Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

A 3 page review of Dorothy Rabinowitz’ “No Crueler Tyrannies.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper on Homeland Security and the Patriot Act of 2001. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page argument as to the admissibility of various forms in-court identification. The author presents a fictional scenario in which this admissibility is questioned. Actual cases are used to illustrate why in-court identification in this case is warranted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that looks at illegal street racing, how it is changed and how dangerous and widespread it has become. The writer discusses street racing in several cities, the penalties involved and efforts made to combat this illegal activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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.

A 3 page discussion of search and seizure and the Fourth Amendment protections surrounding it. The author explores a fictional scenario of a potential witness that is taken into custody for parole violation. Eight days after he was arrested and his clothing inventoried and stored the police deciding to search it for evidence. ...

A 4 page presentation of the circusmstance that can result in a warrantless search. The author presents a fictional scenario in which the officer's safety is predicated on such a search. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 14 page paper examines this dilemma through various paradigms: act utilitarianism, rule utilitarianism, Kantianism and social contract theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses various perspectives on legal ethics, including utilitarianism, Plato's Gorgias and others. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper establishes a definition of "cruel and unusual punishment" as punishment that is disproportionate to the crime; that involves physical suffering that could otherwise be alleviated; and that deprives the victim of his right to life, which is guaranteed under the Constitution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines Chapter 11 bankruptcy, looking at what it is and the various characteristics, including the concept of the debtor in possession, the appointment and role of the trustee, the appointment and role of the committee, the differences between secured and unsecured debts, the automatic stay, conversion, dismissal and discharge. The bibliography ...

A 4 page paper which provides a general overview, along with the pros and cons, of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses various aspects of the insanity defense, also called "not guilty by reason of insanity." Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student and discusses the issues. An employee feels they are being discriminated against and has a potentially string case under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, they have signed a statement stating that they agree to use an arbitration system for the resolution ...

A 3 page paper which argues that carrying a concealed weapon in Kansas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the controversy over the death penalty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the implications of the 2005 Supreme Court Ruling that pubic use is served by the taking of private property for the purpose of private development. This paper presents both sides of the issue but takes a positive view of the process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses white collar crime and some common tactics used by defense lawyers in these cases. It also discusses the judge's ruling, and implications for Martha Stewart going to prison. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provided an overview of the case of Providence v. Tonya Harris and the intial hearing that occured prior to this case. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The ad hoc special court of Sierra Leone is unique in the way it was set up and the remit for its’ operations. This 29 page paper looks at how this has resulted in a unique, positive culture that is able to cope with severe financial and operational constraints while seeking to deliver the far ...

A 5 page paper that begins with a Table of Contents. The paper discusses the corruption and brutality evident in the New Orleans Police Department. The essay is comprised of numerous examples of the malfeasance and other crimes, including murder, committed by police officers in this department. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues the legal drinking age should be 18. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the Doctrine of Conformed Consent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, outlines what it is and how it can be applied, explains the case of Kroger and the class action that they faced looking for the root cause before discussing more HRM challenges that companies may face. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

This 6 page paper discusses the concept the Exclusionary Rule, a basic aspect of legal practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.