
Introduction When facing legal disputes, people often have to choose between several options. In some situations, instead of going to court, parties decide to mediate the case with the help of a neutral mediator. This method is a productive and effective element of the legal process, and even if mediation...
Introduction The United States Supreme Court case Alden v. Maine was a significant decision that sent shockwaves through the realm of federalism. The ruling affected the balance of power between states and federal governments. The case was a result of the dispute between the state of Maine and several employees...
Introduction The legal system, a cornerstone of societal order, operates on principles that distinguish between types of disputes and the means to address them. At the heart of this system lie two predominant forms of litigation: civil and criminal. Although integral to the administration of justice, both serve different purposes,...
Introduction Climate change is the long-term average deviation of the Earth’s surface temperature, precipitation, and other climatic variables induced by human activity. This activity mainly includes the emission of greenhouse gases into the environment, such as methane, carbon dioxide, and others. This phenomenon is part of the Anthropocene, a proposed...
Insights into the Brief History of the Victims’ Rights Movement The video “A Brief History of the Victims’ Rights Movement Part III” illustrates the evolution of the Victims’ Rights Movement, mainly focusing on the state of Colorado. The movement emerged from an acknowledgment of the necessity to protect and respect...
Introduction Harassment is a pervasive issue in workplaces, posing a significant threat to employees’ well-being and ability to excel professionally. Chapter 8 of our textbook delves into the legal dimensions of harassment, where four crucial elements come to light. These elements not only define harassment but also shed light on...
Introduction The development of fingerprint expertise significantly impacted the investigation process and improved their overall quality. This technique allowed forensic specialists to accurately examine the crime scene and make evidence-based assumptions about the possible suspects. One of the most outstanding examples of the role of fingerprints during investigation is the...
Introduction All branches of the criminal justice system play an essential role in maintaining public order. By cooperating among themselves, different departments, like the police, prosecutors, and judges, ensure that laws are enforced and punishments are determined for offenders. However, if we consider each branch of the criminal justice system...
The U.S. Constitution is a living document reflecting the collective aspirations and spirit of freedom, forming the cornerstone of American democracy. The Bill of Rights, comprised of the first ten amendments, was ratified in 1791 to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights from any infringement by the government. These amendments are the...
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for U.S. citizenship for anybody born on American soil and a bar on the loss of rights other than through conviction. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to its jurisdiction are considered citizens of the United...
Introduction The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is essential in ensuring national security in the United States. In recent years, it has been necessary to prevent and combat terrorism and cybercrime. However, some experts claim that the Department should not be involved in natural hazards and threats. DHS’s Role in...
Introduction The criminal justice system is mandated to apprehend criminals and charge them for the wrongs committed. The wrongdoers are to be prosecuted, punished, and rehabilitated to make them responsible citizens. Recidivism is a criminal justice concept explaining the tendency of criminals to re-offend after they are released from custody....
Introduction Crime has long-lasting effects on victims, having a significant impact on both their physical and mental health. The victim’s daily activities and interactions may be affected even though the physical wounds may eventually heal. A victim’s path to recovery can be strongly influenced by the role of external entities,...
Introduction This document offers suggestions and an analysis of the solutions intended to mitigate the serious problem of counterfeit merchandise inside the domain of Catdom. The current assessment is being carried out within the confines of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), and appropriate consideration is...
Introduction The right to a trial by jury is a cornerstone of our criminal justice system, enshrined in the Bill of Rights under the 6th Amendment. While the Constitution outlines the composition of the jury, it does not explicitly mandate a unanimous verdict. This has led to debates over the...
Introduction In the modern world, contract law is fundamental to business and commerce. Proper contracting helps to reduce risks and disputes, providing certainty and trust between the parties. This analysis will look at a case that is a complex contract law dispute in the United States. The Supreme Court of...
Influence of Unfavorable Environments on Juvenile Crime Many variables can explain why some youngsters commit crimes and show no regret. One probable explanation is that they grow up in an unfavorable environment. Suppose a youngster is forced to endure a life of violence, poverty, or hopelessness. In that case, they...
Introduction Crime scenes offer potential evidence for forensic laboratory examination that can be used to understand what happened. The evidence can be biological, such as DNA from blood, fibers, drawings, photographs, and documentary evidence, such as receipts (Kumar, 2022). Various tests can be conducted to derive data from the assembled...
Abstract The Innocence Project (I.P.) is a nonprofit organization that works to reform the criminal justice system and employs DNA testing to exonerate wrongfully convicted persons. This essay focuses on the story of Thomas McGowan, a man imprisoned for 23 years for a crime he didn’t commit, and how the...
Government In the United States, each governmental branch has distinct powers and responsibilities, working together to maintain a balance and ensure the government’s proper functioning. If one branch becomes too powerful, it can disrupt this balance and potentially lead to an abuse of power or the government’s breakdown (Schubert, 2022)....
Introduction In 1788, the U.S. Constitution was less democratic in several areas besides slavery. First of all, it only gave the right to vote to white males, excluding women and blacks. This meant that a lot of citizens were denied the opportunity to participate in the political life of the...
Introduction The decision-making process in the justice system can be a challenge for professionals, as they usually significantly affect people’s lives. Discretion assumes that professionals involved can make decisions based on their judgment of the circumstances of the case. Despite the severity and importance of the laws, discretion makes it...
Introduction At the center of the case are the arrest and subsequent searches of Heather Juliano, a passenger in a car that had been stopped for a possible seatbelt violation. The Court’s main concern was whether Juliano’s detention and the searches that were conducted on her were justified based solely...
Introduction Although many criminals believe they can be safe and run away from justice, it is rarely the case. “Chasing Lincoln’s Killer” by James L. Swanson is an account of the events that followed the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. During this time, a significant search occurred, and John...
Introduction Dogfrey Pty Ltd is a business corporation in Australia selling consumer products, including brand-new vacuum cleaners. Richard is the organization’s salesperson who engages the eighty-three-year-old June while purchasing a new vacuum cleaner. June explains the problem she faces at home and her favorable vacuum cleaner model. Richard introduces the...
The Can-Spam Act The Can-Spam Act, which was passed in 2003, is a law that aims to protect consumers from receiving unwanted emails while allowing legitimate businesses to communicate with their customers. This legislation requires that commercial emails include a subject line that identifies the content as an advertisement or...
Introduction Delinquency is a growing issue in the United States, yet the picture of delinquency can be a complicated one. Although the government provides official statistics from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), there are also unofficial sources of delinquency statistics. This essay will explore the official...
Introduction A helpful tool for examining public policy choices is the May-Can-Should model. It requires thinking about what public servants could do and what they ought to do (video). The May-Can-Should paradigm will be applied to the context of federal policy in this article, especially the Affordable Care Act (ACA),...
Introduction In the United States, Americans lose their lives to gun crimes daily. Gun violence refers to violent crimes like murder, suicide, and attempted suicide involving firearm use. Americans have debated gun laws for many years, and firearm use is a hot topic since it causes severe grievances and even...
Introduction Items purchased overseas for use in the United States (U.S.) by the resident must be disclosed using the Goods Declaring Procedure for Home Use in the United States. It encompasses shipments sent or delivered by courier from outside the country and transported into the United States. At the time...
Introduction Children become participants in and victims of crime due to various factors, among which the environment is dominant. The most dangerous thing is that they become victims of teenagers like them, such as sexual abuse by older students or siblings. It is necessary to update the data on why...
Introduction Every individual seeks to find an explanation for every object and phenomenon surrounding him. Therefore, numerous conspiracy theories and foreign government notions are prevalent today. Human beings tend to seek out links and interdependencies where none exist and to seek out supporters of their illusions. That is why it...
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...
Introduction In the United States of America, the issue of abortion has long been one of intense controversy. There are two sides to this debate: those in favor of abortion (pro-choice), who hold that each individual has the moral power to decide whether to live or die and those opposed...
Introduction Most American states are struggling economically in the post-COVID-19 era. Such struggles are not new, given that the recession has been seriously undermining economic development. Pro-development groups insist that government projects can be used to revive the economy in selected areas. The idea was applied in Pocatello city in...
Introduction Tom Jones was angry after losing the election to Richard Davis. He went to his house while Davis and his family were away celebrating his victory and committed a burglary. Tom Jones broke a window into the home and stole $500,000 worth of antique jewelry. After grabbing them, he...
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...
In modern society, the punishment for criminals varies according to their age. Juvenile offenders can be subject to different types of punishment than those applied to adults. The general consensus is that young people have a greater chance of rehabilitation than adult criminals, thus, their punishment should be more lenient....
The American government has faced many cases by the Supreme Court in recent years. One of the most outspoken cases dealing with civil liberties was the District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008. This case represents the events connected with the civil rights of American citizens living in the District...
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,...
Introduction The prevalence of sexual violence has become a major social and public health issue throughout the United States and globally. The expression “sexual violence” encompasses various abusive behaviors, including sexual acts, attempted sexual actions, unwelcome sexual statements and utterances, coerced sexual approaches, physical injury connected to sexual, and intimidation....
Analysis of Work Environment Work environment The work environment consists of people from different cultural and professional backgrounds who use information systems to communicate and share information across computer networks. The people are of different age groups and educational backgrounds, moral and immoral behavior with ethical and moral behaviors across...
Solitary confinement at any age is considered a severe ordeal in correctional facilities because it takes away social opportunities in many ways. Adolescents who end up in correctional facilities are there to make amends to the victims and to change their behavior to the right one in the future (Tedx...
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 Music has been a powerful tool in society due to its ability to pass information. Over the years, music has been used for various reasons in society. It has been used not only as a source of entertainment but also as a source of information about the various issues...
The author’s key question in “Implementation methods used to carry out the Three Strikes Law in California” is whether the Three Strikes Law should be changed or repealed in favor of a different punishment structure. Gasca (2018) presents the top-down and the bottom-up approaches to the implementation of laws and...
The West Memphis Three Case and Used Evidence The documentary West Memphis explores the case of the imprisonment of three teenagers for the brutal murder of three children in 1993 Arkansas. By examining the evidence and conducting interviews with members of the family, legal experts, and professionals, the documentary explores...
Introduction It is important to note that rehabilitation plays a central role in addressing juvenile delinquency. The two selected rehabilitation programs of interest for the given evaluative analysis are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and multidimensional treatment foster care (MTFC). Both interventions have their own set of strengths, but CBT is generally...
Eyewitness reports have been used in courtrooms to administer justice for a long period. The effectiveness of the information is based on the different social factors. The annotated bibliography will address the topic of how the race and ethnicity of the suspect and witness impact eyewitness identification accuracy. The paper...
The Privy Court The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in London, England, sits at the top of the legal court hierarchy for The Bahamas (Judiciary, 2019). In all cases where an appeal is allowed, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council functions as the final court of appeal....
Introduction In the case, Bowers v. Hardwick, the Constitution and state law were used to prove that criminalizing private sexual conduct was legal. On the other hand, the rule that there is no fundamental right in the Constitution for homosexuals to engage in sodomy was used. This rule seems persuasive...
This case involves a dispute between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen regarding a home that Bella purchased. After several attempts to resolve the issue, Bella has decided to file a lawsuit seeking damages of $1.9 million plus another $2,750,000 for medical costs, pain and suffering, and attorney fees. The analysis...
The Immigration Act of 1965, which ushered in a new period that was more comprehensive for some and exclusive for others, is still the foundation of the US immigration system today. The time has come to choose which achievements will be carried on. There lacks immigration policies that adequately address...
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...
Introduction In criminal justice, the issue of juvenile recidivism is an acute one. According to estimates, 7.1 million adolescents in the United States were involved in child welfare programs in 2020 (LaBerge et al., 2022). Children who interact with the child welfare system are more likely to engage in youth...
Four main conditions must exist for a contract law to be valid. The first condition is that both parties must be legally competent to enter the contract. Any contract with a mentally incompetent person is invalid (Showalter, 2020). The second condition is that there should be a meeting of minds...
Introduction In the book written by Rempel (2017), Advocacy in Practice: Creating a culture of social change in human services, section six is titled “Advocacy stories” and extends from pages 129 to 151. In addition, the book is published by Oxford University Press Canada and covers critical aspects of advocacy...
The Constitutional Rights Act of 1964, which is still applicable today, serves as the cornerstone of American law about human rights. The Act forbids prejudice against a person based on nationality, faith, sexual orientation, or nationality (National Archives, 2018). Civil law forbids unfairness in nationally funded programs and opens to...
Introduction The homeland in the United States has exponentially heightened the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations and its historic mission framework because of increased threats to border security. The nation’s strategies on border control have switched its focus from drug trafficking and immigration to include efforts on counter-terrorism following...
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...
Petit apartheid is a form of small-scale segregation and discrimination which is commonly found in discriminatory systems. It typically involves discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, and gender. Petit apartheid can be seen in the criminal justice system in a number of ways. One example of petit apartheid in...
Introduction Overcoming barriers to due process (DP), including keeping citizens informed of ruling agencies’ plans and procedures, has been an area of concern in legislation writing for the past centuries. The Administrative Procedure Acts (APA) refer to U.S. legislation aimed at regulating administrative behaviors at federal and state levels, offering...
Introduction Human trafficking and kidnapping are severe crimes characterized by involuntary servitude and causing harm to a person or using an individual for forced labor. The cases of this crime are numerous since the decisions differ depending on the perspectives and interpretation of the laws. This critical analysis focuses on...
Role of Caregivers in Juvenile Recidivism The thesis for my research focuses on the following: The rate of adolescent recidivism in antisocial conduct is closely correlated with environmental influences such as parental involvement. Parental Monitoring The article by LaBerge and colleagues is vital to my research since it emphasizes the...
Introduction For the first review, I have chosen the fifth chapter of the Advocacy in practice book devoted to direct actions on all levels of anti-oppressive advocacy practice. My initial intent for reading this book was to grasp the general sense and idea of advocating in the human service field...
The organization of the Department of Labor is the Department whose activity is based on the workers’ development and providing services for protection. It creates a security system for American workers, provides unemployment insurance, helps veterans, and provides job-related training (Datla, 2015). The Department of Labor has its specific organizational...
Statement of the Problem In Memphis, TN, the Wokefield Police Department faces many internal and external issues that influence its normal working and thus need effective measures and solutions. One of the external challenges is the increased crime rates, especially carjacking, executed by juveniles. Crimes committed by persons below 18...
