Executive Privilege
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A 17 page paper discussing the subject of executive privilege. This presidential issue has been involved in much controversy as of late, in relationship to President Clinton, which is addressed further on in the paper. The first section illustrates some of the specifics regarding executive privilege, including the history and constitutionality of the issue. This section is followed by a section discussing executive privilege and President Nixon. A brief discussion of the Reagan administration is also included which illustrates how some presidents actively refuse the privileges granted them. This is followed by the section discussing Clinton and present day proceedings and attitudes. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Execpriv.wps

Eye Witness Testimony and In-Court Identification
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A 5 page argument as to the admissibility of various forms in-court identification. The author presents a fictional scenario in which this admissibility is questioned. Actual cases are used to illustrate why in-court identification in this case is warranted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPlwWitn.rtf

Eyewitness Testimony And Recovered Memories: Can We Trust Them?
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3 pages in length. Children play an entertaining game of telephone operator, where one child whispers a short story to the next child in line, who then whispers the story – to the best of his or her recollection – to the third child in line. When the last child finally receives the story, it has typically been modified so drastically from the original version that it is wholly unrecognizable, a phenomenon of human nature that speaks to the differing perspectives any two people might have of a single situation. The same holds true with relying upon eyewitness testimony and recovered memories as being concrete evidence in legal proceedings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCEyeWt.rtf

F. Lee Bailey's "The Defense Never Rests'
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In 6 pages the author discusses the book "The Defense Never Rests" by F. Lee Bailey. Some specific cases are discussed and the author attempts to pronounce what Bailey was trying say in his writing of this book. The questions of whether the author accomplished what he set out to do and whether his plan of action is agreed with are answered.
Filename: Flbailey.wps

Fault & No-Fault Divorce / Family Law In The 90s
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the legal issues related to no-fault divorce, and considers the existing elements of debate that have resulted from a renewed focus on fault-only divorce laws. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Divorce.wps

Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation
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The Federal Arbitration Act is discussed in this 3 page paper. Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp is the focus of this paper. How the case changed the meaning of the act is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA724Gil.rtf

Grand Juries
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An 8 page research paper which examines the early history of the grand jury system, specifically how it evolved in England; and then looks at how the grand jury is perceived today in our modern system. The writer gives an overview of grand jury procedures and then discusses the controversy which has raged for years as to whether or not it should be continued. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Granjury.wps

Hate Crimes and the Phoenix District Attorney's Office
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A 4 page discussion of the role the Phoenix DA's office plays in combating hate crimes. The author notes the provision of special prosecutorial teams which Phoenix has created to more effectively deal with these crimes. Community outreach is an important component of this address as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPhateAz.rtf

How Will the Supreme Court Rule on the Allen Snyder Case?
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This 3 page paper looks at the Allen Snyder case, a capital case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear soon. The problem is that an all white jury convicted a black man of murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA730AS.rtf