Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

This 14 page paper examines this dilemma through various paradigms: act utilitarianism, rule utilitarianism, Kantianism and social contract theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper examines Chapter 11 bankruptcy, looking at what it is and the various characteristics, including the concept of the debtor in possession, the appointment and role of the trustee, the appointment and role of the committee, the differences between secured and unsecured debts, the automatic stay, conversion, dismissal and discharge. The bibliography ...

A 4 page paper which provides a general overview, along with the pros and cons, of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses various aspects of the insanity defense, also called "not guilty by reason of insanity." Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues that carrying a concealed weapon in Kansas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the controversy over the death penalty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses white collar crime and some common tactics used by defense lawyers in these cases. It also discusses the judge's ruling, and implications for Martha Stewart going to prison. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper provided an overview of the case of Providence v. Tonya Harris and the intial hearing that occured prior to this case. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The ad hoc special court of Sierra Leone is unique in the way it was set up and the remit for its’ operations. This 29 page paper looks at how this has resulted in a unique, positive culture that is able to cope with severe financial and operational constraints while seeking to deliver the far ...

A 5 page paper that begins with a Table of Contents. The paper discusses the corruption and brutality evident in the New Orleans Police Department. The essay is comprised of numerous examples of the malfeasance and other crimes, including murder, committed by police officers in this department. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues the legal drinking age should be 18. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, outlines what it is and how it can be applied, explains the case of Kroger and the class action that they faced looking for the root cause before discussing more HRM challenges that companies may face. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

This 6 page paper discusses the concept the Exclusionary Rule, a basic aspect of legal practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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, ...