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Law-Legal Briefs, 2007.
An application of Articles 35 and 20 of New York's Penal Law in relation to Popye, Olive Oyl and Bluto.
1,253 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper reviews Articles 35 and 20 of New York's Penal Law. The paper applies these two articles to the case of Popye and Olive Oyl. According to the paper, Popye tries to defend Olive Oyl's honor by trying to beat up Bluto, who gets the upper hand. The paper goes on to say that Olive Oyl then kills Bluto in order to save Popye's life.
With this in mind, this paper will answer various related questions in an effort to better understand these laws and how they apply in theoretical, and actual cases.
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Abstract/Scenario
Olive's Most Serious Crimes from the Viewpoint of a Juror
Availability of Justification Defense Under Article 35 of New York Penal Law
Implications Under Article 20 of New York Penal Law
Legal Precedence
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"Preceding all of the actions that began with Popeye and Bluto's physical fight and climaxing in the death of Bluto at the hands of Olive, under Code 20, lies the Duty of Retreat, which holds that when there was a possibility for a verbal argument to escalate into physical fight, Popeye had the obligation to remove himself from the situation, as did Olive. When neither elected to do so, however, there was a violation of the New York Penal Code, leading to the consideration of their guilt or innocence."
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Legal Briefs, 2005.
Presents two legal briefs for two different cases.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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Two legal briefs are presented for two different cases in this paper. One is a case of someone contesting a suspended driver's license for DUI, and the other is a defendant contesting a charge of escaping from custody after he fled a courtroom during sentencing.
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"Police pulled over Hyle because he was observed crossing the double yellow lines and running a red light. Hyle admitted having a couple of drinks. Hyle was given a number of field ..."
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Real and Intellectual Property Law Briefs, 2006.
A case study reviewing a real property case and an intellectual property case.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, £ 36.95
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This essay contains two case briefs, one for a real property case and one for an intellectual property case. Furthermore it answers six questions which the customer wanted included. The questions deal with real and intellectual property law.
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"Facts: The city of New London, Connecticut was in need of economic revitalization so when the Pfizer corporation began to construct a new facility on the outskirts of a residential neighborhood, the city reactivated "the New London Development Corporation, a private entity under the control of the city government, to consider plans to redevelop the Fort Trumbull neighborhood and encourage new economic activities that might be brought by the Pfizer plant" (Kelo, 2006, p. 3). The corporation came up with a development plan which the city approved. The corporation offered to purchase the lots of Fort Trumbull which it would need, however some owners of the properties did not wish to sell."
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Legal Naturalism vs. Legal Positivism, 2002.
A comparison of laws understood to come about naturally or through some form of positive creation.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 54.95
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This paper examines two of the general theories of law - legal naturalism and legal positivism, both of which have had an enormous influence on law throughout history. The first part of the paper looks at natural law which describes those diverse theories of law that do not accept human law as true law and hold that a particular "something other than the positive law is the true law". The second section examines legal positivism where one of several general theoretical traditions is based on the belief that the source of knowledge lies in experience, not in reason, nor in mind.
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"A good example of the usefulness of classical legal naturalism can be seen in the rise of commercial law in the Middle Ages in Europe. As Glendon, Gordon, and Carozza point out, the rise of commercial law took place when Roman civil law provided no adequate coverage of new problems that arose as trade "emerged from the localism and relative economic stagnation of the Middle Ages" in the form of international banking, expanded maritime trade, and rising commercial centers."
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Three Court Briefs, 2002.
This paper describes three court briefs : Hernandez vs. State of Texas (1954), Bobb vs. Municipal Court and Brooksbank vs. Anderson.
640 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper presents the facts, issues and reasons for each case. The Hernandez vs. State of Texas (1954) was the only Latino American civil-rights case heard and decided by the United States Supreme Court during post-World War II period. The Bobb vs. Municipal Court was case about a woman, called to serve on a jury, who refused to answer certain questions on the grounds that while women were asked about their spouses men were not; she was held in contempt of court. Brooksbank vs. Anderson is a case about corporate issues.
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"The lower court sided with Brooksbank on the grounds that his original ?guarantee? of funds was in fact not a guarantee in the strict sense. ?The district court concluded that these provisions constituted consideration because they created new or different obligations by respondent, which were not contained in earlier agreements? The court ordered the respondent to pay over $86,000."
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The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same sex marriage in the USA.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses the long debated issue of gay marriage in the United States. This paper reports how proponents of the issue contend that same sex marriage is not about gay rights but about human rights. It further discusses how these individuals believe that gays in modern society have long been subjected to inequalities and a lack of support from the social order. The opponents of the gay marriage issue refer to a stereotypical framework for gays in general that suggests that gays are evil and dangerous to children.
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Legal Theory and Institutions, 2005.
Discusses the doctrine of judicial precedent in the process of adjudication and legal reform in the legal system of England and Wales.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper looks at the doctrine of judicial precedent in the process of adjudication and legal reform in the legal system in England and Wales. Judicial precedent is an important element of the Western legal system, but it is not in continental civil law systems. In particular, it discusses how the judiciary has received much criticism in the procedure of precedent.
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"The historical power struggle began in the 17th century between the legislature and the Crown (Stuart Monarchy) and ended with Parliament becoming an independent in the power of making law in the name of the Crown. Nowadays, the ultimate power of making new law lies with the primary legislature (Parliament). Parliament has the capability of authorising and altering laws and as Parliament is an elected house, the power is given through democracy, but this is not so in the House of Lords because they are not an elected chamber. The House of Lords has received proposals for reform and those proposals are to modify the traditional form of the Life Peerages Act 1958 and the Peerage Act 1963. "
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Legalization of Prostitution, 2002.
A case for legalizing prostitution on the grounds that women generally receive a greater level of respect and acceptance for their profession in countries where prostitution is legal.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 49.95
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This essay makes a case for legalizing prostitution. It argues that women generally receive a greater level of respect and acceptance for their profession in countries where prostitution is legal. They also receive more protection from routine police abuse, and get better medical care. However, the very nature of the profession means that the legalization of prostitution still comes with some stigmas and problems continue to proliferate even where it is legal. This essay still makes a claim for the legalization of prostitution, which, in spite of the problems that continue to be associated with it, tends to offer a safer service both for the individuals in the profession, and for their clientele. .
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2008.
An in-depth analysis of the issue of legalizing marijuana and a conclusion against its legalization.
5,139 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 88.95
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The paper explores the arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana and takes the position that, while there are some rational points of view in favor of legalizing marijuana, the legalization of yet another drug is not justified. The paper argues that the legalization of any drug promotes a culture of acceptance and dependence which can lead to further acceptance and dependence on other types of drugs. The paper includes color graphs and appends a graph of Marijuana seizures and a color map of countries and their marijuana laws.
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Introduction
Overview
The Debate: Pros and Cons
Summary and Conclusion
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"The debate about the legalization and the pros and cons of the drug marijuana has been one that has constantly been fought in the public as well in the medical arenas. The issue of the possible legalization of this substance has also been linked to facets such as crime, social stability and norms and the affect on the family structure. There are numerous arguments both for and against the legalization of marijuana. Proponents of legalization claim that marijuana is in fact relatively innocuous compared to other substances and drugs which are already legal. This refers to various accepted drugs and of course to the fact that tobacco and cigarettes are legally obtainable. Many people state that in comparison to many other legal drugs, marijuana is in fact less harmful in many respects and should be legalized. Among the many arguments put forward in favor of Marijuana is the assertion that it provides medicinal value which makes it more acceptable."
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Legal Positivism in the American Political System, 2006.
A look at how legal positivism appears to be the most dominant form of legal theory in the American political system.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, £ 18.95
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Legal positivism contends that laws are formulated based on the social system of the time and the sources that the social system gives authority to form legal decisions. These sources may be in the form of a constitution, amendments, judicial decisions or state legislation, for example. The belief that legal decisions are based on justice is not the foundation of law in positivism; yet, it is based on what has previously been determined, or posited in the social order. This paper discusses the American political system and contends that the court system of the United States consistently determines law in relation to the American political system based on previous judicial decisions that form the basis of the decisions of the justices.
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2007.
This paper looks at the argument over the legalization of marijuana, with an emphasis in support of legalization and decriminalization.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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Following the introduction in the paper, which explains why prohibition of marijuana in the US has been a failure, the writer presents a brief description of the history of marijuana and looks at its use in different cultures. The writer explains why marijuana is harmless and argues that marijuana should be legalized or at least decriminalized. After mentioning a few of many convincing reasons to legalize marijuana, the writer explains why one should and how one could move beyond the failure of prohibition. In addition, the writer suggests ways to take action in the fight to legalize marijuana.
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"The first recorded incident of the discovery of marijuana was made by Herodotus, a Greek historian, who recorded its psychedelic effects during his travels through northern Europe in 430 BC. A study of scriptural texts even shows that Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug. In AD 1563, Queen Elizabeth I ordered landowners with 60 acres or more to grow cannabis or face a fine, and cannabis was not outlawed in Britain until 1928. Marijuana was first outlawed in the US in 1937, at which time over 3,000 doctors were prosecuted for illegally prescribing cannabis-derived medicines. Rallies and protests for the legalization of marijuana have continued to exist ever since it was prohibited in every country that outlawed it."
"Despite marijuana's legal status, it is still openly used in many countries, and it is used differently among many different cultures. Most people are aware of marijuana's legality in Amsterdam, which has made that country famous and recognized for one thing only."
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2002.
A look at the pros and cons of the legalization of marijuana in the United States.
914 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of legalizing marijuana. Specifically, it discusses the current United States' policies, the uses of marijuana, and the arguments for and against legalizing marijuana. Includes an outline.
Legalization of Marijuana
I. Current U.S. Policy regarding legalization of Marijuana
a. State law overview
b. Penalties
c. Pending legislation
II. Uses
a. Medical
b. Recreational
c. Environmental
III. Arguments
a. Pro legalization
b. Against legalization
c. National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
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"The legalization of marijuana is one of the most controversial and volatile topics facing Americans today. In 2001, 34 percent of adult Americans believed marijuana should be legalized, the largest percentage since 1969, and up to 70 percent of adults approve of the use of medicinal marijuana (Cauchon, 2001, 01A). However, in November 2002, voters in Nevada turned down a measure to make the drug more readily available in the Silver State. Opposition is strongest among conservative Americans, while younger adults favor decriminalization. "The USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll found that support for legalization is highest among 18- to 49-year-olds, people in the West and independent voters. Opposition was greatest among the elderly, regular churchgoers and Republicans" (Cauchon, 2001, p. 01A)."
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Perspectives on Legal Order, 2005.
An analysis of Positivism, Marxism, Natural Law, Anarchism, Legal Realism, Feminism, and Critical Legalism, and their impact on Canadian Law.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, £ 36.95
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The paper discusses and analyzes various perspectives on legal order. The paper examines different concepts, including Positivism, Marxism, Natural Law, Anarchism, Legal Realism, Feminism, and Critical Legalism. The paper analyzes the role that these theories played in Canadian lawmaking, determining that Positivism had the most influence on contemporary Canadian lawmakers.
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"What is the purpose of law and why do we need it? Would society completely crumble into a chaotic mess if law did not exist? Well, from what I understand thus far, and from what I have seen on TV lately, law is important to maintaining order in society. Without law and order, anarchy would rule our lives. This sentiment was proven recently in the wake of hurricane Katrina. The devastation and human suffering is a result from lack of government organization."
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Should Illegal Immigrants be Legalized, 2001.
The arguments for and against legalization of foreign illegal workers.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses the pros and cons of legalizing the mostly Mexican illegal immigrants currently working in the United States. It begins by laying out the hardships at present which those working and trying to gain legal citizenship face and the burdens to the U.S. economy. This is followed by a well composed argument for legalization, include points such as; the need for agricultural workers, reduced border patrol and increased taxation.
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?The issue of the legalization of illegal Mexican immigrants now living in the United States has long been controversial. Opponent's feel legalizing the immigrants will take away jobs from U.S. citizens, and that it sends the wrong message to the thousands of immigrants who entered the country through the proper legal channels. ABC News reports "'This is a kick in the teeth to the thousands of individuals across the world who are legally attempting to enter the United States,' said Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., chairman of the Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus. 'Instead, the U.S. is saying, "Why wait? Sneak on in! Whether you enter illegally or not, you will be a resident or citizen in no time." The first lesson these new residents will learn about the U.S. is it is OK to break the law.'"
"Current estimates show at least 4 million undocumented workers live in the U. S. About one-quarter of them live in California, and most of them are Mexicans. Mexican immigrants have received amnesty before. ABC News reports, "The last time the United States granted amnesty to illegal immigrants was in 1986, when President Ronald Reagan signed a law that eventually resulted in the regularization of about 2.7 million people, mostly Mexican immigrants in California."?
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