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The) Emmet Till Trial : A 12 page research paper on the circumstances and events
leading to the murder and the trial. The writer describes the story of Till, the murder
and the trial that followed. This particular case was a landmark in 20th century history
in which law agents attempted to cover up key elements of the torturous murder of a young
Black child. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Emmettil.wps
The Lizzie Borden Trial vs. Sharon
Pollock's "Blood Relations" : A 7 page paper relating the historical
background of the 19th century trial of spinster Lizzie Borden who is said to have
brutally murdered her parents to various contradictory accounts. Particularly important to
this discussion is the information presented in Pollock's play on the same subject
entitled "Blood Relations." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Lizziebo.wps
Sacco and Vanzetti : 6 pages in length.
Discusses the famous death penalty case where two Italian immigrants affiliated with an
anarchist group were executed for a crime they insisted they didn’t commit. To this
day, there is considerable mystery surrounding this. Did they do it, or was their trial a
political witchhunt? Bibliography lists five sources. Sacco.wps
The Sacco -Vanzetti Case / Failure of The
American Justice System : An 8 page discussion of the Sacco-Vanzetti trial -- An
historic case from the early 20th century in which two Italian-Americans were unjustly
sentenced to die. Several sources listed in bibliography. Saccovzt.wps
Sexual Misconduct : This 6 page
paper discusses the concept in terms of modern litigation. Cases include the Paula Jones
allegation against President Clinton, the military case of adulterer Kelly Flinn,
allegations by many women against Sgt. Delmar Simpson as well as a recent case involving
homosexual advances which served to set a precedent. Definitions and guidelines are given
for both sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. The recent Brown University controversy
is used to demonstrate that there is a fine line between misconduct and acceptable sexual
behavior. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Sexmis.wps
Anita Hill / The Challenge, The Denial, &
The Impact : A 10 page examination of the 1991 congressional hearing regarding
Anita Hill's allegations of sexual harassment against then nominee for the Supreme Court
Clarence Thomas, the public perceptionof the case, and the overall impact. Biblioography
lists six sources. Anitahil.wps
Mark Fuhrman’s Role In The O. J. Simpson
Case / Was Race An Issue? : A 10 page examination of the events in the O. J.
Simpson murder trial and how race became an important issue. The activities and behavior
of Detective Mark Fuhrman are emphacized. Bibliography lists five sources. Mfuhrman.wps
Technology & The Mass Media vs. O.J. Simpson
: 4 pages in length. A fresh look at a worn topic in which the writer argues that O.J.
Simpson was "robbed" of his right to a fair trial because media overage of
surrounding events contributed to prejudicial opinions all over the world. As the media
has made it virtually impossible for a truly "impartial" jury to exist, we
cannot have expected Simpson to be judged as anyone else would. The role of technology in
helping to solve the case is also discussed. Included FREE outline ! Bibliography lists 1
source. Oj.wps
O.J. Simpson / Trial of the Century ? : A
well-argued 5 page look at how the O.J. Simpson criminal trial may have had harmful
implications for the American legal system. The writer feels that this historic case was
decided more on emotion than on fact.. that is was adversely affected by the media.. and
that it will likely have a lasting impact on our criminal justice system. Bibliography
lists 7 sources. Ojsimp.wps
The Fourth Amendment / Its Relevance To The O.J.
Simpson Case : A 5 page overview of the Fourth Amendment and its Relevance to the
Search and Seizure involved in recovering evidence in the recent O.J. Simpson murder
trial. Bibliography lists 5 sources. 4thoj.wps
The "Nanny" Trial / An In-Depth Look
At American Criminal Law : A 12 page research paper that analyzes one of the more
compelling trials of the decade, that of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Woodward in
which a young British au pair is accused of murdering her young charge. The writer
dissects the judicial process with specific regard to this case, uncovering some
surprising legal strategies and decisions that served to display the breadth of American
law. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Aupair.wps
Roe v. Wade / Defense of Constitutional Rights
: An 8 page argumentative essay on Roe v. Wade, covering: original Supreme Court
decision, economic, legal and political impact, benefits to society, and refutation
arguments. No additional sources cited. Roevwade.wps
Roe v. Wade & Griswold v. CT / Reproductive
Rights Issues : A 5 page paper that outlines the basic arguments in both of these
cases and considers the justification and a comparison of arguments in both. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Roe.wps
Mandatory Death Penalty In Louisiana And The
Nation: The Impact Of Roberts vs. Louisiana : A 9 page overview of the legislative
history of the mandatory death penalty. Cites specific cases and provides considerable
information about the 1976 Supreme Court ruling in Roberts vs. Louisiana. Bibliography
lists 9 sources. DeathSen.wps
Ancient
Laws / Deific Codification : A 10 page research overview of Mesopotamian, Spartan,
and Hebraic Law, and the Code of Hammurabi. The writer argues that the ancient laws were
directed toward commerce and social control, but were most often based on reference to
religious deities. The writer provides examples of the laws and the rulers that created or
enforced the laws. Bibliography lists 13 references. Ancients.wps
Greek Law : 8 pages in length. Greek
law evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had up
until then been left up to the whims of each individual to handle on his own was now a
product of fair and sensible legal procedure. It can be argued that there was, indeed, a
great need for such a show of order in that there existed no modicum of conformity when it
came to retribution. As Greek law continued to be established, it also became an integral
component of other areas of life, branching out into political and social implications.
The writer discusses Greek Law in relation to the Sumerians; Egyptians; Hebraics;
Hellenics; the Classical, Roman and Christian periods; as well as Cicero, Augustine, Plato
and Aristotle. Bibliography lists 10 sources. TLCGrkLw.wps
The Application of Law before 1700 vs.
Present : 3 page paper on the way law is applied in the present day compared to
the pre-1700 era. 2 sources. Details how democracy and the individual's rights have
emerged as a driving force in the way law is formed and applied. 1700law.wps
Early Law / The Rights Of A Patron : A 5
page paper discussing the relationship between the Digest that was part of the Corpus
Iuris Civilis ordered recorded by Emperor Justinian of the early Byzantine Empire, c.
534. Only two Articles of the body of civil law of the Empire are examined here (Articles
XIV and XV), but their relationship to the evolution of the lord and serf relationship of
medieval Europe is clear. Remarkably, they even retain applicability to life today.
Ariticles XIV and XV address the rights of the patron and the obedience to parents and
patrons required of children who were under the age of majority, which at that time was
25. Bibliography lists 1 source. Patrons.doc
Case / The Role of Ius Commune in Medieval
Law : 6 pages defining the concept of Ius Commune and explaining a specific
Medieval Jurist's decision in a particular model case based upon this fundamental
principle. The case involved a widower seeking to retain her dowry -- against the will of
her late husband's family who wanted it for themselves. The case itself is not available.
No Bibliography. Medivlaw.wps
The Application Of Common, Roman And
Administrative Law : This 11 page paper provides an overview of the application of
Common, Roman and Administrative Law systems as they can be applied to the study of
existing cases. This paper evaluates two specific cases, one criminal, one civil, and
defines the nature of specific processes in each case, including arrest procedures, the
presentation of charges, and the decision making elements. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Lawsyst.wps |
