Category: Law 2955

Introduction The legislation involves the preparation and enacting of laws that govern how certain activities are run. A legislative body conducts this process with legislative authority and powers accorded to it by the constitution. The lawmaking process ensues through evaluation, amendments, and voting for or against the proposed changes. Ideas and suggestions become items of…

Two Ethical Theories The case should be taken on trial on the Rape 3rd charges and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). This is based on two ethical issues. The theory of utilitarianism claims that the moral value of a certain act is dependent on the results it causes. It rules out that there should be greatest…

Facts Together with fellow inmates in a Nebraska prison, Mr. Wolf initiated a lawsuit, accusing the prison staff of violating due process in the 14th Amendment clause. Wolff protested the way prison authorities handled the inspection of confidential mail between prisoners and their lawyers. During the proceedings, the district court dismissed the allegations but found…

Table of Contents Introduction Plea Bargaining Conclusion References Introduction Providing a quick and reasonable trial is an individual right that all judicial systems must ensure they achieve in whatever circumstances. Although many judicial systems struggle to achieve this, many cases handled by their courts have been great impediments in achieving this; hence, the application of…

Introduction In the recent past, treatment programs aimed at reducing recidivism have been adopted in a bid to avert crimes within the community. However, the implementation strategy has become a debatable subject since offenders commit crimes due to diverse reasons. Thus, treatment programs are faced with a challenge when it comes to effective implementation, as…

Table of Contents Introduction Sources of the English Legal System Distinctive features of the English Legal System Extent to which external influences have affected its development List of References Introduction The English legal system has come to be synonymous with common law. The term ‘common law’, in its usage, over and over, has come to…

Our self-government system was described as of the people, by the people, and for the people many generations ago. This suggests that the government is in our hands. Given that law is a by-product of government, it is also indirectly in the hands of the people, which is a relative explanation of why it is…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Origin of Civil Law Origin of Common Law Can the two legal systems eventually merge? Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Abstract The paper compares elements of civil and common law. It gives a brief history of each of the legal systems in an attempt to explain their background. The origin of civil…

The story of Gita Proudman, a nurse who was wrongfully charged with second-degree murder of an infant, is a terrifying example of the unfair treatment nurses often get in the workplace and otherwise. A dedicated nursing professional, Proudman faced a difficult situation with an ill and deformed infant on a “do not resuscitate” order (Ontario…

Table of Contents Introduction The History of the Waco Shooting The Chronology of Events (The Genesis of Waco Shootings) Other Accusations against David Koresh (Davidian cult) The Consequences of Waco Shootings Conclusion List of References Introduction The Waco attacks or rather what is famously referred to as the Waco shooting is a historical incident that…