Law

Law: Gideon vs Wainright - A 6 PAGE PAPER WITH RESOURCES! A great paper for simple analyzation of a court case and the impact it had upon the legal system of the United States of America. - "The framers formed this country with one sole document, the Constitution, which they wrote with great wisdom and foresight. This bountiful wisdom arose from the unjust treatment of King George to which the colonists were subject. Among these violations of the colonists' rights were inequitable trials that made a mockery of justice. As a result, a fair trial of the accused was a right given to the citizens along with other equities that the framers instilled in every other facet of this country's government. These assurances of the citizens' rights stated in the bill of rights. In the Sixth Amendment, it is stated that, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right...to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."

Recklessness and Criminal Liability - A short 3 page paper describing the concepts of Recklessness and Criminal Liability. A well written comprehensive paper, short and to the point! - "In everyday language, recklessness means taking an unjust risk. However its definition in law is different to its ordinary English meaning and careful direction as to its meaning in law has to be given to the jury. There are two types of recklessness, which exist, subjective recklessness, also known as Cunningham recklessness, and objective recklessness, which is also know as Caldwell recklessness. (Caldwell recklessness only applies to criminal damage). "

Are Human Rights Universal? - A 5 PAGE PAPER written from a personal point of view on the issue of universal human rights or lack thereof! A great debate paper! - "The notion that human rights are universal stems from the philosophical view that human rights are inextricably linked to the preservation of human dignity. This means that respect for individual dignity is due equally to one and all, regardless of circumstance. In this way, human rights must apply universally. This is clearly the thrust behind the world's main human rights instruments in operation today. The earliest human rights Charter of the modern era - the French Declaration on the Rights of Man and of Citizen 1789 - refers to the "natural and inalienable rights of man" and that "[m]en are born free and equal in rights". (Note the term 'man' is used in the sense of all human beings or 'mankind'.) "

Lao-Tzu: The Moderation of Rule - A short 3 page paper discussing the policies and effectiveness of Lao-Tzu as a ruler. A great and diverse paper! - "Ruling a country effectively is executed through a variety of methods. Lao-Tzu, a follower of Taoism, expresses his belief on the most efficient way to govern. "The more prohibitions you have, the less virtuous people will be. The more weapons you have, the less secure people will be. The more subsidies you have, the less self-reliant people will be" (25). This quote from Lao-Tzu can be interpreted many different ways. The author discusses what he feels the role of a leader should be, the restrictions and the privileges that should be given to the people. "

Three Tests of Truth - A 5 page single resource paper discussing the three truths in the field of law and testifying in court. - "In a court of law expert witnesses are required to demonstrate the truth "beyond reasonable doubt". This is difficult for a 'knower', such as a historian, to be able to assert this at the witness stand. Let's say that a young couple has just been married. The young couple stays together for a couple of months before they break up. When the two individually write reports on why the divorce is necessary, the judge is confused about the disparity between them. "