Category: Law 2955

  • The Patriot Act as a Feat in American Legislation

    The USA Patriot Act is legislation passed focused on providing law enforcement with tools and abilities to intercept and prevent terrorist acts. It is a multifaceted law that first ensures that law enforcement can use tools of surveillance against figures of interest, including electronic surveillance, following potential terrorist investigations, and obtaining various records. Second, the…

  • Rehabilitating Prisoners Overview

    The debate as to whether criminals can be rehabilitated has been ongoing due to the difference in opinions as to inmates capacity to receive support and guidance when they had none their entire lives, which led to dire consequences for them (Lieu, 2010). Personally, I cannot wholly agree with the opinion that prisoners cannot be…

  • The Case of Lee Boyd Malvo

    Lee Boyd Malvo is a serial killer who has murdered ten people and left seventeen wounded. He and his accomplice were sentenced to life without parole and death sentence, respectively. Malvo was seventeen at the time the crimes happened, so he could not be executed. However, there are debates about whether or not a life…

  • Footwear and Tire Track Evidence

    To properly document and collect footwear evidence, a number of specific tools and equipment is needed. In particular, a camera and a tape measure are required. A camera set on a tripod can be used to accurately capture the texture and size of tracks from different angles. Tape measures can further provide context to the…

  • Aspects of Criminal Cases

    The case involves a 23-year-old active Marine arrested for carrying firearms without a permit. If the defendant carried concealed weapons with a permit, the prosecutor would file no charges under the LEOSA. This act allows for issuing permits for carrying concealed weapons to active and retired law enforcement officers (Touchstone, 2018). However, since the defendant…

  • Holding By-Laws Versus Interim Control By-Laws

    Holding and interim control by-laws are among the specialized laws introduced by the 1983 amendment of the planning Act to control how land is utilized. The rules are enforceable, provided that they are specified for use in the municipalitys implementation plan. Therefore, the holdings by-laws are being used in defining the future use of a…

  • Arbitration System in International Commercial Transactions

    Abstract This report focuses on the study of the arbitration system in terms of international commercial transactions. Arbitration is understood as a contract concluded between the parties to a foreign economic transaction on the establishment of procedural rights and obligations. They are aimed at transferring possible disputes to the parties by mutual agreement, a non-governmental…

  • Infringement of Childrens Rights Under Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada

    Introduction The protection of children at the national level is a crucial aspect of sustainable and population-based legislation. The ability to promote laws and regulations aimed to create an environment in which the child feels safe and empowered is a valuable aspect of policymakers work. Attempts to discuss the problem of childrens rights abuses in…

  • Policy Factsheet: 21st Century Cures Act

    Introduction Healthcare systems are designed to meet the medical demands of all citizens. The United States government implements laws and frameworks that can help facilities provide high-quality and convenient services to all patients. The 21st Century Cures Act is a policy that became law in 2016. The mission of this health reform policy is to…

  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: A Look at the Effectiveness of Anti-Bribery Laws

    FCPA: Purpose and Penalties The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) is a federal law of the United State that has provisions for addressing transparency in the accounting requirements that fall under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the scope of bribery of any foreign official. The act has been subjected to amendments…