Category: Law 2955
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An Unlawful and Unintentional Killing
Unlawful and unintentional killing of a person is “Manslaughter”. Reckless driving and automobiles accidents are examples. It can be “voluntary” and “involuntary”. It depends on the defendant’s intention at the time killing occurred. Though Frank’s intention to hit Tom’s car was intentional, in order to destroy his new car, he didn’t mean to kill Tom.…
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Hotel Law Cases Analysis: Customer and Hotel
Macgregor V beatrice The facts of the case are as follows. Peter has availed himself of a room at MacGregor hotel for a period of one week. On the second night of his stay, Peter invited Beatrice to be his guest and dine at the Hotel’s restaurant. After ordering a meal of Helford oysters without…
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The Fifth and Sixth Amendment Definitions and Applications
Table of Contents Introduction Interrogation Custody Offense specificity Conclusion Reference List Introduction In the United States of America constitution, the 5th amendment provides for the rights of a person charged with a capital offense or an infamous crime. This provides for the right to a trial by a grand jury except in cases of land…
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Legal Underpinninig of Businuess Law
Type of business and breach of contract Sole proprietorship In case a sole proprietor breaches the contract, the proprietor’s personal property, including car, home, and other belongings could be at risk because the supplier could require the owner to reimburse the losses due to the contract violation (Adamson and Morrison 475). General partnership In case…
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Analysis of Errors in the O.J. Simpson Case
Table of Contents OJ Simpson Case Summary Background of the Case OJ Simpson Case Evidence & Errors Forensic Tests Conducted Case Analysis & Resolution Works Cited OJ Simpson Case Introduction This paper presents a detailed report on the criminal case of O. J. Simpson, a known ex-athlete who was charged with a murder of his…
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Civil Liberties and Multiculturalism
Table of Contents Introduction The Bill of rights Conclusion Works cited Introduction A bill of rights is simply a set of human rights. In most cases it is used to in controversial issues such as legalizing abortion, capital punishment, assisted death and lesbian, gay and bisexual relationships. Usually the controversy is between the moral issues…
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The True Obsession With True Crime
Table of Contents Introduction True Crime in the Historical Context True Crime Media Formats Factors Leading to True Crime Obsession Issues Related to True Crime Content Summary and Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Crime has been an integral part of society throughout the millennia of human evolution. However, it mostly existed in the margins of communities,…
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The Methods of Acquiring Information in Investigations
Table of Contents Role of Information in criminal investigation Methods of information gathering: Witnesses and complainants Approaching reluctant/fearful witnesses and victims Hypnosis What to do with information obtained from hypnosis References Role of Information in criminal investigation When conducting a crime, perpetrators can leave signals that represent valuable information being left behind. This can include…
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Victim Blame Opinions: the Scientific Method
Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion References Introduction High rates of victimization are one of the main problems that affected the criminal justice system. The scientific method will help to test the assumptions of blame and determine the degree of victimization and psychological abuse. The issues chosen for the scientific method are those which promoted…
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Punishment vs. Rehabilitation – Pro Punishment
Table of Contents Introduction Punishment Rehabilitation Comparison References Introduction It is well known that punishment is the mostly practiced method for controlling crime and criminality. According to Black Law Dictionary, “punishment is a sanction such as a fine penalty confinement or loss of property right or privilege assessed against a person who has violated the…