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"Arc of Justice" - Justifiable Homicide »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the book "Arc of Justice" about the shooting of a white man by blacks in Detroit in 1925. It argues that the acquittal of the black defendants in the subsequent trial was the correct decision, but also that they would not have been acquitted with any attorney other than Clarence ... View Full Description
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"Oregon v. Smith, et al" »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper summarizes the case Employment Division v Smith 494 US 872 (1990) and argues that the Supreme Court's ruling was in error. Bibliography lists four sources. View Full Description
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“Brown v. Board of Education: A Brief History with Documents” »

Number of pages 2

A 2 1/2 page paper which reports on Waldo E. Martin Jr.’s “Brown v. Board of Education A Brief History with Documents.” No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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“Innocence Lost: The Verdict”: A Review of the PBS Film Documenting a Child Sexual Abuse Case in North Carolina »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of the film. The author of this paper relates the major events of the film and compares it to the HBO docudrama “The McMartin Trial”. In each film the subject is the alleged sexual abuse of children. In “Innocence Lost” the accused, Robert Kelly is found guilty despite ... View Full Description
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ANDERSON VS. GRACE: AN ANALYSIS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on several aspects pertaining to Anderson et al vs. Grace et al, the trial dealing with toxic groundwater in Woburn, Mass. during the 1980s. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Brief Legal Analysis of Microsoft Versus the U.S. Government »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the issues surrounding the recent lawsuit filed against the Microsoft Corporation by the U.S. Department of Justice. What issues were at hand? Why did the government believe it had a legitimate case? The question uppermost in the concerns regarding the case focused more on the fact that Microsoft violated the terms of a ... View Full Description
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BROWN V. BOARD: IMPACT ON LEGAL HISTORY »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses how Brown v Board of Education ended up impacting U.S. law, particularly as it pertained to "seperate but equal" which was a hallmark of Plessy v Ferguson, the act it overturned. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Brown Versus Board of Education »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court of Brown Versus Board of Education which determined that it was wrong to segregate African American students from white students and schools. Facts of the case are presented along with the long-term positive impacts the court decision has had on American society. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Causey v. St. Francis Medical Center »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the case of Causey v. St. Francis Medical Center. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Charles Manson: Chronological Events and the Tate-LaBianca Murder Trial »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper describing the chronological events in the life and trial of Charles Manson. Detail of the trial is included. The chronology of events and the life of Charles Manson which led to his eventual trial and conviction for the Tate-LaBianca murders is one of crime, psychological disorders and the establishment ... View Full Description
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Common Law in England; The Impact of the Magna Carta and Developments During the Tudors »

Number of pages 9

English common law has developed over a long period of time. This 9 page paper consider the impact that the Magna Carta and the changes during the Tudor period have had on common law. The paper looks at the position before these events and how they changed the view and use of common law. The ... View Full Description
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Corruption in the Courts »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at abuse of power and evidence tampering. Several famous cases are used for illustrative purposes such as the trials involving Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, O.J. Simpson and Mumia Abu-Jamal. The Bill Clinton hearing is also referenced. Details of these cases, in terms of evidence and abuse of power, are duly ... View Full Description
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Crime and Punishment in England 1800 - 1850 »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers hat does criminal law history before 1850 tells us about the processes of change in the law and legal institutions. The paper looks at the period 1800 – 1850 and examines four areas of law and the justice system; capital and corporal punishment including the “Bloody Code”; imprisonment and transportation ... View Full Description
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Defending Louis XVI »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which offers a tutorial examination at how an individual could have defended Louis XVI, perhaps differently than he was defended. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Diabetes and ADA: The Michael Bombrys Case »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper focuses on the Americans with Disabilities Act and how diabetes is recognized in that context. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Discrimination In Job Advertisements »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper. There are many ways a job advertisement can covertly convey a preference for a certain type of applicant. This essay provides a brief overview of the laws concerning discrimination and discusses the types of discrimination that may be found in job advertisements. The writer provides a few examples of this type ... View Full Description
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Dorothy Rabinowitz's "No Crueler Tyrannies: Accusation, False Witness, And Other Terrors Of Our Times" »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Rabinowitz's argument in No Crueler Tyrannies : Accusation, False Witness, and Other Terrors of Our Times speaks to the unjust element in the justice system, where innocent people can be arrested, put on trial and convicted of crimes not only did they not commit but based upon wholly inadequate and ... View Full Description
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Facts and Findings in the Alice ‘Lindy’ Chamberlain Case »

Number of pages 3

In three pages this famous 1980 Australian case involving a defendant who claimed her infant daughter had been killed by a dingo is examined in a consideration of three items of direct evidence of guilt and seven pieces of circumstantial evidence. Two sources are cited in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Flag Burning: The United State v. Eichmann: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides a discussion of the details of this infamous freedom of speech case. This paper delves into the fundamental protections that the case presented, and the reasons why the Supreme Court Justices ruled that in favor of Eichmann. Abrstact is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gideon V. Wainwright »

Number of pages 15

15 pages in length. The magnitude of Gideon v. Wainwright's precedent-setting decision was immense in nature; not only did this ruling establish an entirely new facet of personal rights within the scope of legal proceedings, but it also illustrated just how inequitable the entire system has historically been operated. Those who could heretofore ... View Full Description
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GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, and the legal right to counsel, even if you're poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Hopkins V. Price Waterhouse »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The foundation of this case is in the fundamental understanding of and appreciation for the detrimental impact sexual discrimination has upon a woman's ability to secure earned promotion within a company that determines advancement based upon much more than one's talent. Hopkins was initially refused partnership at Price Waterhouse ... View Full Description
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Inconsistencies in the Wayne Williams Conviction in the Atlanta Child Murders »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the facts surrounding this infamous 1982 trial. This paper addresses the question of whether the Wayne Williams case was solved by luck or by detailed detective work and evidence development. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Interpretation of the Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper explores several theories of law and concludes that originalism is the only valid way to interpret law in the United States. The 1931 McBoyle v. United States is used to begin the discussion. Scalia's opinions are duly noted. Textualism is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Lau v Nichols »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper begins with an chronological outline of the laws addressing English language learners, both before and after the Lau case. The writer then provides a comprehensive overview of the Lau v Nichols case beginning with initial complaint filed on behalf of 12 Chinese-American students in San Francisco, a case that asked only ... View Full Description
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Law: Obscenity, False Pretenses, and Trespass »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that examines three different areas of law. The paper examines two 1957 court cases that defined obscenity, the definition of false pretenses and larceny of trick, and then civil and criminal trespassing. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Lucky Luciano, A Business-Approach to Crime »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper, which also includes a short abstract, that details the life and criminal career of Charles "Lucky" Luciano, a criminal genius who succeeded in reshaping the Mafia in the US from a "clan-based, haphazard crime organization" into a something more closely resembling a streamlined "corporation" (Rigby, 1999, p. 108). This ... View Full Description
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MacDonald Murder Case »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that summarizes and discusses the one of the most compelling and gruesome murder cases of the 1970s, which was the murder of the family of Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald. The writer briefly summarizes the case against MacDonald and then discusses new evidence. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Marbury v. Madison of 1803 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses the historic Supreme Court case of the early 19th century (1803) which has, for the past two centuries, served as a definitive component of American law. Marbury versus Madison was the case that decided that it was possible, appropriate, even necessary for the Supreme Court to have the ability to declare a particular ... View Full Description
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Media Influence on High Profile Cases »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper takes a look at the media attention given to high profile cases. The effects of CourtTV and cameras in the courtroom are discussed. The O.J. Simpson and Fred Neulander cases are used as examples. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Menendez Brothers: Case Summary »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The Menendez brothers' case is perhaps one of the most orchestrated of all mass murders in history. Initially testifying their parents were victims of a mob hit, Erik and Lyle were ultimately charged with the heinous crime due in great part to holes in their stories and their seeming ... View Full Description
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Microsoft v. Commission of the European Communities »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the antitrust case Microsoft v. Commission of the European Communities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Miranda v Arizona »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page overview of the case of Miranda v Arizona. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Mistakes in Trials Worldwide in the Last 200 Years »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the Dred Scott decision, one of the worst miscarriages of justice in history. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Muller v Oregon (1908), And the Progressives. »

Number of pages 6

(6pp) For centuries women have been thought of "property," but time and situations have been leading to slow but sure progression towards women's independence. In this we shall begin by examining Muller v Oregon, 1908; events leading into the progressive era; and the influence of muckrakers on women and current society. View Full Description
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Muller v. Oregon »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the case of Muller v Oregon and this case that sought to prevent women from working for more than ten hours a day impacted on women’s rights and the different views of equality that that may have existed at the time. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity »

Number of pages 9

The innocent by reason of insanity or not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) plea is a defense under due process (Eighth Amendment). According to Wilson et al., there is a denial of due process when trying to convict or sentence a defendant who is insane or incompetent to stand trial. (Pate v. Robinson, 383 ... View Full Description
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O.J. Simpson / Trial of the Century ? »

Number of pages 5

A well-argued 5 page look at how the O.J. Simpson criminal trial may have had harmful implications for the American legal system. The writer feels that this historic case was decided more on emotion than on fact.. that is was adversely affected by the media.. and that it will likely have a lasting impact on ... View Full Description
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O.J. SIMPSON TRIAL »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the O.J. Simpson trial and the factors which may have influenced the jurors decision. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Oklahoma City Bombing Change Of Venue »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that begins with an explanation of change of venue and why they are granted. The paper discusses the reasons the trial for Timothy J. McVeigh and Terry L. Nichols received a change of venue. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Pinochet III »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper considers the way in which the Law Lords made their decision on the extradition proceeding brought by Spain against General Augusto Pinochet. The paper looks at the pertinent issues and the decisions that were made in this case which lead to the decision that Pinochet should be extradited. The bibliography sites ... View Full Description
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Police Work in the O.J. Simpson Murder Case »

Number of pages 8

In eight pages this paper considers the police work conducted in the O.J. Simpson double murder case in an assessment of how evidence was obtained, recovered, and documented, whether or not it was properly acquired, and what factors were involved in the criminal investigation’s failure to prove the defendant’s guilt. Three sources are cited ... View Full Description
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Questions of English Tort Law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper answers two questions set by the student, both concerning tort law. The first advised different victims of an accident of any potential claim and looks at physical, psychological and purely economic harm. The second question evaluates a statement made by McNair J in the case of Bolam v. Friern (1957); “The ... View Full Description
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Race and Citizenship: Legal Cases. »

Number of pages 6

(6 pp). Everything changes. The legal system in the United States is not immune to change, particularly in the area of race relations, citizenship and its attending rights. Four historic legal cases reflect the attitudes of the courts: Dred Scott v Sandford (1857), Plessy v Ferguson (1895), Brown v Board of ... View Full Description
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Reading: The Rule of Law and Military Tribunals »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses a reading of the rule of law as applied to military tribunals, specifically the war crimes trials in Nuremberg, Germany, after WWII. The defense argued, among other things, that the tribunal itself was illegal because it charged the defendants under a law that did not exist at the time they ... View Full Description
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Review of Howard Jones’ “Mutiny on the Amistad” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page review of Howard Jones’ “Mutiny on the Amistad”. Howard Jones’ 1987 book “Mutiny on the Amistad: The Saga of a Slave Revolt and its Impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy” tells of a true story which took place in 1839 and enhanced the cause of the abolitionists in the ... View Full Description
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Riggs et al v Palmer »

Number of pages 3

This three page paper summarises the case of Riggs v Palmer as an example of a case that embodies the conflict between positivist law and natural law. This is a case where a grandson is a beneficiary of his grandfather's will, and murdered him in order to gain inheritance. The question is whether or ... View Full Description
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Rodney King: Trial Aftermath »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The infamous Rodney King case in Los Angeles not only added to the already raging fire of racism, but it also incited an aftermath of rioting that served to culminate in death and devastation. The riots ignited after the trial's verdict was announced, sending a strong message to white supremacists ... View Full Description
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Roe v. Wade and the Function of Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the historic case and looks at it in light of Weber's ideas about the function of law. The case is described as is Weber's theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Roe v. Wade: Issues Today »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines the position of “Jane Roe” today, Simon Blackburn’s perspective on abortin in “Being Good” and the case of Roe v. Wade. Bibliography lists sources. View Full Description
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