Category: Law 2955

Resisting an arrest is often regarded as a crime in the USA. However, there are many cases when resistance to an unlawful arrest was found possible and lawful. For instance, United States v. Heliezer is the case that illustrates that sometimes the law permits an individual to use force to resist an unlawful arrest (Scheb,…

The interpretation of the Second Amendment guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms outside of ones home is one of the most controversial provisions of the American Constitution. On one hand, the opponents claim that it is imperative to impose restrictions on the right to buy arms freely and carry them openly. The nature…

Topic Statement The topic of the future research is the right to the Second Amendment, i.e. guaranteeing the right to keep and bear guns to all Americans. It was developed by the Founding Fathers when they adopted the Bill of Rights in 1791. Since then, the Second Amendment has become the subject of sharp debates…

Table of Contents Introduction History of BSL BSL in Courts Research on BSL Efficacy BSL Alternatives Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL) is the group of laws, which regulate the permissions to keep certain dog breeds. These laws are common worldwide and are typically associated with bans of breeds, which are perceived as overly…

Choosing a topic for further research is always a challenge because it requires thinking it over and gathering as much detail as possible before the study itself such as making up preliminary plans and identifying the desired outcomes. It should be the subject of interest but, at the same time, there should be some background…

Introduction A whistle-blower is an individual who takes the required initiative in providing information to the government or law enforcement bodies about businesses or organizations involved in alleged illegal actions. These actions are considered to be a form of prosocial behavior by some scientists (Lavena, 2014). To safeguard the interests of the country and citizens…

Table of Contents Introduction Childrens Rights in Canada Parenting Styles: Are Parents Entitled to Choosing Any? Children in Need of Protection: Identifying and Taking Action Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The concept of childrens rights and liberties is relatively new: the humanistic pedagogy emerged no earlier than the 19th century. It took even the most developed…

Table of Contents Introduction Application of Insanity Defense in Los Angeles Conclusion References Introduction Insanity defense refers to a strategy that is rarely utilized in the courts as a defense. In many states in the US, the defense is usually unsuccessful in many courts. States are grouped into three major categories as regards the use…

Residents of Assisted Living Facilities rely on their caregivers for their daily needs and can be especially vulnerable during natural disasters and emergencies. Times of crisis can lead to stock depletion, staff shortages, and stress on caregivers. When planning unforeseen events, Assisted Living Facilities of any size must assess the many potential hazards and events…

Introduction In Canada, the end of the 19th century was marked by the emergence of foster care: putting children in family environments was considered more beneficial than holding them in orphanages and group houses. Both the 19th and 20th centuries were characterized by adopting a more humanistic approach towards handling family and child welfare matters.…