Category: Law

The judiciary is the section of government that is responsible for the settlement of law. The judiciary examines cases where citizens are accused of breaking the law and to make a judgement on whether they have or not. The judiciary settles dispute acting as an arbitrator. Their role is also . . . Read more

Gaining that little bit of competitiveness can lead to greater increases in performance. Steroids increase muscle mass and strength which helps athletes recover quicker from injuries. The most common sports where you would find anabolic steroids are bodybuilding, football, track & field power events and weightlifting. Another (1) performance-enhancing drug . . . Read more

Within recent past years, the issue of Church and State has been a continuous concern of many Americans and the focus of numerous debates. The dispute is in the interpretation of the United States Bill of Rights First Amendment which states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of . . . Read more

This essay discusses labour and employment law, and the various areas covered by each. Introduction Labour and employment law are two different areas of the law. Employment law covers “all areas of the employer/employee relationship except the negotiation process covered by labour law and collective bargaining.” It also consists of . . . Read more

This paper explores the German legal system and discusses the ramifications of the dissolution of the East German organization THA, and the transfer of its assets to the West. (9 pages; 4 sources; MLA citation style) Introduction The German legal system is one of the oldest codified sets of laws . . . Read more

This essay summarizes Barbara Sinclair’s book about Congress, and in particular, how changes within Congress have changed the ways laws are made. Barbara Sinclair wrote her book because, as she says, “… the gap between the legislative process that I observe on Capitol Hill and the legislative process described in . . . Read more

Review of Appellate History and Court Dispositions The United States Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller was an appeal arising from the case Parker v. District of Columbia, whereby the Circuit Court of Appeals for District of Columbia held appellate jurisdiction. However, the United States District Court for . . . Read more

Since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976, there have been one thousand and ninety-nine felons sentenced to death as of October 2007. (“Capital Punishment in the United States”)The death penalty is immoral, biased, vengeful, barbaric, and homicidal. Capital punishment is a direct contradiction to the very law it . . . Read more

QUEENSLAND LAW It is compulsory in Queensland, for employers to supply their employees with workers compensation schemes. Although the employer may not be at fault, the employee is still entitled to compensation if they had received their injury while at work. Employees, who make a claim to get compensation, aren’t . . . Read more

The justice system is not effectively meeting the four principles of sentencing, which are punishment, deterrence, protection of the public and the reformation and rehabilitation of the offender. The offenders need to go through a stiffer system to be ensured that they meet all four principles. For this to occur . . . Read more

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) stands as a turning point in Supreme Court decision making as it erased segregation in schools and set a new standard for civil rights cases. Using stricter notions of scrutiny the Court was able to revitalize the Fourteenth Amendment. However, while this case set . . . Read more

In 1925 the court case of Tennessee v. Scopes received national attention and gained legendary status. This case was the direct result of the nationwide debate on whether Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, or the bible’s account of Genesis, should be taught in public schools, and also effected what was . . . Read more

The 1920s has been characterized by a period of new thinking and a dispute between traditional beliefs and modernization (Boudia). The era became known as a time of contradiction in people’s thoughts and ideas. After World War 1, fundamentalism soared in popularity, particularly in the South and Midwest. Fundamentalists believed . . . Read more

As a student studying the law, I have always had a strong passion to bring in more equality and democracy into our society. I would like to share my views on the current education system of Canada specifically in Ontario. I was very surprised by the outcome of the education . . . Read more

A bilateral contract is one where both parties are to perform their promises or obligations at some future time but not necessarily at the same time. A unilateral contract is one where one of the parties performs his promises at the time of making the contract and the other party . . . Read more

Marbury vs. Madison At the time, two political parties, the Federalists and the Republicans were competing for power in the federal government. Thus, when the Republican’s Thomas Jefferson won the election of 1800, they took control of Congress; however found that the Judiciary, that is the Supreme Court, was still . . . Read more

This comes from the Associated Press. Around midnight back in 1997 two boys, one 17, and the other an 18-year-old football player were pulled over by a local liquor store in Minersville, PA, a small town about 100 miles North West of Philadelphia. They had been spotted drinking party. They . . . Read more

The insanity defence refers to that branch of the concept of insanity which defines the extent to which men accused of crimes may be relieved of criminal responsibility by virtue of mental disease. The terms of such a defence are to be found in the instructions presented by the trial . . . Read more

Section 1: Citation. Bowers v. Hardwick, 478 U.S. 186 (1986) Section 2: Facts. Michael Hardwick was observed by a Georgia police officer while engaging in homosexual sodomy with another adult in the bedroom of his home. After being charged with violating a Georgia statute that made homosexual sodomy illegal, Hardwick challenged . . . Read more

Basic Legal Notions. Definitions: Anarchy- a state of society WITHOUT government or law (LAWLESSNESS) Custom- a type of behaviour that has emerged OVERTIME & that is followed by a group by MUTUAL CONSENT. Traditions. Fairness- PROPER BEHAVIOUR (conduct) in the performance of an act or duty. Rules- controlling COMMANDS which . . . Read more

A) Indictable offences require a trial before judge and jury, and so are usually reserved for more serious offences. Trial by a jury of one’s peers is at the symbolic core of liberal democratic and common law concepts of justice. The jury ultimately connects the community with the administration of . . . Read more

People depend on police officers to protect their lives and property. Police and detectives enforce laws. They catch criminals and they collect evidence. Also at times, they testify in court. Other patrols set areas to prevent crime. Some patrols give out traffic tickets. Some police direct traffic. Most police wear . . . Read more

The criminal justice system is best described as a search for the truth, however, the more precise definition of it states that it is the system of law enforcement, the bar, the judiciary, corrections, and probation that is directly involved in the apprehension, prosecution, defence, sentencing, incarceration, and supervision of . . . Read more

Civil courts in England and Wales Most cases dealing with claims for less than about £25000 start in the local County Court of which there are 250. Cases are heard by a legally qualified judge. An appeal can be taken from the District Judge to the Circuit Judge. County Court . . . Read more

The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. Presently, it is one of the most vigorously advocated reforms discussed in law reviews, one of the most explosive political questions facing lawmakers, and one of the most provocative issues emerging before . . . Read more

Our criminal justice system is best described as a search for the truth. Increasingly, the forensic use of DNA technology is an important ally in that search. The development of DNA technology furthers the search for truth by helping police and prosecutors in the fight against violent crime. Through the . . . Read more

Federal Court The jurisdiction of the federal courts is defined in Article III, Section 2, of the Constitution, as extending in law and equity to all cases arising under the Constitution and federal legislation; to controversies to which the U.S. shall be a party, including those arising from treaties with . . . Read more