Essays and Research Papers on The Courtroom

This 4 page paper examines rules of evidence, inclusive of the exclusionary rule. Other rules are discussed. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper summarises various aspects of the Australian case Re: Demagogue Pty Ltd And Nicholas Ramensky and Gisela Elizabeth Ramensky No. G54 of 1992 Fed No. 851 Trade Practices (1992) 110 ALR 608 (1992) 39 FCR 31.

A 5 page research paper that address three issues in criminal justice administration in the US. These issues address the realities of an increasingly large prison population, the corresponding overcrowding in prisons and the decline in rehabilitation programs, which may be a trend that is beginning to reverse. If these current trends in criminal justice ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a hypothetical courtroom observatoin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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 6 page paper answers questions set by the student. The paper starts by describing the federal judiciary in the United States, then looks at when cases may be brought before the state, rather than the federal courts, the third questions explains, with examines, the concept of concurrent jurisdiction, next the role of the appellant ...

A 5 page paper which examines Steve Bogira’s work “Courtroom 302” and discusses how his work demonstrates the justice system and how that justice system does not really seek justice. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper uses Jonathan Herr's book "A Civil Action" to answer questions about the American legal system and whether or not justice can be found within it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page exploration of this critical case. The author contends that the overall good that is accomplished by the Miranda requirement outweighs the fact that occasionally criminals escape prosecution because they were not read their rights at the time of apprehension and arrest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper examines several scenarios submitted by a student regarding rules of evidence. Various concepts are explored such as the poisonous tree idea. A short summary of rules of evidence is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper identifying and defining remedies for breach of contract. There are several means of gaining remedy in the case of breach of contract. Most are legal means gained through the courts, but mediation and arbitration also are appropriate alternatives. Among the court-based approaches, the wronged party may be awarded ...

4 pages in length. For eighty percent of the cases brought before mediators under the auspices of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), the ability for a positive, mutually workable outcome for all parties involved precludes the need for the more time consuming and costly aspects of litigation; for the other twenty percent, formal litigation is ...

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 review of Dorothy Rabinowitz’ “No Crueler Tyrannies.” No additional sources cited.

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 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. ...

This 3 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student and discusses the issues. An employee feels they are being discriminated against and has a potentially string case under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, they have signed a statement stating that they agree to use an arbitration system for the resolution ...

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 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.

A 3 page paper which summarizes an article pertaining to criminal procedure. The article addresses the burden of proof. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper discussing the fictional case of Darby, Percy and Darby's gazebo. Darby agreed to sell the gazebo to Percy but has not; Percy has filed a lawsuit and seeks for Darby to be court-ordered the dismantle, relocate and reassemble the gazebo on Percy's property, requesting specific performance of the court. ...

This seven page paper is based on a fictitious case study provided by the student. An employee is injured while working for employer and hires a lawyer to sue the employer. The employer makes a settlement offer, which the lawyer does not communicate to the employee. Subsequently the employee loses the court case and gains ...

A 4 page research paper that discusses the implications of a case. According to the majority opinion, the value of the injury suffered due to malpractice is defined as the value that can be associated with the claim as a whole, but the dissenting opinion holds that the plaintiff should be entitled to the ...

A 4 page paper providing two persuasive theories addressing circumstances in which a prison inmate was found. Mr. Bradwyn did not escape from the prison building, but he was charged with escape on the grounds that he was in an area that was off limits after hours. The paper provides persuasive theories in ...

This 4 page paper examines how police investigators should be interviewed. The importance of these witnesses is highlighted and techniques are shared. Bibliography lists 1 source.