Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

This 4 page paper considers the argument that the United Nations collective security system was designed to allow the maintenance and creation of peace with all nations being equal, but that the way it is being used today indicates that there is one rule for weak states and anther for the powerful states. The paper ...

A 30 paper research paper that consists of 3 separate essays on community policing. 1st paper is 8 pages in length and cites 3 sources; 2nd paper is 8 pages in length and cites 4 sources; and the last is 11 page in length and cites 17 sources. Also, there are 3 pages of illustrating ...

A 10 page overview of the propensity for unethical activity which exists in evidence gathering. This paper sums up the Supreme Court's views on using unethical means to obtain an end. Particular emphasis is placed on Hoffa v. United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the concept of trying juveniles as adults, the idea behind it, and whether or not it will have the effect of deterring other juveniles from committing crimes; or the original offenders from committing further crimes as adults. It further argues that the answer is "No, trying kids as adults ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the term “civil liberties,” defines the term and examines how the media misinterprets the word. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the different types of consequences and impacts of getting a DWI. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the federal and state policies concerning abortion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing land use policy in the UK. One who would seek to preserve the natural state of a tract of agricultural land and raise ostriches on a portion of it is distressed that a developer has purchased adjoining land and has begun constructing houses on it with plans to develop ...

This 3 page paper examines antitrust issues in the computer industry and highlights the microsoft case. Whether or not antitrust issues are really relevant is at the crux of the dilemma. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page overview of this new addition to the Medicare Program. Designed to provide prescription drug coverage, the program has been a lifesaver for many. For others, however, there are complicating factors that mean more out-of-pocket expense in obtaining their drugs than what they incurred previously to their enrollment in Medicare D. ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of a criminal justice system, one that is an alternative to the existing system in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper explains how polygraphs work and why they have long been considered unreliable, and argues that evidence obtained from a polygraph test should once again be banned from the courtroom. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 15 page overview of the many factors that can affect the deliberative process and the consequent verdict. A particular emphasis is placed on the importance of "decision rules" that determine whether a unanimous decision is necessary and on the personality of particular jurors and other trial players. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses a specific case for labor arbitration that took place between the U.S. Navy and union personnel in 1987. The writer outlines the specifics of the case and then discusses sides, pro and con, before presenting the writer's conclusion that the union made the better argument to the arbitrator. ...

A 4 page paper which examines controversial evidence in various cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper answering 3 questions about corporate criminal liability in the healthcare setting, particularly as it applies to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The Justice department states that only organizations are "covered entities" that can be held responsible, but there are other means of holding individual employees ...

This 4 page paper provides a definition and outline for both bilateral and unilateral contracts. Benefits and detriments of each are noted and examples are provided. It is explained that generally, bilateral contracts are preferred and used more often in a variety of situations. Reasons for the use of each are duly noted. Bibliography ...

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 12 page paper that begins with a definition of post-traumatic stress disorder, including the criteria for diagnosis from the DSM-IV and the proportion of patients with a dual diagnosis. The writer then discusses false memories, what they are, why people might have them, how they were recovered. Data is included regarding the numbers of ...

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.