Rules of Evidence: Questions and Answers
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This 9 page paper examines several scenarios submitted by a student regarding rules of evidence. Various concepts are explored such as the poisonous tree idea. A short summary of rules of evidence is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA637evi.rtf

Scottish Law of Evidence; A Case Study
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This 11 page paper considers a case provided by the student. Looking at the evidence surrounding a case by way of witness statements each statement is assessed for admissibility in order to advise the client whether or not to go o trial. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEscoevi.rtf

Search and Seizure: In Custody Searches
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A 3 page discussion of search and seizure and the Fourth Amendment protections surrounding it. The author explores a fictional scenario of a potential witness that is taken into custody for parole violation. Eight days after he was arrested and his clothing inventoried and stored the police deciding to search it for evidence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Sentencing/Juvenile Justice System
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A 6 page research paper that presents a scenario involving a 12-year-old offender and then presents possible sentencing options. The writer argues in favor of keeping the boy in the juvenile justice system, rather than trying him as an adult. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khjjssen.rtf

Should Defendants Be Forced To Take A Drug Test?
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3 pages in length. The debate over whether defendants should be administered a drug test prior to release is on that has seethed beneath the surface of those who, on one side, contend that doing so will only serve to increase the number destined for pre-trial detention and those on the other side who argue that just the opposite will actually occur. Despite this ongoing dispute, however, the popularity of just such a practice has steadily gained ground. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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SIMA RABINOVICZ AND THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BUS
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This 4-page paper discusses the case of Sima Rabinovicz when, riding on a Monsey Trail Bus, she was asked to move her seat by Hasidic Jews who wanted to wall off part of the bus for prayer. The paper discusses the specifics of the case, the role of Jewish women (Orthodox) and whether the case was justified. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: MTsimara.rtf

Sizer’s Will
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A 3 page summation of the ruling of the New York State appellate court in 1908 concerning the will of Nelson Buell Sizer. No bibliography is provided.
Filename: Khsizer.rtf

Small Claims Courts In The United States / Issues & Procedures
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A 6 page paper on small claims court. Examined are statistics concerning the number of cases tried, the procedure for filing a small claim in most states, issues, rules, loopholes, etc.; Sections also discuss which demographic groups are suing more frequently and what techniques should be established to help increase the number of inner-city minorities who exercise their right to sue when appropriate. Bibliography lists 4+ sources.
Filename: Smallcla.wps

Special Prosecutors and Presidential Powers
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A 4 page research paper on a hypothetical supreme court decision. The writer details the law regarding original jurisdiction, executive privilege, hiring and firing certain federal appointees, and suit against a president. No bibliography.
Filename: Specpros.wps