Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

This eleven-page-paper presents an overview of the Brady Bill and how it affected the N.R.A. (National Rifle Association). Bibliography lists eight sources.

This 5 page paper presents the argument that gun regulation is sorely needed in the United States. Several issues are discussed including the Brady Act, Waco, Ruby Ridge and gun violence in the schools. Arguments are presented regarding the interpretation of the Second Amendment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. In assessing whether or not Samuel Mohammed is a vigilante or an individual practicing civil disobedience, one must first determine what – if anything – the authorities had done to rectify the situation. Granted, one can readily surmise that law enforcement officials were well aware of the crack house and ...

A 25 page paper. The state of New York is an Equitable Distribution state. This is different than a community property state in which all marital property is simply divided in half between the two divorcing partners. Equitable distribution means that marital property, which includes assets and debts, is to be divided in an equitable ...

This 7 page report discusses the fact that most Americans take a great deal of pride in the fact that the system of justice in the United States is the most balanced and even-handed of any judicial system in the world. However, the past several decades, if not longer, have demonstrated that it is actually the accused with the most ...

A 3 page paper that argues in favor of retaining the rights of Americans to carry and bear arms as dictated by the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. Presented are arguments and examples of those advocating gun control as well as counterarguments and examples of those favoring the ...

This 15 page report discusses the concepts associated with mediation processes and discusses the ways in which cultural, social, and personal biases can have a significant impact on the successfulness of the outcomes reached through mediation. Mediation has become an effective and beneficial means of dispute settlement in a number of circumstances. The mediator creates a safe and encouraging environment for ...

A 10 page paper which discusses Australia's 10BA legislative action regarding taxing feature film production. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

(7 pp) the divorce rate in the United States is the highest in the world. Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Sixty-seven percent of all second marriages end in divorce. 90% of divorced mothers have custody of their children (even if they did not receive it in court). 60% of ...

This 5 page paper considers the different types of crimes committed by American soldiers whilst in Korea. These range from war crimes committed in the 1950's to murder in 1999. Details and discussion are given in the cases cited. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

(8pp- text and outline) The question posed: does urban crime increase when or where racial residential segregation exists. The unit of analysis is segregated neighborhoods. The independent variable is segregation of race. The dependent variable is violent crime levels. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the topic of affirmative action through the positions of libertarians, utilitarians and liberals. John Rawls's ideas are discussed as a part of the liberal point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses what is known about the youth of Dahmer and Bundy and looks for clues that may have foretold their future heinous crimes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the issue of capital punishment and argues against it. From a purely theoretical perspective, one has to consider personal belief systems and moral concerns. After years of debate, most Americans now believe the death penalty is an appropriate punishment. However, the view presented in this paper defends the idea that life imprisonment is more appropriate since the ...

6 pages in length. What possesses able-bodied individuals to illegally steal parking spaces from those who truly need the special location? For many, it is the opportunity to expedite the tedious job of parking; for others, it is a subconscious test to see just how far they can push the system. While ...

A 6 page research paper that investigates this question, looking at the ramifications of such a step and how it might affect the populace. Annotated bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 10 page examination of the moral acceptability of capital punishment. Explores the opinions of Pythagoras, Socrates, Kant, Mill, and others to determine if their is a common consensus of the morality of taking another life as a matter of punishment of one's deeds. Concludes that there is no consensus and that the ...

(6 pp). So where were we? Ah that's right you were contemplating believing that you as an individual do not have the right to be morally bound in any way. And what if we said you are right. You intrinsically do have that right. However, what you choose ...

A 5 page paper. What is a victimless crime? These are sometimes called crimes without a victim and include such issues as drug use and prostitution. Five victimless crimes defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(6 pp) The significance and use of a successful provocation plea as an extenuating ground is usually that it reduces murder to man slaughter, despite the fact the defendant intended to-and did-kill in anger. The unique feature of provocation is that the plea may extenuate even though it is accepted that, in killing, the defendant ...

14 pages in length. In order to best determine the circumstances under which the buyer has the remedy of termination in international sales contracts on CIF terms, we must first determine what is required in a CIF contract. There are many topics to consider when one considers international shipping, and this paper will cover them in order to give the ...

6 pages in length. This small but informative book put out by the American Bar Association is helpful to the layman in understanding what is involved in wills and estate planning. While some readers find the book's text rather cumbersome and difficult to understand, others will find it full of useful information on topics that need to be ...

5 pages in length. Oftentimes in contemporary debates we see the use of historical court cases and past decisions brought up in order to help sway the arguments. Many critics of this action question the validity of bringing up historical matters when dealing with a contemporary issue. However, as this paper will point out, it is extremely helpful ...

A 7 page paper discussing whether legal objectivity truly exists and whether it is desirable. One of the precepts of judicial review of any case is that the judge be objective and impartial. There is a growing notion that not only is true objectivity not possible, it is not even desirable, that it clouds thinking and ...

5 pages in length. Are all delinquents created equal? Indeed, there are myriad levels of criminal activity that prove to land offenders in jail, with a percentage of those criminals committing their crimes under the duress of mental illness. These prisoners, while deserving of severe punishment, often do not have full control ...