1. Getting started It is a matter of some interest that logic and the law should share so many of their foundational concepts – concepts such as proof, evidence, truth, inference, probability, plausibility, presumption and reasonableness – and yet should have had very little to say to one another within living memory. It is not especially surprising that logic and the law should have suffered (I use the word in its Latin sense) this alienation. With regard to its foundational concepts – for example
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searched, and the persons or things to be seized. * Protects against unreasonable search and seizure Amendment 5 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled
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Case name, Citation and Court: Weber, Lipshie & Co., Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Paul D. Christian, Defendant and Appellant. 52 Cal.App.4th 645 (1997) Key facts: When defendant Paul D. Christian (Christian) became a partner in the accounting firm of plaintiff Weber, Lipshie & Co. (Weber), he agreed that in the occasion he withdrew or was expelled from the partnership he would not, for a period of five years, service any of the accounts serviced by Weber (the restricted covenant); he further
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On May 5th, 2012, there was a large party at the Celebration Hall on Wheeler Street in Saginaw, Michigan. As the party was wrapping up, just before two in the morning, several people stepped outside to talk. It was then presented to the court, and jury that another male stepped outside as well. It is alleged that Mr. Anderson walked up behind this person, and grabbed him. He then told the victim to empty out his pockets, and take off the items around his neck. The victim was Travon McDuffy, who lost
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change laws or make new laws provided that these new or altered laws stay within constitutional boundries. U.S. district courts are the start of the federal court system and every state has at least one . Like state courts these courts also use a jury. The two main differences that I found between state court and federal court are jurisdiction and power. The state courts deal with any number of things but they can only try state offenses. State laws differ from state to state and each state court
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judge, the jury, attorneys, court personnel and trial spectators. CPAs who keep their cool and convey concise, cogent information—whether in depositions or under an opposing attorney's attempts to discredit their testimonies—can have a pivotal impact on a conflict's resolution as well as the satisfaction of helping a client win (see "Basic Legal Concepts," page 33). Here are some suggestions on how to increase your positive impact on behalf of your client. PREPAREDNESS IS THE KEY Juries, judges
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Rights of the Accused POL110 Jeanette Ramirez Professor Rogers May 1, 2013 Introduction This paper will discuss how due process operates, in the criminal justice system. We will take an in depth look into how the due process effects the criminal justice system. However, in order for anyone to understand due process in the criminal justice, one must first know the meaning of due process. The most commonly used form of sentencing is probation, meaning the suspect is set free but under supervision
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| 2013 | | Introduction to Forensics | [week 1 individual work] | Forensic scientists do much more than process, analyze and compare evidence. The scientist must be qualified as an expert witness. Your individual work will explore the question, "What is an expert witness?" | The Supreme Court in the 1960’s wanted police to place a greater need on finding evidence that was scientifically evaluated. This led to a growth in the forensic laboratory department. Drug abuse and DNA profiling
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Court Management Pilot Project Executive summary The greatest problem of district courts is that of huge backlog of cases leading to undue delay in deciding cases. Shifting the blame on judicial system only will not cure such problem. Now recently the Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has launched a National Court Management Program. New Methods and New Roles are necessary in the Justice Delivery System which was pleased to addressed by Hon'ble Shri. Justice Mohit S.Shah, Chief Justice
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Thomas v. Winchester (1852) Facts: Mrs. Thomas was prescribed dandelion extract, but the bottle was mislabeled and actually contained a poison. Mrs. Thomas's husband had purchased the extract from druggist Ford who purchased from druggist Aspinwall who purchased from Winchester. Thomas sued Winchester and the trial court ruled in Thomas’s favor. Winchester appealed, stating that because he was not the direct vendor of the item and there was no direct connection between he and Thomas, Thomas could
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