Roper vs. Simmons was one of the few cases in almost two decades to address whether it’s constitutional under the eighth and fourteenth amendments to execute a juvenile offender who was over the age of fifteen but under the age of eighteen when he/she committed a capital crime. In 1988‚ Thompson vs. Oklahoma banned the execution of minors who were sixteen years of age when they committed a capital crime. Another case‚ Stanford vs. Kentucky (1989)‚ divided the court which eventually rejected that
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“Move It” The plaintiffs’ main argument in the case centered on that of the main plaintiff‚ Mary Watson‚ a single woman. Ms. Watson claimed when she visited one of the Move It’s outlet stores‚ she observed several items that were marked with tags containing two prices; a “Suggested Retail Price” and
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Chavez vs. Romulo G.R. No. 157036‚ June 9‚ 2004A mere license is always revocable FACTS: This case is about the ban on the carrying of firearms outside of residence in order to deter the rising crime rates. Petitioner questions the ban as a violation of his right to property ISSUE: Whether or not the revocation of permit to carry firearms is unconstitutional and Whether or not the right to carry firearms is a vested property right HELD: Petitioner cannot find solace to the above-quoted
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Essay Questions The essay questions below are worth 7 points each. 26. There are some very clear cut and distinct rights that all participants of psychological tests are privy to. Discuss the importance of adhering to these rights. It is important that assessors adhere to the rights of participants that include informed consent‚ treated with respect‚ debriefing‚ options‚ explanation‚ and confidentiality. It is the assessor’s responsibility to ensure the rights of those participating. When not
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This is evident in the case of Virginia Rappe‚ a popular silent film actress who died in the days following a party with the biggest star at the time‚ Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle. The case was based on the assumption that her death‚ caused by a ruptured bladder‚ was due to being raped by Arbuckle. This case was filled with many conflicting testimonies along with the influence of the press making the persecution of Arbuckle impossible. The police investigation of this case was met with many difficulties
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resolution of the Court regarding G.R Nos. 82585‚ 82827 and 83979; wherefore‚ the petitioner’s were lump together considering these cases were same in character. In these consolidated cases‚ 3 principal issues were raised: 1) whether or not petitioners were denied due process when information for libel were filed against them although the finding of the existence of prima facie case was still under review by the Secretary of Justice and‚ subsequently‚ by the President; 2) whether or not the constitutional
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2. Decision has to be taken in favor of Perry. In this case‚ Alice was a dual agent. When representing two principals it is likely the interest of one party was to suffer. Alice has breached her fiduciary to both Perry and David. After Perry discovered that David employed Alice he had the right to rescind. 8. In this case there are judgment for Timothy assuming that a lawyer acting reasonably would have had the opportunity to realize the revised statute of limitations period. As an agent‚ Cynthia
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contract with Medtronic was unenforceable and offered him a job. Hughes accepted. Medtronic filed a suit‚ alleging wrongful interference. Which type of interference was most likely the basis for this suit? Did it occur here? Explain. [Medtronic‚ Inc. v. Hughes‚ 2011 WL 134973 (Minn.App. 2011)] (See Intentional Torts against Persons.) Answer: For this suit‚ there is a wrongful
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In 1999 the supreme court ruled on a case in the same matter as Judge Stevens. There is sum responsibility the company has to protect the environment and those that rely on the resources from this environment. A company that produces an item should in good faith ensure that its customers understand
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requested Keays visit with the organizations occupational medicine specialist to further diagnose his condition. Keays refused to abide with Hondas request and sought legal guidance at which point Honda terminated his employment. The Keays versus Honda case was presented in court three times. The first of which ended in Keays favor with the trial judge ordering Honda to pay Keays damages based on a
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