Category: Law 2955
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The White Collar Crimes: Definition and Examples
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction White Collar Crime Government Fraud Government Abuse Government Waste Conclusion Reference List Abstract Theoretically, the authorities who have power over others are supposed to protect the rights and freedoms of their inferiors, although this is not always the case. Today there are a number of crimes that are referred to…
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Crimes in Lisbon: Intervention or Prevention
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The Critical Theory Methodology Results Discussion Conclusion References Abstract This report will provide an explanation of the high rate of crime in the Lisbon region, particularly in the municipalities of Loures, Amadora, and Sintra. This will also provide possible ways of intervention or prevention. There is a need for explaining…
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Why Cops Are Not Often Sentenced for On-Duty Homicides?
Table of Contents Introduction Factors that Impact the Sentencing of Cops Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Claims of the police using excessive force when dealing with unarmed criminals are common in the United States. The increase in the number of homicides perpetrated by police officers in the line of duty has evoked great indignation across the…
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The Sexual Criminal Case: Review
Introduction Criminal Proceedings are based on the presented facts that enable formulation of credible judgment by the presiding officers. Evidently, cases of criminal nature are complicated and require superior understanding of the presented issues by the parties involved in the suit. In practice, cases of criminal nature are becoming common in various jurisdictions. This is…
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Theories on the Reasons Behind an Individuals Pronouncement To Commit Crimes
Classical theory The inception of classical theory dates back to the 18th century. This was a time when other theories of crime were nonexistent, or being designed. Different philosophers and economists gained interest in understanding the reasons behind an individuals pronouncement to commit crimes (Hagan, 2010). They also sought to understand the reasons attributed to…
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Business Law: the Becker v. Pettkus Case
Introduction Family law litigations have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of various judicial systems in society. Over the decades, family matters regarding business have taken surprising turns, owing to the judgments made by the court. Litigated in 1980, the Pettkus v. Becker matter is one of the interesting family law issues that questioned the efficiency…
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The Marshal Islands vs. the United Kingdom
Introduction The International Court of Justice is a powerful tool that is used to solve problems and problematic situations that might appear between different states in the course of their cooperation. The importance of the given tool could hardly be overestimated as it results in stopping of aggression and creation of a solution that should…
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United States Customs and Border Protection Agency
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The History of the Agency The Current Structure and Tasks of the Agency The Impact of the Agency Conclusion References Abstract The research paper is devoted to the United States Customs and Border Protection. The agency that is discussed in the paper was established in 2003 when the Customs Service…
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The Formal Contracts on Sales
The agreement of both Brian and Harry for the sale of model trains should have had a written agreement or contract in order for it to be valid. Article 2 section 201 (a) on formal requirements states that: A contract for the sale of goods for the price of $5,000 or more is not enforceable…
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Frederic Whitehurst Vowed to Help Wronged Defendants
According to the National Institute of Justice (n.d.), forensic science plays a key part in the criminal justice system. Forensic science analyzes physical evidence, therefore, presenting scientifically-based information to investigators (National Institute of Justice, n.d.). However, incorrect forensic work can lead to the conviction of innocent people (Hsu, 2012). Dr. Fredric Whitehurst, a former FBI…