Category: Law

The legal understanding of such a notion as the right to counsel has been shaped by several important cases. This paper is aimed at discussing the case Strickland v. Washington which implies that a citizen should be entitled to effective assistance of counsel (Dimitrakopoulos, 2007, p. 184). There are several questions that are related to…

Table of Contents Introduction Pretrial detention Criteria for bail Jury Conclussion References Introduction A preliminary examination refers to the very first substantive hearing in the presence of a judge in felony cases. A grand jury is a body that is elected to find out if the prosecutor has gathered appropriate evidence to warrant a trial…

Table of Contents Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation Mental health Nutrition Increased complexity in caring for the elderly References Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation The Old Americans Act of 1965 has a clear section on Prevention of elder abuse, exploitation and neglect. However, it fails to give clear guidelines on how it should be prevented,…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The accident and investigation The Chicago convention and Annex 13 Criminalisation of the pilot Conclusion/conclusion References Abstract It has been suggested that aviation safety could be promoted by adopting single-pilot operations. The conceptual frame-work of a single-pilot operation is based on pilot error and management. It has been demonstrated that…

Table of Contents Introduction Powers Available to Courts in Connection with Statutory Interpretation Engagement of Judicial Precedent with Statutory Interpretation Conclusion Reference List Introduction Generally, statutes provide a mechanism for the legislature to ensure that citizens live and act within set legal boundaries. It thus follows that any interpretation of statutes has constitutional repercussions. Ostensibly,…

Alarid, L. F., Cromwel, P. F. & Del Carmen, R. V. (2007). Community-based corrections. Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning. The book mainly focuses on community based corrections that are used instead of imprisonment. The programs are inclusive but not limited to parole, house arrest, electronic monitoring, day treatment centers, restitution, probation and boot camps. The book…

Table of Contents Executive Summary Problem Statement Aims and Objectives Research Hypotheses Rationale for Research Methodology Resources and Costs Involved Literature Review Works Cited Executive Summary The proposed research will study the role of the UK fire and rescue Authority especially its international mandate as provided for by the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Analysis of contributing factors Recommendations Verdict List of References Introduction On 13th April 2006, an upset occurred at Fosters Australia Limited. A 58 year old member of staff by the name of Cuu Huynh was crushed involving a handrail and a machine door operated pneumatically. This machine takes bottles from…

Table of Contents Understanding Constitutions Political Parties, Interests and Pressure Groups Elections and Electoral Systems Work Cited Understanding Constitutions A constitution is a set of rules that people of a certain nation have come up with and agreed upon. It is used for moral, political guidance and to govern the people. A Constitution can be…

Table of Contents Introduction Devolution in the UK Nature of the UK law and legal system Dominant market position Consumer protection act Interference with goods Competitive Agreements control References Introduction The working legal system in the United Kingdom covers four countries where each of the four countries form three independent jurisdictions consisting of their own…