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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…

Introduction The United States has a history of racial profiling of criminal activities, mostly the war against drug and substances abuse and trafficking. Commentators have suggested that the war on drugs has clear racism overtones. In a 1986 study, it was observed that an African American was six times more likely to go to jail…

In the Supreme Court of Newgarth, 4300 A.D. The four co-defendants, having been convicted under statute N. C. S. A. (N. S.) § 12-A of the Negwarth criminal code, have been sentenced to death according to the provisions of that statute by the Court of General Instances of the County of Stowfield. In responding to…

Feminism is a theme explored in both Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea. In these novels, a patriarchal society is depicted as a world where men have exclusive decision-making power and hold positions of authority. Men establish dominance not necessarily through their numbers, but through their control over decision-making and positions of power. Consequently, women…

Child abuse and maltreatment is not limited to a particular age and can occur in the infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age years. Choose one of the four age groups (infant, toddler, preschool, or school age) and discuss the types of abuse that are most often seen in this age. Discuss warning signs and physical and…

The profession of prostitution has been present in every society throughout history, regardless of its legal status, and can be traced back to ancient times. In France, the influence of prostitution on the socioeconomy is significant and recognized as part of the country’s cultural heritage by former president Nicolas Sarkozy (Gangoli, G. & Westmarland, N….

James W. Loewen, essay “The Land of Opportunity,” discusses how many times Americans don’t know about social classes and the effects they have on society. Loewen argues that the common American people aren’t given equal opportunity in this day in age. He says that American history books have great influenced what we see about the…

In “Manhood: The Elusive Goal”, Mark Gerzon argues that masculinity, or the “masculine code of conduct” is exemplified by smoking, drinking, and violence- acts that would be generally frowned upon in society. Mark Gerzon, attended Harvard University and was considered to be a best selling author by his senior year, due to his book “The…

Jeff Gundy from «A Conversation with William Stafford» What follows is part of a conversation between William Stafford and myself in August 1988 at his home in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Having received a summer research grant from my college to explore Stafford’s work in relation to his pacifism and his experience as a conscientious objector,…

John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men delves into the theme of discrimination in the 1930s, focusing on various characters. Discrimination emerges when individuals face unfair treatment based on factors beyond their control. The struggles surrounding discrimination against women, African Americans, and individuals with mental disabilities are exemplified through the personas of Crooks, Curley’s wife,…