Essays on Justice Page 54

An eyewitness testimony is a report made by a person who observed an event. Police, prosecutors, juries, and judges in court generally believe, trust, and accept eyewitness testimony, especially if no other evidence (objects, documentary, and/or physical evidence) is available and if the eyewitness has no reason nor motivation to give false statements (Wells et…

Divorce is one of the many problems facing the family unit today. People have different views on the effect of divorce on children but not a few analysts opine that when a couple opt for divorce, the resultant effects on them and their children are most times negative. The term ‘divorce’ came from the Latin…

When someone commits an act of wrongdoing, Is it ever fair for the sufferer to take vengeance on them for the crime that the person has committed? The punishment depends on the situation and the form of punishment taken, but in most cases revenge is not Justified, and retribution or reparation are better options. If…

Abstract The use of force has for a long time impaired the credibility of the police agency in the process of law enforcement.  The police department as an agency who enforce the law, have worked tirelessly to create their image as perfect law enforcers and to encourage that, everybody gives the law the respect it…

“Don’t call me Ishmael” by Michael Gerard Baver depicts the pervasive presence of bullying in the novel. Bullying is defined as repetitive mistreatment inflicted through verbal, physical, social, or psychological means. It stems from the abuse of power by one person or a group towards one or more individuals. Bullies should be both supported and…

Left alone the king’s sense of guilt, stirred to the quick by the vivid action of Hamlet’s play, overmasters him. This is his first soliloquy, and although we have been able to judge him to a considerable extent by his former speeches and his actions, we now get a candid view of his mind and…

In any legal system, there is a level into which hearsay will enter the evidential equation. However, it poses a number of problems when hearsay evidence is admitted to the court in order to argue a case. A case cannot rely entirely on the use of hearsay evidence, although it is crucial in some cases…

Purposes of the studies What were the purposes of the studies? The purpose of the primary study was to determine whether student anxiety and depression increases after college entry, the extent to which adverse life experiences contribute to any increases, and the impact of adversity, anxiety and depression on exam performance (Andrews, & Wilding, 2004)….

The world is filled with hate crimes, racism, and bigotry among various ethnicities. The movie Crash portrays instances of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. Stereotypes involve simplified views or notions about a race or a group of individuals. Prejudice entails holding preconceived judgments, irrational suspicion, or hatred towards a specific group, race, or religion. Discrimination involves…

Indentured servitudeIndentured servitude became increasingly popular during colonial times, especially in the Americas. Unprivileged peoples in places such as China, Japan and India sought after a better life in the Americas and Africa. However, since they did not have a sufficient amount of money for commodities like food, clothing and housing, a contractor in their…