In 2015 I made the difficult decision to leave my career as a paralegal working in family and defense criminal law and return to school. My profession as a paralegal was rewarding for years‚ however I desired to leave a larger influence on my family‚ my clients‚ my community‚ and in the world. The various hats I have worn throughout my life inspired the decision to return to school. As I explored my options‚ the field of social work checked all the boxes that I knew would assist me in my overarching
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An argument I found problematic is that of Walzer’s in his work titled “In Defense of Equality.” He believes that redistribution undermines achievement and ability and distribution should be based on intrinsic value. As stated‚ “The difficulty here is that making money is only rarely a form of self-expression‚ and the money we make is rarely enjoyed for its intrinsic qualities. In a capitalist world‚ money is the universal medium of exchange” (Walzer 400). Furthermore‚ talent is distributed unevenly
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Abortion is viewed as morally impermissible. The premise is made that the fetus’s right to life outweighs the mother’s right as to what happens in and to her body. Thomson argues that abortion is morally permissible in certain cases such as rape and if the mother’s life is at risk. Thomson’s argument is valid‚ thus making the original argument that abortion is morally impermissible‚ false in certain cases‚ and also rejecting the original premise that was made. Thomoson uses the premise that
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Arraignment is your first appearance before a judge. At this time you are formally presented with the charges against you (a formal paper filing). You must personally appear at your arraignment.* If you fail to appear the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. There are some rights you should be aware of before showing up in court. You have the right to have an attorney present. You may bring an attorney with you or you may ask the court to appoint one for you if you can’t afford
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1068 9 October 2014 Affirmative Defense In a criminal court case the defendant may choose to use an affirmative defense. An affirmative defense is one that excuses or justifies the behavior on which the lawsuit is based. When choosing an affirmative defense the defendant is admitting to the crime but saying he or she had good reason to do so. These types of defenses differ from others because the defendant must provide evidence and prove the defense. Affirmative defenses differ from state to state.
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"Where ignorance is bliss‚ ’tis folly to be wise”. Extracted from Thomas Gray’s poem‚ ‘Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College’‚ this adage is an existential conundrum ("the definition of ignorance is bliss"‚ 2016) . While some reflect in ‘hear no evil‚ speak no evil’‚ my outlook on this is that it is exceptionally vital to live in knowledge rather than in ignorance. I believe that ignorance isn’t bliss‚ its oblivion. Mankind has been in the pursuit of knowledge since its evolution. Human beings
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Insanity Plea 2014-08-19 The insanity defense is a topic that seems to garner a lot of attention even though it is rarely used and only a few cases that invoke are actually successful. A combination of highly publicized cases that use it and the public’s misunderstanding of exactly what happens when someone is found “not guilty by reason of insanity”. It is because of cases like John Hinckley and Andrea Yates where the defendants are found not guilty by reason of insanity coupled
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The Insanity Defense and Its Impact On the Criminal Justice System Criminal defense is such an important part of the trial process. The defense is important because it can help the attorney’s client to get little to almost no time in jail or prison. The most important but also difficult part of the process is figuring out what defense to use and what defense not to use. Out of the many defenses that are used‚ only one stands out: the insanity defense. Insanity Defense: An Introduction The insanity
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with a criminal defense attorney. The court can appoint counsel for you if your financial situation can not afford a private criminal lawyer‚ or you also have the option to defend yourself in a court of law - although this is not advised. With the pool of criminal defense lawyers being a vast one‚ it’s a good idea to get a head start and discuss your case with a number of attorneys before you decide who will represent you in court. The law office of Marc D. Orloff‚ Attorney At Law has compiled a
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In To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee puts an emphasis on the ignorance of the characters. There are two main types of ignorance in the book. There is the ignorance of the kids‚ which shows how they are naive and unexposed to the world and there is the ignorance of the townspeople‚ which shows how they are close minded and quick to judge. The first kind of ignorance portrayed in the book is the ignorance of children. When To Kill a Mockingbird starts out‚ the main character‚ Scout‚ is just five years
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