The Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899 created a juvenile court that had jurisdiction over children charged with crimes. But‚ in addition‚ the new juvenile court was given jurisdiction over: Any child who for any reason is destitute or homeless or abandoned; or dependent on the public for support; or has not proper parental care or guardianship; or who habitually begs or receives alms; or who is living in any house of ill fame or with any vicious or disreputable person; or whose home by reason
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Outline and Briefly Explain the Federal Court System The U.S. has a dual court structure. To be exact‚ we have a federal judiciary system and the systems that are operated by each of the states. This dual court structure is a unique feature of the American judicial system. Although most cases are tried in state courts‚ the federal court is playing a larger and larger role in finding resolutions to disputes. Partly‚ this is because congress in recent years has enacted a range of new laws that grant
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September 25‚ 2012 Federal Election Commission v. Citizens United The First Amendment has been one of the most controversial issues surrounding the Constitutions since its ratification in 1787. The First Amendment states‚ “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
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For over a century‚ states have accepted that the adolescent esteem structure was a vehicle to ensure people all things considered by giving a framework that reacts to teenagers who are shaping into adulthood. States see that youngsters who execute encroachment are not precisely the same as grown-ups: as a class‚ they are less to blame‚ and they have a more indispensable limit as to change. To react to these capabilities‚ states have built up an other court framework for adolescents‚ and they have
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After I carefully viewed the website on Florida Court Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)‚ I was so amazed by the information I comprehended and gathered. With that being said‚ wow‚ I feel kind of novice because I was not at all aware of the federal and state laws that exist in Florida. The California website is easy to read and interpret: it explains arbitration nicely and succinctly (courts‚ 2016). Unfortunately‚ Florida and California web layout are designed differently; I feel Florida has
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I understand that there are rules in the health care system dealing with medical records. A subpoena is a document telling a person to come to court to testify on court date. A court order is a legal document issued by the court. The court order can come from a judge or higher person of power. Court orders‚ make people come to court‚ but cannot speak about anything who is not involved. It prevents someone from doing something of a certain thing or action. In some cases‚ they both relate to things
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History I Marshall Court Rulings The Marshall Decisions 1. Marbury v. Madison (1803) This historic court case established the concept of Judicial Review or the ability of the Judiciary Branch to declare a law unconstitutional. This case brought the Judicial Branch of the government on a more even power basis with the Legislative and Executive Branches. The Founding Fathers expected the branches of government to act as checks and balances on each other. The historic court case Marbury v. Madison
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Bail Court not to Functions as Trial Court A Court cannot conduct a mini trial at the time of considering a bail application.141 At the stage of granting of bail‚ the Court can only go into the question of the prima facie case established for granting bail. It cannot go into the question of credibility and reliability of the witnesses put up by the prosecution. The question of credibility and reliability of prosecution witnesses can only be tested during the trial.142 The Court is not expected to
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Federal versus State Policy Comparison Your Name CJA/463 – Criminal Justice Policy Analysis University of Phoenix Instructor: October 3‚ 2011 Federal vs. State Policy Comparison The United States Constitution is known for the Supreme law of the land in the United States‚ which creates a federal power system of government and shared between the state and federal governments (United States Court‚ 2011). Federal and state policies are both put into place to help protect business and individuals
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Tuesday‚ I observed several preliminary hearings in Magistrate Court. Diana who is an Administrative Assistant interpreted during a case involving an individual who did not speak English. Generally‚ if a client is a Spanish speaker‚ she accompanies the Attorney to court to interpret. It was interesting to watch because it caused the hearing to be slower than usual‚ so she could have time to explain what was being said. That particular case was about identity fraud. The client was pulled over traveling
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