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.
Filename: PPlawBr1.wps

Ruiz Trial Brief
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A 7 page trial brief asking that evidence gained in violation of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States be ruled inadmissible in an indictment resulting from that evidence. This is an action alleging a violation of 49 U.S.C. 46504, interference with the flight crew of a commercial aircraft; and 21 U.S.C. 844, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance. Defendant Michael Ruiz was indicted September 17, 2003 on charges resulting from events that took place aboard Corporate Air flight 1001 on or about September 7, 2003. Mr. Ruiz now asks that certain evidence arising from the events of September 7, 2003 be excluded from evidence. This brief is filed in support of Mr. Ruiz’s Motion. No sources listed.
Filename: KSlawBrfRui.rtf

Salvage Law and Government Property in US Waters
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A 5 page consideration of the circumstances surrounding the salvage of a World War II aircraft that crashed into US waters in 1943. This paper considers the distinction between lost, misplaced, and abandoned as they relate to the plane’s ownership. The author emphasizes the importance of salvage law in deciding just compensation for the plane’s recovery. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPlwsalvage.rtf

SAMPLE COMPLAINT LETTER TO A DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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This 4 page paper is an example legal complaint, such as would be filed with a district attorney. Case discussed, recommendations offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBcplaint.rtf

School Prayer & The Lemon Test
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A 4 page research paper that argues a hypothetical case involving the constitutionality of school prayer. The writer cites case law and the Lemon Test in order to argue that prayer should not be allowed at high school graduation exercises. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khspbai.rtf

Search and Seizure: Illinois verses Robert S. Lidster
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A 10 page overview of the numerous considerations introduced in Illinois verses Robert S. Lidster. This paper reviews the petitioner’s brief of the case, highlights its main points and compares them to other considerations in regard to Search and Seizure and protection of our Fourth Amendment rights. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPsearc3.rtf

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.
Filename: MHNJrape.wps

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.
Filename: PPlawBr4.wps

State v. Thornton, 730 SW2d 309 (Tenn. 1987)
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This 3 page paper is a legal brief that provides an overview of the case of the State v. Thornton.
Filename: MHLegBri.rtf