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    Defense Lawyer

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    conference room looking out over the river. In the chair across from a frightened man sits a Cincinnati Criminal Defense attorney. This frightened man has told his fair share of lawyer jokes and has often ridiculed the profession of law. Today this Cincinnati criminal defense lawyer is his favorite person in the world. This lawyer is his only hope to get a normal life back. This man made the mistake of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with lots of bad reasons to be there. He didn’t kill his

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    The court case‚ United States v. Lopez‚ was the first Unites States Supreme Court case in a long time‚ since the early 1930’s‚ that confines the power of congress. Which functions the importance of the relationship between the federal government and the states. The National and State government both share similarities in which they create and enforce laws. The United States has been dependent on sharing powers with the Federal government and individual State government. However‚ many cases have been

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    sabotage our defenses. (2 points) Score 3. The majority of the court believed that compulsory exclusion of large groups of citizens from their homes was okay in what situation? Answer: When our shores are in danger‚ or threatened by hostile forces we must do what is necessary to protect them. (2 points) Score 4. What did the dissenting justices think about the power of military authorities? Answer: The Supreme Court (2 points) Score 5. The dissenting opinion raises the fact

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    enforcement gathered evidence through wiretaps to arrest suspected criminals‚ issues regarding the protection from illegal search and seizure arose within the courts. Judiciary examination of the Fourth Amendment asked the question of whether

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    The decisions made by Supreme Court chief justice John Marshall have had a major influence on today’s Judiciary System. One of his major decisions was in the case Marbury v. Madison‚ in which he set the precedent of judicial review. Another major decision is in the case McCulloch v. Maryland‚ in this case Marshall ruled that Congress possesses certain implied powers. Other major decisions made by Marshall were in the cases Dartmouth College v. Woodward‚ Gibbons v. Ogden‚ in which Marshall defined

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    The Lincoln Lawyer

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    The Lincoln Lawyer is a 2011 movie directed by Brad Furman. The main Character in this movie‚ Mick Haller is played by Matthew McConaughey who plays a defense attorney. The part of Louis Roulet is played by Ryan Phillippe. Louis Roulet is a young wealthy realtor who murders prostitutes for his own sick pleasure. The role of Frank Levins‚ Mick Hallers best friend who is also a detective is played by William H. Macy. The role of Mick Hallers ex wife ‚ Maggie McPherson is played by Marisa Tomei.

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    The Supreme Court acknowledges and presents itself as the guardian of the United States Constitution. Although the Supreme Court may act in the separation of the people at times due to political ideology decisions‚ the Supreme Court is a voice and protector of equality and opportunity in the United States and is the most responsible for advancing these values. The basis of the Supreme Court was designed for the passing and protecting of the people’s legislation‚ that being the constitution‚ as seen

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    Before making the final decision the court considered the following factors‚ length of delay‚ prejudiced to the accused‚ explanation for the delay‚ and Waiver of Appellants. The Supreme Court then concluded that the delay of 2 years after the appellant’s preliminary trial was unreasonable. The Crown did not justify the institutional delay and did not prove that the delay prejudiced the

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    Three Supreme Court Cases with Impact The modern civil rights movement has been affected by three very important Supreme Court cases. The first infamous case was the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision which dreadfully took away the rights of African Americans. Then the case of Plessy v. Ferguson was held in 1896 which had a major impact on the civil rights movement. This case decided that African Americans were “separate but equal”. Then finally the last infamous case was the Board v. the Board of Education

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    government‚ particularly the Supreme Court‚ has played a major role on our nations society. The decisions made by our nations Supreme Court influenced the way we live as present day Americans. Decisions made by our Supreme Court concerning our rights and freedoms as individuals can limit or impact day-to-day activities. One court case that illustrates the power the Supreme Court has over our daily rights is Brown v. Board of Education. This case emphasizes the Supreme Courts influence throughout history

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