Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 3 page paper looks at the Allen Snyder case, a capital case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear soon. The problem is that an all white jury convicted a black man of murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the issue of school uniforms and some of the court cases that have been brought in regard to it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the pros and cons of extra police patrol, as well as both sides of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper identifies the six major steps in a criminal case but spends the bulk of the paper describing the different types of evidence and the requirements for admissibility. The writer also comments on the difference between lay and expert witnesses. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper first provides an overview of the exclusionary rule. Then the paper argues that it should never be abolished because it is a rule that protects the people. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which summarizes an article pertaining to criminal procedure. The article addresses the burden of proof. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper examines the prosecution's evidence in the Scott Peterson case, and argues that based on that evidence, Peterson should not have been convicted of the murder of his wife. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of three different organizations that participated in briefs of amicus curiae in abortion cases. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a comparative view of a criteria for hiring private security officers and South Carolina statutes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper examines several scenarios submitted by a student regarding rules of evidence. Various concepts are explored such as the poisonous tree idea. A short summary of rules of evidence is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper which provides and overview and examination of Gideon v Wainwright. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the pros and cons of gun control. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses how difficult it is to define "justice." The writer discusses this from a social justice perspective, and other perspectives, but focuses on criminal justice and the death penalty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the fact that Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” was banned. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper draws on the opinions of various justices as it respects the idea of the living Constitution. Various readings authored by well known judges are explored in the context of one text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines some of the terms, defining and explaining them, as they involve Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper discusses the concepts of privacy and confidentiality and asks if they should ever be breached; it discusses in particular the Tarasoff case. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines a case in which DNA evidence helped obtain a conviction, and discusses whether or not that evidence passes the Daubert test. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 3 page paper discusses the qualifications an attorney has to have if he/she wants to run for a judgeship, and the way judges are selected in California. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper evaluates a case study submitted by a student involving the underage consumption of alcohol. It is argued that Rhoda Parket, a parent, is not guilty of furnishing alcohol to minors. No bibliography.

A 3 page paper discussing the fictional case of Darby, Percy and Darby's gazebo. Darby agreed to sell the gazebo to Percy but has not; Percy has filed a lawsuit and seeks for Darby to be court-ordered the dismantle, relocate and reassemble the gazebo on Percy's property, requesting specific performance of the court. ...

This 5 page paper discusses various aspects of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper examining the likelihood of success should an individual, Tom Hansen, pursue a lawsuit against Apex Supermarket after slipping on a wet spot in the floor and suffering injuries that required surgery. The paper concludes that Mr. Hansen cannot offer proof of the store manager's statement of knowledge of the spill, ...

A 5 page paper which argues against abortion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, discusses the Supreme Court's Miller test for obscenity and then discusses how the application of Miller differs with localities. The writer focuses on the difference between Oklahoma City and Miami, and also discuses a case that involves Western Pennsylvania, with attitudes in Las Vegas. Bibliography lists ...