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    Running head: What it Takes to be a Biological Criminal What it Takes to be a Biological Criminal Criminal behaviors range widely in their seriousness and their affect the public. The bulk of criminal behavior consists of mostly mundane acts such as burglary‚ robbery and assaults. On the other hand there are a few individuals that kill people and then mutilate their victims bodies. Much of the public can easily believe that there is something wrong psychologically

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    Magistrate Court

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    MAGISTRATES COURT The Magistrates’ Courts have jurisdiction to hear both criminal and civil cases. Magistrates are entrusted with the job of regulating many aspects of social life‚ ranging from keeping the peace (hence the other term for magistrate – Justice of the Peace or JP) to dealing with those accused of breaking the criminal law. Civil A First Class Magistrate has the jurisdiction to hear all actions and suits of a civil nature where the amount in dispute or value of the subject matter does

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    Court observation The courts have the function of giving the public a chance to present themselves whether to prosecute or defend themselves if any disputes against them rises. It is known to everyone that a court is a place where disputes can be settled while using the right and proper procedures. The court is also the place where a just‚ fair and unbiased trial can be heard so that it would not cause any disadvantage to either of the party involved in the dispute. The parties are given

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    basically entails that the supreme court justices make their decision from basic facts‚ laws and precedent. A precedent is an older case that either is dealing with the same issue or something similar to it. This precedent allows Justices’ to plan toward helping to contribute to their new case that is in progress. The second step of the judicial model is the Attitudinal model. The attitudinal model make decisions based on the supreme justices’ beliefs. Supreme court members are guaranteed a job for

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    component as compared to corrections and courts. What are the roles‚ functions‚ and practices of the different personnel within the component? For the various personnel positions included in the component‚ are there guidelines established that outline their administrative duties? What are some of the most important rights offered to the personnel in this component? How do the various personnel roles in the component impact the criminal justice system as a whole? What issues or challenges do the various

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    Court hierarchy The Local Court is the lowest court in the hierarchy and deals with minor criminal and summary offences. It will also hear minor civil disputes with monetary value up to $60 000. The Local Court holds committal hearings‚ which are preliminary hearings where the magistrate determines if there is sufficient evidence against the defendant to warrant a trial in a higher court. The High Court of Australia is the highest court in Australia and was established in 1901. It deals with appeals

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    Explain the hierarchy of courts in Malaysia. Discuss in details. Law is defined as any system of regulations to govern the conduct of the people of a community‚ society or nation. It is the governmental response to society ’s need for both regularity‚ consistency and justice based upon collective human experience. A statute‚ ordinance‚ or regulation enacted by the legislative branch of a government and signed into law‚ or in some nations created by decree/judgement without any democratic process

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    government‚ particularly the Supreme Court‚ has played a major role on our nations society. The decisions made by our nations Supreme Court influenced the way we live as present day Americans. Decisions made by our Supreme Court concerning our rights and freedoms as individuals can limit or impact day-to-day activities. One court case that illustrates the power the Supreme Court has over our daily rights is Brown v. Board of Education. This case emphasizes the Supreme Courts influence throughout history

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    FIRST MOOT COURT CASE IN THE HON’BLE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY IN THE MATTER OF SUNITA ………..PETITIONER Vs. UKO Bank ………..RESPONDENT COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF RESPONDENT Most Respectfully Submitted to the Hon’ble Judge of the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay At Bombay TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INDEX OF AUTHORITIES 2. REFERENCE 3. STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION 4. STATEMENT

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    Court Report Cases: District court 10:00-11:30 14/03/2013 * R v Daniel 2012/00617533 (x1) (Trial) Judge M Finnane * R v Reynold Glover 2009/00188829 (x3) (Trial) Judge P Zahra * R v Jorge Eliecer Henao Palacio 2010/00401797 (x3 ) (Trial) Judge G Woods * R v Amanda Lee Roberts 2011/00165714 (x2) (Trial) Judge J Bennett District Court 21/03/2013 * R v Jorge Eliecer Henao Palacio 2010/00401797 (x3) (Trial) Judge G Woods * Case List Thursday 21 March 2013 Downing Centre

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