Should the legal age of drinking in Australia be lifted to 21? An exposition by Jazmin Maree Watson Daily media and conversation is often about the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol is part of the Australian culture whether we like this or not. It is only natural that teenagers and young adults choose to drink early; to change the legal drinking age is to disregard our traditions and the Australian culture. Every teenager will tell you that an 18th birthday celebration is a staple in every young
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Kristina Klyam ENG – 101 February 21‚ 2013 TO DIVORCE OR NOT DIVORSE? THAT IS THE QUESTION Being married at the age 17 because I was in “Love” led to my divorce at the age of 19. Choosing a lifetime partner cannot be based on love alone‚ therefore‚ divorce is often the only way out of a love-less marriage. What is a divorce? According to thefreedictionary.com divorce is a complete or radical severance of closely connected things. If two people are closely connected yet share nothing of significance
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Individuals 4.1a- Equality One of the most important aspects of our legal system is the concept that everyone is equal before the law. There are certain aspects that result in a lack of equality. The fact that our legal system is adversarial is a major contributor. Because the nature of our legal system is competitive and confrontational‚ it is designed to determine where laws have been broken so punishment can be dealt out. The legal teams employed are also seeking for winning cases‚ gaining reputations
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Legal representation is used for a defendant to advise and present their case in court. So when a defendant cannot afford to hire or find the proper legal representation of a solicitor or barrister legal aid can be an option offered by the criminal justice system. The Legal Aid Commission Act 1979 (NSW) provides the legal representation or assistance to a defendant who is economically and socially disadvantaged. The purpose of the Legal Aid Commission‚ through the guidance of the act in place ensures
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References: PA205_U3_Case.pdf assignment. http://extmedia.kaplan.edu/legal/PA205/Research_for_Legal_Professionals_KUCustom_Text_Ch05.pdf
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HSC Legal Studies Research Task – Crime Identify the correct legal citation of the case R v Faehndrich [2008] NSWSC 877 (29 August 2008) Outline the Elements of the offence On 11 April 2008‚ John Harry Faehndrich was convicted by a jury of the charge that he‚ on 13 August 2006‚ at Forster in the State of New South Wales‚ did murder Dianne Condon. The deceased died when she was stabbed by the prisoner with a pair of scissors and her vertebral artery was incised. The prisoner stabbed her a minimum
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A major change that has occurred in the Western family is an increased incidence in divorce. Whereas in the past‚ divorce was a relatively rare occurrence‚ in recent times it has become quite commonplace. This change is borne out clearly in census figures. For example thirty years ago in Australia‚ only one marriage in ten ended in divorce; nowadays the figure is more than one in three (Australian Bureau of Statistics‚ 1996: p.45). A consequence of this change has been a substantial increase in the
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A. Liability Under Partnership Joe Roberts and Dr. Donald Jones have a general partnership over Tyler’s Sports Bar & Grill. This is‚ "an association of two or more entities to carry on a business a co-owners " (Hodge‚ 400). Roberts and Jones did not create a partnership agreement when opening the business. Off of the record they agreed that Jones would supply all of the start up money for the business and remain a silent partner while Roberts ran and managed the Bar and Grill. Dan Davidson was
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ISSUES ON DIVORCED Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) is the final termination of a marital union‚ cancelling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties (unlike annulment‚ which declares the marriage null and void). Divorce laws vary considerably around the world‚ but in most countries it requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process. The legal process of divorce may also involve issues of alimony (spousal
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an Attorney for a Minnesota Divorce? In Minnesota‚ it is not uncommon for couples to file for divorce without legal representation. As they move through the Minnesota judicial system‚ these couples complete and file the necessary paperwork that lays out the terms of divorce. For example‚ each couple must address how property division and child custody will proceed after the divorce is finalized. Mediation is a valuable asset for couples navigating through the divorce process‚ especially if are unrepresented
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