Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 3 page paper discusses issues surrounding copyright as it pertains to the 21st century, including the various viewpoints and their supporters; the stakeholders; who gains and loses in the debate; and why. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses what a CSI might do in a typical day. It also describes the way a crime scene is investigated, what the code of ethics of the profession is like, and what sort of ethical dilemmas could present themselves to an individual in this field. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the effectiveness of prison counselors and the difficulties they face. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines both sides to the same sex marriage issue. The paper predominantly argues that same sex marriages should be allowed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the question of whether or not juvenile offenders should be tried as adults, and argues that they should not. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines deterrence and the death penalty today. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper discussing the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Both landlords and tenants have specific rights and responsibilities. Each wants to protect his own interests, and the legal framework of the landlord-tenant relationship facilitates that. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

12 pages in length. Gideon's Trumpet is an account of a precedent setting ruling that changed the landscape of the American legal system. False accusations and time spent in jail were the catalysts to Gideon's hell-bent journey through the unfriendly maze of a system whereby only certain American citizens are bestowed the luxury ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of the commercial driver's license qualifications for Washington State. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper studies "time matters" contracts, such as those used in construction projects. The paper addresses issues such as delay costs and what clauses can be incorporated to handle delays. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the differences the standard owner/contractor contract and a design build contract, also known as a D/B contract in then case of a construction project. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 3 page research paper that explores the Fourteenth Amendment in relation to the issue of equal rights for women. The writer argues that explicit constitutional guarantees are still needed in order to ensure that the advances made by women are secure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the difference between larceny/robbery and kidnapping/false imprisonment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses right-to-die legal issues, basing information on the cases of Nancy Cruzan and Karen Ann Quinlan. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the legal differences between an independent contractor and employee. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses the job description of a paralegal, and what a typical day might be like. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines a web site devoted to the mystery of an 1868 murder in Canada that includes evidence and clues for which many have come to different conclusions. One explanation for the murder is provided in the context of this paper. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Media coverage has historically proven to be both a blessing and a curse where the judicial system is concerned. The extent to which print, radio and television reporting serve to inform the public as the trial progresses is both grand and far-reaching; that a fine line separates the beneficial ...

This 4 page paper evaluates the rights of children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the case of Joseph Fritzl, who is accused of imprisoning his daughter in a secret basement “bunker” for 24 years, raping her repeatedly and forcing her to bear seven children. The case is breaking now (May, 2008). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which argues in favor of same sex marriage. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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.

In seven pages this book report on Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine includes a discussion of theme, particularly interesting part of the text, and considers whether or not the political alignment in America is changing. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.

This 4 page paper looks at the issue of state regulation over private behavior in order to assess whether nr not there is too much interference. The paper looks at the types of regulations that are in place which, including both those that restrict behavior and those that place an obligation on specific behaviors. The ...

A 4 page research paper that discusses the case against the Duke University lacrosse players who were accused of raping a stripper in 2006. The writer focuses on the reasons why prosecutor Mike Nifong was disbarred for his actions in pursing the case against the three innocent men. Bibliography lists 5 sources.