Juvenile Justice System: A Madman’s Vacation

A reminder, what does this episode say is the purpose of the juvenile justice system? According to the information presented in the episode, the purpose of the juvenile justice system is to help teenagers rehabilitate instead of punishing them for their crimes. The author also states that the purpose is...

Dangers of Texting While Driving

Abstract According to a study conducted by LaVallee (2009), about 1.6 million auto accidents are directly linked to cellphone texting while driving. Even though people acknowledge that texting while driving is a major cause of accidents, they are not willing to restrain from such behavior voluntarily. In a bid to...

Smuggling and Its Control in the United States

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...

Contract Law: 1861 Group, LLC v. Wild Oats Markets, Inc.

Facts: On March 3, when the plaintiff was asked by the defenders to enlarge the operations, the plaintiff disagreed alleging that it could incur expenses if at all it wanted to accommodate the defendant’s plan of which it was not ready. The defendants promised the plaintiff to help it negotiate...

Chapter 8 of “Criminology Today” by F. Schmalleger

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...

Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Stalking as Crimes

Cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking are rather close in meaning, but there is a slight difference in definition of these terms. Cyber-bullying is explained as the use of cell phones or the Internet with the aim of posting pictures or text messages that may cause mental discomfort to another person (Taylor, Fritsch,...

Crimes Against Property and Their Characteristics

To what extent are property offenders’ rational actors? Many people are convinced that property offenders are rarely guided by any logic or rationality. However, many of them are. The truth is the logic of such a person is not the same as the logic of an engineer or a mathematician,...

Hobbesian and Austinian Notions of the Sovereign

Introduction The key purpose of this paper is to analyze and assess the main similarities between the Hobbesian and Austinian concepts of the sovereign, precisely outline the constitutive elements of John Austin’s theory, and thoroughly examine how the definition is applicable to the laws in the United States. The Thesis...

Workplace Sexual Harassment and Legal Boundaries

Analysis of the Situation In the case at hand, a supervisor is trying to use his authority to gain sexual favors from his junior staff. Frank, the corporate sales supervisor, wants Mary, the sales associate, to have sex with him so that he can sign his expenses bill (incurred to...

Business Law: Consent and Contract Enforceability

Introduction Individuals operating in the modern business environment must be able to form a contract by taking a rigidly schematic approach to rights, duties, and privileges of all the parties involved. Those entering the world of business should also know how to evaluate the enforceability of a legally binding agreement...

Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) v. Harkat

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

The Teens, Crime, and Community Project in the US

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

Funder and Grantee: Building a Relationship

Building a Relationship between Funder and Grantee Even at the early stages of the grant application process, it is necessary and helpful for applicants to pay attention to who will be the funder and how the relationship should be built between the parties. Relationship building can be challenging, and some...

Piracy in the Audiovisual Industry

The author is critical of the ongoing behaviour in Australia where young people are reluctant to acquire movies and films from licensed vendors preferring instead to obtain them cheaply from friends and relatives through copywriting. The writer blames digital revolution for the problems facing the film industry terming the new...

White-Collar Crime and Negligence

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...

Engineering Ethics, Patent and Legal Issues

The issue of Engineer Z failing to communicate with his employer about the legal implications of patent rights does not create favorable conditions for his efforts. According to United States v. Dubilier Condenser Corp., an employee who has a contract that includes information about his or her rights to inventions...

Free Speech and National Security Controversy

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that the Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. However, even though the freedom of speech does not directly affect national security, some argue that in times of conflict, the government should limit the freedom of speech to...

Duress and Undue Influence in Contract Validity

Duress and undue influence are vitiating factors that can impair the validity of a contract (Shilling, 2013). Duress refers to a substantial threat of violence of other illegal harm that puts undue pressure on a person signing a contract. Duress covers unlawful restraint, property, and economic wellbeing. However, legal action...

Labor Relations Issue: Occupational Health and Safety

Abstract The problem of occupational health and safety is of high significance from both ethical and practical perspectives. Hence, on the one hand, employees have a right to receive consistent protection of their lives and health during work time. On the other hand, employers are interested in high productivity and...

The Stanford Prison Experiment

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...

Is There Such Thing as a Victimless Crime?

The problem of a victimless crime has been labeled as controversial due to the different opinions surrounding this issue. In this paper, the definition of the victimless crime, as well as my position on the crime, will be presented and discussed. Victimless Crime: Definition and Limitations A crime can be...

Current Union and Labor Relations Issue

Abstract The paper explains the concept of labor relations, labor contracts, and how the employer and the employee cooperate when negotiating. The paper dwells on one of the current issues of the union/ labor relations and explains the phenomenon of today’s labor movement. During the research, a court case connected...

Rape, Its Dynamics, Factors, and Prevention

Defining rape Rape is one of the most critical offences that have occurred throughout the history of crime. Currently, myriad definitions are provided in an attempt to explain what rape is. However, among the widely accepted definitions is the one by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. According to the agency,...

Jury’s Professionalism in Criminal Trials

Abstract The following paper is focused on the issues concerning the fair trial, the establishment of a professional jury, and the personal qualities of the jurors. The paper provides concise solutions to the problems in question and supports the author’s viewpoint with relevant examples from existing literature. A list of...

Dismissal Reasons and Employee Rights

Introduction It is important to know one’s rights to address adverse situations that may take place in a person’s life and are regulated by the law. For instance, if an individual was fired due to some poorly grounded reasons, the knowledge of the legislation may be of help. Access to...

Problem of Gangs in the United States

Abstract This paper tackles the issue of what should be considered the foremost contributing factors to the formation of gangs in the U.S. Based on the conducted literature-review; the paper’s analytical insights expose the economic, psychological, and cultural forces of influence, in this regard. The provided recommendations, as to what...

Amending the Constitution of the U.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...

Homeland Security of the US Transportation System

Introduction The transportation system plays a critical role in the growth and development of the country. It is through this system that people and goods are able to move from one destination to the other for various reasons. The transportation system is the means through which international trade, business, and...

The Concept of Oral Contracts in the United States

It is a widespread belief that the oral contracts are as enforceable as the written ones. However, it is only partly true. Although there were many times when those actually worked, every good attorney would recommend their clients to have the most important contracts in a written form. What is...

Contract Law: Josh Hartly’s and the Car Dealer Case

Introduction A sales contract is an agreement between a seller and buyer. The contract states the terms of engagement and period that a transaction took place and it is signed when a product is transferred from the seller to the buyer (Twomey, 2013) A mutual mistake of fact refers to...

Women Offenders’ Punishment and Treatment

Introduction The population of women offenders has been on the rise in the past decade and the criminal justice system has expressed fears regarding the trend. Women offenders require different approaches with regard to incarceration and correction because of variations in their offense patterns as well as social, physical, and...

Registered Nurse in the Nursing Home Act

Abstract The Federal Bill H.R.5373 forms the basis of this paper’s analysis. It is a bill that is still undergoing the legislative process, having been introduced to the House recently. The bill seeks to amend a section of the Social Security Act to increase the mandatory requirement for registered nurses...

Human Rights in United Arab Emirates

The constitution of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially recognizes different rights and freedoms which its citizens and foreigners are entitled to. In contrast to its neighbors, it is believed to be one of the most liberal nations in the region. In this century, the country has transformed from a...

Common Law: Freedom of Expression

Freedom of expression is one of the basic tenets of human rights across the globe. It comprises of the freedom to express oneself without the fear of being intimidated, free delivery of the speech, liberated press, freedom to disseminate and receive information and the right to silence as well as...

International Business Law: The Case of Metorex and Chin Wah and Possible Legal Actions

Possible legal actions of Chin Wah Metorex The contract signed between Metorex (the shipper) and Chin Wah (the receiver of consignee) contains a clause that practically enables Metorex to disclaim responsibility for failure to provide the specified amount of aluminum scrap to their business partner. In particular, according to one...

Information Warfare and Cyberterrorism

Introduction The last several decades could be characterized by the rapid rise of technologies. They became an integral part of modern society as the bigger part of activities are performed using different devices. They double the efficiency of different processes and result in the digitalization of the environment. Today, there...

The Politics of Prison Siting in Pocatello, Idaho

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...

Burglary Under the New York State Penal Code

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...

The District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008: Analysis

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...

Anthropological Theory of Politics, Violence and Crime

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,...

Drug Criminalization: Causes and Effects

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

The Efficacy of Sex Offender Legislation

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....

Medical Practitioner’s Work Environment and Ethical Dilemma

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 for Juveniles

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...

Custody Memorandum in Case of Unequal Financial Status

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...

The Legal Implications of Rap Music in Court

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...

Analysis of “Beyond False Positives” by Taylor

The article “Beyond false positives” by Taylor analyses one of the errors occurring in the US criminal justice system. The key question the author is addressing is the nature and probable typology of officer-involved shootings. The main theoretical point of view presented in the article is that of Kahneman, who...

Implementation of Three Strikes Law in California

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...

Unraveling the West Memphis Three Case

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...

Juvenile Justice: Addressing Juvenile Delinquency

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...

The Case Lawrence v. Texas: The Violation of the Rights of Homosexuals

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...

Legal Analysis: Limitations in Contracts for Sale

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...

United States Immigration Law: Security and Immigration Control

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 Twenty-Third Amendment: Milestone for the United States

Introduction The Twenty-Third Amendment, which was passed in 1960, can be discussed as a major milestone for the United States. It was the first amendment to the Constitution in over a century to change the structure of the federal government. The Amendment addressed the issue of representation in the Electoral...

The Endangered Species Act of 1973

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...

Healthcare Law: Conditions of Contract Law

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...

Adjudication and Rulemaking in the US

The legal system in the United States presents challenging objectives that require an extensive search for information in order to produce the most reasonable outcome. One’s reliance on either strict rules or arbitrary decisions has to remain focused on the fairness of a process (Rosenbloom, 2022). This essay will review...

Chapter 6 of “Advocacy in Practice” by Rempel

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

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...

The Effect of Discredited Alibis on Guilt Ratings in Court Cases

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 in the Criminal Justice System

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...

The Administrative Procedure Act in Due Process

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...

Kidnapping: The People v. Chessman Case Analysis

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...

Environmental Factors of Juvenile Recidivism

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...

Taking Action in Anti-Oppressive Advocacy

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...

Thomas Perez, as Secretary of the Department of Labor

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...

The Criminal Act Component of Murder

Introduction Murder is a violation that contains the elements of criminal behavior, a criminal goal, a cause, and an injury. In most nations, the criminal act component of murder is commonly defined as conduct that kills the victim (Montaldo, 2019). A person who commits a crime may execute the deed...

Comparison Between the UCR and the NCVS

Introduction The UCR is a program run by the FBI that collects and disseminates information on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies nationwide whereas the NCVS is a survey that the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) conducts to compile information on crime from the viewpoint of victims. Discussion The Summary...

The Chicago Race Riot of 1919: Unraveling Racial Tensions and Shaping History

The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 was a violent conflict between the white and black residents of Chicago, Illinois, that lasted for five days, from July 27 to August 1. The riot was sparked by a series of events that led to tensions between the two communities, including a recent...

The Limit of Criminal and Administrative Responsibility

Introduction In philosophy, moral responsibility is the status of a person morally deserving of praise, blame, reward, or punishment for an action or omission following their moral obligations. Deciding what to consider “morally binding” is the main task of ethics. In his essay The parable of the sadhu, Bowen McCoy...

Specialty Courts in the United States

Introduction The United States justice system is complex and made up of multiple parts that work together to ensure that justice prevails. One of the most notable elements of the system is the courts. The courts dispense justice by gauging facts against local, state, and federal laws. There are several...

Bail for Credit: A Chance for Redemption

Bail for credit is a system of releasing defendants awaiting trial who cannot afford to pay the required bail amount. In this system, defendants are given a loan in the amount of the bail, which must be paid back – with interest – to the lender, who is typically a...

Dealing With Violence in the Community

Introduction In recent years, Baltimore, Maryland, has consistently ranked among the cities with the most significant levels of violence in the United States. To address this issue, community-oriented policing efforts have been implemented in the city. However, it is essential to review these strategies critically and suggest actions that may...

Bullying Through a Friend’s Facebook Page

Introduction In contemporary society, cyberbullying through Facebook has become very common and serious because of the growth of the internet, particularly among students. In this case, the dignity and rights of people happen to be violated, particularly when they are school-going. Therefore, the courts of law have their work well...

The Department of Homeland Security’s Creation

Introduction DHS was established in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. The department consists of several agencies that help in the response to security threats and attacks. The head of the department is the secretary, and the organization has an approximate $50 billion annual budget...

Kidnapping and Its Criminal Act and Harm Elements

Introduction Kidnapping is a crime that receives apt media attention due to the demographic it mostly affects. Whereas statistics for adult abductions are minimal, child kidnappings often account for the cases reported to the authorities. The criminal act element for kidnapping involves removing an individual against their will from their...

The Impact of Incarceration on Recidivism

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of incarceration on public safety. For the research topic “The Impact of Incarceration on Public Safety,” a thorough sampling strategy is essential to guarantee the validity and dependability of the study’s findings. To fully assess the effect of incarceration on...

The Drug Legalization Debate: A Complex Issue With Compelling Arguments

Numerous social issues and concerns require close attention from the American government, including the problem of drug legalization. Some experts believe that if drugs become legal, there will be fewer crimes related to their use, and more regulation and standardization will be available (Hanson et al., 2022). To be more...

Transitional Justice: Human Rights Violations

Introduction Transitional justice alludes to the procedures and systems in place to resolve human rights violations and other offenses perpetrated during unrest or tyranny. Transitional justice seeks to establish some degree of responsibility for historical atrocities while encouraging harmony and healing in cultures that have undergone violence and repression (Celermajer...

Police Management in Killeen, Texas

Introduction The criminal justice system is an integral part of the community, which must ensure equality in terms of law and protection for society. However, this can only be achieved when criminal justice agencies, such as courts, police stations, and correctional facilities, and the departments within them operate efficiently and...

Necessary Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Introduction The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most significant amendments to have been enacted, as it guarantees the equal protection of all citizens. This Amendment was passed in 1868, in the aftermath of the Civil War, and has since become a cornerstone of the...

Juvenile Mental Illness and Sex Offenders

Introduction Juvenile delinquency refers to juveniles engaging in illegal activity; traditionally, this refers to those who are under the age of 18. Numerous reasons have contributed to the growth of adolescent delinquency, which is an issue that many cultures are becoming more concerned about. These include poverty, a dysfunctional family,...

The Marine Corps: Key Qualities and Principles

Introduction Service in the Marine Corps is a complex process that requires proper training and psychological qualities. At the same time, being part of the Marine Corps is a matter of pride for the person since only some people can pass all the tests set for the future marine soldier....

Arson Investigation Process: Stages and Actions

The identification, analysis, and documentation of the evidence discovered at a fire scene are all essential steps in the intricate and thorough arson investigation process. Finding the source and cause of the fire, as well as any potential criminal behavior, are the main objectives of an arson investigation (Sodhi &...

The California v. Sutter Health Case

Introduction People of California v. Sutter Health is an example of a recent court case regarding a regulatory problem related to institutional healthcare in the United States. The California Attorney General’s office filed this lawsuit in 2018 (Scarcella, 2022). Sutter Health, one of the major hospital systems in Northern California,...

Legal Contract for Automobile Purchase: A Case Study

Introduction In order to understand the formation of a legal contract, it is necessary to examine the critical elements required for a contract to be considered legally binding. According to Bertolini (2019), a legal contract is a binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes a set of obligations...

Levels of Measurement: Criminal Justice and Criminology

As a rule, in the research context, variables can be represented on four levels. These are the nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio-based ones (Maxfield, 2015). The specified approaches to measurement allow obtaining accurate data and assessing it accordingly. For example, the nominal-level variables may include data concerning the characteristics such...

The Samolyk v. Berthe Case Analysis

The defendant’s neighbor’s dog was about to die in a canal in July 2017, and plaintiff Ann Samolyk hurt herself when she dove in to save it. She said that while doing this, she suffered cognitive and neurological damage that led to her having to rescue the dog. The parties’...

Academic Misconduct and Criminal Liability

After a detailed examination of the case provided, one can dismiss several committed crimes. Firstly, the victim lied to the police officer about her attacker, thus hid the real aggressor – her husband. Obstructing a law-enforcement officer, especially when providing identifying information is a law violation (Cuomo, 2021). Moreover, another...

Trust and Contractual Agreements

People are so accustomed to the complicated idea of trust that they fail to perceive its presence and variation. Trust, as an intentional mental phenomenon, does not have to be purposeful (Baier 235). Intentional trusting necessitates knowledge of assurance that the trusted will not harm one, even if they could...

The Connecticut v. Garrison Case Analysis

Introduction Law is the unique phenomenon regulating interactions within society and guaranteeing people behave within the existing legal framework. At the same time, it serves as a tool for analyzing cases of misconduct and providing punishment to individuals who violated the law. At the same time, to be fair and...

Theoretical Analysis of Criminal Behavior

The Beltway Snipers were responsible for a string of synchronized shootings that occurred over the course of three weeks in the month of October 2002 in the states of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. It was first thought that these shootings were connected to a white van or...

Evidence-Based Organizational Development for Criminal Justice Agencies

The goal of a successful organization is to maintain a high performance rate at all levels: from a specific employee to hierarchical divisions and integration into the national workforce. To do this, it is necessary to calculate the current dynamics of the organization’s performance, and positively influence it. Accordingly, one...

Monitoring Analysis of Drug Courts: The Value of Drug Courts

The value of drug courts is expressed in their positive impact on drug related crime statistics in the first years after completion of a drug treatment program. Gonzales et al. (2006) point out that the number of adjudicators and their leadership style affect how often addicts do not complete rehab....

Health Insurance and the Affordable Care Act

Introduction The US Constitution protects the individual liberties of the American citizen by providing guidelines upon which further laws must conform. The Constitution establishes checks and balances for the three arms of the US government, especially the power limits that define operational scopes for each branch. Therefore, when a legal...

Law in Addressing Racial Health Disparities

The legislature is essential in enforcing rules, norms, and behavior in society. Without it, the chances of maintaining order and security become significantly low. However, there is always a question of the extent to which the law should interfere with people’s lives. In this context, Matthew raises the question of...

Reasoning Errors: Criminal Justice and Criminology

The expert practice of the production of primary and repeated examinations, the analysis of the review of conclusions in the systems of expert institutions of various departments indicate that experts make various kinds of mistakes and omissions. The most common mistakes in the practice of forensic examinations occur with a...

Data, Discretion, and the Future of Policing

Changes in the procedures and techniques used to conduct crimes with a profit motive and different offenders, possibly recruited from a broader spectrum of society, can be anticipated. The use of technology will alter investigation, detection, and preventive methods. Transnational crime has more opportunities due to national laws, regulations, and...

Human Trafficking: Risk Factors and Victimization Data

Data and Human Trafficking The selected crime is human trafficking, and the information is taken from a non-profit organization called Polaris Project. The data suggests that “in 2020, 10,583 situations of human trafficking were reported to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline involving 16,658 individual victims … they are likely...

High Crime Rates in Detroit and Their Causes

Introduction Detroit has been impacted particularly severely by the continuing, relentless retreat in the United States, which has exacerbated the carnage portrayed earlier. Many abandoned or foreclosed residences are located in decaying communities. Official unemployment numbers in the city, which have been around 25% for an extended period, are anticipated...

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act

The main innovation under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is that payment for medical services is based not on workload but on value to the patient. Under this system, there are two types of financial incentives for healthcare professionals: the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative...

Judicial Error and Duty Breach in Administrative Law

Erroneous Judgment of Administrative Law Judge The ALJ’s judgment was legally erroneous since Francisco Foods was not permitted to tell its side of the story and contest the Union’s claims. An employer is required by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to be provided with notice of a union’s request...

Sex Offenses: Rape and Sexual Assault

The article “The Riddle of Rape-by-Deception and the Myth of Sexual Autonomy” by Jed Rubenfeld, a Law Professor at Yale University, argues that if we are serious about protecting people’s right to make their own decisions about their sexual autonomy, we will make all types of sexual activities by deception...

Legalization of Marijuana as Controversial Topic

Introduction The legalization of marijuana is debated worldwide today, with advocates arguing that it eliminates black-market drug sales, increases tax revenue, and reduces crime. Proponents of legalization further argue that marijuana is less addictive than other drugs like alcohol and tobacco and that regulating it may deter use by minors...

Implicit Bias and the Crime Net in the Criminal Justice System

An unequal distribution of cases against members of different ethnic groups characterizes the use of force by police officers against citizens in Canada. For instance, in Peel municipality, regional police use of force against Black people is 3.2 times higher than for other population groups (Balintec, 2022, p. 1). This...

Interactions of Local Police and Homeland Security Officials

Introduction The American public safety industry’s primary goals are to innovate products and provide services that safeguard citizens and property security. The US ensures public safety at local, state, and federal levels, using multiple agencies and units in public and private sectors to ensure no part of America remains unguarded....

Abortion Is a Woman’s Right and Should Be Legal

Abortion is one of the most controversial topics in our society today. Some believe that a woman has the right to choose what happens to her body and believe that abortion is murder. The debate over abortion is often highly emotional and can be difficult to discuss rationally. However, it...

Aspects of United States v. Lopez Investigation

Introduction Cases may include many jurisdictions for a variety of reasons. For instance, in state courts, the victim of a crime can live in a different state than the one in which the crime was committed. Alternatively, the alleged offender may reside in a different state than where the crime...

Importance to Business Law & Ethical Implications

Introduction E.ON Climate & Renewables (E.ON)hired MT Hjgaard (MTH) in December 2006 to design, fabricate, and install the foundations for 60 wind turbine generators at the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Solway Firth. The foundations were installed in February 2009, and shortly afterward, serious failures in the grouted...

Obscenity Laws and Summary of Related Cases

Roth v. United States and Miller v. California Case Summary Roth v. United States and Miller v. California cases are essential in determining what pornography is and if they can be regulated by federal government jurisdiction. In the Miller v. United States case, after leading a campaign to market the...

Fire and Explosives: Fire Scenes

The “point of origin” refers to the location where a fire first ignites in a fire investigation. This could be a specific location or a broad region. The site of origin must nearly always be accurately located in order to ascertain the fire’s cause. The correct identification, analysis, and detection...

US Mass Incarceration Statistics Examination

The criminal justice system in the US is presented not by one solid institution, but by a variety of federal, state, local and tribal systems. This inconsistency makes the whole structure and its decision-making process look obscure to the citizens. Thus, the comparative analysis of incarceration statistics of the US...

Correctional Theory in the Criminal Procedures

Introduction The seven basic philosophies of corrections are retribution or just deserts, deterrence, incapacitation, restorative justice, rehabilitation, reentry, and early intervention (Cullen & Johnson, 2017). The rehabilitation policy to help with crime prevention will be covered in this review. The one that assures reintroduction into society and lowers the recidivism...

Patient Privacy-Related Legal Frameworks

Patients, their families, medical personnel, government officials, and several others place high importance on maintaining the privacy of patient health information. The laws mandate that a large number of significant individuals and organizations that deal with health information have security measures in place to protect the privacy of individuals’ health...

The Sabrans v. Rockhill Case Analysis

The case of Ira and Barbara Sabran is that they filed a lawsuit in Florida, explaining that they are the alleged assignees regarding the homeowner’s insurance policy. It was issued by the defendant, “Rockhill Insurance Company (“Rockhill”) to 2203 Regal Way LLC (“Regal”)” (Ira Sabran, 2021). Regal sought coverage for...

The Affordable Care Act’s Main Goals

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the comprehensive health care reform signed into law by President Barack Obama. The law comprises a list of healthcare policies that expand access to health insurance to millions of uninsured Americans (Collins et al., 2017). In this regard, this essay examines the three main...

Three Items Linked to Policing That Explain Japan’s Low Crime Rate

One of the most significant trends observed in Japan over the past years is the low crime rate. The positive trend has promoted peace and social-economic progress in the nation. The essential elements that have enabled the above culture are the harmony, high self-control, and group orientation. These important innate...

The Criminal Justice System’s Key Components

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

Revisions of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

The original purpose of HIPAA was to improve the accountability of health insurance. The law was adopted on August 21, 1996, and since then has undergone significant changes and additions (Ellison & Clack, 2020). In 2003, the law was amended with privacy rules designed to protect patients’ medical information (Ellison...

The Bail Necessity in the Pretrial Detention

Introduction The benefits of cash bail revocation in New Jersey are the ability for a potentially non-threatening or wrongly accused person to get out before trial and organize his or her defense. It gives suspects with little wealth the opportunity to have their pretrial detention revoked. However, there are many...

Homeland Security: Physical Security Incident Case Study

Introduction A security breach at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, rekindled the federal government’s interest in strengthening the building’s physical protections1. Due to the similarities between this occurrence and other security breaches, such as the attacks on September 11, 2001, the congressional investigation into the incident is...

The Young v. State Legal Case Analysis

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

Judges Decisions: Realism and the Law

The case of Mr. Kass is an example of a court proceeding where the judges had to consider several facts in reliance on the principles of the law. Mr. Kass quit his job with Bechtel Power and moved from Michigan to New Jersey since he was to be employed by...

The Constitution: United States Citizen’s Rights

Introduction According to Stilt, the constitution of the United States contains numerous rights for both citizens and noncitizens or immigrants. Nevertheless, certain rights are only granted and legitimately apply to U.S. citizens as provided in the U.S. Constitution. These rights are put together in the Bill of Rights. They include...

The Affordable Care Act Discussion

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law by President Barrack Obama in March 2010, represents the most far-reaching reforms to the American health care system since its inception. The ACA has three primary goals: (1) to overhaul the private health insurance industry, particularly for people and...

The United States vs. Trump Supreme Court Case

Donald Trump is the forty-fifth president of the United States who was elected on a Republican ticket. He served one term before losing the presidential set to the democratic candidate Joe Biden. Having been elected in 2016 to succeed the Democratic president Barack Obama, who had served full terms, Trump...

The Role of Theories in Defining Elements of Criminal Law

Introduction Theories play a significant role in defining key elements in criminal law. On the one hand, the strain theory surmises that specific stressors precipitate criminal behavior (Nguyen & Ngo, 2021). Affected individuals experience negative emotions as a result of the frustration and anger caused by a specific challenge. Proponents...

Constitutional Law: Freedom of Speech

Introduction One of the fundamental roles of the United States Constitution is to the protection of citizens’ individual rights and liberties. Although there can be limits beyond which the U.S. Discussion Constitution on an individual’s fundamental rights and liberties does not apply, only the court system can accurately interpret or...

Post-Crime Investigation Analysis

Introduction Post-crime investigations are an essential process that involves many factors. One of the most important is the scene of the crime and the testimony of the victim and witnesses. After a crime has been committed, each of these factors undergoes extensive changes, making it impossible to investigate the crime...

Currency War by Rickards: A Realism Perspective

Introduction Currency Wars, published in 2011 in the aftermath of the Great Financial Meltdown, contends that the competitive weakening of currencies is a serious national security issue. The Federal Reserve began a currency war by implementing quantitative easing in 2008, subjecting the dollar to a major collapse (Rickards, 2011). The...

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy vs. Virginia Citizens Consumer Council

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

How Pharmaceutical Patents Create a Monopoly

In the pharmaceutical industry, a patent is a twenty-year-long right given to a company to allow it to develop a specific drug that cannot be replicated by other competing companies. Patents are essential since they often transform pharmaceutical firms into monopolies, thus reducing competition. A breakdown of reasons why pharmaceutical...

Breyer on the Supreme Court’s Fundamental Role

In “Making Our Democracy Work: A Judge’s Views, ” Stephen Breyer, a Supreme Court justice, outlines how the justice system’s US constitution should work. President Clinton appointed him as a Supreme Court judge in 1994 and provided some explanations of the constitution that differed from his colleagues. Breyer has made...

Criminal Investigation of the State vs. Garrison Case

Background On the evening of January 2, 1982, the defendant was at his sister’s residence in Hartford when the victim, Jeremiah Sharp, arrived. Sharp had been residing with the defendant’s sister sporadically for the last four years and had his things in the flat, but they had lately quarreled again....

The Impact of Zero-Hour Contracts on Employees’ Contract Rights

Introduction In today’s business, zero-hour contracts are becoming more typical. However, they have come under heavy fire as a means for companies to exert more authority over their workforce. Interestingly, some research suggests that people with zero-hour contracts are more likely to experience psychological discomfort and are less prone to...

Professional Liability and Accountability Issues at Lehman Brothers

Introduction Financial accountability is a control aspect in a transactional process. This case study explores Lehman Brothers, focusing on the faults that precipitated the 2008 global financial crisis. The primary focus is the infractions of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Professional...

Wage Garnishment Legislation in North Carolina

A garnishment is the process of an unpaid debt being settled with the aid of a third party being directed to seize available assets from the intended individual or an organization. Usually, garnishments are related to the money located in one’s bank account or a person’s wage. In North Carolina,...

The Georgia State Capitol: Security Enhancements

To a great extent, the Georgia state capitol had not been fenced and had inadequate police personnel. The attack by President Donald Trump’s supporters on the building on January 6, 2021, resulted in the transformation and improvement of security for the citadel of democracy and members of Congress (Zauner, 2021)....

Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council Case

The Supreme Court of the United States established the legal standard for assessing whether to give deference to a government agency’s interpretation of legislation that it administers in the landmark case of Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837 (1984). The doctrine consists of a...

The Milbanke Court vs. Grantley House Lease Agreement

Unit 2 Milbanke Court in Bracknell, Middlesex; Grantley House on Park Lane in Cranford, Middlesex; and their lease have been explored in this unit. The first consists of “Milbanke Court, Milbanke Way, Bracknell,” a “gross lease property.” Under a “gross lease,” the landowner receives a single payment from the tenant...

Employment Law in the United Kingdom and Its Impact

Introduction Legislative regulation of the multiple areas of human life aims to establish particular rules and limitations necessary to ensure that the rights of citizens are preserved. In particular, employment laws are a set of legislative statutes that regulate the relationships between employers and employees in the workplace setting and...

Cuban Missile Crisis: Intelligence-Gathering Operations

The Historical Value of Intelligence Gathering The US was interested in the Cuban missile crisis and its imminent threat to US national security. Essentially, the information was crucial because Cuba’s relationship with the Soviet Union was a security threat. The American intelligence authorities were highly concerned about the potential political...

The Need to Improve the Affordable Care Act

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...

The Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Case Analysis

In those cases, when it is evident that recently created governmental regulations violate the rights of people or organizations, it is possible to file a lawsuit and challenge the new mandate. This is what the owners of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. did in 2012 when it turned out that “their...

Legal Inconsistencies in Constitutional Law

It is widely known that a characteristic feature of U.S. constitutional law is its doctrinal inconsistency. To help those interested in constitutional law, Stearns (2020) published his article on conflicting premises in U.S. constitutional law. The author explains that the inconsistency is due to dual prerequisites found in most U.S....

Budgeting Discussed on Texas Spring 2021 Session

Introduction It is hard to disagree that education plays a significant role in the lives of Americans. Consequently, public schools have to be accessible and provide young students with high-quality services. Thus, their work is controlled and adjusted with the help of yearly bills and other essential pieces of legislation....

The American Rescue Plan Act’s May-Can-Should Analysis

Abstract The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is an innovative legislation introduced in February 2021 in order to rescue the economy and provide direct relief to working families. It offered incentives such as extended unemployment benefits, stimulus checks, rent relief, and emergency grants for small businesses. Applying the May-Can-Should...

The A&M Records Inc. v. Napster Inc. Trial

Introduction Napster, the defendant, was a peer-to-peer file-sharing platform that allowed internet users to access music for free. Individuals could connect to a network of computers and search for mp3 files downloaded to other devices. The files mentioned above were created by “ripping” tracks from CDs and changing their format...

The National Response Framework Training Critique

The National Response Framework (NRF) is a set of guidelines outlining how the government should react to an emergency. It is based on scalable, adaptable, and adaptive concepts from the National Incident Management System and aims to align roles and responsibilities. NRF includes Emergency Support Functions to characterize the government...

Business Law: Alpert v. 28 William St. Corp

The Facts of the Case The Alpert v. 28 William St. Corp case is a summary judgment case in which the plaintiffs, Alpert and Karan, appeal the dismissal of their complaint. The plaintiffs alleged the defendants engaged in a fraudulent scheme to force them to sell their apartment below-market value...