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    argument of fact‚ definition‚ or evaluation. The last step of the status theory is examining the proposal argument. This is where it is examined if some sort of policy should be enacted to remedy the proposed issue. In this analysis‚ stasis theory will be used to examine if schools named after confederate soldiers and government officials should be renamed. Specifically‚ it will be used to examine if it was morally preferable for Davis International Baccalaureate

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    northern states had abolished slavery. Although the north had abolished slavery‚ the south continued to use slaves which lead to a sectional division between them. It was not possible for slavery to be abolished without leading to the war. Slavery was the basis of the southern economy which would make it hard to be abolished. The north benefited from slavery while they had used it. The division between the north and south was way too strong therefore slavery couldn’t have been abolished easily. To begin

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    that killing remains wrong? Often times in the justice system‚ a suspect with a heavy crime brought against them‚ have a high chance of getting sentenced to the death penalty. Although many times the verdict comes back correct‚ what about the lives of the innocents? Their life became limited once they got wrongfully convicted. Throughout this paper I will explain why capital punishment should not remain an option in the justice law system with first‚ explaining how sometimes innocent peoples verdict

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    There were many reasons why the North of America decided to abolish slavery. There were many varying opinions and it became a complex issue within society. The North was less suited to plantations‚ and therefore benefitted less to slavery. The North was primarily industrial‚ with very limited need for slave labour. On top of this‚ the North developed more new technologies and resources that made labour work easier‚ and in some cases replaced the need for labourers. This further reduced the need

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    the jury did not believe his actions of killing or injuring her where intentional. Considering this can happen to your family‚ do you think juveniles should be charged as adults? I believe juveniles should not be tried as an adult. My primary reason is because they have the ability to be rehabilitated. Second‚ there are many dangers associated with juveniles in prison. Lastly‚ the harsh sentencing laws make it easier to try juveniles as adults. The Juvenile Justice System was

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    For decades‚ the Criminal Justice System has been thought to be an equitable system used to provide security and safety to our country. However‚ there has been an ongoing debate about the United States Criminal Justice System and whether or not it is a just and honorable system to rely on when dealing with perpetrators. More specifically‚ citizens have begun to notice trends in juror decision-making when dealing with specific crime types and races. In fact‚ some studies have begun to look at the

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    This essay will discuss the role of the magistrate and jury in the English and Welsh legal decision-making process. It will assess both the advantages and disadvantages of both mechanisms and give an opinion on the contribution they make in the process. The role of a lay magistrate is one that is at the core of the legal system in England & Wales. They help maintain the foundation of the criminal justice system and deal with approximately 98% of all criminal matters. The sheer volume of cases

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    Once the jury retire to the jury room to consider their verdict‚ the jurors are prohibited from communicating with anyone apart from the judge or an assigned court official. This goes on until the verdict has been delivered. Under s.8 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981‚ they are also forbidden from revealing information gathered during their deliberations. A breach of this section would amount to a criminal offence. It is argued that jury secrecy ensures freedom of discussion in the jury room‚ protects

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    I. Introduction The role the jury trial plays in criminal cases is fundamental to the American scheme of justice.1 The right to a jury trial is rooted in our legal tradition2 and is articulated in the U.S. Constitution.3 This protection extends back to British common law‚ and serves as a check against government oppression by ensuring that a defendant’s fate lies in the hands of a jury of ordinary citizens rather than the government’s prosecutor or judge.4 Coupled with the presumption of innocence

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    The movie 12 Angry Men is about the jury deliberation in a criminal case against an eighteen year old Latino who is accused of stabbing his father to death. It starts after the defense and the prosecution have presented all the evidence and the jury goes to the jury room to decide the guilt or innocence of this man. The whole movie takes place in the jury room. The case was supposed to be an open and shut case with all the evidence proving the Latino was guilty. Eleven jurors found the man guilty

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