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A Biographical Report on Justice Antonin Scalia and the Effect of His Decisions
Essay Grade: 93%   (1,540 words, approx. 5 pages)
The Effect of Justice Antonin Scali's decisions on the judiciary bench.
A Comparison of Laws Made by the Courts and by Parliament in Australia
Essay Grade: 92%   (2,067 words, approx. 7 pages)
Evaluates the laws made by courts versus those made by Parliament, using case examples. Keywords: Australia, case law, government
A Critical Analysis on Murphy V. Brentwood District Council 1991 Ac 398
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,340 words, approx. 5 pages)
Provides a Critical Analysis on Murphy V. Brentwood District Council 1991. Discusses the issue of duty of care. Describes how damages can be provided in a particular case like this.
Abortion
Essay Grade: 75%   (1,322 words, approx. 4 pages)
Today, 76 percent of the world's people live in countries where induced abortion is legal, at least for health reasons, and 39 percent reside in nations where abortion is available up on request.
Administrative Law in Australia -- Notes on Natural Justice
Essay Grade: 92%   (7,750 words, approx. 26 pages)
Notes on Natural Justice in Administrative Law in Australia
Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 98%   (3,452 words, approx. 12 pages)
Essay consists of an analysis on affirmative action.
Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 89%   (1,144 words, approx. 4 pages)
An essay about being against affirmative action.
Against the Death Penalty
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,188 words, approx. 4 pages)
Essay gives reasons against the death penalty.
An Introductory to Law
Essay Grade: 83%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
Procedures and roles (court protocols) are set out and need to be followed appropriately in order for the adversary system to work properly. When viewed from court, many will notice, that the Judge and the barrister's wear a wig and a long robe. Others may notice that the judge's seating is raised. This reminds people that the judge has a high status and needs to be treated with respect.
Analysis of Law Cases
Essay Grade: 86%   (2,219 words, approx. 7 pages)
Provides an analisis of several legal cases. Summarizes the facts of the case. Describes the theory of law involved. Summarizes the conclusion.
Application of the 4th Amendment
Essay Grade: 96%   (2,659 words, approx. 9 pages)
In 1984, the Supreme Court was called upon to determine whether, and to what extent, the Fourth Amendment applies to children within the confines of a public school. New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325 (1984). The Court held the Fourteenth Amendment protects the rights of students against encroachment by school officials; hence, all student searches are subject to the Fourth Amendment's reasonableness requirement.
Arguments For and Against the Death Penalty
Essay Grade: 83%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
A description of arguments for and against the death penalty. Pro-death penalty supporters say the death penalty prevents murders and is the proper justice for some crimes. Death-penalty abolitionists say the penalty does not deter murders, is often carried out in error and does not restore justice.
Australia and France: Adversarial Versus Inquisitorial
Essay Grade: 88%   (784 words, approx. 3 pages)
A comparison of the Australian and French legal systems reveals many similarities and dissimilarities. The two systems are similar in terms of the process of law creation and the structure of the court system, but Australia's more adversarial system differs from France's more inquisitorial system with regard to the conduct of a court in general and the role of a judge or tribunal in particular.
Australia's Common Law System
Essay Grade: 92%   (738 words, approx. 3 pages)
Common law is defined and explained. In Australia, the Common Law System was derived from English common law and is law that is "based on individual and community beliefs and values."
Australian Law: Delegated Legislation/ Authorities
Essay Grade: 86%   (744 words, approx. 3 pages)
Analyzes the current checks on both Federal and State Delegated/Subordinate authorities in Australia. Maintains the checks cannot prevent despotism.
Baby Youve Come a Long Way
Essay Grade: 92%   (5,696 words, approx. 19 pages)
In most societies males occupy positions of power and dominance relative to those of females. This gender-based system of hierarchical relations in which men are accorded power, status and wealth is now termed patriarchy. Women have contributed enormously to the formation of Australian society. Women's accounts of their experiences only started to emerge throughout the 1970's.
Bail Reform Acts
Essay Grade: 83%   (826 words, approx. 3 pages)
Discusses Bail Reform Acts throughout American history. Details what each act established. Describes the benefits of the Bail Reform Act of 1984.
Bill of Rights: Opression by the Government
Essay Grade: 96%   (626 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay pertains to the Bill of Rights being violated by the USA Patriot Act of 2001.
Canadian Unions
Essay Grade: 84%   (457 words, approx. 2 pages)
Evaluates the effectiveness of Unions in Canada
Capital Punishment is Not Justified
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,099 words, approx. 4 pages)
The paper gives several reason why capital punishment is not needed in the United States
Censorship in the Media
Essay Grade: 81%   (1,271 words, approx. 4 pages)
Analysis of the U.S. government's role in media censorship.
Civil Liberties
Essay Grade: 92%   (999 words, approx. 3 pages)
This is an essay discussing civil liberties.
Class Based Injustice in the United States
Essay Grade: 97%   (2,694 words, approx. 9 pages)
Argues for reform of the legal system to remove oppressive policy. Original thoughts and ideas coupled with support from E.P. Thompson, Morton Horwitz, Richard Able, and Martin Krieger's "Law and Social Inquiry as the major text.
Classical or Positive School: Distinguishing between Governing Principles of Law
Essay Grade: 92%   (988 words, approx. 3 pages)
Discussion of relevance of Classical School and Positivist Schools of criminology in present day society.
Cloud of Smoke
Essay Grade: 81%   (1,273 words, approx. 4 pages)
The banning of smoking in public places such as, restaurants, bars, clubs and parks
Common Good for the People of the United States
Essay Grade: 93%   (952 words, approx. 3 pages)
My essay is on the ways that the country's policies can be made stricter to ensure that there are no more incidents as there were on 9/11.
Constitution Flexibility and Origins
Essay Grade: 83%   (694 words, approx. 2 pages)
the American system of rule is one that is birthed of many influences. It borrows many of it's ideals from a number of succesful legislative predecessors. It can also be stated that the American Constitution was designed with the ability to change and transform into something mildly different as time passes, while still retaining it's framers desires to provide basic freedoms and rights to those who reside underneath it.
Constructive Trusts in Australia
Essay Grade: 92%   (3,066 words, approx. 10 pages)
Notes on the law on Constructive Trusts in Australia.
Coping of Crime
Essay Grade: 93%   (587 words, approx. 2 pages)
Coping with Crime
Crime in Canada: Perception Vs. Reality
Essay Grade: 88%   (253 words, approx. 1 pages)
Essay provides a discussion of crime in Canada.
Criminal Court Case Summaries
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,699 words, approx. 6 pages)
Summarizes five criminal court cases, including the court where it took place, the charge, the finding/result, penalty and a personal view on what would be the right penalty for the person accused.
Criminal Intent
Essay Grade: 83%   (446 words, approx. 2 pages)
Discusses the problem of escalating crime. Considers three sources of crime statistics, the media, the BJS document and FBI statistics.
Democracy under Pressure
Essay Grade: 83%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
There are many serious grievances, inequalities and flaws in the US judiciary system, Things such as a bail system that often penalizes the poor, plea bargaining and backlogged criminal courts, can be solved by serious governmental reform.
Detailed Revision Notes on British Judicial Precedent
Essay Grade: 86%   (808 words, approx. 3 pages)
Provides notes to revise from for law essays on judicial precedent. Also involves remedies such as Promissory Estoppel. References the case of Aderton v Ryan and the House of Lords.
Discuss the Role of the Legal Professions and Alternative Dispute Resolutions.
Essay Grade: 92%   (973 words, approx. 3 pages)
This essay is about the Australian Legal Adversary System where roles of this system are discussed.
DNA Fingerprinting
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,719 words, approx. 6 pages)
DNA fingerprinting has revolutionized paternal and maternal disputes, forensic medicine, and the identification of victims, perpetrators, and the links between them. The following analysis of these areas includes two examples of cases that were based mainly on DNA fingerprinting, as well as controversial issues related to the procedure itself.
Double Jeopardy
Essay Grade: 75%   (350 words, approx. 1 pages)
Double Jeopardy is about a woman who is convicted of killing her husband, only to find years later that he is not dead. Upon release from prison, she decides to kill him in retaliation for the big cover-up.
Drinking Not So Bad?
Essay Grade: 83%   (947 words, approx. 3 pages)
Alcohol usuage is increasing, particularly at colleges and universitites. Approximately 23% of students on campus drink.
Drug Testing of Employees
Essay Grade: 92%   (994 words, approx. 3 pages)
An opinionated essay on employee drug testing.
Drug Trafficking
Essay Grade: 75%   (1,248 words, approx. 4 pages)
Drug trafficking has become an increasingly growing problem in the world today; more people are buying, selling and using drugs. People think it is a fast and easy way to get money, not knowing all the risks.
Due Process
Essay Grade: 98%   (3,480 words, approx. 12 pages)
Essay provides a discussion on constitutional law in India as well as my role in working on "Due Process-Procedure Established by Law: A Critical Analysis."
English as an Official Language
Essay Grade: 81%   (401 words, approx. 1 pages)
Debates the pros and cons of a law enforcing English as the official language of the United States. Describes why such a law is a controversial topic. Considers how such a law would improve national security.
Evolution of Law
Essay Grade: 75%   (1,123 words, approx. 4 pages)
A time line of law from the Magna Carta to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Falsely Accused: A Defense of the Death Penalty
Essay Grade: 92%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
Arguments in favor of the death penalty, including statements that show that statistics used by anti-death penalty groups are inaccurate.
Famous U.S. Supreme Court Cases
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,356 words, approx. 5 pages)
Analyzes two famous U.S. Supreme Court cases, Gideon vs Wainright and Miranda vs. Arizona. Discusses the lasting impact each case had on U.S. law.
Felony Murder Law
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,770 words, approx. 6 pages)
Explores Felony Murder law in Colorado, especially in relation to the Lisl Auman Case. Provides details of the case and describes how it demonstrates the hierarchy of the state law system.
Financial and Justice Arguments against Capital Punishment
Essay Grade: 81%   (1,887 words, approx. 6 pages)
Capital punishment is not an effective way to deter criminals. It is a violation of basic human rights, is not cost-effective, and does not prevent murders.
First Amendment
Essay Grade: 96%   (2,521 words, approx. 8 pages)
Essay provides an in-depth look at the issue of freedom of speech.
Flag and Cross Burning as Free Speech Issues
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,475 words, approx. 5 pages)
Free speech is a foundation of U.S. society, but the courts have ruled that it must be limited in order to prevent illegal acts. This can be seen in case histories about anti-black cross burnings by the Klu Klux Klan. This is not the case with flag burning because, the Supreme Court has ruled, this act does not present a clear and present danger to the public welfare and is, therefore, protected speech under the First Amendment.
Four Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Essay Grade: 81%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
The United States Constitution is based upon four principals: separation of powers, division of powers, checks and balances, and individual's rights and liberties.
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