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    Running Head: Administrative Discretion 1 Administrative Discretion Joy M. Stiles Grantham University Administrative Discretion 2 Abstract To understand what the advantages and disadvantages to restriction of laid down rules for Public Administration‚ one should look at the views

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    The juvenile justice system was created for a simple but specific reason‚ and that was to have a separate system for juveniles. Juveniles were treated as adults before the first juvenile court was established in the 1800’s. According to the book the juvenile system was created to focus on “rehabilitation of youthful offenders” (Lawrence & Hemmens‚ 2008). I think there are two systems for a reason‚ but they are different in a lot of ways. One the big difference is age‚ most juvenile are under the

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    Old Bailey Court System

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    The old bailey court building is very unique and held some of the most important and major cases known. Located in the heart of London‚ old bailey is the central court system in the entire United Kingdom. The old bailey court house not only deals with major cases in London but parts of Britain as well. It is a very professional building where judges are to be called “My Lord” or “My Lady” and where England’s major criminals are brought to justice. It is open to the public to watch and hear but

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    Dark Side of Discretion

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    Research Report The Dark Side of Discretion Robert B. Kaiser Kaplan DeVries Inc. Robert Hogan Hogan Assessment Systems THE DARK SIDE OF DISCRETION Leader Personality and Organizational Decline Robert B. Kaiser Kaplan DeVries Inc. Robert Hogan Hogan Assessment Systems Author Notes Rob Kaiser is a partner with Kaplan DeVries Inc. Robert Hogan is President of Hogan Assessment Systems. Correspondence concerning this article may be directed to either author at Rob Kaiser‚ 1903 G Ashwood Ct

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    slavery into the Western territories threatened to tear the nation apart.With Congress sharply divided‚ reflecting the divisions in the nation‚ the Supreme Court took the unusual step of hearing the case of a fugitive slave suing for his freedom. Intended to be the definitive ruling that would settle the controversy threatening the Union for good‚ the case instead produced a divisive decision that pushed the nation one step closer toward the precipice of civil war. John Marshall‚ in his time the single

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    Sally explained to the hospital secretary how she was sexually assaulted and possibly raped by her ex-boyfriend the night before. Quickly‚ the hospital secretary called an expedient nurse from the back room and in a flash‚ Sally was suddenly brought to a private room. With Sally being instructed into the room‚ she noticed an individual standing across the medical room‚ who she later learned would be her advocate throughout her examination and during her court case. Throughout the duration of her stay

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    between Police Discretion and Corruption Abstract In today’s law enforcement agencies there is a fine line between discretion and corruption. Imagine that you are a police officer‚ you pull over a car that you suspect is driven by someone who has had too much to drink. Upon reaching the window you find that it’s an old friend from school. Do you take him to jail or do you take him home? Police officers have the power to make this decision. In the world of the officer this could be a case of discretion

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    Children‚ in the legal system‚ are classified often in a separate class from adults. Unlike adults‚ children are looked at as persons that are less blameworthy and have the capability to change. For purposes of abuse/neglect‚ the juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction until the child reaches his 18th birthday. (Section 211.031.1(1)‚ RSMo. For purposes of status offenses‚ the juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction until the juvenile reaches his 17th birthday. (Section 211.031.1(2)‚ RSMo. Anyone

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    1. After the receipt of Preliminary assessment from the Board‚ the Children’s Court may decide that i. There is a need for trial of the child as an adult as per the provisions of Cr.P.C.‚ 1973‚ and pass appropriate orders after trial considering on the special needs of the child‚ the tenets of fair trial and maintain a child friendly atmosphere. Provided‚ no child in conflict with law shall be sentenced to death or for life imprisonment without the possibility of release‚ for any such offence‚

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    Court of Appeals of Virginia Axel Foley v. Commonwealth of Virginia _______________________ PETITION FOR APPEAL _______________________ Lawyer Name: Rowan Tully Lawyer’s Responsibility: Nature of the Case Statements of Facts‚ and parts of the Argument Lawyer Name: Elizabeth Gadd Lawyer’s Responsibility: Proceedings in the Trial Court‚ Assignments of Error‚ Parts of “Argument”. TABLE OF CONTENTS NATURE OF THE CASE – Brief summary of the case PG 2 STATEMENTS OF FACTS – Brief description

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