Category: Law 2955

According to Hood, crime is an act that can be committed by a person against the public law (331). This term comprehends all the types of offenses, but in its limited significance, it is confined to felonies (Beccaria 102). In most cases, crime is defined in three terms, offense, felony, and misdemeanor. An offense is…

Table of Contents Introduction How the federal and state courts work Supremacy of the courts Practical perspectives Conclusion References Introduction Federal and states court interact with one another owing to the system of government in the country, that is; judicial federalism. The US central political authority shares power with subunits in various states both legally…

There are over half a million prisoners every year released from American prison facilities. Correctional facilities across the United States, to combat recidivism have changed their approach from being punitive to rehabilitation. Other nations such as Japan and Scotland have made changes to their correctional facilities and developed rehabilitative programs. By employing research, correctional facilities…

Introduction Administration of justice is the pride of successful societies throughout the history of mankind. The rise of the United States of America as a democracy whose dedication to the defense of human rights has been described as the best has benefitted heavily from the American justice system. The creation of well structured courts at…

Table of Contents Introduction Manitoba Assistance Act and Regulation EIA Rate Review Basic Needs versus Attachment to the Labor Force Works Cited Introduction Welfare systems exist in every country in the world. These systems were born through the political activism of individuals and workers unions around the world to provide a safety net against the…

Table of Contents Rule Analysis of the Case Conclusion References The case is based on the violation of the U.S. wiretapping laws. This is in reference to the 18 U.S.C Section 2511(1) act. In this case Mr. Ciril Gallardo, who is the defendant, is being accused by his divorced wife Mr. Julia Gallardo who is…

Table of Contents Introduction Criminal Case Sociological Theory Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The discussion about the nature and causes of juvenile delinquency is one of the hottest in the sphere of criminal justice. It is important to give a comprehensive definition of this notion. The major factor in applying delinquency jurisdiction is the age of…

It is well known that most prisoners who ultimately leave prison and return back in society do not get supervised in any way. This is seen as a consequence of the loop holes in the prevailing law which does not provide for exhaustive provisions to supervise them after their release. This results in the increase…

As one of the serious threats of the modern world, predatory acts of sexual violence call for solemn attention from governmental institutions and the general public. Different governmental laws have identified this as a social and moral injustice. Some of the laws passed for controlling sexual predators define them as persons who ‘hunt’ their prey…

A tort is a civil wrong or conduct that is intended to harm other people or their property. A tort is wrong against private duty, and thus is against public duty then the tort will become a crime. Hence, torts such as assault can also be categorized as crimes. The tort law is based on…