Category: Law 2955

The increased caseload of the criminal courts in the United States is a source of concern for many legislators and policy-makers. The problem is that these institutions have become too overburdened and it may be difficult for them to cope with their duties effectively. This paper is aimed at discussing the trends in the caseload…

Introduction Disparities in juvenile sentencing are prevalent in the United States judicial system. Many juveniles from minority backgrounds receive severe punishments and are unfairly treated during sentencing. According to Leiber and Peck (2013), disparities are predominant in major crimes. Leiber and Peck (2013) aver, The probability of a minority receiving juvenile life without parole is…

This work is a depiction and in support of the views claimed by the advocates of legal positivism who believe that laws (including criminal laws) are simply the wishes of those in possession of power within society. Legal positivism is an abstract theory emphasizing the usual character of law. Laws exist to ensure that everyone…

Table of Contents Introduction Strict regulations Instances that may trigger legal action Effects on transportation Conclusion Bibliography Introduction The European Union (EU) has strict product liability regulations. The product liability laws entail regulations, which seek to protect the clientele from substandard products. In this act, the word product denotes a tangible item. Therefore, the law…

Introduction The registration of sex offenders is a tool for improved public protection. It is an internationally accepted policy. The United States was among the pioneers of sex offender registration and developed the template that is followed by many other countries. Although this initiative is widely accepted, the issues of viability and efficacy of sex…

Young offenders are thought to have somewhat different reasons for committing a crime than adults. Since young offenders crime is based on severity in relation to their age, the punishment and treatment must be set accordingly. A film titled Young Kids, Hard Time looks at several problems that arise when incarcerating younger population. Some of…

Table of Contents Introduction History of the Executive Privilege Reason for Claiming Executive Privilege Cases 1: USA v Nixon Case 2: Executive Privilege and the Clinton Presidency Implications of Executive Privilege on the USA Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Executive privilege is the right that is claimed by the American presidents as well as the other…

Introduction Workers compensation is a program that provides benefits such as treatment, rehabilitation and other benefits to employees who encounter work-related injuries. This compensation saves the employers from being sued by their employees who experience injuries or diseases  some of the injuries may lead to permanent disabilities. The provisions for compensations differ in each…

Introduction: The Three-Strikes Law and the Controversy around It Despite numerous attempts to address the issue of violent crimes, the current statistics indicate that the subject matter remains a significant problem that needs to be addressed accordingly. According to recent statistics, 1,163,146 attempted violent crimes were committed in 2013 (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2014). Therefore,…

Importance of preventing the business from criminal activities Robbery is the act of taking over the personal property of an individual against their will. The act is executed by force or by causing fear to the individual in question. In most cases, the act is executed via violent means and may also involve the use…