The Death Penalty Mencken believes that if a criminal kills a man, that criminal deserves to be sentenced to death if he is found guilty. Mencken argues that the only thing that is cruel about the death penalty is the way that the process is dragged out. Mencken claims that dragging the punishment process out hurts not only the guilty, but the victims of the crimes as well. Mencken wants

The Death Penalty – True Cause For Justice The death penalty, as administered by states based on their individual laws, is considered capital punishment, the purpose of which is to penalize criminals convicted of murder or other heinous crimes (Fabian). The death penalty issue has been the focus of much controversy in recent years, even though capital punishment has been a part of our c

Abortion Abortion Abortion is a very controversial topic that is hard to take a stand on. It is difficult to understand the loss of a fetus which hasn’t been born. On the other hand, studies show that most unwanted pregnancies result in child abuse, whether it is physical or mental. There are also many cases in which the mother has no means to financially support her child. All of t

Abortion Abortion, is it ok' Abortion is a very controversial topic that is hard to take a stand on. It is difficult to understand the loss of a fetus which hasn’t been born. On the other hand, studies show that most unwanted pregnancies result in child abuse, whether it is physical or mental. There are also many cases in which the mother has no means to financially support her child

Abortion Abortion “ Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you. (72). “ Abortion is the deliberate killing of the weakest and most defenseless action among us. Yet, over the past years this practice has been recognized as a fundamental human right by the highest court. Many people are supporters of abortion and their reasons vary, howev

Book Review “A Time to Kill” This unique novel by John Grisham takes place in a small Mississippi town of Clanton. The book A Time to Kill is one of these examples based on racial tension and capital punishment. This book is a perfect representation of our criminal justice system from start to finish. This book has examples of police and court procedures. The book also portrays

Capitol Punishment Capital Punishment Introduction This day in age Murderers' actions are getting more and more incomprehensive. They are no longer just committing murder: they are torturing, mutilating and engaging in grossly inappropriate acts against fellow human beings. Behaviors such as this will continue if nothing is done to stop them. The death penalty is a humane way to

Legalization Of Marijuana Many feel today we are loosing the war on drugs. When a battle goes to the point where there is no winner there needs to be a re-evaluation of how to solve the problem. In the case of the war against drugs, years of fighting have caused increased crime, overcrowding of prisons and the wasted use of money and resources with no results. It is now time to look at a

ORAL PRESENATION The name of my case is Walski vs. Tiesenga. This case had taken place in the supreme court of Illinois in 1978. This case was about a thyroid operation that went wrong, which resulted in the paralyzing of the plaintiff vocal chord. The defendant operated to remove the plaintiff thyroid, and the nerve which runs through the thyroid may have been damaged, which resulted

4th Amendment Exclusionary Rule Dating back to 1774 when the United States was first established, trying to develop a basic functional government was not easy. First governed by the Continental Congress the U.S. was governed through a compact known as, the Articles of Confederation. The Articles created a weak central government that forced the U.S. to make a change. Holding the constitu

Pregnancy Discrimination On October 31, 1978 the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, became law (Title VII, Sec 2000e.k). The intent of the amendment is to make it illegal for employers to discriminate against women for being pregnant or for reasons related to pregnancy. That means that if a pregnant woman can perform the duti

The Law Is All Around The Law surrounds us. The legal system affects every aspect of our society. Lawyers are the hubs of this system. They are advocates and advisors. As an advocate they represent clients by providing evidence and arguing to support their clients. They also act as advisors by counseling their clients on their legal rights and sometimes offering advice on what course of

The Nature Of Evidence Evidence is like ‘buttah,’ or something like that. Actually, evidence is the devil. Some sort of evidence controls almost everything we do, as does the devil, or at least that is who I blame. This paper, for example, is evidence for you that I can comprehend and understand the assigned readings. Every decision I make or belief I have is supposed to have evidenc

The Morality In Juvenile Justice The Morality in Juvenile Justice: The current trend of trying juvenile offenders as adults in cases of violent crime. In March 2001, 14-year-old Lionel Tate was convicted in Florida of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole. Florida is just one of many states that have over the past decade enacted

Montgomery Montgomery After reading “Montgomery County Taketh Away” by Reynolds Williams, I learned that it was a very strong argument between two different opinions that people had. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, [that they are born with the right to] Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. This quote allows and argument to take place co

Capital Punishment Capital Punishment Capital punishment has been a mainstay of many cultures throughout the world dating back several hundred years because it is an effective punishment and deterrent. Every individual must be accountable and every attempt at dissuading reoccurrences of violent crimes must be taken. When we have the means to incapacitate violent offenders

Free Speech On The Internet Brief Argument Free Speech on the Internet The issue of whether we should allow freedom of speech on the internet has been widely debated in our country recently. It is an important issue because it concerns fundamental moral and ethical questions about the way we interpret free speech. A variety of different arguments have been put forward about this issue,

Juvenile Delinquency Rates The Effects of Juvenile Crime Rates on Society Crime rates in America have risen dramatically over the past few years. There are a variety of theories regarding the increase in crime rates and methods society can use to reduce crime rates. Two of the most common explanations for the increase in crime rates are: 1.) society is too soft on crime, and 2.) juv

Smoking Ban The new issue of no smoking in restaurants and bars is a very controversial topic that people feel is unfair and unconstitutional. People believe it is unconstitutional because it is against the constitution to tell people what they can and cannot do. I agree with this law because with cigarettes particularly, the most harm is done to the non-smoker, an innocent bystander. In

FREEDOM Of SPEECH The First Amendment FREEDOM OF SPEECH THE FIRST AMENDMENT Imagine a time when one could be fined, imprisoned and even killed for just simply speaking one’s mind. Speech is the basic vehicle for communication of beliefs, thoughts and ideas. Without the right to speak one’s mind freely one would be forced to agree with everything society stated. For example, in six

Megans Law Megans Law By: Jim E-mail: Jim_bean79@yahoo.com Megan's Law has had a profound effect on not only convicted sex offenders and prosecutors, but also on the community including real estate brokers and apartment owners. Megan's Law is a collection of statutes that were passed in 1994 in response to the death of Megan Kanka, who was killed by a convicted sex offender who lived acr

Gun Control Since the days of the pioneers of the United States, firearms have been a part of the American tradition as protection and as a means of hunting or sport. As we progress into the future, the use of guns has changed significantly because of the fast and steady increase in crime and the fight for the right to own a handgun. The introduction of legislation for gun control, to t

Brown V Board Of Education Racial segregation in southern public schools dates to the 1860’s before, and after the American Civil War. More than 95 percent of blacks lived in the southern states throughout the 19th century. So segregation affected the majority of the black population. In the influential case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1876) the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the practice of

The Price Of Freedom In wake of the September 11 tragedy, the federal government has found the need for legislation enabling the expansion of current police powers. Congress has just passed a new law enabling law enforcement agencies to do just that. On October 29, 2001 Congress enacted the Uniting and Strengthening America By Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstr

The Scopes Trial The Scopes Trial The Scopes Trial, widely know as the Monkey Trial, has been called the trial of the century, and opened the door to the conflict between creationism and evolution, even though the trial itself actually decided nothing. In fact upon appeal the trial was declared a mistrial due to the fact the judge sentenced Scopes to a $100 fine and there was a law

The Speluncean Explorers The Speluncean Explorers Legal Realism Judgment This case is about five members of the Speluncean Society (the “Members”), an organization of amateurs interested in the exploration of caves. One of the members Roger Whetmore (“Whetmore”) was murdered, and the other four members (the “Defendants”) were convicted and sentenced to be hanged by the Court of

Gideon Vs. Wainright In June 1961, Clarence Earl Gideon, a fifty-year-old man, with a prior arrest record, was arrested in Panama City, Florida. He was charged with breaking into a pool hall. The things that were stolen were beer, coke, and change from a cigarette machine. Gideon claimed innocence. When his trial began he asked the court for court appointed counsel. He was denied the rig

Shaken Baby Syndrome Shaken Baby Syndrome is a form of child abuse. Child abuse can be defined in many different ways. The best way to define it is life threatening physical violence, severe beatings, burns, and strangulation. Many incidents of child abuse occur all the time. However, not all cases are reported. “The national center for child abuse and neglect estimates that nearly on

The Supreme Court Introducing in 1973, the Supreme Court made it an issue of the federal constitutional law by holding that abortion was a constitutional right. Roe v/s Wade protects the rights of Americans to get an abortion, but I am totally against the process of aborting a baby whose central nervous system, heart, and lungs have jus

The War On Terror Or The War On Crime The War on Terror or The War on Crime' Question #5 In the wake of the events of September 11th, 2001 the United States government has made its main goal to defend the United States from terrorist threats. Meanwhile, almost every state, and the federal government, are faced with massive budget deficits. To make matters worse, the economy has