Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
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A 1 page brief of the case involving the police detainment and questioning of four defendants without advising them of their right to silence or their right to an attorney. Determined that such interrogation did not adequately provide for the Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination, the “right to remain silent unless he chooses to speak in the unfettered exercise of his own will”. No additional sources are listed.
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Modern Law and the Case of Ruxley Electronics;
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This 6 page paper considers the case of Ruxley Electronics and Construction Ltd v Forsyth in the context of its' precedent being representative of modern law. The case is examined in the context its' interpretation of the award of damages being granted in line with a pleasurable contract and limited in terms of the damages awarded despite the breach of express condition. The paper cites many cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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New Jersey State Law: A Case Study
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9 pages in length. In this interesting case study about Barkin's Beef and Brew, questions are raised as to who is responsible when a patron consumes too much alcohol and then leaves the premises and is charged with fighting and cutting a man with a knife. This is intended as a legal brief being presented to the student's legal firm in which the firm is presenting the client who was attacked at knifepoint by the drunken man. By raising the appropriate legal questions and comparing them to New Jersey State Statutes, it is intended to arrive at a satisfactory answer within the confines of legality in the New Jersey legal system. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Preliminary Case Comparison
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A 5 page paper comparing a current and potential case to a similar one that already has been decided by the California Supreme Court. In the current case, a shopping center owner is concerned about her liability in an attack on a grocery tenant's customer in the shopping center parking lot. The case of Ann M. v Pacific Plaza Shopping Center contained similar circumstances and was decided in favor of the landowner. It is the aim in the current case to win a similar judgment should the matter become a court issue. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Robinson v. California (1962)
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A 2 page brief of the Supreme Court case in which the appellant, convicted of drug addiction based solely on the presence of apparent needle marks and a scab, challenged the Californian practice of inflicting criminal punishment for any such addiction. The Supreme Court decided that California’s interpretation and application of the statute resulted in cruel and unusual punishment. The contested interpretation and application of the California statute was therefore in violation of the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. No additional sources are listed.
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Sexual Assault in New Jersey: A Legal Memo
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This 8 page legal memo outlines the basic elements of a case of a New Jersey woman who was raped and the charges against her accuser. This paper outlines the New Jersey legal statute for sexual assault, and then uses case information to support the legal claims of the woman against her attacker.
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State of Florida v. J.L.
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A 1 page brief of this Supreme Court case which investigated the sovereign rights of a state to create protection for its citizens which is in excess of that provided by the U.S. Constitution. Whether an exception for firearms and weapons to the provision of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution limiting searches and seizures is necessitated. Relates the case of a black juvenile who was searched for weapons based only on an anonymous tip. No additional sources are listed.
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Sylvester Turner Vs. KTRK Television
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5 pages. In this Texas court case of Sylvester Turner Vs. KTRK Television, Texas libel laws were in question. This paper presents a detailed history of the case and the possible effects the case could have on Texas libel laws. After reviewing the information presented, there is a logical conclusion presented in the summary, concluding wtih the facts as they stand based on this case. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Alabama Claims: A Legal Brief
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A 2 page paper which presents a legal brief of the case concerning Alabama claims. No additional sources cited.
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The Application of Title VII
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This 5 page paper considers the application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and assesses the implications in terms of a specific case scenario. This paper identifies the central issues of a case and considers the positions presented, providing a decision based on the facts and the statutory language of Title VII. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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