Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

An 8 page paper which examines the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Eye witness testimony is often assumed to be some of the best evidence in a court case, the level of confidence of the witness also increase the trust placed in it by the jury. This 10 page paper looks at the problems associated with eye witness testimony form a psychological perspective, including the ways in ...

3 pages in length. There was a time when ample room and welcoming attitudes ushered in immigrants whereby the United States of America could house, feed, employ, educate and medically tend to the wayward masses. However, times have changed and there are barely enough resources to benefit American citizens whose country is being ...

6 pages in length. Thanksgiving Day, 1971, found people across the country - and likely around the world - discussing the daring hijacking pulled off the day before by Dan Cooper, a passenger on flight 305 of Northwest Airlines who - while in the process of paying the flight attendant for his drinks also ...

A 3 page summation of the ruling of the New York State appellate court in 1908 concerning the will of Nelson Buell Sizer. No bibliography is provided.

A 4 page paper. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for selling secrets to the Russian government. This paper reports some of the aspects of their trial and comments on why their trial was neither fair nor just. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), who founded it and when, what it provides, what is has accomplished and how it helps victims and witnesses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the current situation in which federal courts review death penalty appeals only once, and argues that this is insufficient and fuller review procedures should be reinstated. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which argues that children over the age of 14 should likely not be tried as adults. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page consideration of certain cases involving ethical breaches and misconduct on the part of the prosecuting attorney. This paper specifically considers the Duke sexual assault case and two cases where the Patriot Act was used to prosecute individuals for much more serious offenses than what they actually committed. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 5 page overview of this landmark legal precedent. This paper asserts that this case will never be overturned because it is too important not just to women but to American society as a whole. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the way plea bargains are conducted, and argues that they are actually more beneficial to the plaintiff than the defendant. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper providing briefs of four cases: American Canoe Association v. Murphy Farms, Balistreri v. Nevada Livestock Production Credit Assn., Oz Technology Incorporated v. Environmental Protection Agency and Sengoku v. RMC International. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper gives an outline of the Australian landmark case of Mabo and Others V. Queensland (No. 2), which concerned issues of native title and terra nullius. The writer outlines which the facts of the case, the arguments, the decision and the implications following the case. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the many accomplishments of affirmative action. The author contends, however, that these accomplishments are far from enough. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues for the right to bear arms as outlined in the Bill of Rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses various aspects of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, legislation which makes it an offense for a U.S. citizen or company to bribe an official of a foreign government. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the wrongful conviction of Roy Criner in detail. It includes a summary of the case against him. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that the death penalty is unfair and unjust, subject to bias and error, and that despite being supported by a majority of Americans, is a barbaric practice that is neither a deterrent nor good legal practice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7 pages in length. Of all the liberties inherently afforded American citizens, it may well be argued how the First Amendment is one of the most vehemently defended; to deny people the ability to express themselves in a capacity that suits their respective desires and needs is to trample upon the very essence upon ...

This 6 page paper discusses the career and impact of John Jay, one of our lesser known "Founding Fathers." Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the reasons why people may fail to report accidents, and why this failure can be a problem. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper argues that the Supreme Court’s decisions in Loving and Brown v. Board of Education demonstrate its ability to protect the equality of the American people, though it often takes a distressing long time to act. The paper also argues that the Court should not rule on same-sex marriage. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 5 page paper which examines the legal implications and conditions of the intellectual property case between Trend Micro and Barracuda. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In three pages this paper images how a judge would impose sentence for such a crime in terms of necessary information and the incorporation of sentencing goals. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.