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A lot of emphasis is made to compare the application of the law of defence on cyber crime, viz-a-viz the application of the same laws in the "physical world".

It is "the liability of the employer for the negligent acts of the employee in the course of his or her employment".

The elements of proof for arson include motive, evidence of ownership, malicious intent, and presence of fire. The elements necessary to prove arson include malicious conduct, presence of fire, and ownership of property.

It is believed that in October of the same year he killed a 13-year-old girl in Missouri and moved to Texas.

Although many people considered the case as unreasonable, the outcome of the coffee case was fair because of the severe damage to the health of Stella Liebeck.

Since the music is copyrighted, it is also against the law to download and distribute it. This leads to the question regarding the inherent value of using the social networking sites when the repercussions are [...]

Nevertheless, such a claim is questionable because it is the same constitution that has a bill of rights indicating that it is the right of every citizen to be protected and to live.

He argues that the American social structure and its structure of wealth distribution and that dream of achieving the 'American dream' all require crime to maintain social stability in the face of structural inequality.

It should be clear that, for an accused to "create defense because of insaneness," at the time of the acting, it must be demonstrated that the party charged with the charge worked under such a [...]

Studies have shown that areas with high rates of homicide and other forms of violence had a lot of lead in the air.

The Court of Appeal followed the persuasive precedent R v Howe and rejected the defense as inapplicable in cases of murder or attempted murder.

Some of the differences between justification and excuse include the fact that justification is universal while an excuse is personal in nature and in most cases it applies only to the unique individual who has [...]

Therefore, ethics in cyber age is the breakdown of the environment and social impact of cyber space or computer technology along with the resultant development and validation of policies regarding ethical use of the information [...]

In the television shows and films examined in this paper, the creators attempt to display various aspects of the criminal justice system realistically and positively.

The introduction of computer technology has created room for cyber crimes and cyber related crimes that have caused many people pain and losses to the society.

This essay offers a brief discussion of how the abuse of illegal drugs is related to both crime and violence. It is prudent to mention that drug and violence have been noted to be closely [...]

Mills rightly points out that the very grounds of humanity used to support the removal of the death penalty should also be the ones used to support retaining of the sentence.

Incarcerated Women and Abortion One of the rights that women have championed and gained in the 21st century is the right to access abortion services.

Some of these laws relate to the use of Facebook, music downloading from internet and access to porn on websites. Recently, the use of Facebook and the laws that govern its use and privacy rights [...]

The preferred method of inquiry in criminal investigation is the scientific method. In this method, an investigator develops a hypothesis and then investigates the viability of the hypothesis, which is a similar procedure as used [...]

In order for the rationality of the crimes to be identified and examined, it is important to provide an overview of the violent offenses that made Paul Bernardo one of the most infamous serial killers [...]

He was part of the team that worked in the campaign of the Republican governor of Washington, who later rewarded him with a recommendation letter.

The BOARD OF CONTROL OF FLORIDA, A body corporate, No.643. The case began in April 1948 The plaintiff was a black student who had applied to be admitted to the University of Florida's College of [...]

Lastly, the most morally right thing to do is to provide a scenario where employees are not exposed to health hazards and risks by virtue of their engagement with Adnak.

The accused is alleged to have injured his wife due to careless driving that resulted in the demise of the unborn child, consequently a successful escape of the son unhurt.

Welfare state fallacy states that crime is high in areas where welfare policies are not strong to favor the poor, than in countries whose policies promote equality and empowerment of the poor economically.

Under the provisions of the sexual discrimination Act, a person who displays any behavior that is deemed to be sexually harassing in a nature will be held responsible for their behavior.

The rapid expansion and rehabilitation of the prison facilities have enabled the prison to increase the number of inmates in the prison.

Essentially, the ability of employees to express their values, beliefs, and principles in the workplace indicates the existence of the freedom of expression and enjoyment of human rights.

This section is also significant because it describes what the parties are expected and obliged to do to meet their legal obligations.

If hunting is the primary means of survival of a particular society, the euthanasia of the elderly and the sick can be deemed acceptable.

According to Holmes and Holmes, the majority of child predators "had some form of child pornography in their possession at the time of arrest".

To prevent money launders and agents, most countries enacted the anti-money laundering acts with the goal of tracking and prosecuting offenders.

The criminological theory of arousal is usually applied when the crime is based on the feeling of sensation. The notion of sensationalism is inextricably linked to the arousal theory as it is defined by a [...]

The writer suggests that even if the call for tougher penalties is seen as the answer to the problem, those calling for these penalties are not necessarily affected by the rising crime. There is need [...]

In the article, it is noted that the communities living close to the Western Pacific tried to come up with ways in which they could limit the use of the marine resources.

As a result, the individual is in a position of authority and can impact others through advocacy in relation to a topic that is relevant.

Interrogation is the final aspect of the Reid technique that is applied if the factual analysis and behavioral analysis interview is indicting.

Finding the poison that Juan bought to poison his mother-in-law and kept somewhere in his car could be a significant piece of evidence.

In addition, as McClanahan and South note, the study of crime as a general phenomenon, the causes of crime, the personality of the offender, and crime prevention measures fall within the scope of sociology.

They attribute this to the fact that most people engage in criminal activities due to the temptations in the streets and the pressures from life's challenges.

Therefore, the juvenile justice system was established which was aimed at diverting the children from the trauma of going through the adult court and the influences of adult prisons.

It is important to note that the questionnaire gives the respondent a great degree of anonymity besides the lack of interview bias and the ability to provide data that can be used to test a [...]

The protection of minority shareholders is crucial, especially in situations where they are unable to control the decisions of a company through voting.

Hansard is the title that is commonly understood by many in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries to refer to transcripts of the debates of the parliament.

The prison system reflects the legal values and system in that crime are placed in categories and depending on the crime the prisoners will be sentenced.

The Constitution has always protected the rights of people, and the matters that pertain to private domiciles and vehicles are no exception.

There are a number of requirements by the government on the AML procedures to be developed and adopted by the firms in the financial service in industry in an attempt to fight the illegal practice.

This essay dwells on the definition and importance of MPAs, including the ones in the high sea. The goal of the alliance is to bolster international collaboration and exchange of knowledge.

If one of the sides of the agreement is trusted by a third party with commodities that are a part of the contract, the third party can sue the holder of those goods to enforce [...]

In conclusion, if the employers are unable to keep guns out of the workplace, then the situation can worsen having seen the trend and incidences of homicides at the workplace as a result of gun [...]

One should perfectly realize the fact that the crime scene investigation is an extremely important and, at the same time, complex process that determines the success of the whole case and contributes to the improved [...]

Mass incarceration in the United States of America is considered one of the most important problems and the number of prisoners continues to increase.

The paper at hand is devoted to the investigation of the life, personality, and criminal behavior of one of the most notorious American serial killers of 1980s-1990s, Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer.

However, it was after this era when the parliament in the United States organized a number of security studies in order to expand the scope of security channels in various institutions including the inclusion of [...]

On the other hand, proponents of the ban argue that assault weapons encourage crime and misuse of weapons. They argue that America is a democratic country and the right of the people to carry weapons [...]

After the enforcement of the automobile exception in 1925, courts recognized the difference between the searches of buildings and searches of ships, automobiles and wagons which can be quickly moved from the location before the [...]

The objectives of the presentation include describing the events of the Soham murders, outlining the public inquiry's details, evaluating the public inquiry process, and outlining the outcomes of the inquiry.

To facilitate an understanding of cultural criminology, it is essential to consider such ideas as crime as culture, culture as crime, the media constructions of crime control and corruption, and political dimensions of culture, crime, [...]

Upbringing and childhood experience, especially if it was adverse, are some of the primary sources of influence on the offender's behaviors, habits, trends, and patterns. The negative and hostile social environment is also capable of [...]

The reason for changing his name as because he wanted to join the Rhodesian Army and due to his criminal background, he was forced to change the name. The couple were killed and Franklin confessed [...]

The main purpose of such prisons should be isolation and safety leading to correction instead of destruction of personal character or mental and physical harm.

The constitution of any given region gives the citizen the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of movement, political freedom, and freedom of the press among others.

First, the retributive theory is a mode of punishment for an offender who breaks the law, and justice requires that a guilty person suffers for the crime they commit with a punishment that is proportional [...]

However, the court upheld that in line with the Fourth Amendment of the constitution, the security agents had to prove that they had a legitimate lead making them believe that the particular vehicle had contraband [...]

According to the evidence and the confession made by the two suspects, it was clear to the Court of First Instance that the two were involved in copyright infringement.

In the movie, the main cause of criminal activities is corruption and drug trafficking. The other cause of crime in the area is the widespread trafficking and use of drugs in the area.

Domestic workers are protected by Article 98 of the constitution of this country that states that they are not supposed to work more than eight hours per day.

Subsequently, the investigation was able to establish the size and model of the alleged killer's shoes. The trial also found that Simpson's foot was the same size as the bloody prints at the crime scene.

The main areas of child advocacy involve children's rights and child abuse issues, child pornography and child prostitution, child labor, primary care, and education.

The high speed of modern life aimed at improving productivity, intensity, and quality of work lead to the premature ageing of the human body, to the growth of the frequency of psychological and physical diseases, [...]

We will also investigate one of the key aspects of the case, the negligence of evidence, and see if the plea bargain Banks made helped to serve justice.

Judges listen to allegations brought by the prosecutors, the attorney defenders, and the testimony of the witnesses and rule whether the evidence is valid or not.

This paper discusses some of the methods that can be used to counter these barriers and ensure the successful community reintegration of prisoners. The successful reintegration of prisoners into society is crucial to the safety [...]

Breach of duty The second element of negligence is the breach of duty. In this regard, the negligence of a plaintiff is weighed against that of the defendant.

The laws of the land define boundaries in which public administrators offer guidance, as well as the roles of the citizens in the decision making process.

Logically, it is still not possible to prove the theories that correspond to criminal behaviour studies and consequently the correctness and relevancy of the theories vary in application depending on the strain of the situation, [...]

Simultaneously, for an attorney and police professionals who know their job, detecting the signs of crime in consumer extortion is not difficult, and the police department can interpret such actions as felony.

In the period of the 60s and to this day, there are many facts, versions, and assumptions about the activities of the famous criminal.

For such reasons, the court was not convinced Harrison plagiarized the song intentionally but discovered that 'My Sweet Lord' was similar to 'He's So Fine' worded differently. Overall, the court found the defendant, George Harrison, [...]

In the movie, the conventional retributive system of justice is used to deal with the case of sexual assault. Taking into consideration the seriousness of the crimes, it seems not relevant to apply the restorative [...]

Intellectual property is treated as information and, therefore, the intellectual property assets can be attributed to the characteristics of public goods. Owners of personal, intellectual and real property are not subjected to the same rights [...]

Kemper committed most of the murders in one year and confessed to his crimes only after he killed his mother. However, in a short time, Kemper decides to stop and report on his crimes to [...]

The DOL sued Wal-Mart for failing to pay time-and-a-half pay to its workers when they worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

The article below illustrates the hierarchical arrangement of the court structure in England and Wales. In England and Wales, the Supreme Court is the utmost court of petition.

The article gives a detailed account of the case and the outcome of Hernando Washington's trial. Lisa McIntyre does not attempt to justify the actions of Hernando Washington; instead she is more concerned with the [...]

Copyright infringement refers to the act of using copyrighted works without the authority of the owner thus infringing their rights to reproduce or distribute the material.

The discussion will highlight the various rehabilitation programs that are currently used to reform prisoners such as academic programs, religious programs and educational programs and it will also focus on whether these programs reduce the [...]

The scale of women and children trafficking is very large but difficult to put a figure on the actual number of women and children trafficked all over the world. The demand for people to work [...]

In public health and health care sectors, law and health policies play critical roles in controlling illnesses and reducing deaths. Policies and laws that aim to reduce diseases and injuries, as well as promote provision [...]

The teacher took the two learners to the school's administrator, who used the teacher's report to search T.L.O.'s purse. The school head finds drugs in the purse, after which the school contacts her mother, who [...]

Many academics argue that the US should abandon the jury system in favor of a trial by the bench. A defendant may face a bench trial or a jury trial in a criminal case in [...]

Thus, it is essential to include the warrants for state inspections in the new legal basis to deprive the possibility of infringement of the privacy of innocent citizens.

Policing became a legitimate practice in the eyes of the public. The focus of Peelian principles is on preventing crime and not necessarily catching criminals in the act.

The selected person serves as a mentor to the offender and takes part of the responsibility in case of recidivism. However, the chaperones should not be intimidated to conceal the signs of recidivism due to [...]

Concerning the effectiveness of notes, generally, they should contain a high level of detail, and straightforwardness and cover all areas of the crime scene.

The doctrine of equitable estoppel acts as a rule of evidence where matters in contention can be proved by demonstrating to the court how the rule applies in the circumstances of the case.

In their quest to enhance union influence and power, labor unions in the US have preferred to work with young workers rather than adult workers. Instead, their lack of interests in the unions indicates that [...]

The move to embrace the novel technology has led to the emergence of a new form of crime and behavior referred to as "hacking". Today, the term is used to refer to individuals engaged in [...]

Issue: It is important to mark that in the given case, the major issue concerned the lawfulness of the contract, which was written in Greek and did not fully respond to the claims that the [...]

One of the laws which play a truly vital part in the regulation of sports activities is the law of contract.

This issue is particularly relevant to the functioning of medical institutions that have to ensure the rights of patients. Thus, it is necessary to introduce a set of safeguards can minimize the risks of the [...]

The defendant in this case, the house owner, was held responsible for a battery of injuries sustained by the plaintiff, a trespasser, who set off a spring gun set as a booby trap in an [...]

The reasonable grounds, according to the defendant, were the plaintiff's actions of taking the mousse from the shelves and placing it in a shopping bag.

The investigation is carried out with the aim of determining the level of education of the person, health and also the employment of the convicted person.

Moreover, feminist scholarship has recently begun to examine serial murder as "sexual terrorism" or as a perpetuation of gynocide, the systematic crippling, raping and/or killing of women by men.

Hence, according to Lopez and Gillespie, tenets of the social disorganization theory have been resourceful in the present-day juvenile delinquency system.

Indeed, research on eyewitness testimony as admitted in a court of law focuses on the acquisition or the incident of observation, the time that elapses after observation, and the presentation of testimonies.

The fact that he was put under his mother's care is rather surprising because she failed to take care of him as he was a child and suffered from a mental disease.

Mark is very upset that he did not get the promotion and has decided to go to the EEOC to report that he is being discriminated against and that you are retaliating against him because [...]

One other pertinent framework of this legal tool is the exclusive right it gives the owner to control the performance of a protected work to the public.

The court observed that the client was not within the care of the motel when he was crossing the road. It was the responsibility of the clients to ensure that they crossed the road safely [...]

When people realize the conditions that the workers go through when producing goods in sweatshops, they are quick to judge and curse the employers for mistreating the employees.

The Supreme Court's judgment in Lorraine Gallagher v Secretary of State for the Home Department UKSC 3 is a significant case that reaffirms the importance of the right to a fair trial under Article 6 [...]

A good example of a business that failed to consider such differences is Walmart, and its failure to emerge in the German market.

As a result of negotiations, the parties concluded that the fireworks were offered to be sold at retail, after which the price per unit of fireworks, which is the main subject of the contract, was [...]

The researchers in this industry have studied the change in the violence rate at the end of the twentieth century and are the center of the research program in the United States.

The purpose of this paper is to distinguish between the notions of criminology and victimology, examine the Sellin and Wolfgang's victim typology, and apply this knowledge to the case of Sarah Lawrence college.

There are the following essential characteristics of medical negligence that will be examined and analyzed in this paper: The defendant owed the duty of care to the plaintiff; The duty of care should be breached; [...]

In the case of Jeannette M, the conclusion is that the receptionists at the patient's physician's office is responsible for the fact that medical care had not been provided to Jeannette on time, which inadvertently [...]