purports to be b)evidence of continuous possession by each individual who has had possession of the evidence from the time it was seized until it was analysed in the laboratory c)evidence that each person that the particular piece of evidence in his custody remained the same from the time it came to his possession till the same was taken custody by another. In effect the chain of custody relates to total accounting for evidence and its continuity of possession. The chain is made of individuals in whose
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in the form of a mixture of dried leaves‚ stems and seeds which come from the plant and can be a greenish‚ brownish or a greyish colour. It contains a harmful mind-altering chemical called THC also known as Tetrahydrocannabinol which can have many adverse effects on the user’s organs but it also contains more than four hundred other chemicals. The amount of THC in the drug determines how strong the effects will be whilst other factors such as the plant itself‚ the soil and the time of harvest determine
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Essex and other surrounding counties. The coming week ahead will see us providing portable toilet hire for a number of events including bonfire and fireworks nights. Although our expertise may lie on the side of portable toilet hire‚ we’re not adverse to offering our customers and avid followers a little advice every now and then. This is especially the case when it comes to something that’s potentially very dangerous. Here’s a little info on not only the law surrounding fireworks‚ but some safety
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Marijuana: Beneficial and Risky Should there be a national legalization of marijuana as a prescription and clinical drug for medicinal treatment? Imagine a loved one lying in bed at a hospital and have just undergone chemotherapy for their cancer treatment. Side effects of chemotherapy have begun and that individual cannot stop from constantly vomiting. Every type of medication prescribed by the doctor has absolutely no effect in relieving the unbearable pain of nausea and headache. The news
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legalization is a unique issue currently gaining momentum in America. Over 25 million Americans have used marijuana in the past year‚ 100 million have tried the drug at least once‚ and 14 million use regularly (“About Marijuana”). The growth‚ sale‚ possession‚ and consumption of marijuana for any reason are against federal law. Two states‚ Colorado and Washington‚ have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults over the age of 21‚ and sixteen additional states and Washington D. C. have legalized
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Examination of the Growing Popularity of Steriods in Sports Examination of the Growing Popularity of Steriods in Sports Steroids or anabolic-androgenic steroids are a man made synthetic substance that increase and enhance the output of mal testosterone. They promote the growth of skeletal muscle but they have many side affects. Athletes and bodybuilders often use it as a way to quickly build muscle mass although its original purpose was to cure patients with an abnormally low amount of testosterone
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protects the rights of suspects. Individual’s rights are protected as legislation is in place to strictly regulate the use of DDD and the places they can be deployed (LEPAR). For example‚ in the case of Darby v DPP [2004]‚ Darby was acquitted of drug possession after it was found that the sniffer dog committed an illegal search‚ by coming in contact with the suspect’s pocket. Thus‚ under the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)‚ it was found that this evidence was unlawfully obtained and hence‚ inadmissible in court
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Other factors are African Americans being sentenced differently than Whites for the same crimes. The zero tolerance policy for school related violence had an adverse effect on black children (NAACP). The mandatory minimum sentencing and the disparities for crack and powder cocaine possession is also a contributing factor (NAACP). “In 2002‚ blacks constituted more than 80% of the people sentenced under the federal crack cocaine laws and served substantially more time in prison
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ATENEO CENTRAL BAR OPERATIONS 2007 Remedial Law SUMMER REVIEWER 3. Special Proceedings – remedy by which a party seeks to establish a status‚ a right‚ or a particular fact. CIVIL PROCEDURE CLASSIFICATION OF ACTIONS (A) As to nature RULE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Title of the Rules The Rules of Court are not penal statutes. They cannot be given retroactive effect. They can‚ however‚ be made applicable to cases pending at the time of their passage and therefore are retroactive in that sense
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Best Evidence Rule It is a legal principle that holds an original writing‚ recording‚ or photograph as superior evidence to prove its content. (a) Is there a writing under FRE 1001? FRE 1001 (a) A “writing” consists of letters‚ words‚ numbers‚ or their equivalent set down in any form. Here‚ as generally applied in federal courts‚ the Best Evidence (BE) rule is limited to the case where the contents need to be proven. The BE rule is applicable to the case because the contents of P’s and Mr. Morton’s
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