especially in the U.S.‚ has been to use prison sentences‚ particularly what are known as mandatory sentences‚ to achieve this goal. Mandatory sentences are grid-like sentencing prescriptions that attempt to make the "punishment" fit the crime. Judicial discretion is severely limited as regards weighting of individual circumstances in sentencing. Almost all U.S. states and the federal government have some sort of mandatory laws‚ wherein drug crimes have figured prominently. California has been a leader
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The debate whether schools should have mandatory uniforms has grown in many years. When I was little school uniforms were apart of my life. At first‚ it did not bother me at all because I did not think much about it when I was little until I grew older and started to grow up and want to choose my own path. I believe that school uniforms are a good way to improve school safety and help prevent crime. I also believe that it can help with bullying in many situations. First of all‚ the reason why I
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Campaign related spending has increased dramatically over time. Even though the Supreme Court has ruled that campaign spending (not donations) by candidates and private individuals / groups is a form of free speech‚ some feel that there is just too much money in our election system. What do you think? Is campaign spending problematic? In what way(s) is it‚ or is it not‚ problematic exactly? Please explain your answer and provide evidence Campaign spending whether in the presidential or in the congressional
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Date: 18 May 18‚ 2013 Bishal Baidhya Section: A BBA 1st semester Q. Uniform should be mandatory in colleges. Agree or disagree. Ans. We cannot deny the importance of wearing uniform in college because each college has its own uniform which represent for the college’s image and prestige. The main aim or importance of uniform in the college is to maintain uniformity among the students. There will be no gap between rural and rich students when they wear uniform. Lots of students who came from countryside
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of America all fifty states have statutes making it mandatory for professionals to report suspected or known child abuse (Hepworth‚ Rooney‚ Rooney‚ & Strom-Gottfried‚ 2017‚ p. 76). Mandatory Reporting laws require social workers and other professionals such as physicians‚ nurses and school personnel to report suspected abuse of a child or an elderly individual. These two populations are considered at risk for potential abuse. The Arizona Mandatory Reporting Training states‚ “any person who reasonably
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Queensland Mandatory Sentencing Good Morning Class‚ today I will be speaking on a issue that‚ due to recent changes in legislation has sparked both support and outrage within the greater Queensland community. The issue of course‚ being the notion of mandatory sentencing. In recent years‚ Queensland and other States‚ including New South Wales and Victoria‚ have introduced mandatory sentencing laws for certain types of offences. The Queensland Government is now proposing to adopt further mandatory sentencing
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The mandatory reporting law is a great law that is in need of major revisions. The role of the doctor has been clear and distinct in my life. I have always looked at my doctor as a person who assists me with health issues. But somewhere down the line‚ the role of the doctor has changed. Doctors are taking on the decision making of the patient. In a recent bill that was passed‚ practitioners are required to report any physical injury that is due to firearm‚ assault‚ or abusive conduct. This
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Should Recycling Be Mandatory? Did you know?... Cashmere just released their new product. Cashmere Envirocare‚ is made of 100% recycled fibre and is also 100% soft! This surely shows that Cashmere cares for the environment...Do you? All of us can save Earth from running out of paper and other resources‚ But most people don’t know how to accomplish this. In my opinion‚ recycling is the best way to make the Earth a better place. Unfortunately‚ this method is not so popular these days. There are
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Proposition of Value: Mandatory Drug Testing Issue: Whether or not mandatory drug testing results in positive gains or negative losses for the United States in terms of economy and society. Thesis: The enforcement of mandatory drug testing for employees and welfare recipients results in a more positive and productive society‚ as well as a developing economy. The legal roots of mandatory drug testing are found in the common law doctrine of "employment at will." That doctrine states that
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Service to the cummunity should not be mandatory. This will cause a mess‚ Americans will be questioning it. Adults are responsible enough to clean after them selves‚ it is called manners. We also have the law of not loitering. We should not be argueing over something simple as this. If it becomes mandatory many Americans will lose jobs even business. That is why there is landscaping and people in jail have to do service to the cummunity. It should be opptional for Americans to do service
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