Legalizing Marijuana “In any civilized society‚ it is every citizen’s responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time‚ it is every citizens responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” Martin Luther King Jr. The topic of legalizing marijuana is a very conversational issue in American politics today. Although many malicious claims have been made about marijuana‚ the truths are slowly beginning to resurface. Unfortunately‚ these truths are under heavy criticism due to the stereotypical
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This memorandum addresses 1st Lt McClane driving under the impairment of drugs in violation of Article 111‚ Uniform Code of Military Justice. For the reasons discussed below I recommend an Article 15 is issued. 2. On Sunday Security Forces personnel stopped 1st Lt McClane at the base entry control point after he ran over a curb. Lt McClane appeared heavily intoxicated‚ so the Security Forces member administered field sobriety tests. Lt McClane failed all subsequent field tests‚ but the subsequent
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Throughout‚ history the question that is always brought up is “what should the legal drinking age be”? Many people argue that it should stay as is‚ twenty one and older and others debate the legal drinking age should be lower than twenty one‚ for example‚ eighteen. I personally‚ think the legal drinking age should not be changed‚ and it should remain the same at age twenty one. For this argument there are many pros and cons to both sides. Although‚ I think keeping the drinking age at twenty one
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Criminal Law 2 Homicide 1. Murder a. Actus i. Act or omission must have caused the death (s 18(1)(a) CA) b. Mens i. No punishment shall be incurred by person who kills by misfortune only (s 18(2)(b)) ii. Intention to kill or inflict GBH(s 18(1)(a)) 1. Requirement that D has actual awareness of consequences of actions (Aiton) 2. Subjective test: Conscious purpose‚ decision not desire (Hyam) 3. Foresight of certainty (Woollin) 4. Knowledge of chance of consequences fulfils malice requirement
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Marijuana vs. Alcohol. Why is it still illegal ? “In any civilized society‚ it is every citizen’s responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time‚ it is every citizens responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” -Martin Luther King Jr. The topic of legalizing marijuana is a very conversational issue in American politics today. Marijuana is a very popular drug that many people have used. Over 98 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have smoked marijuana. It is known
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qualified doctor. I will not recommend the Third Party Liability on the fact that Bertram may be held liable. He knew that Albert was intoxicated but still decided to get into the car. Also‚ he encouraged and actively participated in Albert’s intoxication. Bertram can be held responsible for any resulting injuries to both him and Albert if this is proved during the case. Let’s get to the claim against Albert’s car insurance company. Under the common law of negligence‚ victims and their families
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The term ‘Toxic Trio’ is often used to describe three parental stressors that can arise in families; these include domestic violence‚ substance use and mental illness. A child’s holistic development can be affected by the ‘Toxic Trio’ in various ways by ‘exposure during pregnancy‚ the impact on the child due to witnessing parental stressors and the effect on parenting due to the parental stressors’ (McGovern‚ 2012). For this assignment substance use will be focused on and the effects it has on children
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Provocation was previously controlled under S2 of the homicide act 1957‚ the act stated where a person kills or is party to a killing of another‚ he shall not be convicted of murder if he was suffering from such abnormality of mind as substantially impaired his mental responsibility for his acts and omissions in doing or being a party to the killing. The new defence S54-56 Coroners and Justice Act 2009 replaced defence of Provocation S3 Homicide Act 1957; it came into force October 2010. There
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Corpus delicti is simply defined as the body of the crime. However‚ there are several elements that make up corpus delicti. The two main elements that will be discussed are actus reus (guilty act) and mens rea (guilty mind). These elements must be proven for corpus delicti to be present. The guilty act or actus reus is the actual crime that has been committed. The concept of culpability or blameworthiness is the key element in actus reus. If a degree of culpability is not met then there can not
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their relationship isn’t equal he controls her with her sexual arousal near him and her belief that he was sent to her by her dead father. Also in lines 51 to 54 he sings “floating‚ falling‚ sweet intoxication! Touch me‚ trust me savour each sensation!” The Phantom talks about intoxication‚ floating and sensation all these words relate to fantasising and almost drunk off of each other’s love. The Phantoms actual words show that their relationship is full of passion and lust and that he
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